Education News
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The TechDay Weekender
Facebook frenzy ahead of IPO; Telecom hypes LTE before it’s even trialled; and why Apple’s Siri was saying the Nokia Lumia 800 was ‘the best smartphone ever’. |
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Google 'Knowledge Graph' brings perfect search a step closer
Intelligent search function aims to emulate 'Star Trek Computer'. |
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The TechDay Weekender
Innovative thinking from Maxnet and 2degrees; Facebook and Yahoo CEOs behaving badly; and Angry Birds makers Rovio hint at a new project after their addictive mobile game tops 1 billion downloads. |
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The TechDay Weekender
RIM lays gauntlet with bizarre Apple stunt; Samsung intro’s its latest smartphone; and Auckland students take out Imagine Cup with ingenious ‘Mobile Eye’ app. |
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Auckland students provide eyes for the blind
Unique app that 'crowdsources' audio descriptions of smartphone photos takes out New Zealand Imagine Cup final. |
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Gaming good for kids, parents say
Survey finds three in four parents actively use games as an educational tool for their kids. |
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The TechDay Weekender
Our advice for the new Telecom CEO; Samsung shows off its remote-free TVs; and Windows 8 takes another step towards a general release. |
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The TechDay Weekender
Telco conference becomes a tale of two ISPs; Tim Cook doesn’t visit gaming company Valve; and Apple and Samsung agree to sit down and talk like adults. |
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The TechDay Weekender
Hipsters heartbroken as Instagram is bought by Facebook; Google clears up misconceptions about Google+; and Toshiba unveils its plus-sized tablet. |
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Holy Moly - Microsoft Office for Mac at rock bottom prices
How often do you see a 24% discount on software for your Mac? We say not often. |
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Auckland Art Gallery, Te Papa join Google Art Project
Kiwi galleries among 151 art institutions now on offer online. |
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Updated: Yoobee campus stores to close
University outlets in Auckland, Wellington and Dunedin shut their doors. |
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Students of failed computer college adopted by competitors
Bosses impressed by students’ loyalty and determination. |
