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Dell inspiron 7548
Hands-on review: Dell Inspiron 7548 notebook
Fri, 14th Aug 2015
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I expected a machine with power and Dell delivered exactly that. The Inspiron 7548 is powerful, fast, slim and sleek.
Review app
Paper by FiftyThree gets a makeover, adding useful new tools
Fri, 14th Aug 2015
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personal computing devices
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apps
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apple
The creative app Paper by FiftyThree has recently undergone a makeover, with new tools which have the potential to make it more useful.
Money
2degrees says Kiwis paying too much for mobile, yet won't make the switch
Thu, 13th Aug 2015
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vodafone
Kiwis overpaying for mobile plans; 2degrees reveals millions in potential savings, yet customer loyalty prevails.
Lg curved speaker
LG adds wireless curved sound bar to Music Flow family
Thu, 13th Aug 2015
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digital entertainment
LG's new sleek wireless curved sound bar, with dynamic audio adjustment, enhances the Music Flow series this October.
Kogan agora
Kogan.com ramps up Kiwi play launching flagship ranges
Thu, 13th Aug 2015
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retail
Online retailer steps up its play for the New Zealand market, launching its flagship range of 'affordable' smartphones locally.
Google
Google's restructure to Alphabet - what it means
Thu, 13th Aug 2015
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Google morphs into Alphabet, sharpens focus on key markets with Sundar Pichai helming core internet and Android businesses.
Rd
Big demand for Government's R&D grants
Thu, 13th Aug 2015
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callaghan innovation
Up to $1.5 million will be made available to enable 126 businesses to employ students for work experience in New Zealand’s hi-tech sector.
Black ops 3 specialist battery
Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 beta details announced
Wed, 12th Aug 2015
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Activision has now revealed more information on the Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 beta that is happening later this month.
Elearning summit
Schools need to be ready for the tsunami of 'digital change'
Wed, 12th Aug 2015
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e-learning
Pakuranga College in Auckland will be exploring the key issues facing schools when implementing eLearning/BYOD programmes with an ELearning summit.
Morepork
Spark launches Morepork, it's first move into the smart home market
Wed, 12th Aug 2015
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wireless networks
Spark has launched its smart home security system, Morepork, which allows users to monitor and control their home from their smartphone.
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Everybody's Gone To The Rapture is one unique experience
Wed, 12th Aug 2015
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everybody's gone to the rapture
Everybody's Gone To The Rapture is a new indie game for the PS4. It is unlike any other game that has been released in 2015.
Piracy
Has the UK entered digital prohibition?
Wed, 12th Aug 2015
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digital entertainment
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piracy
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digital music
UK High Court overturns private copyright exceptions, potentially turning millions of ordinary people into lawbreakers. Digital blockade ineffective.
Univeristy of auckland canvas
University of Auckland selects new learning management platform
Tue, 11th Aug 2015
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The Univ. of Auckland has modernised its digital learning by adopting Instructure's Canvas platform, enhancing the experience for 40k students.
Spotcam
SpotCam outdoor Wi-Fi cloud camera - we take a look
Tue, 11th Aug 2015
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wireless networks
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cloud services
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wifi
The SpotCam Outdoor Wi-Fi Cloud Camera offers the capability to remotely monitor your house or business and record events happening, day or night.
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Media Design School to run short courses on emerging digital tech
Tue, 11th Aug 2015
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media design school
The specialist workshops will feature an array of tools, tips, and transferable skills in the fields of new and emerging digital technologies.
Wearables
Healthcare wearables trigger privacy concerns with consumers
Tue, 11th Aug 2015
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wearables
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
Wearable and mobile health app users have concerns about the security of their personal health data, according to a survey by Healthline.
Studylink
Have they finally fixed StudyLink?
Tue, 11th Aug 2015
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studylink
Massive improvements to StudyLink following three years of collaboration between the government organisation and the national student council.
Ufb
Ruapehu begins second phase of broadband investment bid
Tue, 11th Aug 2015
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The Ruapehu Council has begun the second stage of its broadband investment bid, hoping to gain part of the national broadband investment programme.
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PlayStation 4 takes us on a Journey
Mon, 10th Aug 2015
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gaming
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The hit PlayStation 3 game, Journey, gets a new-gen digital re-release on the PlayStation 4. NetGuide’s Darren Price takes a look.
Huawei p8
Hands-on review: The Huawei P8
Mon, 10th Aug 2015
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smartphones
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digital entertainment
With their latest smartphone, the P8, Huawei are changing their spots, offering flagship level specs at a mid-range price.