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Android App Review: Vimeo
Fri, 14th Nov 2014
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Vimeo app review: A disappointing stumble with grades of potential left unrealised, plagued by bugs and signup issues.
Gartner says 4.9 billion connected 'things' will be in use in 2015
Fri, 14th Nov 2014
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iot
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Gartner predicts a surge in IoT, with 4.9 billion connected devices in 2015, rising to 25 billion by 2020, revolutionising industries and services.
Embrace digitalisation or risk governing a fractured society, says Gartner
Fri, 14th Nov 2014
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digitalisation
Digitalisation will place huge pressure on governments and leaders in the public sector to change faster than at any other time in modern history.
Latest Windows 10 build turns to flexibility and simplicity
Fri, 14th Nov 2014
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The 9879 build comes with new gestures, an updated toolbar (with the option to unckeck boxes and hide buttons) and a simplified OneDrive system.
New Maori language app to help Dunedin families speak te reo
Fri, 14th Nov 2014
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smartphones
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ios
Dunedin's new Aki app, a game-changing tool derived from University of Otago research, aims to boost te reo among young families.
Move over Spotify, YouTube’s here
Thu, 13th Nov 2014
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digital entertainment
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google
New licensing deals means unofficial streams posted by regular users are now more likely to disappear, replaced by official uploads from labels.
Oxford Dictionary develops app for non-native English students
Thu, 13th Nov 2014
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The Oxford Learner’s Dictionary of Academic English was developed to help non-native English speakers with their studies.
PlayStation TV launches in New Zealand
Thu, 13th Nov 2014
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Sony Computer Entertainment New Zealand (SCENZ) has announced that the PlayStation TV device is now available in stores nationwide.
New Far Cry 4 trailer shows everything you need to know
Thu, 13th Nov 2014
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ubisoft
Ubisoft has released a new trailer for Far Cry 4 that shows you everything that you will need to know about the game.
Facebook explains how it gets and uses information with privacy policy update
Thu, 13th Nov 2014
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data privacy
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personal computing devices
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apple
Facebook updates privacy policy, introduces Privacy Basics & proposes changes to policies, including clearer explanation of ads.
Custom apps enable customer engagement and collaboration
Thu, 13th Nov 2014
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personal computing devices
The Good Technology Mobility Index Report Q3 2014 shows enterprise mobility is moving toward custom apps and iOS tablets.
Bitdefender launches free tool to help rid users of adware
Thu, 13th Nov 2014
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malware
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bitdefender
As malvertising takes the cyber-crime spotlight, the tool provides complete protection against malicious programs that can hijack computers.
Spark and Spotify bring technology to NZ summer music festivals
Thu, 13th Nov 2014
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NZ's summer festivals Rhythm and Vines and Rhythm and Alps introduce RFID wristbands for a unique experience with Spark and Spotify. #MyFestivalStory.
Review: Epson WF3640 Multi-Function Printer
Thu, 13th Nov 2014
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Epson's new WF-3640, with cutting-edge PrecisionCore tech, promises laser-like speed and quality for small businesses.
Huge educational spinoffs if Timaru wins Gigatown competition
Thu, 13th Nov 2014
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Timaru's bid to win Gigatown could revolutionise education with the country's fastest internet, enhancing Aoraki Polytechnic's tech delivery.
University of Canterbury student to produce health and safety app
Thu, 13th Nov 2014
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healthtech
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partners
Tablet based systems are at the forefront of the construction industry with regards to health and safety as well as pricing and work scoping.
The classic Halo series arrives on Xbox One
Thu, 13th Nov 2014
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halo
Game Console's Darren Price takes a look at Halo: The Master Chief Collection, and explains why it is a must-have title for ever Xbox One owner.
Navman plugs hole in market with two-way emergency communication device
Wed, 12th Nov 2014
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safety
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volution
Navman introduces a groundbreaking device in NZ and AU for safeguarding lone workers in remote areas, offering vital two-way emergency comms.
Facebook's gonna let you control more of the crap you see on your News Feed
Wed, 12th Nov 2014
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facebook
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feedback
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users
Changes will enable users to give more feedback to Facebook about whether they want to see certain posts on their feeds.
Review: Samsung Gear S
Wed, 12th Nov 2014
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digital entertainment
Samsung's Gear S dazzles with its curved touchscreen and embedded 3G, redefining the smartwatch game. No phone required.