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Literacy and numeracy improve in tech trial
Thu, 31st Oct 2013
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West Auckland school's tech trial with LeapPad Ultra boosts literacy and numeracy 100% in year 0-1 class, proving tech can revolutionize learning.
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Adobe admits 38 million users hacked, not 3 million
Thu, 31st Oct 2013
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malware
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martech
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cybersecurity
Adobe reveals that 38 million users have been affected by a cyber security attack, after previously claiming only three million were impacted.
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Battlefield 4 launches today
Thu, 31st Oct 2013
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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xbox
Battlefield 4, bedecked with over 30 awards, storms into stores and Origin today, offering unparalleled warfare across multiple platforms.
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All iWant for Xmas is an iPad Mini… maybe not admits Apple
Wed, 30th Oct 2013
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personal computing devices
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apple
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ipad
Apple admits the iPad Mini may be scarce this Christmas, with CEO Tim Cook expressing doubts about meeting holiday demand during the latest earnings call.
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Auckland schools get tech boost
Wed, 30th Oct 2013
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edutech
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microsoft
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schools
Auckland's tech-leading schools, Botany Downs Secondary and Ferguson Intermediate, receive Microsoft tablets to further digital learning.
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Battlefield 4: PC v PS4
Wed, 30th Oct 2013
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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battlefield
If you were wondering how Sony’s next-gen offering would cope against the quality of PC gaming then this 5 minute side-by-side video will put your mind to rest.
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Cook offers Apple 'new category' hope
Wed, 30th Oct 2013
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
Apple CEO Tim Cook has refused to rule out a move into a new product market, sparking speculation about possible expansions.
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Orcon resolves Wellington Labour weekend internet outage
Tue, 29th Oct 2013
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uc
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orcon
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broadband
Orcon has confirmed the internet outage in Wellington Central which occurred over the weekend is now resolved.
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Android App Review: 100+ Horror Stories
Tue, 29th Oct 2013
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smartphones
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gaming
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digital entertainment
With Halloween almost here I thought I’d do a horror-themed review this week (spooky apps are easier to find than Labour Day-related ones).
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New video SITREP II for Arma 3
Tue, 29th Oct 2013
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gaming
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arma 3
Bohemia Interactive releases a new video for Arma 3, reflecting on its launch and eyeing future updates, including a singleplayer campaign.
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Apple fights back with strong iPhone sales
Tue, 29th Oct 2013
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
Apple reports sales of almost 34 million iPhones, beating Wall Street expectations & forecasting a strong holiday season.
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Preview: Tearaway - PS Vita
Tue, 29th Oct 2013
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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sony
Media Molecule's Tearaway for PS Vita brings a unique paper-crafted world, blending creativity, fun, and its signature charm.
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Christchurch schools get wireless upgrade
Tue, 29th Oct 2013
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wireless networks
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cloud services
More than 50 schools in Christchurch will have their wireless network upgraded as part of the national Schools Network Upgrade Project (SNUP).
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Apple earnings: Are investors worrying?
Tue, 29th Oct 2013
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smartphones
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apple
Tim Cook will this morning offer the clearest indication as to whether Apple's low-cost iPhone 5C model has either missed the mark or hit the jackpot.
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Interview: Assassin’s Creed 4 Designer
Tue, 29th Oct 2013
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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assassin's creed
Go behind the scenes of Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag with the game's designers, discussing pirates, gameplay, and next-gen console features.
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Cheap trumps fast or bundled as reason to pick ISP in NZ
Sat, 26th Oct 2013
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uc
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Majority of Kiwis opt for cheaper ISP deals over speed or bundles, with a 60% favouring savings in the latest Roy Morgan study.
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Apple's Cook takes swipe at 'confused' Microsoft
Sat, 26th Oct 2013
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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microsoft
'Our competition is confused. They’re turning tablets into PCs and PCs into tablets. Who knows what they’re going to do next?'.
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One laptop per child NZ launched
Fri, 25th Oct 2013
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edutech
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personal computing devices
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institute of it professionals
The One Laptop Per Child NZ Charitable Trust was officially launched in New Zealand at the Institute of IT Professionals (IITP) national conference yesterday.
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If next-gen is similar to PC, why not buy a PC?
Fri, 25th Oct 2013
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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xbox
As next-gen consoles mimic PCs in performance and price, we explore if it's wiser to invest in a gaming PC instead.
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Project 2020: Future proofing customer protection
Fri, 25th Oct 2013
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cybersecurity
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trend micro
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banking
The latest episode of the web series Project 2020 explores the potential consequences of a massive cyber attack on society.