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Xbox One goes into Overdrive!
Thu, 30th Oct 2014
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Xbox One's exclusive, 'Sunset Overdrive,' brings a comedic spin to apocalyptic chaos, showing it's okay not to take the end times so seriously.
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Digital tech having positive impact in Kiwi schools
Thu, 30th Oct 2014
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Over 75% of schools are noticing an impact on student achievement as a result of using digital technologies in the classroom.
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Should social media be taught in school?
Thu, 30th Oct 2014
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As social media becomes a part of everyday life, more people are entering into the discussion about whether it should be covered in the school curriculum.
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New anti-bullying computer game to promote cultural change in schools
Thu, 30th Oct 2014
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Cyberbullying and the links between violent computer games and real-life violence are all too frequent headline topics.
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Microsoft tempts buyers with slim, cheap smartphone model
Thu, 30th Oct 2014
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The Lumia 830 is the thinnest and lightest Lumia in the flagship range and comes pre-loaded with Windows Phone 8.1.
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New Aussie laws do more to protect cyber bullying victims
Wed, 29th Oct 2014
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Online bullying was for a long time merely frowned upon, but governments around the world are putting laws in place to protect people from online attacks.
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Don't lose your job with one quick tweet
Wed, 29th Oct 2014
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Social Media and the Law is the newly published book that covers a variety of topics and is said to be essential reading for the business community.
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Virtual SIM - the disruptor or catalyst for a better customer experience
Wed, 29th Oct 2014
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To remain relevant in a very competitive landscape, the operators will need to be more creative and deploy services beyond connectivity.
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Spark to bring the NBA to its broadband customers
Wed, 29th Oct 2014
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Partnerships like these bypass Sky's sports channels and allow fans to watch games without the need for a Sky Sport subscription.
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How wearables are changing the face of healthcare
Wed, 29th Oct 2014
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Wearable tech redefines healthcare, with Google developing disease-detecting pills and more devices aiding chronic disease management.
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FitBit announces new high performance line for fitness lovers
Wed, 29th Oct 2014
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With the addition of these new products, Fitbit offers the widest variety of trackers, at affordable prices across all mobile platforms.
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Aerohive and Apple join forces to bring technology to the classroom
Wed, 29th Oct 2014
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Aerohive Networks has announced it will provide the Wi-Fi infrastructure to support Apple’s connection to ConnectED.
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New AOC monitors focus on design and connectivity
Tue, 28th Oct 2014
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AOC has unveiled two new monitors that are said to bring together a range of design and connectivity features.
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Storage limits become thing of the past with Microsoft’s OneDrive
Tue, 28th Oct 2014
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Microsoft has announced they are abolishing space restrictions on its cloud-based OneDrive storage services for its Office 365 subscribers.
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Will the virtual sim break the telco strangle hold?
Tue, 28th Oct 2014
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Soft sims will allow users to switch from one network to another, just like switching out your sim card, instead it’s all done with software.
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New Kiwi app makes it easy for job seekers
Tue, 28th Oct 2014
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There is a gap in the Kiwi market for a quality app that would offer an easy, free and fast way for skills to be offered and traded in local areas.
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Siri who? Meet Watson - IBM's cognitive computing system
Tue, 28th Oct 2014
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IBM's Watson, outdoing Siri with its ability to learn and converse in natural language, revolutionises computing at the Westcon event.
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SKY TV Announces Video on Demand Service
Tue, 28th Oct 2014
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SkyTV to launch ad-free VOD service NEON in December, offering HBO, AMC, FX shows like Game of Thrones. Includes 30-day trial, costs $20/month.
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Armageddon Expo 2014 was a tremendous success
Tue, 28th Oct 2014
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Armageddon Expo 2014 could have been one gone down as one of the event's best in history thanks to the number of high-profile names that attended this year.
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Cyclone connecting Kiwi classrooms with Office 365
Tue, 28th Oct 2014
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Cyclone Computers is New Zealand owned ICT company has helped Methven Primary School roll out a new technology platform.