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Scam targets Spark NZ customers
Thu, 16th Oct 2014
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email security
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cybersecurity
Spark NZ warns of scammers tricking customers into giving personal details, amidst threats of service cut-offs.
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Find My Next Ride
Thu, 16th Oct 2014
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facebook
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trade me
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social networking
Think Facebook and Trademe combined. Users can interact with each other, ask questions, post pictures, update their status and watch videos.
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Destiny achieves many milestones in one month
Thu, 16th Oct 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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destiny
It has been over a month now since Bungie's huge game Destiny has come out. Since that time, it has already achieved a lot of big milestones.
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Mobile friendly websites are not always mobile friendly
Wed, 15th Oct 2014
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google
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search
Despite advancements, many sites remain stubbornly not mobile optimised, prompting Google to test warning icons in search results.
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Reading, writing and... code?
Wed, 15th Oct 2014
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edutech
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fintech
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financial systems
There is much debate about what should be done about information and communication technology in the school curriculum.
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Conversant joins TDR along with top telco companies
Wed, 15th Oct 2014
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Conversant is the latest telecommunications company to join the Telecommunication Dispute Resolution (TDR) scheme.
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New Kiwi app to protect all the bunnies
Wed, 15th Oct 2014
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apps
The app will display a list of cosmetics, personal care, and household products available in New Zealand, that are not tested on animals.
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Interactive presentations made easy with iOS app
Wed, 15th Oct 2014
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apps
BKA Interactive has designed a customised and interactive app for Viking Roofspec that changes the way presentations are made.
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Helping those who help: how social media has changed the charity landscape
Wed, 15th Oct 2014
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youtube
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facebook
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social media
Social media enables charities to target different audiences, get more people involved and increase awareness of their brand.
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Online education to be focus of Amsterdam summit
Wed, 15th Oct 2014
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edutech
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online assessment
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volution
This October 22-24 the Maple T.A. User Summit in Amsterdam will take place, and online education will be centre stage.
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DVD Review: Muppets Most Wanted
Wed, 15th Oct 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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film review
Muppets Most Wanted entertains but lacks vintage magic. With top human stars and memorable cameos, it charms but misses the Henson spark.
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Don’t let The Man get you: tech tools to tackle oppression & stay anonymous
Wed, 15th Oct 2014
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vpns
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network infrastructure
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sdn
China's internet controls are the most advanced worldwide, but people are turning to apps like Firechat to avoid censorship.
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Kiwis continue internet love affair
Wed, 15th Oct 2014
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NZ's data consumption soars, with Internet usage equivalent to streaming over 12 million HD movies last year, highlighting a digital love affair.
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Vodafone gives Kiwis chance to take on Jimmy Spithill
Wed, 15th Oct 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Vodafone announced overnight a virtual sailing event on their 4G network with the new Samsung GALAXY Note 4 smartphone.
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Sparks continue to fly over Orcon throttling campaign
Wed, 15th Oct 2014
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orcon
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Orcon rebukes Spark's denial of broadband throttling, highlighting differences in traffic management amidst a fiery debate.
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Why is music like a drug for athletes?
Tue, 14th Oct 2014
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digital entertainment
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samsung
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digital music
The connection between music and exercise goes back hundreds of years, and new technology makes working out with your exercise playlists easier than ever.
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The Grid: The first AI website developer
Tue, 14th Oct 2014
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ai
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cloud services
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websites
A pre-order campaign has been launched for The Grid, which uses artificial intelligence (AI) to create quality websites quickly and efficiently.
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Spark hits back against 'bogus' Orcon throttling claims
Tue, 14th Oct 2014
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uc
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orcon
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spark
Spark has hit back at claims made by Orcon over traffic throttling, claiming it’s nothing more than a PR stunt.
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Free Wi-Fi at Christchurch Hospital
Tue, 14th Oct 2014
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wireless networks
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cloud services
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wifi
Christchurch Hospital teams up with Snap, launching a 6-month trial of free Wi-Fi for patients and visitors, enhancing connectivity and care.
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Microsoft CEO in hot water over gender-gap karma comments
Tue, 14th Oct 2014
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Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella's advice to women on seeking pay rises triggers backlash, sparking a global debate on gender equality in tech.