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Innovative Professor receives Distinguished Education Award
Fri, 13th Jun 2014
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John Grundy receives prestigious education award for his influence on Software Engineering curriculum at Swinburne University.
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Internet Party to select 'high-calibre' candidates
Fri, 13th Jun 2014
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The Internet Party will announce its list of candidates, including electorates, on June 19. 22 shortlisted candidates were evaluated in Auckland.
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Apple takes WWDC back to its roots with software updates...
Fri, 13th Jun 2014
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Apple reinvents with WWDC, focusing on software upgrades and seamless connectivity across iOS and OSX, aiming to enhance user and developer experiences.
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Internet Party: Second cable 'critical' for NZ's digital future
Fri, 13th Jun 2014
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Internet Party supports progress on new communications cable to break NZ's international bandwidth monopoly. Lower prices and innovative services for consumers.
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Football-mad Kiwis to join World Cup conversation on Facebook
Fri, 13th Jun 2014
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Millions of football fans from around the world will join the conversation about the 2014 World Cup on Facebook.
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Game Console @E3 - Day Two
Thu, 12th Jun 2014
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At E3, Sunset Overdrive impresses, Nintendo woos with Yoshi's Woolly World, and Forza Horizon 2 promises fun. Darren Price reports on Day 2's hits.
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California dreaming as iPad adopters educate Kiwi schools
Thu, 12th Jun 2014
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New Zealand educators are getting the chance to learn from the first school in the world to implement iPad technology.
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Destiny Glacier White PS4 bundle heading to NZ...
Thu, 12th Jun 2014
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A limited edition Glacier White PS4 that will be bundled with Destiny has been confirmed to be releasing in New Zealand.
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Are teen social media users becoming anti-social?
Thu, 12th Jun 2014
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Teens are shunning Facebook in favor of other social media sites, showing a shift towards segmenting social media use.
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Exploring the market vision for Google Glass and beyond...
Thu, 12th Jun 2014
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wearables
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It's clear that our love affair with smartphones will soon rollover into the burgeoning world of wearable tech. So what's on the radar?.
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Uploading King as Telecom network sees data traffic surge
Thu, 12th Jun 2014
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During recent major events, like the Bruce Springsteen concert in Auckland, telco has seen mobile uploads actually exceed download.
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Optimism rises as NZ PC market continues annual surge
Thu, 12th Jun 2014
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NZ's PC market thrives, up 22% in 2014, fuelled by economic optimism and education sector's increased demand for chromebooks.
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Game Console @ E3 - Day One
Wed, 11th Jun 2014
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E3 Expo day one dazzles with Civilization: Beyond Earth unveiling and hands-on with the eagerly awaited Destiny. Darren Price reports.
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NZ’s ed tech export growth boosted by global trends
Wed, 11th Jun 2014
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Educational technology companies in NZ are being provided with big opportunities in export growth, thanks to worldwide trends in the sector.
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Is Apple 'poisoning' its production line workers?
Wed, 11th Jun 2014
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Pressure mounts on Apple to improve worker safety in Chinese factories as environmental and human rights organisations join forces.
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Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare shows off new gameplay
Wed, 11th Jun 2014
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Activision unveils thrilling gameplay for Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare, featuring futuristic combat and Kevin Spacey as the villain.
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Hi-tech sector at the heart of Govt’s grand Kiwi plan
Wed, 11th Jun 2014
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Government's Business Growth Agenda aims to boost investment and create jobs by focusing on innovation in hi-tech market.
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Sony announces impressive PlayStation lineup at E3...
Wed, 11th Jun 2014
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Sony wows at E3 with a stellar PlayStation lineup including LittleBigPlanet 3, The Last of Us Remastered, and a peek at Uncharted 4.
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Apple quietly maps out future with hush-hush acquisition
Wed, 11th Jun 2014
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Apple's stealth buy of Spotsetter ramps up maps war with Google, poising Cupertino to redefine navigation with a social twist.
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Vodafone offers farmers glimpse of 4G future
Wed, 11th Jun 2014
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Vodafone to showcase rural 4G technology at National Fieldays event, with plans to upgrade existing towers and build new ones.