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Hands-on review & sneak preview: Huawei P9 Plus
Wed, 25th May 2016
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smartphones
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gaming
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I've managed to get some early hands-on time with one of the first P9 Plus units in New Zealand to compile this sneak preview.
Games with Gold June 2016 revealed plus Rocket League gets cross-play between PC/Xbox One
Wed, 25th May 2016
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microsoft
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gaming
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technology gifts
Microsoft has announced two big things today. The Games with Gold June list has been revealed and cross play is available for Rocket League.
$22.5 million campus to boost creative tech education in Wellington
Tue, 24th May 2016
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edutech
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creative technologies
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weltec
Te Auaha New Zealand Institute of Applied Creativity, a $22.5 million campus for NZ's creative and tech students, will be built in Wellington by 2018.
117 million LinkedIn members compromised by 2012 data breach
Tue, 24th May 2016
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malware
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cybersecurity
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linkedin
Over 117 million LinkedIn members' emails and passwords are up for sale, possibly from a 2012 breach. Password reset required.
A challenge has been issued to NZ's best IT students
Tue, 24th May 2016
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edutech
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accounting systems
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digital banking
There is no doubt, IT skills are growing in importance every day -this is one of the reasons that MYOB’s IT Challenge has been such a great success.
Google's Daydream VR initiative will drive mobile VR headset dominance
Tue, 24th May 2016
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vr
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While initially disappointing, the announcement of Daydream VR sets the stage for mobile VR to shine in the numerous ways.
Christchurch schools to benefit from $200,000 donation from SKY
Tue, 24th May 2016
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it in healthcare
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earthquakes
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sky
Christchurch's quake-hit schools to get new turfs from SKY's generous £200k donation, boosting post-disaster recovery.
Geeks on Wheels lands in Dunedin
Tue, 24th May 2016
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broadband
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geeks on wheels
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ufb
Geeks on Wheels has launched in Dunedin in response to increased demand in the area following the rollout of UFB.
Hands-on review: Rapoo V500 RGB Backlit Mechanical Gaming Keyboard
Tue, 24th May 2016
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gaming
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reviews
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technology gifts
In short, the V500 RGB is a fantastic choice for gamers and old-school typists who are fed up with their laptop keyboards.
Want to use Apple at your school? JAMF offers solution for full integration
Mon, 23rd May 2016
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byod
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apple
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mobility
School networks can often be confined to the devices they use due to minor contingencies. Fortunately, this is soon to change.
Hangry birds and cats with nine lives caused power blackouts in 2015
Mon, 23rd May 2016
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eaton
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power blackouts
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risk management
When birds get hangry, bad things can happen, according to Eaton's 2015 Power Blackout Tracker report for Australia and New Zealand.
Zendesk, Google Play help businesses respond to customer app reviews
Mon, 23rd May 2016
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smartphones
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google
Zendesk has developed a platform designed to facilitate conversations between companies and consumer app reviewers through Google Play.
Facebook Live broadcasting Aussie house auctions
Mon, 23rd May 2016
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web development
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facebook
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domain names
Planning a move to Australia? Exploring houses on the property market just got easier - now you can live stream the auctions from anywhere.
Opportunities still exist for PC vendors, despite struggling market
Mon, 23rd May 2016
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gaming
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pc hardware
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iot
Despite a slump in PC sales, Gartner highlights profitable niches for vendors in ultramobile and gaming sectors.
Oxford app's all-in-a-twitter about its new word additions
Mon, 23rd May 2016
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edutech
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mobile apps
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oxford advanced learner's dictionary
Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary is all-a-Twitter about the 900 new additions to its app, including 170 relating to the digital realm.
The Simpsons 'Simprovising' live 3D animation
Mon, 23rd May 2016
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live animation
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the simpsons
Did you see Simprovised, one of the latest The Simpsons episodes? Did you wonder how they did the live segment? Answer: 3D live animation technology.
Mobile is essential for survival in the higher education industry
Mon, 23rd May 2016
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smartphones
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mobility
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technology gifts
For most institutions mobility is critical to how more basic business transactions are supported, but supporting innovative interactions is less clear.
Hands-on review: 2016 Apple Macbook
Mon, 23rd May 2016
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gaming
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mobility
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apple
The Macbook is a real looker. Like most supermodels, its svelte chassis is ultra thin, even when placed next to the original Macbook Air.
Does new Doom game deliver?
Sat, 21st May 2016
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gaming
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Id Software reboots the great-grand-daddy of first-person shooters, Doom, for a new generation of player and hardware.
Ironic? Kiwis worried about privacy of public social media accounts
Fri, 20th May 2016
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government
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social media
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colmar brunton
Survey unveils Kiwis' privacy fears; most oppose gov't eyeing up their social media data, trumping credit or criminal concerns.
Gran Turismo Sport release date and new trailer zooms in
Fri, 20th May 2016
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gaming
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technology gifts
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gran turismo
Sony has revealed the release date and a new trailer for Gran Turismo Sport. The game is the first Gran Turismo to hit the PS4.
Auckland Council launches Buzzed campaign to target city's youth
Fri, 20th May 2016
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auckland council
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buzzed
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ndi
Buzzed will feature stories designed to stimulate conversation on the real impacts of alcohol and drugs to inspire change.
Batman: Return to Arkham coming to PS4 and Xbox One
Fri, 20th May 2016
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gaming
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technology gifts
Warner Bros. has announced that it will be releasing Batman: Return to Arkham for PS4 and Xbox One. You get two games in one.
Christchurch Art Gallery website top of the tops
Fri, 20th May 2016
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cloud services
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creative technologies
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websites
Christchurch Art Gallery's revamped website dazzles, scoring top awards at the prestigious MAPDAs, affirming its innovative online presence.