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The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt launch trailer unleashed
Sat, 16th May 2015
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the witcher
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playstation
In advance of next week’s arrival of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, CD Projekt RED have released the hugely anticipated game’s cinematic launch trailer.

Hands-on review: Strike Alpha Phone Cradle Kit
Fri, 15th May 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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strike alpha cradle
Strike Alpha's phone cradle kit promises safer driving with features like a built-in antenna, voltage spike protection, and easy installation for GBP £165.

Mega's legal guns shoot down claims of 'content theft'
Fri, 15th May 2015
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martech
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commerce systems
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risk & compliance
Mega, the file storage firm, has hit back at claims it profits from 'content theft' in a report calling the allegations 'defamatory'.

LEGO Jurassic World chomping to stores this June
Fri, 15th May 2015
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digital entertainment
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LEGO Jurassic World lands on June 17th, featuring over 20 playable dinosaurs from T-Rex to Velociraptor, spanning all four Jurassic films.

Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege now has an official release date
Fri, 15th May 2015
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gaming
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ubisoft
Lock and load for strategy: Rainbow Six Siege hits PCs and consoles October 13, promising a tactically rich rescue experience.

Wi-Fi calling dials New Zealand
Fri, 15th May 2015
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uc
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network infrastructure
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wireless networks
With Skype and WhatsApp snapping at their heels, mobile phone operators are turning to Wi-Fi calling of their own, aided by iOS 8 and Hotspot 2.0.

WhatsApp: Not so free after all?
Fri, 15th May 2015
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smartphones
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uc
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data analytics
WhatsApp is quick to say its calling feature is free, even between countries, but only when a user has an unlimited Wi-Fi hotspot...

Taupo gets head start as Chorus completes UFB network
Fri, 15th May 2015
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chorus
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Taupo blazes a trail in digital connectivity, being the North Island's first to complete Chorus' high-speed UFB fibre network.

Kiwi nutrition app comes to Android
Thu, 14th May 2015
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smartphones
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apps
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foodeye
New Zealand's Foodeye app, a nutrition navigator, now on Android to help users make informed food choices at supermarkets.

Virtual reality hits New Zealand with Samsung Gear VR
Thu, 14th May 2015
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ar, vr & metaverse
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samsung
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noel leeming
Virtual reality comes to Noel Leeming on Saturday, with 20 stores across New Zealand showcasing the Samsung Gear VR Innovator Edition.

Hands-on review: HP Spectre x360
Thu, 14th May 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
The in-demand Spectre has hit Kiwi shores, and we’re here to give you the inside track on what could be Hewlett-Packard’s return to the top.

Moodle gets a makeover
Thu, 14th May 2015
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edutech
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developers
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moodle
Moodle has released version 2.9 of its open source learning platform, boasting improved navigation and new activities.

NZQA to discuss digital assessment in schools
Thu, 14th May 2015
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education
NZQA plans to increase digital assessment in schools, reflecting the need to keep pace with technology, says deputy chief executive Richard Thornton.

N4L hosts free Pond workshop
Wed, 13th May 2015
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edutech
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n4l
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education
This week, Kiwi teachers can join a free N4L workshop on Pond at the Beyond Broadband expo, UCOL Whanganui, to enhance collaborative learning.

Facebook adds after-death feature
Wed, 13th May 2015
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facebook
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social media
Facebook introduces 'legacy' contact feature, allowing users to choose someone to manage their account after death.

Assassin's Creed Syndicate officially announced
Wed, 13th May 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ubisoft
Ubisoft unveils Victorian London-set Assassin's Creed: Syndicate, featuring carriages, revamped combat, and the Frye twins.

Guitar Hero Live reveals more popular tunes
Wed, 13th May 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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activision blizzard
Activision has now announced today more songs that will be included in the impressive looking Guitar Hero Live setlist.

Kiwis rally for reduction in copper wholesale charges
Wed, 13th May 2015
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uc
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commerce commission
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broadband
More than 1000 people have provided submissions to the Commerce Commission calling for a reduction in copper wholesale charges.

Microsoft details new browser's security
Wed, 13th May 2015
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
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microsoft edge
Microsoft has announced that its new browser, Microsoft Edge, will offer improved security features to protect users from cyber attacks.

New boss for New Zealand Council for Educational Research
Tue, 12th May 2015
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edutech
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collaboration
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learning
The board of the country’s national educational research organisation has appointed Graeme Cosslett to the role of director and chief executive.