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Review: Heavy Rain on PS4 is still a lot of fun
Gaming

Review: Heavy Rain on PS4 is still a lot of fun

Heavy Rain came out on the PS3 a few years ago and popularised the decision-based genre. Now the excellent game is remastered on PS4 and it's great.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Fri, 4th Mar 2016
PlayKids educational app named Best Streaming Video Platform
EduTech

PlayKids educational app named Best Streaming Video Platform

PlayKids wins Best Streaming Video Platform for preschoolers at Kidscreen 2016 Awards, beating other popular apps like Hopster.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 3rd Mar 2016
Educators choose Windows 10 over any other platform
EduTech

Educators choose Windows 10 over any other platform

Windows dominates global education sector with twice as many devices shipped in 2015 as the closest competitor, according to new report.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Mar 2016
Hands-on Review: Microsoft Surface Book
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Microsoft Surface Book

Microsoft's Surface Book is a sleek, responsive and intuitive, albeit slightly expensive, laptop/tablet hybrid.

By James Fraser • 4 min read • Thu, 3rd Mar 2016
Maplesoft rolls out major update to education software
EduTech

Maplesoft rolls out major update to education software

Maplesoft releases major update of flagship product, Maple, with new features aimed at educators and researchers.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 3rd Mar 2016
A victory for privacy and Apple?
Cybersecurity

A victory for privacy and Apple?

Amidst the debate and panic around FBI demands that Apple help unlock the iPhone of the San Bernadino shooter, Apple just won a small victory.

By Patrick Pilcher • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd Mar 2016
Many Xbox One games now coming to Windows 10 PC
Gaming

Many Xbox One games now coming to Windows 10 PC

Many former Xbox One exclusive games are now being released for Windows 10 PC. Microsoft wants both console and PC owners to feel happy.

By Damian Seeto • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd Mar 2016
Spark to credit customers from Chorus savings
Unified Communications

Spark to credit customers from Chorus savings

Spark to return savings from price increases to customers affected by higher Chorus charges. Options include $33 account credit or a donation.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 1st Mar 2016
SPCA Auckland goes digital
Data Analytics

SPCA Auckland goes digital

SPCA and tech firm Fronde partner to streamline pet adoptions with a custom-built app, replacing paper-based system.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 1st Mar 2016
Sony Global Education looks to revolutionise education with blockchain tech
EduTech

Sony Global Education looks to revolutionise education with blockchain tech

Sony Global Education develops blockchain technology for open sharing of academic records and aims to revolutionize education evaluation.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Mar 2016
Blackboard expands virtual classroom offerings with new partnership
EduTech

Blackboard expands virtual classroom offerings with new partnership

Blackboard has partnered up with Skytap to provide cloud-based, on-demand virtual training labs via Blackboard Learn, the company's flagship LMS.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 1st Mar 2016
Free Wi-Fi at Northland DHB hospitals
Wireless Networks

Free Wi-Fi at Northland DHB hospitals

The objective is to make the hospital experience more pleasant by enabling patients to maintain communication with family and business contacts.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Tue, 1st Mar 2016
Stop bullying Apple around and start doing some intelligence homework
Apple

Stop bullying Apple around and start doing some intelligence homework

The FBI should stop bullying Apple and the technology industry and spend their time and energy instead on figuring out other ways of investigating.

By Avivah Litan • 5 min read • Tue, 1st Mar 2016
Student information software in hot demand
EduTech

Student information software in hot demand

Student information systems are being more readily adopted by schools, thanks largely to advancements in cloud computing and the growth of mobiles.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Feb 2016
Could virtual reality stave off the obesity epidemic?
Health Technologies

Could virtual reality stave off the obesity epidemic?

Virtual reality shows promise in combating obesity and treating weight-related disorders, according to new research.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Feb 2016
Nine things your business needs to know about BuzzFeed Video
Ovum

Nine things your business needs to know about BuzzFeed Video

BuzzFeed's new mobile video app, BuzzFeed Video, is testament to the growing importance of video to the digital operations of all media companies.

By Mathew Bailey • 5 min read • Mon, 29th Feb 2016
What is the rumour mill generating about future MacBooks?
Apple

What is the rumour mill generating about future MacBooks?

Rumour has it that by this June we could be approaching warp speed with the introduction of a new generation of MacBook Pros.

By Owen McCarthy • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Feb 2016
Online courses are a disruptive force for the education sector, study finds
eLearning

Online courses are a disruptive force for the education sector, study finds

The rising cost of education will drive the global MOOCs market to exceed $7bn by 2019, growing at a CAGR of over 46%, according to Technavio analysts.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 26th Feb 2016
In pictures: Mobile World Congress 2016
3D Printing

In pictures: Mobile World Congress 2016

Everything from virtual reality, new handsets and ingenious app ideas, to 3D printing, privacy protection and backend solutions were on display.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Fri, 26th Feb 2016