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Camera tech captures Kiwi’s car imagination
Mon, 14th Jul 2014
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A Kiwi car company has become the first New Zealand car distributor to introduce reversing cameras as standard across its entire range of cars and vans.
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AVG: NZ teachers need online safety support...
Mon, 14th Jul 2014
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avg technologies
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schools
Three-quarters of New Zealand teachers believe parents are relying on schools to educate their children about online safety.
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“Global thinking” needed to spark NZ’s digital future
Mon, 14th Jul 2014
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government
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internet party
NZ's digital innovation future hinges on global thinking and comprehensive support for start-ups, says Internet Party leader Laila Harré.
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Election App: Left or Right - How will you swipe?
Mon, 14th Jul 2014
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apps
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canterbury university
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politics
The app doesn’t tell you who the policy belongs to, but at the end will suggest which party would be best suited to you, based on which way you swiped.
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A post-apocalyptic Nether-land...
Mon, 14th Jul 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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steam
In the decaying concrete jungle of Nether, players navigate a survival-horror world teeming with danger, both human and mutant.
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Govt mocks Labour's 'out of date' ICT NZ plans...
Fri, 11th Jul 2014
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government
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labour
Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce says the big news for Labour today is that they have discovered the ICT industry.
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'Kiwi Tough' Panasonic devices take mobile technology to the next level
Fri, 11th Jul 2014
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microsoft
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Panasonic's 'Kiwi Tough' mobile tech wows NZ business leaders with its rugged, US Military-certified Toughpads enhancing field productivity.
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'Game-changing' tech at the heart of Labour's digital economic upgrade
Fri, 11th Jul 2014
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ict
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retail
Labour government to support ICT sector in New Zealand and establish 1,200 digital apprenticeships and ‘Garage Grants’.
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'Creative' Kiwi students set to present to Google executives
Fri, 11th Jul 2014
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personal computing devices
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apps
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google
Kiwi teenagers impress judges in NetSafe and Google Web Rangers competition, showcasing creative campaigns on online safety.
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Samsung stuns as new Galaxy Tab S hits Kiwi stores
Fri, 11th Jul 2014
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digital signage
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displays & projectors
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personal computing devices
Samsung's Galaxy Tab S, offering the pinnacle in mobile display tech, now graces New Zealand with unparalleled screen quality and portability.
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Online tool targets youth literacy and numeracy
Fri, 11th Jul 2014
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government
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online assessment
New Zealand introduces an online tool aimed at enhancing literacy and numeracy among youth aged 15-25, focusing on Māori and Pasifika learners.
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'Purpose-built' internet offers $34 billion potential for Kiwi businesses
Fri, 11th Jul 2014
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New Zealand businesses could boost economy by $34bn with better internet use, says Innovation Partnership research.
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Are Kiwis ahead of the curve with digital devices?
Fri, 11th Jul 2014
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
While New Zealander’s love affair with television endures, TV sets alone are no longer enough to satisfy Kiwis appetite for content.
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Business vs. Malware - How to fight back...
Fri, 11th Jul 2014
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malware
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cybersecurity
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gfi software
Businesses face a dire threat as Cryptolocker and Gameover Zeus malware surge, yet with vigilance and robust security, they can fight back.
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Commission warns Kiwis to watch out for in-app purchases
Thu, 10th Jul 2014
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apps
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commerce commission
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retail
Consumers are being warned about the potential for accidental in-app purchases, especially during the school holidays.
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NZ first as ISP offers Bitcoin for broadband deals...
Thu, 10th Jul 2014
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uc
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blockchain
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defi
Kiwi internet provider, Slingshot, now accepts Bitcoin as a payment option, becoming New Zealand's largest company to do so.
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How to build user trust in your business mobile apps...
Thu, 10th Jul 2014
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
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apps
While consumers may assume that established, trusted businesses will develop trustworthy apps, this is not necessarily the case.
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Would a Labour CTO lead a ‘Digital Upgrade’ in NZ?
Thu, 10th Jul 2014
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government
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Labour plans to create the position of Chief Technology Officer to advise the Prime Minister and Cabinet on ICT issues.
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Film review: Meet the Millers
Thu, 10th Jul 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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film review
Meet the Millers disappoints yet entertains, with a solid cast overshadowed by Aniston's usual fare. A predictable plot with laughs.
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2K Games announces Battleborn for NZ...
Wed, 9th Jul 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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xbox
2K Games heralds 'Battleborn' from Gearbox Software, promising an unrivalled next-gen shooter experience, targeting a pre-March 2023 NZ release.