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Computer science a hit with school students
Mon, 26th Aug 2013
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university of canterbury
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schools
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ncea
New Zealand teens shift ambitions towards computer science, lured by its creative potential, says University of Canterbury expert.
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Microsoft: Sorry...we screwed up
Mon, 26th Aug 2013
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ar, vr & metaverse
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microsoft
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Microsoft issues heartfelt apology for recent Outlook.com outage, explains root cause and assures improvements for future reliability.
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JOBS: On Location...
Mon, 26th Aug 2013
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
JOBS producer Mark Hulme insisted that the film’s early scenes be shot in the actual location in which they occurred—the garage of Jobs’ adoptive parents.
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CEO Ballmer bows out of Microsoft
Sat, 24th Aug 2013
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Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer has announced that he will retire within the next 12 months, as the company searches for his successor.
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JOBS: Playing the Part...
Fri, 23rd Aug 2013
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
Indeed, it’s hard to imagine a world without the conveniences made possible by Apple products and the copycat devices they have inspired.
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Fancy Call of Duty: Ghosts for US$10?
Fri, 23rd Aug 2013
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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call of duty
Upgrade Call of Duty: Ghosts to PS4 for just $10, says Activision CEO. Offer valid for limited time for PS3 to PS4 upgrades.
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Zuckerberg issues five billion friend requests
Fri, 23rd Aug 2013
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smartphones
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uc
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samsung
In an audacious effort to unite the world online, Facebook founder launches internet.org, designed to expand global internet access.
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Schumacher becomes driving force behind F1 2013
Fri, 23rd Aug 2013
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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codemasters
Codemasters has revealed the full list of classic content set to feature in F1 2013 and the premium limited edition, F1 2013: CLASSIC EDITION.
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Review: Belkin Tablet Stage
Fri, 23rd Aug 2013
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gaming
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digital entertainment
The Belkin Tablet Stage is a simple device, yet brings functionality to the classroom that could change the way children are educated in our schools.
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Review: Toshiba Kira Ultrabook
Fri, 23rd Aug 2013
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Toshiba's Kira Ultrabook dazzles with a high-res screen and sleek design, setting a high bar for rivals despite its noisy fan.
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Fighter Within to showcase true potential of Kinect
Fri, 23rd Aug 2013
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ubisoft
The ‘day one’ release of Ubisoft’s motion tracking fighter is being touted as the title to truly get the Xbox One Kinect up and running.
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University of Waikato launches MOOC
Fri, 23rd Aug 2013
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moocs
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university of waikato
The first Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) to come out of a New Zealand university has been launched by the University of Waikato this week.
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Hey Apple, 2007 called… it wants its camera phone back
Fri, 23rd Aug 2013
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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microsoft
Microsoft has released a new commercial taking a dig at Apple's iPhone, claiming that their camera is outdated.
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Vodafone unleashes Kiwi specific smartphones
Thu, 22nd Aug 2013
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smartphones
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uc
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personal computing devices
Vodafone NZ launches 'Vodafone Red': unlimited calls, texts, and generous data for Kiwis with flexible smartphone choices.
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PS4 or Xbox One? Game Console decides...
Thu, 22nd Aug 2013
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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microsoft
So a huge amount of information about 'Day One' releases and online features have been announced from Gamescom over the few days.
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Life Education finalist in ICT awards
Thu, 22nd Aug 2013
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cloud services
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ict
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schools
Mobile health education provider, Life Education, is one of eight New Zealand finalists in the global World Summit Awards for creativity and innovation in ICT.
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JOBS: Ashton Kutcher honours a genius
Thu, 22nd Aug 2013
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
Ashton Kutcher's connection with Steve Jobs helped him secure lead role in JOBS, due to his deep understanding of technology and Apple.
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Samsung and Apple’s channel dominance crushes smartphone vendors
Wed, 21st Aug 2013
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
Samsung and Apple cement their dominance in the smartphone market, leaving little space for competitors, says ABI Research.
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Trade Me annual profit rises but warns of slower growth in 2014
Wed, 21st Aug 2013
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supply chain & logistics
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trade me
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inventory management systems
Trade Me's profit climbs to $78.6m but eyes a slower 2014 as it focuses on reinvestment, despite a strong online market presence.
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PS4 reveals NZ launch date...
Wed, 21st Aug 2013
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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sony
Great news for all people who pre-ordered the PlayStation 4, with the new console hitting the shelves of New Zealand on...