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Xmas
In-store purchasing still winning with Kiwi Christmas shoppers
Fri, 12th Dec 2014
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Kiwis are still looking to do the bulk of their Christmas shopping with local retailers, despite being keen online shoppers.
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CORE Education to lead NZ Learning Technologies Advisory
Fri, 12th Dec 2014
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CORE Education to spearhead NZ's Learning Technologies Advisory, enhancing e-learning in schools with digital tech and broadband.
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Dick Smith partners with Trade Me to reach more Kiwis
Fri, 12th Dec 2014
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Dick Smith expands in NZ, launching a store on Trade Me to offer Kiwis a broader tech product range with exclusive deals.
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Instagram introduces verified badges for celebrities
Fri, 12th Dec 2014
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Instagram will be rolling out verified badges to public figures, to make it easier for people to connect with authentic accounts.
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Network for Learning’s Managed Network turns one
Fri, 12th Dec 2014
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Over 40 NZ schools have been using @N4Lnz's Managed Network for over a year, helping them fast-track digital learning plans.
Recycle
How brother tackles recycling in NZ
Fri, 12th Dec 2014
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Noticed those email taglines which ask you to consider the environment before printing? They make a good point, but it isn’t quite what you think.
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Hands-on review: Strike Alpha iPhone 6 car cradle
Fri, 12th Dec 2014
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Car phone cradles mightn’t be the most exciting phone accessory, but they do make several metric tonnes of common sense.
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Medibank funds app for Kiwi drinking culture
Fri, 12th Dec 2014
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The new Hello Sunday Morning (HSM) mobile app has been developed with a $50,000 grant from the Medibank Community Fund (MCF).
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Pandora now available on Google Chromecast
Wed, 10th Dec 2014
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Pandora launches on Chromecast in New Zealand, offering users a seamless way to stream radio on their TVs via updated mobile apps.
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Police raid the pirate bay, is this the answer?
Wed, 10th Dec 2014
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According to Torrent Freak, Swedish police raided the pirate bay’s Stockholm datacenter confiscating equipment.
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Hands-on review: Theophany Katheros Speakers
Wed, 10th Dec 2014
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Theophany's Katheros speakers astonish with their dream-inspired design, delivering premium sound that challenges pricier rivals.
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Hands-on review: Asus AS7008T NAS
Wed, 10th Dec 2014
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Asustor's AS7008T NAS dazzles with its dark, stylish design and robust performance for SMEs, but sports a high-end price tag.
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One-third of Kiwis use smartphones for Christmas shopping
Wed, 10th Dec 2014
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One-third of Kiwis turn to smartphones for hassle-free Christmas shopping, a trend fuelled by convenience, says SellShed study.
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Lower-end customers to be affected as Spark ups prices following ComCom decision
Wed, 10th Dec 2014
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Spark to increase price of selected homephone and broadband plans following Commerce Commission draft decision on charges.
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Film Review: The Water Diviner
Tue, 9th Dec 2014
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film review
As a proud New Zealander one of the few annoyances I found with it was Russell seemed to forget that the NZ in ANZAC stands for New Zealand.
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Vodafone and the New Zealand Police open Mobility Innovation Lab
Tue, 9th Dec 2014
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The New Zealand Police, with Vodafone New Zealand, have opened a Mobility Innovation Lab and Experience Centre.
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Ngai Tamanuhiri partners with Fronde to connect tribes around New Zealand
Tue, 9th Dec 2014
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māori
Ngai Tamanuhiri partners with Fronde, using Iwi Connect to boost communication and preserve culture among New Zealand tribes.
Coding
Kiwi students and teachers join in global Hour of Code event
Tue, 9th Dec 2014
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Kiwi students and teachers gear up for the global Hour of Code event, aiming to boost coding skills in a fun, interactive manner.
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Epson's Moverio BT-200 smart glasses for more than entertainment
Tue, 9th Dec 2014
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The Moverio BT-200 from Epson are binocular, transparent smart glasses that can be used for entertainment, manufacturing, medical science and more.
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Hands-on review: Philips Hue
Tue, 9th Dec 2014
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The boffins at Philips must’ve had their thinking caps on when they created the Hue lighting system, as Hue can do some pretty amazing things.