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Microsoft
Microsoft gives away Windows 10 to hold onto consumers
Thu, 22nd Jan 2015
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Microsoft is offering Windows 10 as a free upgrade to Windows 7, 8.1, and Phone 8.1 users for its first year, aiming to retain consumers in the mobile era.
Acer chromebook
Acer unleashes tough Chromebooks on classrooms
Thu, 22nd Jan 2015
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edutech
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personal computing devices
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acer
Acer set to roll out durable Chromebooks tailored for students, featuring reinforced designs to withstand classroom rigours.
Steven joyce
Strong increase in tech students as international education hits $2.85 billion
Thu, 22nd Jan 2015
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edutech
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technology institute
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international education snapshot
NZ's international education sector soars to $2.85bn, backing 30,000 jobs and marking a strong tech student surge.
Fallback
Drivers of the storm: Forza Horizon 2 DLC
Thu, 22nd Jan 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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xbox
PlayOn’s Darren Price’s gets behind the wheel of Forza Horizon 2 once more and takes the recently released DLC expansion, Storm Island, out for a spin.
Uber
So what’s the big deal with Uber, anyway?
Wed, 21st Jan 2015
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apps
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government
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uber
We take a look at Uber's short yet controversial history that has led to a Government review on how taxi and private hire services operate.
Fallback
New motorcycle game 'Ride' zooms out a trailer
Wed, 21st Jan 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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technology gifts
Thrilling motorcycle game 'Ride' announces its launch with a sleek trailer, featuring 114 bike models, over 15 global locations, and extensive customisation.
Netflix movies
Competition heats up for Netflix in ANZ
Wed, 21st Jan 2015
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digital entertainment
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lightbox
Netflix faces a heated battle for supremacy in ANZ as local giants like TVNZ, Spark, and Sky TV amp up their streaming game ahead of the global giant's launch.
Newsfeed
Facebook offers half-ass attempt at reducing hoaxes on News Feeds
Wed, 21st Jan 2015
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facebook
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social networking
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spam
Facebook aims to reduce distribution of hoax stories in News Feed, adding annotations to posts receiving multiple hoax reports, according to a recent blog post.
Tvnz
TVNZ OnDemand to unveil brand new look
Wed, 21st Jan 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
TVNZ OnDemand has today announced it will be launching a new interface in February, aiming to optimise Kiwis’ viewing experiences.
Applause
Spark's free Lightbox offer earns praise
Tue, 20th Jan 2015
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uc
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lightbox
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tuanz
Spark's move to offer free Lightbox subscriptions to broadband customers earns applause, signalling a digital leap in New Zealand's TV consumption.
Fallback
Rugby 15 gets tackled to the ground
Tue, 20th Jan 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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hb studios
Rugby 15's attempt at next-gen gaming falls flat, disappointing fans with outdated graphics, poor gameplay, and missing licences.
Occupation outlook
Say goodbye to flipping burgers, hello to Kiwi career app
Tue, 20th Jan 2015
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apps
NZ's new career app revolutionises job planning for students, offering insights into 50 careers, future demands, and income levels.
Lightbox
Spark customers to get free Lightbox for a year
Tue, 20th Jan 2015
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digital entertainment
Spark currently has more than 600,000 home broadband customers, and each will have access to a free year-long Lightbox subscription.
Big34
Vodafone to cut Kiwi customer service jobs, outsource more work to Philippines
Tue, 20th Jan 2015
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martech
It is expected up to 100 permanent roles, across management, back office functions and operations, will be impacted by the end of March 2015.
Paycheck
NZ First to Novopay minister: Sort it out
Tue, 20th Jan 2015
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edutech
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hcm
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government
NZ First deputy leader Tracey Martin demands Minister Joyce fix the botched Novopay payroll system, as teachers remain unpaid despite touted improvements.
Microsoft office 365
Microsoft transforms Office 365 with Moodle integration
Tue, 20th Jan 2015
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microsoft
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onenote
Microsoft Office 365 and Moodle partner Remote-Learner have announced the integration between Moodle and Microsoft Office 365.
Fallback
Riot reveals 'Ocean Week' challenge for local League of Legends players
Mon, 19th Jan 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
Get ready League of Legends players in Australia and New Zealand - Ocean Week is coming! Earn rewards and help choose the ultimate champion.
Kids
Kiwi youth indulging in illegal downloads
Mon, 19th Jan 2015
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gaming
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personal computing devices
Almost half of those surveyed admit to unauthorised streaming of TV programmes and almost a third indulge in unauthorised downloading of movies.
Fallback
Android App Review: Detective’s Choice Volume 1
Mon, 19th Jan 2015
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smartphones
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Detective's Choice Volume 1 is an interactive, genre-heavy RPG text-based adventure game that takes players back to the 1930's.
Stve jobs
Latest Jobs film set to shame Ashton Kutcher's poor effort
Mon, 19th Jan 2015
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personal computing devices
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apple
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sony
Sorkin and Boyle's Steve Jobs biopic, starring Fassbender, begins filming in California, promising to eclipse Kutcher's run.