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Review: Parrot AR.Drone 2.0
Tue, 1st Jul 2014
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gaming
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drones
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digital entertainment
I've been looking at buying one of the AR Drones from Parrot for awhile. So I just about fell off my chair when I got an email to review one.

Watch this smartwatch space… Microsoft makes move into wearables
Tue, 1st Jul 2014
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wearables
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personal computing devices
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microsoft
Redmond will unveil the ‘Microsoft Smartband’ in the coming months, with 11 sensors, open APIs and cross-platform capability.

Rural schools compete for HP prize pool
Tue, 1st Jul 2014
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schools
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chromebook
HP joins forces with Rural Women NZ, offering rural primary schools a chance to win a share of a £20,000 tech prize pool.

Facebook fights back with official response to 'emotional' study...
Tue, 1st Jul 2014
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cybersecurity
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facebook
Facebook's emotional study analysed in public explanation. Experiment in question ran in 2012. Review practices to improve.

On the ball HD expands UFB offering across NZ
Tue, 1st Jul 2014
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hd
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ufb
Auckland ISP HD Net announces new locations for its UFB services across New Zealand. CEO Simpson says demand is increasing.

Has 'emotional' studying Facebook crossed the line?
Tue, 1st Jul 2014
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facebook
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social media
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ovum
Facebook has faced criticism over recent research which manipulated users’ emotions, raising questions over ethics.

Surface switch? Microsoft launches bold rebranding plan
Tue, 1st Jul 2014
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smartphones
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microsoft
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nokia
Microsoft is set to dramatically rebrand its hardware portfolio, starting with its flagship Surface devices and Windows Phone handsets.

Boost for Kiwi students as Microsoft NZ helps hone digital skills
Tue, 1st Jul 2014
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edutech
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microsoft
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ministry of education
Microsoft NZ's IT Academy boosts Kiwi students' digital skills, earning them special recognition at Parliament from Education Minister Hekia Parata.

'Major milestone' as 2degrees launches 4G in Auckland
Tue, 1st Jul 2014
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uc
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4g technology
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vodafone
2degrees’ journey into fourth generation mobile has been unleashed with the launch of 4G across 72 sites in central Auckland.

Facebook tells users... 'Happy anniversary!'
Mon, 30th Jun 2014
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facebook
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creative technologies
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photos
Facebook has launched a new anniversary story for people who have shared the date of their relationship or wedding anniversary on Facebook.

iOS Review: I appreciate you, Trademe
Mon, 30th Jun 2014
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smartphones
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gaming
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digital entertainment
TradeMe's app shines as it eases Auckland's property and car hunt, becoming a cherished tool for seamless searches and purchases.

How to use social media to land a job...
Mon, 30th Jun 2014
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facebook
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twitter
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linkedin
Unlocking your dream job with social media: Experts advise on leveraging platforms like LinkedIn and Facebook to stand out to employers.

New plug & play 3D printer - suitable for every classroom
Mon, 30th Jun 2014
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3d printing
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comworth
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modernisation
The XYZ Printing Da Vinci 1.0 revolutionises school learning with its low-cost, easy-to-use 3D printing, nurturing STEM interest.

Grim reading as Renaissance outlines bleak future plans...
Mon, 30th Jun 2014
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personal computing devices
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apple
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renaissance
Renaissance faces a grim outlook, recording a loss of $129,000 and exiting all operating businesses. Future plans focus on cash return to investors.

NZX: Lock, Stock and 3 hour outage...
Fri, 27th Jun 2014
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nzx
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stock exchange
NZX recovers after a 3-hour glitch, marking its second shutdown this month, raising concerns over its operation stability.

Boost for young Kiwis as Tech Shed builds digital futures
Fri, 27th Jun 2014
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high tech youth network
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tech shed
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extend
Kiwi youth now have the opportunity to create their own futures with the launch of the new High Tech Youth Network’s Tech Shed.

Dotcom party comes down hard on Copyright Law...
Fri, 27th Jun 2014
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internet party
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content creation
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creative technologies
Internet Party to revamp Copyright Law, tackling geo-blocking and updating for the digital age to ease access to shows like Game of Thrones.

N4L seeks pioneer schools to explore Pond
Fri, 27th Jun 2014
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n4l
N4L calls for schools to shape the future of Pond, seeking 10-15 pioneers to integrate the digital platform in diverse settings.

Woz set to judge 'Whole Lotta' Kiwi talent...
Fri, 27th Jun 2014
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personal computing devices
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apple
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Kiwi innovator to face global giants like Woz in Talent Unleashed finals, championing community impact with tech.

Funding builds digital access in Christchurch
Fri, 27th Jun 2014
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e-learning
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greater christchurch schools network
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retail
Christchurch's digital learning leap: $200,000 push aims to equip over 9s in 30 schools with access to vital online resources.