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Otago University joins eduroam wireless network
Fri, 27th Sep 2013
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University of Otago enhances global connectivity by joining eduroam network, opening doors for seamless access to Wi-Fi worldwide.

Ellison skips Oracle keynote for America's Cup
Fri, 27th Sep 2013
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oracle
With over 60,000 people registered to attend this year's OpenWorld conference, hundreds streamed out of the centre after hearing the news.

What the best in business look for when hiring...
Thu, 26th Sep 2013
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linkedin
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talent
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candidates
For those seeking a job, the rigorous application and interview process can be harrowing. But spare some sympathy for the hiring managers.

FIFA 14 ANZ midnight launch confirmed...
Thu, 26th Sep 2013
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EA sports have invited FIFA’s biggest fans to attend the official midnight launch of the world’s greatest sports video game at Hoyts Wetherill Park, Australia.

ANZ mobile device sales hits the skids
Thu, 26th Sep 2013
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In a historic dip, Australia and New Zealand's mobile device market, including notebooks, tablets, and phones, declines for two straight quarters.

Seeing Christchurch through new eyes
Thu, 26th Sep 2013
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ar, vr & metaverse
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Christchurch's past revisited through augmented reality glasses, offering a glimpse of pre-earthquake city life.

Apple's record-breaking iPhone tops 9 million sales
Thu, 26th Sep 2013
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apple
Apple shifts a record-breaking nine million new iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c models, just three days after the launch of the new iPhones on September 20.

Online volunteers putting Not for Profit sector at risk
Wed, 25th Sep 2013
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digital marketing
The tendency of Not for Profit organisations in New Zealand to rely on enthusiastic volunteers to manage their social media activities is risky...

Sony explains PS4 ‘fail’ at Tokyo Games Show
Wed, 25th Sep 2013
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sony
A few days ago at the Tokyo Game Show, a PS4 failed to respond to the controller and to the PlayStation App on a Japanese live TV broadcast.

Are NZ businesses banning music missing a beat?
Wed, 25th Sep 2013
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digital entertainment
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digital music
Almost 1 in 5 New Zealand offices prohibit music, despite workers believing it reduces stress, improves mood, and boosts productivity.

The world is your canvas with new Wacom tablets
Wed, 25th Sep 2013
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personal computing devices
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apple
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wacom
The world is a canvas for your imagination through Wacom's tablet range, designed to go beyond what's possible with pen and paper.

Best streaming sites
Wed, 25th Sep 2013
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
New to NZ, Quickflix, Premier League Pass and Ezyflix join the fray of streaming sites. Netflix and Hulu among top picks for diverse content.

New graphics boost as Apple updates iMac
Wed, 25th Sep 2013
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personal computing devices
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Cupertino updates iMac with fourth generation Intel quad-core processors, new graphics, next generation Wi-Fi and faster PCIe flash storage options.

Transforming school property
Wed, 25th Sep 2013
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schools
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ministry of education
Ministry of Education announces plans to overhaul school property system, focusing on 21st-century learning and flexibility.

BlackBerry bites the bullet with US$4.7bn private deal
Wed, 25th Sep 2013
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smartphones
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technology gifts
The struggling Canadian smartphone maker, reeling from a string of poor device sales, enters acquisition agreement with Toronto-based private equity consortium.

Microsoft becomes a “year smarter” with new Surface tablets
Wed, 25th Sep 2013
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personal computing devices
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microsoft
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surface
Microsoft's Surface family of tablets is growing, with the Redmond giant introducing two new Surface models, the Surface 2 and Surface Pro 2, to the market.

Sony announces PlayStation line-up for Digital Nationz 2013
Tue, 24th Sep 2013
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Sony unveils a thrilling PlayStation line-up for Auckland's Digital Nationz 2013, including PS4 debuts and fan favourites on PS3 and Vita.

Health craze to kickstart smartphone surge
Tue, 24th Sep 2013
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healthtech
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personal computing devices
Health craze boosts smartphone surge: By 2018, 96m to use mHealth devices, forecasts Juniper Research, revolutionising healthcare with app-linked hardware.

Apple CEO joins Twitter #followsAppStore
Tue, 24th Sep 2013
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apple
Apple's Tim Cook joines Twitter, amassing 200k followers in days and follows all things Apple, showcasing his immense influence and reach.

Valve officially announces Steam OS
Tue, 24th Sep 2013
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
Valve unveils Steam OS, promising a seamless gaming experience on TV, integrating everything Steam offers in a free, Linux-based OS.