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More investors turning to ed tech startups
Mon, 10th Aug 2015
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financing
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startups
Education technology companies are receiving more backing than ever before, with venture-capital funding reaching $765 million in Q2 2015.
More than 700,000 Kiwi homes and businesses have access to UFB
Mon, 10th Aug 2015
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rural broadband initiative
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ufb
The UFB rollout to schools is 96% complete with 2324 schools now able to connect, with all schools being able to connect by the end of the year.
Windows 10 upgrade causing UFB congestion
Mon, 10th Aug 2015
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windows
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digital island
The Windows 10 upgrade is having a severe impact of local UFB, with network traffic increasing by up to 100% in New Zealand.
Startup seeks to solve smartphone 'dying battery anxiety'
Mon, 10th Aug 2015
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smartphones
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mobility
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technology gifts
DougieTek, a startup, is in the process of developing a prototype of a product designed to replace smartphone batteries and solve charging issues.
New security flaw on Samsung, LG Android devices
Mon, 10th Aug 2015
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smartphones
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cybersecurity
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samsung
A new security vulnerability has been discovered within the Android operating system that affects devices made by several major manufacturers.
Stop whinging about the DVD player app for Windows 10
Fri, 7th Aug 2015
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digital entertainment
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microsoft
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windows
The issue that appears to have got Giz’s pants bunched up is the fact that Microsoft are charging US$15 for their DVD-playing app.
Intel to invest $800K in edtech startups
Fri, 7th Aug 2015
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intel
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startups
Intel has selected eight startups to take part in its first Education Accelerator, and announced it is set to invest up to $100,000 in each.
3D-printing hits the drug scene
Fri, 7th Aug 2015
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healthtech
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3d printing
Aprecia Pharmaceuticals secures FDA approval for first-ever 3D-printed drug, promising faster dissolution and personalised dosages, but challenges remain.
WhatsApp for iOS updated
Thu, 6th Aug 2015
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smartphones
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uc
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personal computing devices
WhatsApp's new iOS update boosts user controls with unread markers, chat customisation, video backup, and more.
REANNZ launches scholarship to help boost NZ Kiwi IT sector
Thu, 6th Aug 2015
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living costs
REANNZ offers new scholarship to boost IT, education and research in New Zealand, aiming to address limited growth in the sector.
Dropbox and iStock team up
Thu, 6th Aug 2015
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stock imagery
Dropbox has entered into a partnership agreement with iStock by Getty Images to offer iStock customers workflow enhancements.
Film review: Fantastic Four
Thu, 6th Aug 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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film review
The latest attempt to bring Marvel's Fantastic Four to life falls short of expectations, with a boring storyline and lackluster action. Rating: 2.5/5.
Kiwi student investigates: Can an app help you quit smoking?
Wed, 5th Aug 2015
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smartphones
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apps
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university of waikato
University of Waikato student Satvir Singh wants to find out how effective smartphone apps are when it comes to giving up smoking.
Hands-on review: QNAP TurboNAS TS-251
Wed, 5th Aug 2015
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storage
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gaming
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digital entertainment
The QNAP TS-251 offers a reliable and easy-to-use higher-end system with a range of apps to suit all your home networking and file storage needs.
Gamescom 2015 reveals many blockbuster games for Xbox One next year
Wed, 5th Aug 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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microsoft
2016 is looking like a very stacked year as Microsoft announced at Gamescom earlier today a ton of new things.
HeadQuarters acquires IAC, expands tourism Wi-Fi hotspots around NZ
Wed, 5th Aug 2015
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wireless networks
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cloud services
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wifi
Queenstown's HQ Network Consultancy has acquired The Internet Access Company, expanding the nation's Wi-Fi hotspots.
In depth view: Corsair Gaming Strafe Cherry MX RED
Wed, 5th Aug 2015
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corsair
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strafe
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reviews
Corsair's Strafe Cherry MX RED reinvents typing, marrying gamer tech with everyday usability for an unexpected keyboard triumph.
Tech gadgets and travelling - we break it down
Wed, 5th Aug 2015
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personal computing devices
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apple
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navman wireless
From versatile smartphones to sleek e-readers, discover how the right tech can enhance your travel without the luggage fees.
6th Gen iPod touch: First impressions
Tue, 4th Aug 2015
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
There have since been numerous iPod revisions. Now Apple has launched their latest refresh. Here are my first impressions.
Rare Replay is a golden gem of retro classics
Tue, 4th Aug 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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xbox
Forget all of the remasters that have come out recently. The best re-release of old games are all in Rare Replay.