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Weta Workshop and Magic Leap changing the face of virtual reality
Fri, 17th Oct 2014
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ar, vr & metaverse
Magic Leap, the US start-up company in the field of virtual reality, are on the cusp of releasing Cinematic Reality.

Internet Addiction Disorder: 'The wave is coming'
Fri, 17th Oct 2014
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gaming
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uc
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digital entertainment
Andy Leach says he has seen first hand how internet addiction can essentially turn people into drug addicts, consumed by getting their next fix.

EFTPOS NZ official supplier to the NZ Breast Cancer Foundation
Fri, 17th Oct 2014
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verifone
EFTPOS New Zealand have been announced as the official eftpos supplier to the New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation.

Yahoo gets serious about mobile messaging apps
Fri, 17th Oct 2014
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snap
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discovery
Yahoo intensifies efforts in mobile messaging, acquiring Blink, investing in Snapchat, aiming to enhance or innovate in the messaging space.

ICE Tech 360 initiative prepares emerging talent for tech jobs
Thu, 16th Oct 2014
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network infrastructure
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hp
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nztech
Emerging talent in NZ gains a pathway into tech jobs with ICE Tech 360, a unique initiative offering graduates extensive work experience.

Find My Next Ride
Thu, 16th Oct 2014
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facebook
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trade me
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social networking
Think Facebook and Trademe combined. Users can interact with each other, ask questions, post pictures, update their status and watch videos.

Mobile friendly websites are not always mobile friendly
Wed, 15th Oct 2014
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martech
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google
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search
Despite advancements, many sites remain stubbornly not mobile optimised, prompting Google to test warning icons in search results.

Reading, writing and... code?
Wed, 15th Oct 2014
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edutech
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fintech
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financial systems
There is much debate about what should be done about information and communication technology in the school curriculum.

New Kiwi app to protect all the bunnies
Wed, 15th Oct 2014
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apps
The app will display a list of cosmetics, personal care, and household products available in New Zealand, that are not tested on animals.

Interactive presentations made easy with iOS app
Wed, 15th Oct 2014
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apps
BKA Interactive has designed a customised and interactive app for Viking Roofspec that changes the way presentations are made.

Z Energy teams up with Xero to save time
Wed, 15th Oct 2014
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
Z Energy and Xero unite to streamline invoicing for small businesses, freeing them from manual data entry and saving precious time.

Xero app big winner in Silicon Valley Awards
Wed, 15th Oct 2014
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fintech
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financial systems
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google
New Zealand's Xero has taken out the key award at this year's Silicon Valley Business App Awards, winning Best Overall App.

Businesses urged to make the most of IT
Wed, 15th Oct 2014
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supply chain & logistics
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productivity
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inventory management systems
IT is becoming an increasingly important part of organisations, but many may not be making the most of it, says Simon Wickham, The Trusts CEO.

The Grid: The first AI website developer
Tue, 14th Oct 2014
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ai
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cloud services
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websites
A pre-order campaign has been launched for The Grid, which uses artificial intelligence (AI) to create quality websites quickly and efficiently.

IRD announces lucrative new partnership
Tue, 14th Oct 2014
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accenture
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partners
The New Zealand Inland Revenue Department is set to complete the first stage of a complete overhaul of operations, and it has chosen Accenture as its.

Microsoft CEO in hot water over gender-gap karma comments
Tue, 14th Oct 2014
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dei
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microsoft
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esg
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella's advice to women on seeking pay rises triggers backlash, sparking a global debate on gender equality in tech.

Beacon-Mania is taking over
Tue, 14th Oct 2014
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vmob
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beacon
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retail
Beacon is a stand-alone radio transmitter that provides personalised advertisements and changes the way people shop.

Are wearables the way of the future?
Tue, 14th Oct 2014
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wearables
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digital signage
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displays & projectors
Samsung debuts Gear S, a cutting-edge wearable smartphone with 3G, enhancing connectivity on the go. Set to transform user experience.

Samsung chooses Facebook for virtual reality push
Tue, 14th Oct 2014
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digital signage
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displays & projectors
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ar, vr & metaverse
Samsung and Oculus have joint forces to create the Gear VR, which brings virtual reality to the everyday consumer.

Samsung launches GALAXY Note 4
Tue, 14th Oct 2014
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smartphones
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digital signage
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displays & projectors
Samsung wants to provide users with a unique, creative mobile experience, making a difference to how people work and play on their phones.