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Tech-savvy teachers revolutionise learning, integrating smartphones, tablets, and BYOD strategies in classrooms globally, Cambridge study reveals.

Microsoft has released the Surface 2, boasting a thinner design, improved camera and updated operating system.

Microsoft cautions NZ against pirate software, citing malware risks and a hefty $15k settlement with a violator. Safety guide for buyers included.

Microsoft and Crytek announce four add-on packs for “Ryse: Son of Rome” with multiplayer maps, armour, weapons, and more.

Worldwide tablet shipments grew to 47.6 million units in the third quarter of 2013, drove largely in part through Android products.

New Zealand citizen science website NatureWatch NZ is celebrating more than a year of people reporting a staggering variety of natural history discoveries.

Vodafone will today begin offering the iPad Air to Kiwis, with the iPad mini with Retina display set to follow later this month.

Red Bull TV is a free app that extends the ‘Red Bull is extreme’ brand by bringing snowboarding and dance music videos to your phone.

If you’ve ever thought you are better than Ricki Herbert, or that Sir Alex Ferguson’s legacy isn’t great enough, then Football Manager 2014 is the game for you.

Westpac New Zealand releases first integrated mobile banking app for a SmartWatch device, available exclusively on the Sony SmartWatch.

Students, aspiring surgeons and serious gamers can now use their iPhone to try their hand at surgery using the new Bonedoc app from the University of Otago.

Armageddon Expo dazzles with hands-on PS4 and Xbox One play, showcasing next-gen gaming amidst a riot of cosplay and fandom.

Slingshot partners with Kim Dotcom to offer NZers free MEGA accounts, boosting value on broadband deals with 500GB cloud storage.

Picture the scene: it’s the end of the decade. You live in a world where technology has become even more embedded into the fabric of society than it is today.

New Zealand launches OERu, revolutionising global education with free online courses from reputable institutions, aiming for wider, affordable access.

Samsung unveils the Galaxy S4 Zoom in NZ, merging smartphone convenience with high-end camera features, including a 10x optical zoom.

Nintendo announces two new Wii U offers in NZ for November, including bundles with Just Dance 2014 and Skylanders SWAP Force.

Telecom New Zealand is counting down to the launch of its 4G network, which goes live in parts of Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch on 12 November, 2013.

Pandora has today released a new version of the company’s app built specifically for Android tablets, aptly named Pandora 5.0.

Renaissance agrees to sell its Yoobee School of Design to ACG for $14m, boosting ACG's footprint in NZ's education sector.