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WiFi coming to select Air New Zealand flights starting now

Fri, 9th Jun 2017
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Air New Zealand introduces WiFi on overseas flights, commencing with a new Boeing 787 service to enhance customer experience.
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IAG Insurance attempts to scam own employees - but not in a bad way

Thu, 1st Jun 2017
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The goal is not to scam them into giving back their wages, but to test them on their cyber security awareness.
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Teachers want to do more with digital technologies

Tue, 30th May 2017
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New research, from a survey of over 300 schools, finds a desire to work with digital technologies, but a need for more training to deliver it.
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Forget Bear Grylls: Hacking the Wild shows how to survive using only gadgets

Tue, 30th May 2017
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Quitmeyer ventures into some of the most remote and hostile locations in the world, surviving armed with nothing but everyday pieces of technology.
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Snapchat drones could be coming your way soon

Mon, 29th May 2017
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Their latest venture appears to be putting their camera technology atop drones, which could potentially prove to be a game changer.
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This handbag charges your phone and protects from prying hands

Mon, 29th May 2017
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The handbags feature wireless smart device charging, bio-lock security, Bluetooth proximity alerts, and enough organization to rival a mobile office.
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DJI requires drone users to register their machines before flying

Fri, 26th May 2017
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DJI is enforcing mandatory drone registration, issuing a software update that limits flight capabilities unless users register their machines and accounts.
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Kiwi code-cracker heads to Oxford to hone her craft

Thu, 25th May 2017
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She possesses a rare mind hard-wired to navigate complex algorithms in a way that even the most mathematically savvy out there would find difficult.
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Apple takes shots at Google in new ad campaign - smartphone showdown

Wed, 24th May 2017
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Apple ignites smartphone rivalry, taunting Google with cash incentives to entice Android users to switch to iPhone in a bold ad blitz.
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Elon Musk: Tesla's market cap higher than they deserve

Wed, 24th May 2017
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Tesla CEO Elon Musk has said that the company's market cap is higher than it deserves and that starting a car company is the worst way to earn money.
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Manifesto challenges NZ leadership to pursue tech future

Wed, 24th May 2017
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Twenty New Zealand tech companies have published a manifesto urging the government to future-proof the country through technological advancement and innovation.
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Hackers run circles around Samsung's iris scanner security

Wed, 24th May 2017
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Chaos at Samsung: Hackers bypass S8 iris scan with picture and contact lens, exposing security flaws in high-tech system.
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WiFi can create holograms of objects, even through walls

Tue, 23rd May 2017
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German researchers have developed a method using Wi-Fi signals to capture 3D hologram images of objects through walls and obstacles.
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Real life Robocop patrols the streets of Dubai

Tue, 23rd May 2017
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Criminals in Dubai, you are officially on notice: The world's first 'robocop' is set to begin roaming the streets of Dubai.
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iPhone 8 images leaked, potential design exposed

Tue, 23rd May 2017
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Leaked molds ignite buzz around iPhone 8's design, hinting at radical changes and mirroring Samsung's edge-to-edge approach.
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3 Facts About Naked Broadband You've Probably Been Wondering About

Mon, 22nd May 2017
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Here are a few facts about naked broadband you may have either pondered on in the past or forgot to ask about in the first place.
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Facebook deems a number of threatening statements 'acceptable'

Mon, 22nd May 2017
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Leaked guidelines for Facebook moderators show how they monitor violence, hate speech, revenge porn and more on the social media platform.
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NYC hopes to help homeless with an app - is it enough?

Thu, 18th May 2017
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With more than 62,000 homeless living in New York City, demand for shelter in the city has increased by 79 percent in the last decade.
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Asus - The most recognisable and popular gaming brand

Thu, 18th May 2017
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13 International Media have awarded ASUS as 'No. 1 Gaming Brand' from 12 different countries in Asia Pacific alone.
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Digital Inking could drive digital thinking

Wed, 17th May 2017
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Can educators use digital inking to improve student learning in class? Will it help create more insightful feedback and elaborate student work?.