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Join NZ and global educators online this October to connect, collaborate and learn together
Mon, 15th Sep 2014
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Join educators worldwide in October for Connected Educator Month, an online blend of forums, webinars, and collaborative learning.
'Moment of truth' as Dotcom ramps up PM spying pressure...
Mon, 15th Sep 2014
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PM John Key's assurances on no mass surveillance to be tested, Internet Party leader says resignation if false.
Educational game proves a win for social skills...
Mon, 15th Sep 2014
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Computer game improves social skills in children with ADHD, study shows. Educational games may be more effective than traditional approaches.
Canon’s green grants grow community
Fri, 12th Sep 2014
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Canon NZ's £15,000 green grants aim to boost eco-projects within schools and communities, offering vital support and Canon tech.
TechEd LIVE: Startups must think smart, and write it down...
Fri, 12th Sep 2014
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At TechEd, experts urge startups to document ideas early; launching Back of a Napkin app to prevent legal pitfalls.
TechEd LIVE: Microsoft NZ urges IT industry to mentor next generation
Fri, 12th Sep 2014
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Microsoft NZ champions mentoring at TechEd, urging tech pros to guide NZ's next-gen talents for a thriving future in IT.
Review: Asustor 604T NAS
Fri, 12th Sep 2014
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digital entertainment
Who'd have thought that having a way of storing/retrieving data over your home network would become so critical for so many?.
NZ Election YouTube channel a one-stop shop for election video
Fri, 12th Sep 2014
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Google launches YouTube channel for New Zealand General Election 2014 with news, commentary and party broadcasts.
Expert analysis: Apple Watch set to drive wearable market
Fri, 12th Sep 2014
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Analysys Mason anticipates that smartwatches will become the dominant wearable smart device by sales in early 2017.
Cyber security a challenge for students...
Fri, 12th Sep 2014
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university of waikato
Students gear up for a 'zombie apocalypse' cyber challenge at the University of Waikato to hone their skills and connect with industry experts.
Destiny earns over $500 million on its first day
Fri, 12th Sep 2014
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Destiny shatters sales records, earning over $500m on release day, and joins the ranks of gaming's biggest franchises, says Activision.
TechEd LIVE: Capturing intent key as work/life balance dies
Thu, 11th Sep 2014
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Casually chatting across boardroom chairs, a relaxed James Whittaker dismissed the notion of work-life balance.
Sunset Overdrive includes Season Pass with heaps of extras...
Thu, 11th Sep 2014
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Microsoft and Insomniac Games has announced that Sunset Overdrive will have a Season Pass that will grant you instant access to a number of goodies.
Serko: Good things come to those who wait
Thu, 11th Sep 2014
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It takes a 119.5 seconds to pour the perfect pint, but in the world of technology, it’s taken five years to utilise the perfect patent.
New ISP scrapes the bottom of the broadband barrel
Thu, 11th Sep 2014
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No limits, no contracts, just broadband. That’s the slogan of New Zealand’s latest contender into the ISP market...
Apple Pay marks 'milestone' in payments space
Thu, 11th Sep 2014
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Apple Pay's entrance into the payments industry will have a bigger impact in remote mobile payments, according to Ovum.
Creative Kiwi app helps to tell collaborative stories in the digital age...
Thu, 11th Sep 2014
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New app Imagistory allows children to tell their own stories by flipping through images - no text necessary. Education experts support its use.
TechEd LIVE: “Welcome to the first world of computing, NZ”
Thu, 11th Sep 2014
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Dressed in the colours of the country’s most successful team, the All Blacks, Microsoft Technical Evangelist James Whittaker sat in awe of New Zealand.
Kiwi video games industry doubles its exports...
Thu, 11th Sep 2014
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The New Zealand Game Developers Association has announced that the country's video game exports have doubled over the past year.
How SMBs are replacing paper forms...
Wed, 10th Sep 2014
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Auckland's Easy Forms is revolutionising SMBs by converting paper forms into mobile apps, enhancing efficiency and service.