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Demand for online learning courses through the roof
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
Blackboard and Sharp: Teaming up to enhance student workflows
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
Digital technology subjects crucial in the modern world
Auckland University

Digital technology subjects crucial in the modern world

University of Auckland includes computing subjects for the first time, recognising their importance in digital world.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 10th Dec 2015
Assassin's Creed Chronicles India and Russia releasing in early 2016
Gaming

Assassin's Creed Chronicles India and Russia releasing in early 2016

Ubisoft set to expand its Assassin's Creed Chronicles with India and Russia editions, launching early 2016 with a unique 2.5D style.

By Damian Seeto • 1 min read • Thu, 10th Dec 2015
Hands-on Review: Asustor AS1002T NAS Drive
Storage

Hands-on Review: Asustor AS1002T NAS Drive

This is one to consider if you're planning on setting up a home network server, accessible from the cloud and all your mobile devices.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Dec 2015
Hands-on Review: QNAP TVS-871T Thunderbolt NAS Drive
Storage

Hands-on Review: QNAP TVS-871T Thunderbolt NAS Drive

QNAP's game-changing TVS-871T NAS sets a new benchmark, merging Thunderbolt speeds with massive storage potential for professionals.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 9th Dec 2015
Hands-on Review: Asus AC3100 RT-AC88U Router & WiFi Access Point for gamers
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Asus AC3100 RT-AC88U Router & WiFi Access Point for gamers

Well done Asus, this is a superb device and I can see gamers or those watching 4K video getting superior performance right out of the box.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Dec 2015
Passwords out, new mobile ID methods taking off
Unified Communications

Passwords out, new mobile ID methods taking off

Data theft is continuing to spur on the mobile identification market, and will generate an additional $700m for mobile network operators by 2020.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 8th Dec 2015
Uh oh: Wi-Fi Barbie ideal attack target
Internet of Things

Uh oh: Wi-Fi Barbie ideal attack target

Security concerns have been raised over a Wi-Fi capable Barbie doll that could be hacked, according to Bluebox Labs and security researcher Andrew Hay.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 8th Dec 2015
Blackboard's latest update is all about better communication
EduTech

Blackboard's latest update is all about better communication

Blackboard partners with VoiceThread to enhance communication for learners and instructors with video, voice and text commenting.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 8th Dec 2015
Hands-on review:​ Rapoo P300 Gold and P500 Power Banks
Gaming

Hands-on review:​ Rapoo P300 Gold and P500 Power Banks

​The P300 Gold and P500 power banks by Rapoo are both great power banks for your mobile devices, with good functionality and aesthetics.

By James Fraser • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Dec 2015
Fitbit improves exercise tracking
Fitbit

Fitbit improves exercise tracking

The new features include SmartTrack automatic exercise recognition as well as enhancements to Fitbit's PurePulse heart rate tracking.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Dec 2015
Rainbow Six Siege is punishingly difficult and lacks offline modes
Gaming

Rainbow Six Siege is punishingly difficult and lacks offline modes

Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege is out now and is one of the hardest FPS games in the market. Not to mention it persuades people to be online mostly.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Mon, 7th Dec 2015
Technologies to change how we connect with the digital world
Cybersecurity

Technologies to change how we connect with the digital world

AVG Technologies predicts that artificial intelligence and encryption will be major factors in online security in 2016.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 4th Dec 2015
Popular learning tool hits one billion study sessions
EduTech

Popular learning tool hits one billion study sessions

Quizlet has reached one billion study sessions completed, has more than 100 million user-created study sets, and is now used in every country.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Dec 2015
Hands-on Review: AOC 27” I2777FQ Monitor
Gaming

Hands-on Review: AOC 27” I2777FQ Monitor

TechDay team boosts productivity with sleek AOC 27 monitors, praising crisp display and versatile connectivity options.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 4th Dec 2015
Top 10 security threats for 2016
Wearables

Top 10 security threats for 2016

Check Point is anticipating the next wave of threats, hoping organisations can stay ahead of the evolving tactics of cybercriminals.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Dec 2015
Social learning app takes the world by storm
eLearning

Social learning app takes the world by storm

Declara has been recognised at the 2015 World Technology Summit with the prestigious Education Category Award.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 3rd Dec 2015
Learning innovations at Auckland school grabs Microsoft attention
EduTech

Learning innovations at Auckland school grabs Microsoft attention

Opaheke School has been selected to be a 2015-2016 Microsoft Showcase School due to its successful integrations of tech with teaching and learning.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 3rd Dec 2015