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Tay Tay's exclusive - and predictable - deal with Apple Music

Apple has inked a deal with Taylor Swift that will see users of Apple Music have access to the singer's 1989 World Tour LIVE concert movie.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Tue, 15th Dec 2015

EduTech

Schools in a state of transition, educators struggle to keep up

Educators and institutions are facing growing challenges, particularly by the way of limited funding and training, and close mindedness.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 15th Dec 2015

Digital Signage

Inventor aims to bring Christmas ornaments into 21st century

Inspired to bring Christmas tree decorations into the modern world, Barton Listick has invented Jolly, the world's first smart connected ornament.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 15th Dec 2015

Facebook

Obama, marriage equality, ISIS and refugee crisis lead Facebook conversations

By the looks of things, users of the social media platform are well into current affairs, with high profile mainstream news events taking centre stage.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 15th Dec 2015

EduTech

In pictures: Apple's iTunes U for the classroom

iTunes U helps educators organise their classrooms in a seamless fashion, enabling teachers to deliver lessons, grade assignments and stay connected.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Tue, 15th Dec 2015

EduTech

New iPad learning tool will change the way you teach

Apple launches iTunes U, an education tool that allows teachers to organise classes, deliver lessons and grade assignments on iPads.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Dec 2015

Gaming

Fat Princess Adventures is a repetitive RPG

Fat Princess Adventures is a new game based on the Fat Princess franchise. It is now an RPG as opposed to the PVP multiplayer game like the first one.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Tue, 15th Dec 2015

EduTech

$8.5 million revamp for Wellington school

The focus of the redevelopment will be on creating an innovative learning environment, with the latest IT infrastructure to support digital learning.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 14th Dec 2015

Film

ID2: they're coming

Independence Day: Resurgence sees the return of the alien visitors to Earth, set to destroy life as we know it once again.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 14th Dec 2015

Noel Leeming

Noel Leeming launches machine-learning sales tool

With 25% of The Warehouse Group's marketing going digital, Noel Leeming has launched a new mobile product comparison tool.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 14th Dec 2015

Malware

New Backstab cyberattack targeting iOS devices

The BackStab attacks see cyber criminals use malware to remotely infiltrate computers, with iOS devices particularly vulnerable.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 14th Dec 2015

EduTech

Work starts on Unitec's $250m tech revamp

The redevelopment project aims to deliver world-class, technology-based learning and teaching to Unitec students.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 14th Dec 2015

Gaming

Competitive console gamers tournament happening in Auckland next year

A big LAN event will be held in Auckland early next year so console gamers have a chance to test their skills out against the country's best players.

By Damian Seeto • 2 min read • Sat, 12th Dec 2015

Wearables

Wearables for Good challenge celebrates life-changing technology

Necklace storing medical records and wearable soap win UNICEF's Wearables for Good challenge. Prize: $15,000 each.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 11th Dec 2015

Cybersecurity

University of Waikato cyber security ninja recognised on global stage

Dr Ryan Ko, from the University of Waikato, has been recognised at an international level for his work in the world of cyber security.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 11th Dec 2015

EduTech

Demand for online learning courses through the roof

Demand for technology in education, which can be accessed from any location, has sparked a revolution in the online learning segment.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 10th Dec 2015

EduTech

Blackboard and Sharp: Teaming up to enhance student workflows

Sharp and Blackboard are partnering to streamline student assignment workflows with Sharp's multifunctional printers integrating directly into Blackboard Learn.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 10th Dec 2015