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Epson's Moverio BT-200 smart glasses for more than entertainment

Tue, 9th Dec 2014
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The Moverio BT-200 from Epson are binocular, transparent smart glasses that can be used for entertainment, manufacturing, medical science and more.
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Fitbit takes fitness wearables to the next level with new products

Mon, 1st Dec 2014
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Fitbit announces release of three new products for different fitness levels and goals. Prices start at $179.95.
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Social media giving a voice to those without a voice

Fri, 21st Nov 2014
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The ability to help animals has become far more accessible with the use of technology. Apps, websites and social media help people who want to get involved.
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Gartner says 4.9 billion connected 'things' will be in use in 2015

Fri, 14th Nov 2014
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Gartner predicts a surge in IoT, with 4.9 billion connected devices in 2015, rising to 25 billion by 2020, revolutionising industries and services.
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Android App Review: Jungle Monkey Saga

Mon, 10th Nov 2014
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'Jungle Monkey Saga' disappoints with its shallow gameplay, failing to live up to its 'saga' title despite engaging jumping mechanics.
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Just Dance 2015 is fun, even for dancing novices

Tue, 4th Nov 2014
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Just Dance 2015 is the newest iteration of Ubisoft's very addictive dancing simulator. If you love dancing, no doubt you will like the dance routines.
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Foreigners denied Facebook and Twitter as North Korea orders blanket ban

Mon, 3rd Nov 2014
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The blanket ban ends access to services previously available to diplomatic missions and international humanitarian organisations.
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Spark opens digital future with huge investment in cloud services

Fri, 31st Oct 2014
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Spark Digital opens $60 million Takanini Data Centre as the company continues its investment programme in cloud services.
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Micosoft Azure now available in Australia for Kiwis

Tue, 28th Oct 2014
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Microsoft Azure expands to Australia with two new data centers, promising lower latency and cloud computing benefits for New Zealand organisations.
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FaceMe: Video Conferencing that Just Works

Tue, 28th Oct 2014
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Westcon Imagine 2014 - While communication technology has revolutionised business, it takes the human voice to infuse a deeper meaning.
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How one boy fell in love with Siri

Fri, 24th Oct 2014
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To many people Apple's Siri is simply a helpful tool or momentary distraction, but for a select few it's much more than that.
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Xbox One's Ryse arrives on PC

Tue, 21st Oct 2014
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Following hot on the heels of Dead Rising 3, yet another day-one Xbox One release, Ryse: Son of Rome, makes the transition to the PC.
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Microsoft CEO in hot water over gender-gap karma comments

Tue, 14th Oct 2014
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Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella's advice to women on seeking pay rises triggers backlash, sparking a global debate on gender equality in tech.
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Avnet signs up Tintri; white-labelled cloud on way

Wed, 8th Oct 2014
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Storage vendor Tintri has inked a distribution deal which will see Avnet Technology Solutions handling its range and providing a white-labelled cloud offering.
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Watchguard - From malware and ransomware to mobile threats

Fri, 3rd Oct 2014
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As cyber threats mutate faster, WatchGuard's Rob Collins champions behavioural analysis, transforming digital defence against evolving malware.
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Android App Review: Pocket Code

Mon, 29th Sep 2014
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Pocket Code app makes coding accessible with LEGO-style, though its learning curve requires online tutorials for clarity.
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Android App Review: Flow Free

Mon, 29th Sep 2014
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The potential scope for games and apps is rapidly increasing, but sometimes the simple things are still the most effective.
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Android App Review: Pixel Detective

Mon, 29th Sep 2014
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Pixel Detective's retro charm fades under repetition, lacking depth and mystery despite a visually appealing setup.
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NZ CIOs... Every budget is now an IT budget

Tue, 23rd Sep 2014
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CIOs must work with business executives & the CFO to ensure that IT is incorporated early in strategic planning and budget processes - Gartner.
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Expert opinion: Telco analysts offer iPhone 6 thoughts

Wed, 10th Sep 2014
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Four analysts from OVUM explain their views on the new iPhone 6 for the telco and consumer electronics industries...