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Is the future bright for Apple's 'most colourful' iPhone 5C?
Tue, 15th Oct 2013
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Apple may halve iPhone 5C production due to poor sales, per C Technology. The 'most colourful' iPhone yet struggles to match competitor demand.
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Digital technology could transform music education
Tue, 15th Oct 2013
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Music education needs to be more open to the use of digital technology says a University of Canterbury researcher.
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10 things iHate about iPhone 5S…
Tue, 15th Oct 2013
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smartphones
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gaming
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Apple's latest iPhone 5S is facing major hardware and software issues, according to a list published on iPhone FAQ.
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Govt bottles spy bill clause amid tech giant pressure
Tue, 15th Oct 2013
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microsoft
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google
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Facing pressure from tech titans like Microsoft and Google, the UK government retracts a contentious clause from its spy bill.
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Kiwis have big appetite for bigger bytes
Mon, 14th Oct 2013
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uc
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apple
New Zealanders are opting for Internet plans that allow them to use larger quantities of data, Statistics New Zealand reports today.
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PS3 and PS Vita titles head to PlayStation Plus
Mon, 14th Oct 2013
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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sony
Sony has today announced the November line-up for PlayStation Plus members, including a stellar line-up of action games.
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Dot Kiwi welcomes .nz to the new era of the internet
Mon, 14th Oct 2013
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uc
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software development
Kiwis will soon register domain names directly to .nz, simplifying choices between .kiwi and .nz as InternetNZ approves the move backed by Dot Kiwi.
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First schools sign up for N4L
Mon, 14th Oct 2013
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n4l
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managed network
More than 20 schools from around New Zealand have already signed agreements with Network for Learning (N4L) to connect to its managed network.
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Six in a row as global PC sales slow
Mon, 14th Oct 2013
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smartphones
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Global PC sales drop for a 6th quarter as consumers favour mobile devices, with shipments falling to an 8-year low, Gartner reports.
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World's first as Surface family launches in NZ
Sat, 12th Oct 2013
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microsoft
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Kiwis will head the queue to check out Microsoft's new Surface 2 and Surface Pro 2 this month - in a world's first launch in New Zealand on October 22.
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Watch out NZ it’s here… introducing the Samsung Galaxy Gear
Sat, 12th Oct 2013
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smartphones
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Tech giant releases new product line across the country, with Kiwis now able to get their hands on the Galaxy Gear smart watch and the Galaxy Note 3.
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Project 2020: looking to the future to secure our digital lives
Fri, 11th Oct 2013
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Can you imagine what our society will look like at the end of the decade? How will we shop, socialise and consume services?.
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Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag Season Pass now available
Fri, 11th Oct 2013
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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windows
Ubisoft launches Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag Season Pass, offering 20% on DLCs including 'Freedom Cry' missions and exclusive content.
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Have your say on ICT qualifications
Fri, 11th Oct 2013
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nzqa
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qualifications
Your views needed on reforming ICT qualifications in NZ. Have a hand in shaping the future landscape of tech education. Deadline: Oct 16.
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Find the secret Facebook code - win a HP Envy 15
Fri, 11th Oct 2013
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personal computing devices
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hp
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facebook
When reading the TechDay Facebook page, all you need to do is uncover the secret code we have posted, then enter the draw to win this amazing prize.
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Spotify unmoved by iTunes Radio NZ launch
Thu, 10th Oct 2013
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digital entertainment
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apple
Spotify shrugs off Apple's iTunes Radio NZ launch, underscoring its focus on battling music piracy over competing with other services.
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iPad and Surface 2 clash as Apple reveals new product date
Thu, 10th Oct 2013
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personal computing devices
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apple
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ipad
Cupertino will host an invitation-only event on October 22, when it is believed the tech giant will announce new products including the iPad 5 and Mac Pro.
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Twitter must focus on the mobile prize following IPO filing
Thu, 10th Oct 2013
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social media
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twitter
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ovum
Following news that Twitter is hoping to raise up to US$1 billion in its IPO, one analyst company has offered a word of caution for the social media giant.
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Building future-proof networks
Thu, 10th Oct 2013
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edutech
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network infrastructure
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sdn
The use of technology in education is increasing at a dramatic rate – in fact there are very few aspects of education that remain untouched by technology.
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Chromebooks now available on All of Govt
Thu, 10th Oct 2013
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edutech
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personal computing devices
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government
Schools can now buy Google Chromebooks through the All of Govt scheme, offering enhanced security and easy management for education.