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OS/2 to ride again
Microsoft

OS/2 to ride again

Many techies of a certain age have fond memories of OS/2. Where Windows 3 was a crash prone disaster, OS/2 offered industrial strength stability.

By Patrick Pilcher • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Nov 2015
AOC takes on monitor market in New Zealand
Digital Signage

AOC takes on monitor market in New Zealand

AOC is bringing 'modern glamour' to monitors with its new 81 series, notable for their narrow edge and ultra slim body.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Nov 2015
Shooting some hoops with NBA Live 16
NBA Live

Shooting some hoops with NBA Live 16

EA's NBA Live 16 hits the court, offering an accessible yet strategic basketball experience for the armchair sportsman.

By Darren Price • 5 min read • Sun, 8th Nov 2015
PAX Australia 2015: the greatest gaming show in Australasia?
Gaming

PAX Australia 2015: the greatest gaming show in Australasia?

PAX Australia 2015: A whirlwind of gaming splendour, from indie gems to AAA titans, celebrating the diversity of play.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • Sat, 7th Nov 2015
University of Auckland starts rolling out online courses
eLearning

University of Auckland starts rolling out online courses

The University of Auckland is investing in elearning options, beginning by making it's most popular undergraduate course available as an online class.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 6th Nov 2015
Government looks to update NZ's tertiary education
EduTech

Government looks to update NZ's tertiary education

The Government is investigating new models of tertiary education that fit better with the changing demands of today's world.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 6th Nov 2015
Educators need to get involved in Education Act review
EduTech

Educators need to get involved in Education Act review

New Zealand educators are being urged to contribute to the review of the Education Act to ensure quality, free public education.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 6th Nov 2015
Hands-on Review: Touchjet Pond TP1
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Touchjet Pond TP1

The Touchjet Pond can turn any vertical surface into an interactive screen, making it great for learning and collaboration.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Nov 2015
Kiwi start-ups get springboard to success
All Blacks

Kiwi start-ups get springboard to success

Kiwi start-up CSx has taken out the inaugural Samsung Springboard competition with I Measure U, Auror and MediKOL also taking home big prizes.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Nov 2015
Virtual reality selling New Zealand to the world
AR, VR & Metaverse

Virtual reality selling New Zealand to the world

Fox Glacier Guiding is using virtual reality to sell New Zealand to the world, with its new technology proving a hit at a recent trade show in China.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Fri, 6th Nov 2015
Hands on: Sony Xperia Z5 Compact
Semiconductors

Hands on: Sony Xperia Z5 Compact

If you're hankering for a highly pocketable phone that isn't a cut down compromise, will the Z5 Compact measure up?.

By Patrick Pilcher • 6 min read • Thu, 5th Nov 2015
Which Kiwi electronics retailers are winning with consumers?
Noel Leeming

Which Kiwi electronics retailers are winning with consumers?

A new Canstar Blue survey shows which Kiwi electronics retailers are tops in their customers' eyes - and also reveals Kiwis love of 'showrooming'.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Nov 2015
OneDrive storage slashing raises ire
Microsoft

OneDrive storage slashing raises ire

Microsoft's OneDrive cuts spark user outrage as unlimited storage ends, inciting debate over fair use and motives behind the rollback.

By Patrick Pilcher • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Nov 2015
Fallout 4 themed cars coming to Forza Motorsport 6
Gaming

Fallout 4 themed cars coming to Forza Motorsport 6

Turn 10 and Bethesda Game Studios have teamed up to offer some special Fallout 4 themed cars to be available in Forza Motorsport 6.

By Damian Seeto • 1 min read • Thu, 5th Nov 2015
Sony to release new noise cancelling headset for PS4 and PS Vita
Gaming

Sony to release new noise cancelling headset for PS4 and PS Vita

Sony is set to release an all-new in-ear stereo headset that reduces noise that is compatible for the PS4 and PS Vita consoles.

By Damian Seeto • 1 min read • Thu, 5th Nov 2015
Hands-on Review: Neo Smartpen N2
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Neo Smartpen N2

The Neo Smartpen N2 proudly claims to bridge the gap between paper and digital. Artists, writers, scribblers will find this a welcome addition.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Nov 2015
Kiwi startups gear up for NZ Day of Hardware Innovation
Callaghan Innovation

Kiwi startups gear up for NZ Day of Hardware Innovation

Months of late nights, intensive mentoring and product testing comes to a head in Lower Hutt soon, as startups pitch their offerings to investors.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Nov 2015
Blue Coat sounds alarm on escalating mobile malware
Malware

Blue Coat sounds alarm on escalating mobile malware

Blue Coat Systems has sounded the alarm for individual and organisations to strengthen mobile device defences after seeing an escalation in attacks.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Nov 2015
Paving the way for the next generation of learning
EduTech

Paving the way for the next generation of learning

Technology can improve the assessment process, providing continuous data-driven insights that improve learning outcomes says Cognizant.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Nov 2015