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Ed Sheeran aids Kiwis to sleep, says Spotify
Digital Entertainment

Ed Sheeran aids Kiwis to sleep, says Spotify

Ed Sheeran's Thinking Out Loud tops Spotify's sleep playlists in New Zealand, helping Kiwis drift off, with Sam Smith and Kanye West close behind.

By Damian Seeto • 2 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2015
Kiwi company leaps into education market with digital literacy tool
EduTech

Kiwi company leaps into education market with digital literacy tool

Kiwi company Bud-e Digital has launched Bud-e Reading, the literacy product targeted at New Zealand students and designed to be exportable.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2015
New schools and more classrooms as government invests $244 million
EduTech

New schools and more classrooms as government invests $244 million

The investment is in addition to the $700 million already being invested providing schools with ultra-fast broadband, via the N4L Managed Network.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2015
3D printing market set to explode
3D Printing

3D printing market set to explode

3D printing's boom predicted as market surges to £3.8 billion by 2015, with industry analysts forecasting a stellar 44% CAGR through to 2019.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2015
D-Day: InternetNZ chief slams Global Mode legal action
Global Mode

D-Day: InternetNZ chief slams Global Mode legal action

Sky, TVNZ, Lightbox and Mediaworks have threatened to sue CallPlus and other NZ ISPs over their use of Global Mode DNS services.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2015
Activision announces all-new Guitar Hero game
Gaming

Activision announces all-new Guitar Hero game

Activision set to reboot the iconic Guitar Hero series with Guitar Hero Live, offering a more immersive rockstar experience later this year.

By Damian Seeto • 2 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2015
Noel Leeming to sell broadband, gears up for IoT
Unified Communications

Noel Leeming to sell broadband, gears up for IoT

Noel Leeming will be reselling broadband services soon – and that's not the only new addition for the retail chain...

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2015
Bloodborne has now sold over 1 million copies
Gaming

Bloodborne has now sold over 1 million copies

Spine-chilling PS4 hit Bloodborne surpasses 1 million sales within mere weeks of its release, heralding potential for a sequel.

By Damian Seeto • 1 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2015
Microsoft Lumia 640 and 435, coming to NZ soon
Microsoft

Microsoft Lumia 640 and 435, coming to NZ soon

Microsoft to launch Lumia 640 and 435 in NZ, packing Office 365 and 4G, at wallet-friendly prices starting April.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Apr 2015
Another ISP bows to Global Mode pressure - Kiwis missing out
Global Mode

Another ISP bows to Global Mode pressure - Kiwis missing out

Regional broadband provider, PrimoWireless, forced to disable global mode service due to legal threat from media companies.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Apr 2015
Apple attempts to lock down Taylor Swift for music app
Digital Entertainment

Apple attempts to lock down Taylor Swift for music app

Apple is reportedly in talks with music artists in order to gain exclusive content for its upcoming music service, Beats Music.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 14th Apr 2015
Apple revamps Music; streaming service on its way?
Digital Entertainment

Apple revamps Music; streaming service on its way?

Apple's new beta for iOS 8.4 includes an early preview of a revamped Music app, prompting increased speculation of a streaming service in the offing.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 14th Apr 2015
Apple turns to the creatives, updates Final Cut Pro
Apple

Apple turns to the creatives, updates Final Cut Pro

Apple enhances Final Cut Pro X for filmmakers with 3D titles, advanced colour grading, and wider camera support.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Apr 2015
Cloud-based Purple WiFi sets it sights on ANZ
Wireless Networks

Cloud-based Purple WiFi sets it sights on ANZ

Purple WiFi expands to ANZ with a focus on providing businesses with insightful analytics and a sophisticated marketing platform through social Wi-Fi.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Apr 2015
ShadowBattalion: A 'personal connection' with Anzacs
Social Media

ShadowBattalion: A 'personal connection' with Anzacs

Social media and an online honour roll are being enlisted to get Kiwis making a more personal connection with our Anzacs.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 14th Apr 2015
GST goes mobile – and crowdsourced
iOS

GST goes mobile – and crowdsourced

Inland Revenue has taken GST returns mobile with the launch of myIRmobile app - the result of a crowdsourcing competition.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 14th Apr 2015
Only one month to go until The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
Gaming

Only one month to go until The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

It's only a month to go until the release of possibly the most ambitious action-RPG ever made, The Witcher 3: Wild hunt. To wet our appetites develope.

By Darren Price • 2 min read • Mon, 13th Apr 2015
Android App Review: Napp
Gaming

Android App Review: Napp

Simplify your siesta with 'Napp', the app designed to perfection for hassle-free napping - just set and snooze!.

By Eddie Monotone • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Apr 2015
Apple Watch sells out in record time
Wearables

Apple Watch sells out in record time

On April 10 pre-orders for the Apple Watch began for the first wave of countries. Within six hours, models available for delivery April 24 sold out.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 13th Apr 2015