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Hands-on review: Asus ZenWatch
Wed, 20th May 2015
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The first crop of Android wear smartwatches were somewhat underwhelming. Since then all things design-wise with Android wear seems to have improved...
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VLNC recognises Kiwis embracing online learning
Wed, 20th May 2015
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The Virtual Learning Network Community (VLNC) has recognised four individuals embracing the online learning environment at the 2015 VL Awards.
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AWS launches education initiative
Wed, 20th May 2015
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Amazon Web Services (AWS) has launched AWS Educate to provide students and educators with four resources: credits, training, content and collaboration.
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Practical tips to keep yourself safe from cybercriminals
Wed, 20th May 2015
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With cybercriminals always looking for new ways to scam consumers and Kiwis increasingly shopping online, Mastercard offers up some safety tips.
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Destiny's new expansion pack is now available
Wed, 20th May 2015
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Actvision and Bungie have announced today that Destiny Expansion II: House of Wolves is now available to download.
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Believe it or not: Emoji the fastest growing language on the planet
Wed, 20th May 2015
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Emoji is the fastest growing language in the world, with 80% of Brits using them to communicate, says a new study.
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BNZ's upgrades its portable card reader
Wed, 20th May 2015
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BNZ's upgraded PayClip now supports EFTPOS, Visa, and MasterCard, enhancing payment options for small and medium-sized businesses on the go.
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Spark to ComCom: End deafening silence and front up
Wed, 20th May 2015
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Spark calls on ComCom to end 'deafening silence' and front up on proposed price increases as BeCounted campaign attracts more than 3000 submissions.
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The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt launches in New Zealand
Wed, 20th May 2015
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One of the year’s most anticipated games is now, finally, upon us. The fantasy role playing game, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is now available in stores.
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Escape from Castle Wolfenstein with The Old Blood
Wed, 20th May 2015
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B.J. Blazkowicz battles Nazis and mutants in Wolfenstein: The Old Blood, a prequel to last year's hit shooter.
Energy savings
NZ lags behind in energy efficient lighting
Tue, 19th May 2015
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Around the world, Governments have introduced laws to encourage people to move to more energy efficient lighting, but Kiwis aren't getting it.
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Hands-on review: Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter
Tue, 19th May 2015
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The Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter is a useful gadget that wirelessly beams content to your telly from a Windows phone or Surface Pro.
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Did Samsung rip off the iPhone? Yup.
Tue, 19th May 2015
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US court upholds finding of Samsung's infringement on Apple's patents, but reduces damages in long-running lawsuit.
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Apple's smart home devices, coming next month
Mon, 18th May 2015
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Apple has revealed HomeKit devices will begin to launch as early as May or June of this year, nearly a year after revealing the project.
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Trailer for new Steve Jobs film finally here
Mon, 18th May 2015
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The curtain rises on the enigmatic life of Steve Jobs in the new biopic's electrifying trailer, starring Michael Fassbender.
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Embracing the possibilities but not the risks of new tech
Mon, 18th May 2015
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wearables
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risk & compliance
Consumers are concerned about the safety of materials used in 3D printed products, according to a survey by Chubb.
Personal data
New Zealanders: Be smarter with your data
Mon, 18th May 2015
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Australiasian Consumer Fraud Week starts today, with the aim of raising awareness about scammers and encouraging NZers to be smarter with their data.
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Pitch Perfect 2: worse than boiled vegetables
Mon, 18th May 2015
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Pitch Perfect 2 strikes a sour note, leaving even its most optimistic critics bereft of humour with a 1/5 rating.
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Windows 10 editions: What you need to know
Mon, 18th May 2015
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Microsoft has announced details about its new Windows 10 Editions, which will be optimised for various devices and available in 190 countries and 111 languages.
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New Windows 10 editions include Education platform
Mon, 18th May 2015
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Microsoft announces suite of new products for Windows 10, including specialised Education platform. Upgrade available for qualifying devices.