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Technology in the classroom: Priming students for the workforce
Thu, 18th Jun 2015
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Educators that utilise technologies and encourage their students to use the tools in different ways are preparing them for workplaces of today.
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How to successfully implement BYOD in the classroom
Thu, 18th Jun 2015
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Transitioning to a BYOD school will have its problems, but there are some steps schools and teachers can consider when planning BYOD in the classroom.
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LeapFrog's brings together digital and physical worlds with latest release
Wed, 17th Jun 2015
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LeapFrog merges digital and physical learning with Imagicard, debuting interactive games and collectible cards for LeapPad Platinum tablets.
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Lake Wanaka draws travellers to the region with hyperlapse video
Wed, 17th Jun 2015
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Stunning hyperlapse by Matthew Vandeputte highlights Lake Wanaka, set to attract hundreds of thousands with its mesmerising beauty.
Crowdfunding
Is the $2 million equity crowdfunding limit too low?
Wed, 17th Jun 2015
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The $2 million limit on equity crowdfunding may be revised up over time, says Snowball Effect co-founder Josh Daniell.
Netgear router
Meet Netgear's latest premium modem router
Wed, 17th Jun 2015
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​​Netgear has introduced Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router (D7000) with dual band WiFi and Gigabit Ethernet to its line-up.
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Sony may have won E3 2015 with epic announcements
Tue, 16th Jun 2015
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Sony dazzles at E3 2015, unleashing long-awaited The Last Guardian, a Shenmue III Kickstarter, and a full FFVII remake. Fans are ecstatic.
Fingerprint schools
Schools using fingerprint technology to deter theft
Tue, 16th Jun 2015
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West Auckland schools adopt SelectaDNA to slash thefts by 38%, BNZ and partners drive notable drop in burglaries with forensic tech.
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Microsoft announces big things for Xbox One at E3 2015
Tue, 16th Jun 2015
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Microsoft had an amazing E3 2015 earlier today announcing a lot of blockbuster things for the Xbox One console.
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Hands-on review: Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge
Tue, 16th Jun 2015
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Launched in the middle of April, the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge has been raved about by hordes of tech and gadget sites.
E3
Bethesda starts E3 2015 with a bang
Mon, 15th Jun 2015
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The world’s greatest entertainment expo, E3, started with an explosion of blood and gibs courtesy of publishing powerhouse Bethesda.
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Samsung Galaxy S6 Active: The new ruggedised smartphone
Mon, 15th Jun 2015
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Samsung has begun launching its Galaxy S6 Active smartphone, which is targeted toward athletes and outdoorsy people.
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Fallout 4 confirmed to be out later this year
Mon, 15th Jun 2015
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Bethesda stuns with a Nov 10 release for eagerly awaited Fallout 4 at E3, confirming new features and a Boston setting.
Drone
Are drones the new weapon of choice for Kiwi burglars?
Mon, 15th Jun 2015
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Kiwi burglars could start using drones to target homes due to lack of regulations, warns home security expert.
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Fieldays a hotspot for mobile data
Mon, 15th Jun 2015
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Mobile data usage at Fieldays surged to over 400GB in the first two days, doubling last year's figures, according to Spark.
Facebook lite
Facebook introduces slimmed down version of its Android app
Mon, 15th Jun 2015
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Facebook Lite debuts for Android users, offering the quintessential social experience on 2G or shaky networks with minimal data use.
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Finally - iOS 9 will let you block ads
Mon, 15th Jun 2015
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Ad blocking has been available to use for sometime, but the extensions have not been available on the iPad or iPhone. iOS 9 looks to change that.
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D-Link AC3200 Ultra Wi-Fi Router - the fortress of technology
Mon, 15th Jun 2015
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Networking specialists D-Link have created the ultimate wireless router, ideal for large homes with multiple users.
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Hands-on review: ASUSTOR AS-5104T NAS
Mon, 15th Jun 2015
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With a vast array of NASs hitting the market, does the ASUSTOR AS-5104T provide a difference to the normal slow clunky restricted devices?.
Fighting crime
Wynyard Group and Motorola Solutions, using data to fight crime
Fri, 12th Jun 2015
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Motorola Solutions’ Smart Public Safety Solutions and Wynyard Group’s analytics software will help public safety quickly gain actionable intelligence.