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Android App Review: The SCP Foundation Online
Wed, 19th Nov 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Dive into the eerie world of the SCP Foundation with its new app, a must-have for fans of the supernatural and unexplained.

Could Facebook Groups be the next Messenger?
Wed, 19th Nov 2014
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personal computing devices
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apple
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facebook
Facebook launches a standalone app for Groups, aiming for more organised and efficient community interactions without forcing download.

“Kiss old connectors goodbye” with new Keyssa technology
Tue, 18th Nov 2014
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cloud services
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data sharing
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data transfer
With Kiss Connectivity technology, devices only have to be in close proximity and video and data can be transferred at rates of up to 6Gbits per second.

New Zealand's e-learning certificate helps USP meet strategic objective
Tue, 18th Nov 2014
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e-learning
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open polytechnic
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languages
USP's strategic leap: thanks to NZ's e-learning cert, it's set to fulfill its goal of enhanced online education across the Pacific by 2018.

New information sharing system introduced for Kiwis on the West Coast
Tue, 18th Nov 2014
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healthtech
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district health board
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healthcare
West Coast introduces HealthOne, a new electronic system ensuring safer, faster healthcare by sharing patient records among authorised professionals.

End of in-car radio? Uber and Spotify team up for ride-along listening
Tue, 18th Nov 2014
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digital entertainment
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spotify
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uber
Allowing passengers to stream their own music will enhance user experience. Spotify users potentially could choose Uber over competing alternatives.

Crowdfunding: Putting the power of financing in your hands
Tue, 18th Nov 2014
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crowdfunding
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pledgeme
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kickstarter
Crowdfunding is the fastest growing method for artists, inventors, creators and entrepreneurs to fund a project.

Soon you'll actually be allowed to Facebook at work
Tue, 18th Nov 2014
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data analytics
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martech
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cdp
Facebook prepares to blend professional and social worlds with its new Facebook at Work platform, challenging tech giants in enterprise tools.

The IT Girls Club, for girls who want to code
Tue, 18th Nov 2014
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edutech
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gaming
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digital entertainment
The extra-curricular club provides girls opportunities to learn about coding, computer science and possible career opportunities.

Find the right word with Oxford Learner's Thesaurus app
Tue, 18th Nov 2014
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smartphones
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edutech
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personal computing devices
Paragon Software Group launches Oxford Learner’s Thesaurus app for iPhone and iPad, boosting vocabulary skills with 17,000+ synonyms and detailed usage notes.

The music industry's move to digital: Stairway to heaven or highway to hell?
Mon, 17th Nov 2014
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digital entertainment
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spotify
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video
In a digital era, musicians ditch traditional sales for online engagement, leading to a mixed reception and redefining success.

Emirates increases mobile presence with iPhone app
Mon, 17th Nov 2014
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smartphones
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hcm
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personal computing devices
iPhone represents the majority of the mobile traffic to the Emirates websites, which is why the company has launched on iOS first.

MYOB users can manage accounts straight from their smartphones
Mon, 17th Nov 2014
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fintech
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financial systems
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accounting systems
The release of OnTheGo for AccountRight and Essentials clients is part of the ongoing process of MYOB’s commitment to making business life easier.

Christchurch company Swiftpoint takes out CES Innovation Award
Mon, 17th Nov 2014
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cybersecurity
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awards
Swiftpoint’s next-generation product, the Swiftpoint GT mouse, has won the 2015 CES Best of Innovation Award in the Computer Peripherals category.

Assassin's Creed Unity goes back to its roots
Mon, 17th Nov 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ubisoft
Assassin’s Creed Unity is a game that goes back to its roots as the gameplay feels more akin to the first two Assassin’s Creed games.

Social media tracks down thief who stole from youth charity
Mon, 17th Nov 2014
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facebook
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youthline
Footage clearly captures the man grabbing the bench from the charity’s Ponsonby office and taking it to his truck, which is also clearly seen in the video.

Are flip phones making a comeback?
Mon, 17th Nov 2014
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samsung
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chip
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lg
The new Samsung Master Dual flip phone will sport two displays instead of one, one inside and another on the outer part of the phone.

OneNet expands intern programme to include Massey University
Mon, 17th Nov 2014
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onenet
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massey university
The team has been working closely with OneNet’s in-house engineers on a new software product for managing the inventory and configuration of their datacentres.

Slingshot's website better than the rest
Mon, 17th Nov 2014
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slingshot
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interactive media awards
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volution
The IMA says the Slingshot website represented the very best in planning, execution and overall professionalism.

Polaroid-style prints for iPhone and Android in the works
Fri, 14th Nov 2014
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
French start-up Prynt is developing a smartphone case that doubles as a printer, allowing users to instantly print their photos.