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Oxford Dictionary app takes out top award
Thu, 16th Jul 2015
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The Oxford Learner’s Dictionary of Academic English has taken out the 'prestigious' Innovation in Learner Resources British Council ELTons Award.

Microsoft's new Office 365 Education services in the works
Thu, 16th Jul 2015
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Microsoft is adding two new services to its Office 365 Education package, Microsoft Class Dashboard and Microsoft School Information Sync.

Mobile devices tearing up printing and scanning landscape
Thu, 16th Jul 2015
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document management
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The printing, scanning and document management landscape is changing due to the rise of smartphones and tablets, says IDC.

Sydney’s EB Expo 2015 games announced
Thu, 16th Jul 2015
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The organisers behind this year’s EB Expo, Australia’s world-class video games event, have released their first announcement detailing some of the pla.

Review: Mimobot Star Wars USB Drive
Wed, 15th Jul 2015
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In a galaxy not so far away, Mimobot's Star Wars USB brings whimsy to work with its R2-D2 design, sounds, and exclusive digital content.

Telcos most likely to suffer data breach say Kiwis
Wed, 15th Jul 2015
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Kiwis believe telcos are the least trustworthy organisations when it comes to keeping personal data safe - and they're ready to punish.

NZ's second annual Cyber Security Challenge targets students
Tue, 14th Jul 2015
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university of waikato
The University of Waikato is organising the second New Zealand Cyber Security Challenge, which will be a two day event taking place in September.

Apple works to create seamless retail experience
Tue, 14th Jul 2015
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personal computing devices
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branding
Apple is working to create a seamless product experience, with its latest move to make all third-party accessories fit with the Apple brand.

Neighbourly and AMI team up to store contents info
Tue, 14th Jul 2015
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partners
sponsored by AMI, Kiwi community website Neighbourly has launched the Home Contents Locker enabling members to store crucial contents information.

Kiwi parents 'oblivious' to children's online lives
Tue, 14th Jul 2015
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cyberbullying
We talk to our children about keeping safe in the physical world. We need to be having the same conversations about keeping safe in the online world.

Auckland Council WiFi - gateway to 'objectionable' material
Tue, 14th Jul 2015
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wireless networks
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google
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cloud services
The Auckland Council defends its free WiFi service after reports of pornography being accessed. Blocking software is not foolproof.

Product Review: D-Link DCS-935L HD Wi-Fi Camera
Tue, 14th Jul 2015
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digital entertainment
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wireless networks
D-Link's DCS-935L Wi-Fi Camera dazzles with HD clarity, offering affordable, versatile home security – setup simplicity may vary.

N4L: 1815 schools and counting as connections steam ahead
Mon, 13th Jul 2015
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More than 572,000 Kiwi students and teachers across 1815 schools can now access safe, fast internet via N4L's managed network.

The evolution of telephony
Mon, 13th Jul 2015
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From smoke signals to Voice over IP, telephony has evolved from primitive methods to sophisticated digital communications, transforming global connectivity.

Hands-on review: Intego Flextivity Mac monitoring tool
Mon, 13th Jul 2015
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network infrastructure
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sdn
Intego's Flextivity offers a new way for Mac-based businesses to bolster productivity and cyber-security with a hands-on approach.

TomTom launches the Bandit Action Camera in NZ
Mon, 13th Jul 2015
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smartphones
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photography
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creative technologies
TomTom's Bandit Action Camera now in stores in New Zealand, with a built-in media server and companion app for easy video sharing.

Public Wi-Fi - how risky is it?
Mon, 13th Jul 2015
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Businesses unaware of risks when using public Wi-Fi, says F-Secure. Hackers can access email and financial data in minutes.

Nintendo President Satoru Itawa sadly passes away
Mon, 13th Jul 2015
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Nintendo mourns the passing of President Satoru Iwata, who died from a bile duct growth on July 11, 2015. Iwata served as president since 2002.

New jobs in tech on the decline, teachers wanted
Mon, 13th Jul 2015
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New Zealand faces a tech job slowdown as education sees a surge, with SEEK data showing a 31% rise in teacher roles amid a 4% drop in IT jobs.

Are virtual reality headsets bad for our eyes?
Mon, 13th Jul 2015
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ar, vr & metaverse
As virtual reality headsets become more widespread, it's important for people to consider how they could negatively impact eyesight.