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eLearning course drop-out rates on the rise
EduTech

eLearning course drop-out rates on the rise

With drop-out rates at an all time high, eLearning providers are looking at what makes a successful online course.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 15th Feb 2016
Paul McCartney and Skype come together, all in the name of love
Unified Communications

Paul McCartney and Skype come together, all in the name of love

The former Beatle has partnered with Skype to celebrate Valentine's Day by composing music to accompany ten 'Love Mojis'. Yes, you read that right.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Feb 2016
Cyber crims targeting Netflix users - watchout
Malware

Cyber crims targeting Netflix users - watchout

New research from Symantec has revealed cyber criminals are targeting Netflix users on the back of the company's recent global expansion.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Feb 2016
Hate Valentine's? We show you how to block the soppy crap
Facebook

Hate Valentine's? We show you how to block the soppy crap

Hide, unblock or unfriend any exes or former love interests whose happiness is going to make you depressed, angsty and listen to Kelly Clarkson.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 12th Feb 2016
Netflix and pepperoni - lazy man's guide to Valentine's Day
Digital Entertainment

Netflix and pepperoni - lazy man's guide to Valentine's Day

We've put together some wonderfully cheesy, hopelessly soppy films to get you in the the mood this Valentine's as you stuff your face with Cheezels.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Feb 2016
Twitter forms council to do something about its abuse problem
Social Media

Twitter forms council to do something about its abuse problem

Twitter initiates Trust and Safety Council to address ongoing abuse, enlisting over 40 global organisations and individuals to enhance user safety.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 11th Feb 2016
New Plymouth UFB expo offering free workshops for all
Unified Communications

New Plymouth UFB expo offering free workshops for all

A New Plymouth UFB expo is offering free workshops for students, educators, businesses and consumers next week.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 11th Feb 2016
5 apps to help you win Valentine's day
Cloud Services

5 apps to help you win Valentine's day

Single or taken, we've put together some handy apps you should download to help you get through Valentine's Day relatively unscathed.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Feb 2016
Feast your eyes on these Fitbit pics
Fitbit

Feast your eyes on these Fitbit pics

Dive into the evolution of fitness tracking with a glimpse of Fitbit's vibrant array – pioneers since 2007, now offering eight cutting-edge devices.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Thu, 11th Feb 2016
How the internet is changing higher education as we know it
EduTech

How the internet is changing higher education as we know it

Internet revolutionizing education: online learning on the rise, classrooms changing, and new educators emerging, says research.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 11th Feb 2016
Frost & Sullivan applauds VMware for education technology solutions
Virtualisation

Frost & Sullivan applauds VMware for education technology solutions

Frost - Sullivan recognizes VMware for its innovative education technology solutions, including the AirWatch teacher tools and Workspace Suite.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Feb 2016
Valentines beware: scams are targeting you
Marketing Technologies

Valentines beware: scams are targeting you

Beware of Valentine's Day scams targeting lovebirds, warns antivirus provider Bitdefender. Fake offers and phishing attempts are on the rise.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 11th Feb 2016
Adwind malware: a 'worrying' trend
Malware

Adwind malware: a 'worrying' trend

Kaspersky exposes Adwind malware's vast reach, hitting 443k users and diverse industries globally in a worrying cybercrime surge.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Feb 2016
Transgender prostitutes, iPhones and bitches: Tangerine film review
Gaming

Transgender prostitutes, iPhones and bitches: Tangerine film review

Tangerine introduces you to two transgender prostitutes and an Armenian man and proceeds to lead you into the fringes of West Hollywood.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Feb 2016
There's a SIM card for every single person on the planet
Ovum

There's a SIM card for every single person on the planet

New research states there's one SIM card per person on the planet, meaning global mobile penetration has reached 100% at the end of 2015.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 10th Feb 2016
Tom Clancy's The Division open beta happening later this month
Gaming

Tom Clancy's The Division open beta happening later this month

Ubisoft has announced that an open beta for Tom Clancy's The Division will be happening later this month on PS4, Xbox One and PC.

By Damian Seeto • 1 min read • Wed, 10th Feb 2016
Is Apple saving mobile payments?
Marketing Technologies

Is Apple saving mobile payments?

The rise of the sharing economy is driving the use of mobile payments, according to research from Warwick Business School.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Feb 2016
Samsung launches new solutions designed to re-ignite STEM subjects
EduTech

Samsung launches new solutions designed to re-ignite STEM subjects

Samsung unveils innovative STEM education tools to boost pupil engagement and team skills, offering immersive tech-led learning experiences.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Feb 2016
Digitisation of educational materials on the rise
Bandwidth

Digitisation of educational materials on the rise

Digital instructional materials are set to take over print within the next three years, according to a new survey from MDR.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 9th Feb 2016