Funding to increase digital literacy and connection (Fuseworks)
Source: Xtra News
Auckland :: New Zealand | updated 2013-05-19 17:59:15 -0700 | technology-news
Funding to increase digital literacy and connection National Party, Fuseworks May 20, 2013, 12:04 pm The Government will continue supporting Computer Clubhouse, a free after-school learning environment giving young people access to technology, Community and Voluntary Sector Minister Jo Goodhew...
Awa City Computer Clubhouse celebrates three years (Fuseworks)
Source: Xtra News
Auckland :: New Zealand | updated 2013-05-19 20:04:59 -0700 | technology-news
Awa City Computer Clubhouse celebrates three years Wanganui District Council, Fuseworks May 20, 2013, 2:07 pm Awa City Computer Clubhouse this week celebrates three years of providing a safe space for young people in the Wanganui community to "connect, explore...
Philips introduces Hue – the world's smartest LED bulb
Source: Scoop
Auckland :: New Zealand | updated 2013-05-19 16:46:34 -0700 | technology-news
May 2013 Philips introduces Hue the world's smartest LED bulb New Zealand Today Philips marks a new era in home lighting in New Zealand with the launch of Philips Hue, the world's smartest web-enabled LED home lighting system that can...
Payment security top of mind when Kiwis shop online (Fuseworks)
Source: Xtra News
Auckland :: New Zealand | updated 2013-05-19 16:51:57 -0700 | technology-news
Payment security top of mind when Kiwis shop online Acumen Republic, Fuseworks May 20, 2013, 9:35 am Online shoppers in New Zealand list the security of their payments as their most important concern, according to the latest annual MasterCard online...
UC expert wants more women learning computer science (Fuseworks)
Source: Xtra News
Auckland :: New Zealand | updated 2013-05-19 12:41:52 -0700 | technology-news
UC expert wants more women learning computer science University of Canterbury, Fuseworks May 20, 2013, 7:00 am Professor Tim Bell Professor Tim Bell Professor Tim Bell University of Canterbury (UC) computer scientist Professor Tim Bell wants more women studying computer...
Firms unfazed by risk from social media
Source: New Zealand Herald
Auckland :: New Zealand | updated 2013-05-19 11:30:14 -0700 | technology-news
Few top businesspeople in this country think social networks such as Twitter and Facebook place their firms' reputations at risk, new research suggests. The public relations company that helped carry out the research says the results are a concern. But...
Widow pays for doctor's deadly mistake
Source: Wellington Dominion
Auckland :: New Zealand | updated 2013-05-17 10:38:29 -0700 | technology-news
Just days before his 50th birthday, ultra-marathon runner Ian Sheppard succumbed to a cancer that should have been treated much earlier. The South African emigrated to New Zealand in 2006 with his wife, Helga, and settled in Thames, where he...
US lawmakers raise Google Glass privacy concerns (AFP)
Source: Xtra News
Auckland :: New Zealand | updated 2013-05-17 19:24:08 -0700 | technology-news
A group of US lawmakers has asked Google to answer questions on the privacy implications and possible "misuse of information" of its Google Glass project. Eight lawmakers in the Congressional Privacy Caucus sent a letter Thursday saying they are "curious...
School breakfast programme may run five days a week
Source: New Zealand Herald
Auckland :: New Zealand | updated 2013-05-17 00:45:04 -0700 | technology-news
A school breakfast programme run by Fonterra and Sanitarium may be extended to five days a week with extra Government support from the Budget. Prime Minister John Key confirmed today that the Government was talking to Fonterra, Sanitarium and the...
Six exotic smoothie recipes from around the world
Source: Natural News
Auckland :: New Zealand | updated 2013-05-16 22:26:40 -0700 | technology-news
As we pass through spring and go into summer, health oriented foodies can focus on smoothie delights for refreshingly healthy beverages. In case you're unfamiliar with making your own smoothies, you'll come to realize how easy it is if you...
Maori usage of web and email addresses to be researched
Source: Scoop
Auckland :: New Zealand | updated 2013-05-16 20:16:00 -0700 | technology-news
Included in the research will be an authoritative history of Maori domain names introduction and development. This is unique for all Indigenous Peoples in the world as this is the first time Indigenous usage of web site addresses has even...
Spammers exploiting celebrity scandals (Fuseworks)
Source: Xtra News
Auckland :: New Zealand | updated 2013-05-16 16:45:52 -0700 | technology-news
Spammers exploiting celebrity scandals Botica Butler Raudon Partners, Fuseworks May 17, 2013, 10:56 am Celebrity scandals are always popular and phishers continue to incorporate them into their malicious websites. Symantec Security Response recently observed a phishing site featuring British...
Budget a good start, but a way to go - scientists (Newstalk ZB)
Source: Xtra News
Auckland :: New Zealand | updated 2013-05-16 14:49:54 -0700 | technology-news
The science and innovation sector is to get a $200 million four year cash injection from the Government. New Zealand Association of Scientists president Shaun Hendy says over $75 million set aside for business research and development grants is a...
Kiwis Want To Spy On All Communications, VPNs, And Be Able To Use Secret Evidence Against You
Source: Tech Dirt
Auckland :: New Zealand | updated 2013-05-16 12:08:19 -0700 | technology-news
Kim Dotcom, the New Zealand government announced that it would change the law so as to make it legal in the future to snoop on New Zealanders as well as on foreigners. Judging by a major new bill that has...
Tax Tracker web app launched (Fuseworks)
Source: Xtra News
Auckland :: New Zealand | updated 2013-05-16 03:44:57 -0700 | technology-news
Tax Tracker web app launched Maxim Institute, Fuseworks May 16, 2013, 9:11 pm Did you know that your tax pays more towards subsidising tertiary education than for the Police and foreign aid combined? Today sees the launch of Maxim Institute's...
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