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Statistics NZ using iPad Minis for data collection
Thu, 26th Feb 2015
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Stats NZ turns to iPad Minis, revamps centuries-old data gathering, heralding real-time shop pricing analysis for key inflation indexes.
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Forza horizon 2 revs up with Fast and Furious DLC
Thu, 26th Feb 2015
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Fast and Furious thrills hit Forza Horizon 2 with free DLC, offering iconic street-racing action without the full game.
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How ICT links families and early education
Thu, 26th Feb 2015
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Linking family and community is one of the four key principles of the early childhood curriculum, and ICT has become a critical component of this.
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Samsung's mobile payment move poses more challenges to Google than Apple
Thu, 26th Feb 2015
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Mobile payments are not yet a driver of handset sales. Few people will be basing their phone purchasing decisions on mobile payment functionality.
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Smartphones: Could bigger screens herald the end of tablets?
Thu, 26th Feb 2015
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apple
The concomitant move towards bigger screens in smartphone handsets may be about to throw a further spanner in the works.
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TVNZ relaunches on-demand service
Thu, 26th Feb 2015
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TVNZ OnDemand reboots with Brightcove, offering viewers personalised, cross-platform streaming experiences on its revamped service.
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Harold the Giraffe embraces the digital age
Wed, 25th Feb 2015
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microsoft
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mobility
Harold the Giraffe enters the digital age with a newly outfitted mobile classroom, enhancing health education for 245,000 children annually via modern tech.
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Samepage challenges Evernote at its own game
Wed, 25th Feb 2015
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evernote
Samepage launched earlier this month as ‘the world’s first contextual engagement platform’ and has already announced new features.
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Can Dying Light survive the overcrowded zombie market?
Wed, 25th Feb 2015
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dying light
Dying Light stumbles in the crowded zombie genre, lacking the charm and novelty needed to stand out amidst giants like The Last of Us.
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Fastest broadband services officially live in Dunedin
Wed, 25th Feb 2015
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gigatown
Gigabit broadband services are now live in Dunedin today, meaning the city can now access the fastest broadband speeds in the southern hemisphere.
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Vodafone makes NZ's first successful Voice over 4G (LTE) tests
Wed, 25th Feb 2015
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Vodafone's VoLTE success hints at a revolution in NZ's mobile calling with instant connection and HD voice over its growing 4G network.
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Android and iOS inch toward world domination
Wed, 25th Feb 2015
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ios
Android and iOS are continuing to move toward total domination of the worldwide smartphone market following results from 2014.
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iOS app review: Astropad. Free to try, $US49.99 after that
Wed, 25th Feb 2015
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Transform your iPad into a designer's canvas with Astropad – a seamless bridge to Mac creativity. Free trial, then £35.
Skytv
Sky TV shares dip as investors react to loss of subscribers; 1H profit gains
Tue, 24th Feb 2015
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sky
Shares of Sky Network Television dropped 0.9 percent after NZ's pay-TV operator delivered a strong first-half profit, but had a loss of subscribers.
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Kiwis want more information before buying in to digital wallets
Tue, 24th Feb 2015
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commerce systems
New Zealanders are shopping online, but many are not fully utilizing digital wallets, according to MasterCard.
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Wavelink brings on new vendor to target ANZ education market
Tue, 24th Feb 2015
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distributors
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lms
Wavelink, a value added distributor of enterprise mobility and uc solutions, has signed a distribution agreement with Lightspeed Systems for ANZ.
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Education costs pile up, Cyclone to the rescue
Tue, 24th Feb 2015
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commerce systems
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payment technologies
Cyclone and Debitsuccess have teamed up to provide parents and caregivers with an education expense solution designed to help save money.
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Hands-on review: Logitech K480 Bluetooth smartphone keyboard
Tue, 24th Feb 2015
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smartphones
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Logitech's K480 keyboard offers a practical solution to the frustrations of typing on a smartphone, with a compact design and easy setup.
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Play The Order: 1886 while riding inside of a horse carriage
Mon, 23rd Feb 2015
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the order: 1886
If you ever wanted to know what life was like before cars, you can experience it yourself with this unique The Order: 1886 promotion,.
Auckland city council
Auckland Council ventures into realm of 3D
Mon, 23rd Feb 2015
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maps
Auckland’s Chief Planner will unveil a 3D Digital Commons Plan for the city at a national planning conference in April.