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Chorus completes UFB rollout in Ashburton
Fri, 13th Mar 2015
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The completion of the project in Ashburton means about 8,700 houses, businesses, schools and health facilities are now able to access fibre.
Tech boot camps grow young entrepreneurs
Fri, 13th Mar 2015
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Young technology entrepreneurs in the Waikato region will benefit from $60,000 of funding for Online Education Limited.
Durex's big announcement is a big turn off
Fri, 13th Mar 2015
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Durex's tech breakthrough for better sex? It's just the off button on your phone—a cheeky marketing ruse that's gone viral.
Who is really going to by the Apple Watch anyway?
Fri, 13th Mar 2015
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Apple's smartwatch, set for release in April, has received mixed reviews from faculty members at IMD Business School.
Hands-on review: Sony Xperia E4
Fri, 13th Mar 2015
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Amidst all the hype surrounding Samsung Galaxy S6 and HTC’s One M9 launch, some may have missed that Sony launched the Xperia E4, its latest mid-range.
Microsoft confirms Skype for Business takeover date
Fri, 13th Mar 2015
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Skype for Business will replace Lync as its business communications suite, with a formal announced scheduled for March 18.
Is Skype really the best choice for your business?
Fri, 13th Mar 2015
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Skype's utility for firms is in question—can it overcome sync issues and outages to become the ultimate business tool?.
Kiwi startup to solve USB charging woes
Thu, 12th Mar 2015
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Kiwi start up ryo fully funds USB adapter Kickstarter campaign in less than 24 hours, raising 106% of funding goal.
4 ways Microsoft is reinventing productivity in APAC
Thu, 12th Mar 2015
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Microsoft says the APAC region is fast-changing and ‘helping people get things done’ in a mobile-first, cloud-first world is core to its purpose.
Top 10 brands coming out of Mobile World Congress
Thu, 12th Mar 2015
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The Mobile World Congress dominated social media this week, with HTC, Samsung and Huawei receiving the most mentions.
Spark to offer new Sony Xperia E4 exclusively
Thu, 12th Mar 2015
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Sony Mobile Communications has today announced the arrival of the Xperia E4. Available today, with operator exclusivity through Spark.
Uncharted 4 release date will now be in 2016
Thu, 12th Mar 2015
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Naughty Dog has now confirmed that Uncharted 4 will not be released in 2015. The game has been delayed until 2016.
Tether takes out top place at Microsoft NZ Imagine Cup comp
Thu, 12th Mar 2015
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Three Auckland University students have won first place at the 2015 Microsoft Imagine Cup competition for Tether, an app that helps people find work.
Apple gains dominance in healthcare sector
Wed, 11th Mar 2015
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Apple is gaining traction in the health and medical research space with ResearchKit, the open source software framework.
Epson targets photogs with new SC-P600 photo printer
Wed, 11th Mar 2015
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The new SureColor SC-P600, is a ‘fast, flexible and easy-to-use’ printer that produces professional, high-quality photo prints in sizes up to A3+.
Office 2016 for Mac measures up to Windows equivalent
Tue, 10th Mar 2015
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Office 2016 for Mac levels up, promising seamless cross-platform functionality and a refreshed, Mac-centric design.
Samsung targets under 25s with Galaxy A5 and A3
Tue, 10th Mar 2015
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Samsung Electronics has unveiled the Galaxy A5 and Galaxy A3, saying the new phones are ultra slim and geared toward younger consumers.
Kiwi teachers to learn about Japan’s cutting-edge technology
Tue, 10th Mar 2015
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Eight New Zealand science and digital technology teachers are set to bring newfound knowledge of Japan’s technology into New Zealand classrooms.
Air New Zealand to launch Apple Watch app
Tue, 10th Mar 2015
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Air New Zealand will soon become one of the first New Zealand companies to launch an app for the highly anticipated Apple Watch.
5 reasons NOT to buy an Apple Watch!
Tue, 10th Mar 2015
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Concerned about buying an Apple Watch? Here are five reasons why you might NOT want to buy one. #AppleWatch #technology.