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Support for Muslim Australians takes off following Sydney siege #IllRideWithYou
Tue, 16th Dec 2014
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Thousands of social media users in Australia are showing the world they are not caving to Islamophobia or racism.

Silicon Valley trip encourages Kiwi students to choose ICT
Tue, 16th Dec 2014
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This year, 39 Wellington East Girls’ pupils were taken on a trip to the United States to see what the ICT sector is like.

How SMBs can use Twitter to effectively target customers
Tue, 16th Dec 2014
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Access to Twitter ads allows New Zealand businesses to build tailor-made campaigns to suit their budget and meet objectives and business goals.

Apple and IBM deliver first wave of IBM MobileFirst for iOS apps
Tue, 16th Dec 2014
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Apple and IBM launch MobileFirst for iOS apps, revolutionising enterprise mobility with analytics and cloud services for key industries.

HTC releases RE camera in New Zealand
Tue, 16th Dec 2014
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HTC’s new RE camera is now available in New Zealand. The camera is compatible with Android and iOS devices, compact and waterproof up to one metre.

Far North NZ expands internet teaching system
Tue, 16th Dec 2014
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A Far North education trust is expanding an internet-based teaching system with the help of a $130,000 Rotary grant.

More outrage after Uber cashes in on Sydney hostage crisis
Tue, 16th Dec 2014
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Uber sparks fury as it quadruples fares in Sydney amidst a hostage crisis, prioritizing profits in a city's hour of need.

Spark joins Dunedin’s Gigatown party
Tue, 16th Dec 2014
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Spark is set to supercharge Dunedin's connectivity with unlimited gigabit-broadband plans and revolutionise the city's Wi-Fi hotspots.

TVNZ OnDemand to attract family audience following web awards sweep
Mon, 15th Dec 2014
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After sweeping web awards, TVNZ OnDemand aims to captivate family viewers with exclusive kids' content and record streaming numbers.

Akilla app to prevent drowsy driving in NZ
Mon, 15th Dec 2014
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For the 2014 New Zealand Drowsy Driver Awareness Day a drowsy driving educational app, known as Akilla, is being released for free.

Mobile phone blacklist turns one
Mon, 15th Dec 2014
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NZ marks a year of deterring phone theft with a successful handset blacklist, now blocking over 32,000 stolen mobiles nationwide.

Film review: The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 1.
Mon, 15th Dec 2014
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film review
Mockingjay, Part 1 surprises: Lawrence shines amidst rebellion, but the film, a mere setup for the finale, lacks the spark of its predecessors. 2.5/5.

Victoria University student teaching robots to see like humans
Mon, 15th Dec 2014
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Student Syed Saud Naqvi is currently working on an algorithm to help computer programmes and robots view static images closer to how we see them.

The Order: 1886 Hands-On Preview
Mon, 15th Dec 2014
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the order: 1886
The unique 19th Century London setting sets the game apart from other shooters out there; however the gameplay will feel familiar to most gamers.

Weirdly is helping recruiters find their own brand of weird
Mon, 15th Dec 2014
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Weirdly is a Kiwi recruitment app that aims to help employers find the person who is the right fit and make the employment process easier.

Countdown to Christmas with our best articles of the year
Mon, 15th Dec 2014
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From gay CEOs, sexist CEOs and mean CEOs to women at the top, disappearing ISPs and our whole office fighting it out on their Fitbits, we’ve had a great year.

Hands-on review: Google Chromecast
Mon, 15th Dec 2014
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Google's Chromecast launches in NZ, offering a simple, affordable streaming solution for your TV, challenging Apple TV with its minimalist design.

AVAST! The Piratebay Bounces Back
Mon, 15th Dec 2014
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After a raid by the Swedish Police on their Stockholm data centre, it only took a week or so for the Piratebay to bounce back.

Labour calls out John Key over phone and internet price hikes
Fri, 12th Dec 2014
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Labour ICT spokesperson Clare Curran says John Key can’t duck the blame for internet and phone price increases.

5G is on its way
Fri, 12th Dec 2014
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4G may have finally made it to New Zealand, but Huawei are already eying up the next generation of mobile technology.