Latest news - Page 656
GrabOne launches Kiwi booking site
Fri, 6th Sep 2013
#
grabone
#
gobook
Booking activities and attractions around New Zealand has just become easier with GrabOne’s new website, GoBook.
Smartphone shipments surges phone market growth
Fri, 6th Sep 2013
#
smartphones
#
personal computing devices
#
microsoft
Smartphones will represent virtually all of the mobile phone market in many of the world's most developed economies by the end of 2017....
Need new technology now? Contact Simply Leasing today
Fri, 6th Sep 2013
#
fintech
#
ict
#
simply leasing
Specialists in technology leasing, Simply Leasing's mission is simple: to take the complexity and pain out of the transaction...
Novopay costs schools dearly
Fri, 6th Sep 2013
#
hcm
#
schools
#
novopay
Novopay's $100k-a-week additional cost hits schools hard, reveals an NZEI survey, marking a costly year since its rollout.
Microsoft Surface Pro: Tablet or Laptop?
Fri, 6th Sep 2013
#
personal computing devices
#
microsoft
#
windows
The Microsoft Surface Pro on paper is a truly great idea, the power of a laptop with the portability and entertainment value of a high spec tablet.
Kim Dotcom resigns Mega directorship to fight US charges
Thu, 5th Sep 2013
#
government
#
mega
Kim Dotcom has stepped down from his Mega data storage company directorship to concentrate on fighting US extradition charges and developing new ventures.
Is NZ enjoying a digital entertainment revolution?
Thu, 5th Sep 2013
#
gaming
#
digital entertainment
#
ezyflix
NZ's entertainment scene leaps forward with EzyFlix.tv, offering instant streaming of international hits on any device, no contracts required.
Online voting set for 2016 elections trial
Thu, 5th Sep 2013
#
cloud services
#
government
#
social media
A trial of online voting will take place in the 2016 local authority elections, Local government Minister Chris Tremain has revealed.
Microsoft reveals Xbox One NZ launch date
Thu, 5th Sep 2013
#
gaming
#
digital entertainment
#
microsoft
It is official, the VP of Marketing, Strategy and Business for Xbox – Yusuf Mehdi has confirmed the date that the Xbox One will launch in New Zealand...
Snapshot of key educational statistics now online
Thu, 5th Sep 2013
#
edutech
#
schools
#
ministry of education
New educational data provides insight into school performance, drawing both interest and criticism over its accuracy and fairness.
Apple invite hints at new iPhone colours
Thu, 5th Sep 2013
#
smartphones
#
personal computing devices
#
apple
Apple sends colourful invitations to press, sparking rumours of new iPhone colours to be unveiled on September 10.
Google refreshes NZ Street View
Wed, 4th Sep 2013
#
personal computing devices
#
google
#
apple
Tech giant launches major refresh of Street View, giving Kiwis access to post-earthquake Christchurch among other cities.
Sony to show 'more than 10' PS4 titles
Wed, 4th Sep 2013
#
gaming
#
digital entertainment
#
sony
Sony to unveil over 10 PS4 games at Tokyo Game Show alongside a slew of PS3, PS Vita titles. Fans buzz over possible new reveals.
No quick fix following Microsoft / Nokia mix
Wed, 4th Sep 2013
#
smartphones
#
personal computing devices
#
microsoft
The Nokia acquisition is a logical step forward for Microsoft but will not change the company’s position in mobile overnight.
Summit gives students a creative voice
Wed, 4th Sep 2013
#
martech
#
schools
#
adobe
Two Auckland students had the chance to create a digital media message with students from around the world at the recent Adobe Youth Voices Summit.
Has social media #ruinedyourlife...?
Wed, 4th Sep 2013
#
google
#
trend micro
#
facebook
There are many among us who have ruined their reputations and damaged their careers after posting inappropriate material on social networks...
Microsoft's shock acquisition of Nokia announced
Tue, 3rd Sep 2013
#
smartphones
#
gaming
#
digital entertainment
Microsoft to buy Nokia's Devices and Services for €5.44bn, aiming to boost its mobile presence, with the deal set for Q1 2014 completion.
Sony: Tell us what you want
Tue, 3rd Sep 2013
#
gaming
#
digital entertainment
#
sony
Sony’s director of third party production Gio Corsi is asking for people to let him know what they would like to see on PS Vita, PS3 and PS4.
Microsoft celebrates 10 years of Skype...
Tue, 3rd Sep 2013
#
uc
#
microsoft
#
voip
Microsoft marks Skype's 10th anniversary, celebrating 1.4 trillion minutes of global conversations since 2003.
Study to examine how technology develops literacy skills
Tue, 3rd Sep 2013
#
schools
#
debunk
Massey University's study aims to prove digital tech and TVs as beneficial learning tools for children's literacy skills.