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Xero says hello to iPad
Fri, 6th Mar 2015
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Xero now on iPad; expanding its 'Xero Everywhere' reach, the accountancy app is redesigned for on-the-go business financials.

InternetNZ boss slams mass collection of Pacific data
Thu, 5th Mar 2015
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New Zealand's alleged mass data harvesting on Pacific Island nations raises concerns about privacy, says InternetNZ.

NZ could reap $190M/year benefit becoming first nation to allow beyond-line-of-sight drones
Thu, 5th Mar 2015
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Allowing drones to operate beyond the operator's line of sight could provide economic gains of up to $190 million a year to New Zealand's.

Hands-on review: Sony Z3 Tablet Compact
Thu, 5th Mar 2015
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From out of nowhere Sony has developed a reputation for crafting slick smartphones, all carrying the Xperia moniker.

Helldivers is like an indie version of Destiny
Thu, 5th Mar 2015
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Helldivers is a new indie game available for PlayStation consoles. It feels like a scaled down version of Destiny.

Sony's VR headset Project Morpheus due out in 2016
Thu, 5th Mar 2015
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Sony's immersive VR ambition, Project Morpheus, is set for a 2016 release, promising a next-level PS4 gaming experience.

Has the future of sex arrived?
Thu, 5th Mar 2015
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Durex has revealed it is diversifying into digital technology ahead of a major product launch that is said to help users...

Rapid changes in digital universe exposing young Kiwis to cyber threats
Thu, 5th Mar 2015
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Rapid digital advancements in New Zealand are exposing young Kiwis to increasing online threats, says NetSafe's latest report.

Lincoln University student creates 'invaluable' app
Thu, 5th Mar 2015
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IT grad, Tao Zhou, has completed an internship at a plant breeding and research company where he developed an app to help staff carry out field work.

PS4 sales now over 20.2 million units worldwide
Wed, 4th Mar 2015
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Sony's PS4 shatters records, hitting over 20.2 million sales globally, marking it the fastest-selling console in the company's history.

Hands-on review: Logitech Protection [+] Phone case for Samsung Galaxy S5
Wed, 4th Mar 2015
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Logitech's sleek Protection [+] case marries style and security for Galaxy S5 owners; proving essential gear for your prized device.

Scientists Crack 1 Terabit Mobile Data Speeds
Wed, 4th Mar 2015
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University of Surrey has developed a mobile network that is 65,000 times faster than 4G, allowing 100 movies to download in just three seconds.

Android App Review: Ghost Detector Spectrum
Wed, 4th Mar 2015
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Ghost Detector Spectrum is an app that claims to detect ghosts. Whether it does or not … well, that’s hard to prove, isn’t it.

Game development and zombies: Capital E launches school programmes
Wed, 4th Mar 2015
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Capital E Digital Studio is hosting two programmes for juniors and seniors taking place in this year’s April school holidays.

Cricket World Cup buzzing on Facebook
Wed, 4th Mar 2015
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Millions flock to Facebook to revel in Cricket World Cup fever, with 36 million engaging in 341 million interactions globally.

Kiwi veteran in retail distribution strikes out on his own
Wed, 4th Mar 2015
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play distribution
Play Distribution’s may be the new kid on the block, but founder Raja Henley is confident it can foot it with more established players.

Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain coming out this September
Wed, 4th Mar 2015
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Hideo Kojima heralds the end of an era with Metal Gear Solid V's launch on 1st Sept, signalling his final foray into the iconic series.

Netflix launch date revealed
Wed, 4th Mar 2015
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digital entertainment
Netflix sets New Zealand launch for 24 March, heating up streaming wars with Vodafone-powered access across multiple devices.

Top 10 technologies impacting education in 2015
Wed, 4th Mar 2015
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Gartner has identified the top 10 strategic technologies and provides recommendations to education CIOs and IT leaders about adoption and benefits.

Tech spend in global education to exceed $67.8 billion
Wed, 4th Mar 2015
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Social and economic pressures are forcing senior education leaders to rethink business models and consider a range of new technologies.