How I told my kids I have Parkinson's
Source: Wellington Dominion
Wellington :: New Zealand | updated 2013-05-16 20:02:46 -0700 | technology-news
There is, of course, no magic bullet or right answer to that question...In 2009, aged 43, I was diagnosed with early onset Parkinson's Disease (PD). At that time we had just started our family and had an 11-month-old, Pearl (who's...
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...
Minister 'Liked' pic of teen's genitals
Source: Wellington Dominion
Wellington :: New Zealand | updated 2013-05-16 21:40:34 -0700 | technology-news
A social media gaffe has left the West Australian Minister for Education red-faced after it emerged he "Liked" a Facebook photograph of a teenager exposing his genitals. MLC Peter Collier was friends with the WA Young Liberal member on Facebook...
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...
Google: Do as we say, not as we do (again)
Source: Aardvark Daily
Wellington :: New Zealand | updated 2013-05-16 14:11:42 -0700 | technology-news
When I wrote this column nearly a month ago, I pointed out the hypocrisy of Google CEO Eric Schmidt when he griped about the small RC drones being used by members of the public. It's not like Google isn't peering...
What ever happened to AI?
Source: Aardvark Daily
Wellington :: New Zealand | updated 2013-05-16 14:11:41 -0700 | technology-news
Do as we say, not as we do (again) 17 May 2013 What's Google's motto again? "Don't be evil"?...When I wrote this column nearly a month ago, I pointed out the hypocrisy of Google CEO Eric Schmidt when he griped...
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...
Big-screen Ascend G510 smartphone launched
Source: Scoop
Auckland :: New Zealand | updated 2013-05-15 19:01:25 -0700 | technology-news
The Ascend G510 packs great functionality, high build quality, and outstanding specifications in a smart and stylish package for just NZ$299 RRP. It offers a 4.5 IPS display combined with DTS surround sound which makes watching videos, playing games, and...
Light cast on lifestyle and diet of first NZers (Fuseworks)
Source: Xtra News
Auckland :: New Zealand | updated 2013-05-15 16:30:32 -0700 | technology-news
Light cast on lifestyle and diet of first NZers University of Otago, Fuseworks May 16, 2013, 9:35 am A University of Otago-led multidisciplinary team of scientists have shed new light on the diet, lifestyles and movements of the first New...
Mandatory 4G roll-out proposal
Source: New Zealand Infotech Weekly
Auckland :: New Zealand | updated 2013-05-15 16:14:41 -0700 | technology-news
Telecommunications firms that successfully bid for a slice of the "digital dividend" radio spectrum may be forced to roll-out out 4G mobile services to half the population within five years. The proposal was contained in a consultation document released by...
Vend raises $6.5M for dongle-free point-of-sale solution
Source: Venture Beat
Auckland :: New Zealand | updated 2013-05-15 19:47:50 -0700 | technology-news
Dongles may be leading the point-of-sale revolution , but software plays a role as well. Vend , a company that makes point-of-sale software, has raised $6.5 million to expand operations and develop the product. Vend's technology integrates with existing systems...
Tech Universe: Thursday 16 May
Source: New Zealand Herald
Auckland :: New Zealand | updated 2013-05-15 14:39:46 -0700 | technology-news
Maybe the single engine, piston-driven Synergy would be for you. The aircraft has a unique shape with a double box tail that reduces drag. Its creators claim twice the speed for a given horsepower, or triple the economy for a...
TomTom takes you on a Hollywood Road Trip (Fuseworks)
Source: Xtra News
Auckland :: New Zealand | updated 2013-05-15 14:26:12 -0700 | technology-news
40 am TomTom today announced its winter 2013 map release, adding 93 iconic New Zealand locations that have supported many Hollywood blockbusters as points of interests on their maps. Each year fans from New Zealand and around the world flock...
Hedge fund Highfields Capital dove into Dell fray in first quarter (Reuters)
Source: Xtra News
Auckland :: New Zealand | updated 2013-05-15 14:26:07 -0700 | technology-news
Hedge fund Highfields Capital bought 23 million shares of PC maker Inc in the first quarter, according to a securities filing by the fund on Wednesday. Dell is embroiled in a leveraged buyout deal led by founder Michael Dell to...
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