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East Cape schools now find broadband faster
Wed, 16th Apr 2014
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remote schools broadband initiative
Faster broadband is being delivered to twelve rural schools in the Gisborne and Wairoa area as a result of the Government’s broadband initiatives.
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Microsoft releases Office 365 Personal option...
Wed, 16th Apr 2014
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Microsoft launches Office 365 Personal at $69.99/year, aiming to cater to individuals and smaller households with a flexible subscription.
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Spotify reveals greatest ‘ghost’ tracks
Wed, 16th Apr 2014
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digital entertainment
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digital music
Spotify unearths hidden 'ghost' tracks for Easter, featuring secret songs by Coldplay, M.I.A., Arcade Fire, and more.
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Samsung’s Galaxy S5 leads the way with improved durability
Wed, 16th Apr 2014
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Samsung’s Galaxy S5 scores 6/10 on SquareTrade's Breakability Score, showcasing enhanced durability in drop and water resistance tests.
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Facebook renews its push into mobile payments
Wed, 16th Apr 2014
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personal computing devices
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apple
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facebook
Facebook is close to obtaining an e-money license in Ireland to allow users to hold and exchange money on the site.
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I hate you, you hate me....
Wed, 16th Apr 2014
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facebook
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social networking
There’s a fun new tool you can use to find out if you and a Facebook friend mutually hate each other. Amazing.
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Are you “too lazy” to protect your home computer's online security?
Wed, 16th Apr 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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cybersecurity
80% of home computer users who neglect online security blame laziness, says a study from Victoria University of Wellington.
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Kiwi first as Auckland's Media Design School partners with PlayStation NZ
Wed, 16th Apr 2014
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gaming
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sony
Auckland's Media Design School partners with Sony to become NZ's only tertiary institute for developing PlayStation games.
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Innovative classroom tool has sound impact on literacy
Tue, 15th Apr 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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auckland university
Booktrack Classroom boosts literacy with sound, enhancing reading comprehension and enjoyment in global classrooms.
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Why your business needs MY HR...
Tue, 15th Apr 2014
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MYHR revolutionises NZ's HR, aiding over 100 small businesses with expert support and legal peace of mind as they grow in a booming economy.
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We never talk anymore..
Tue, 15th Apr 2014
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facebook
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phone
My big problem with phone calls these days is that you have to drop whatever you are doing in order to talk to the person calling you. It’s rather rude, really.
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Technology lovers to strike gold with Vodafone
Tue, 15th Apr 2014
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smartphones
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samsung galaxy
Vodafone offers customers the chance to win $100k worth of gold in promotion for the launch of Samsung Galaxy S5.
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Calling all MS Office organisations, time for training the team
Tue, 15th Apr 2014
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sonic performance support
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microsoft office
Boost your team's MS Office skills with SonicPS ILS - a virtual desk support and learning solution perfect for businesses and educators.
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Trend Micro: Don’t have heartburn over the Heartbleed vulnerability
Tue, 15th Apr 2014
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Trend Micro calms nerves over Heartbleed flaw, advising the public on safeguarding data amidst rising SSL vulnerability concerns.
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Labour slams Chorus appeal as a 'waste of time'
Tue, 15th Apr 2014
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chorus
John Key and Amy Adams must tell New Zealanders whether they support Chorus’ appeal of the High Court’s ruling in favour of the Commerce Commission.
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Heartbleed Bug: What have we learned so far...?
Tue, 15th Apr 2014
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malware
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cybersecurity
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personal computing devices
Most popular websites are no longer vulnerable to #Heartbleed, says monitoring study. Change passwords now. Experts say the worst is over.
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Looking into it: iPhoto and iMovie on your iPhone
Mon, 14th Apr 2014
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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ios
iPhoto and iMovie now free on iOS, turning your iPhone into a creative powerhouse with seamless iCloud integration. Edit with ease on the go!.
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Telecom UFB goes live in Whangarei
Mon, 14th Apr 2014
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ufb
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broadband
Telecom introduces Ultra Fibre plans, offering faster broadband to Whangarei residents, improving gaming, streaming, and downloading experiences.
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Samsung S5 sales in a galaxy far, far, away…
Mon, 14th Apr 2014
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smartphones
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samsung galaxy
Sales of the Galaxy S5 have smashed those of the Galaxy S4, as Samsung enjoyed healthy first weekend sales of its flagship device.
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Heartbleed Bug - What you need to know…
Mon, 14th Apr 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
A serious vulnerability in the popular OpenSSL cryptographic software library, if you haven’t heard of the Heartbleed Bug by now - welcome back to planet earth.