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Nikon lens
Nikon releases new high-performance lens
Tue, 7th Jul 2015
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Nikon unveils new high-performance lens for DX-format users, featuring Nano Crystal Coat technology and built-in VR.
Trademe
Trade Me, The Warehouse and GrabOne lead online shopping
Tue, 7th Jul 2015
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nielsen
New Zealanders are hooked to online shopping, according to new research from Nielsen NZ, with cyberspace providing limitless options.
Elearning
Open Polytechnic launches online platform for learning and training
Tue, 7th Jul 2015
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iQualify is designed to provide affordable access to high quality online learning for other education providers and organisations.
Seek
SEEK launches volunteer platform
Tue, 7th Jul 2015
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The platform acts a conduit between not-for-profit and community organisations and Kiwis who want to volunteer.
Zomato foodie index
Zomato expands offering, launches new API
Tue, 7th Jul 2015
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Zomato launches 'Foodie Index' API, aiding users and developers in spotlighting dining hotspots, enhancing their app ecosystem.
Ue megaboom
Hands-on review: Ultimate Ears MegaBoom
Tue, 7th Jul 2015
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ultimate earphones
The Ultimate Ears MegaBoom has excellent sound quality, heavy bass, and pairs with several devices - creating the ultimate Wi-Fi speaker experience.
Ue
Hands-on review: Ultimate Ears Roll
Tue, 7th Jul 2015
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ultimate earphones
The UE Roll, designed for audiophiles who favour clarity over deep bass, presents a highly portable music experience worth its melody.
Time passing
Auckland exhibition looks at technology then and now
Mon, 6th Jul 2015
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cloud services
Auckland’s Museum of Transport and Technology’s new Get Smart - NZ Wired in the Digital World exhibition focuses on the advancements of technology.
Magnifier
Social media monitoring: Yes for terrorism but clear no for marketing
Mon, 6th Jul 2015
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A new report shows Kiwis are an altruistic bunch, happy for social media information to be monitored 'for the greater good' - but not for marketing.
Rural broadband
Labour: Rural broadband initiative 'massive policy failure'
Mon, 6th Jul 2015
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rural broadband initiative
Labour condemns the Government's rural broadband initiative, calling it a massive policy failure and criticising a planned additional NZD $150 million spend.
One news now
TVNZ launches digital-first news platform
Mon, 6th Jul 2015
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media
TVNZ has launched ONE News Now, a website and app dedicated to video content, in response to changing news consumption habits.
Roccat
Hands-on review: ROCCAT ISKU FX gaming keyboard
Mon, 6th Jul 2015
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roccat
Customisation is what this keyboard is all about, offering an excellent customisable product that looks fantastic lit up at night.
Kiwis online
More Kiwis heading online for government services
Mon, 6th Jul 2015
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New Zealanders are increasingly using the government's online services, with over 45% of transactions completed digitally.
Final fantasy x x 2 remaster
Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster is beautiful on PS4
Mon, 6th Jul 2015
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final fantasy
Square Enix decided to port Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster on the PS4, and it's still a very gorgeous game to look at.
Facebook lasers
Facebook: Bringing high speed internet to developing nations with lasers
Fri, 3rd Jul 2015
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cloud services
Facebook is working on laser technology that will be able to deliver high speed internet through drones or satellites.
Win10 security
Windows 10 WiFi Sense: Security risk?
Fri, 3rd Jul 2015
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cybersecurity
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windows
The Windows 10 feature WiFi Sense is raising security concerns due to the fact that it automatically shares WiFi passwords with a user’s contacts.
Vodafone
Vodafone wants to help families in digital age
Fri, 3rd Jul 2015
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Vodafone is courting families with the launch of some new services aimed to help parents navigate the digital world.
Starwars
Kiwis rank top 100 films of all time
Thu, 2nd Jul 2015
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flicks
In a recent poll undertaken by Flicks.co.nz, Kiwis have ranked what they think are the 100 greatest movies ever made. They’ve also ranked the worst.
Rainbow facbeook
Why I changed my profile picture to a big beautiful rainbow
Thu, 2nd Jul 2015
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bso
Support or show? Changing a profile picture to a rainbow might be simple, but it can shift perceptions and foster solidarity.
Phone off the hook
No dial tone: ComCom holds firm on proposed copper pricing
Thu, 2nd Jul 2015
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The Commerce Commission offers up slightly reduced proposed wholesale charges to access the Chorus line - and proposes removing backdating.