About Catherine
Catherine Knowles
News Editor
Catherine has a keen interest in all areas of technology and storytelling in our digital age. Having worked with a number of businesses and people across media, education, publishing and communications, Catherine has a definite respect for common sense, great content and turning ideas into reality.
Stories by Catherine - Page 380
Google Classroom upgrades rival Microsoft OneNote
Mon, 20th Oct 2014
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e-learning
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microsoft
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google
Two months after Google released its classroom assistance app, a set of upgrades and enhancements has been launched.
Intelligent systems will hit $1 trillion by 2019
Mon, 20th Oct 2014
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healthtech
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intelligent systems
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analyst report
A recent IDC (International Data Corporation) study shows the intelligent systems market revenue will grow to more than $1 trillion by 2019.
Boost business with Adaptive Intelligence, says Navman Wireless
Fri, 17th Oct 2014
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fleet management
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cloud services
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gps
Navman Wireless has announced the launch of Adaptive Intelligence, which is said to help businesses tap into big data and make smarter decisions.
Internet Addiction Disorder: 'The wave is coming'
Fri, 17th Oct 2014
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gaming
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uc
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digital entertainment
Andy Leach says he has seen first hand how internet addiction can essentially turn people into drug addicts, consumed by getting their next fix.
iMac with Retina 5K display highest resolution ever
Fri, 17th Oct 2014
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digital signage
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displays
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apple
The new iMac by Apple has been released, and the Retina 5K display features 14.7 million pixels, which is the world's highest resolution display.
New iPad Air 2: The thinnest tablet in the world
Fri, 17th Oct 2014
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apple
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ipad
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mobility
Apple unveils the iPad Air 2, the world's thinnest tablet, featuring enhanced Retina display and powerful new A8X chip, starting at $749.
Tablet sales set to slow significantly
Thu, 16th Oct 2014
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apple
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mobility
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tablets
Tablet sales have been on the up and up but are forecast to slow, says Gartner, the technology research and advisory company.
Scam targets Spark NZ customers
Thu, 16th Oct 2014
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uc
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email security
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cybersecurity
Spark NZ warns of scammers tricking customers into giving personal details, amidst threats of service cut-offs.
Will new Samsung products boost declining profits?
Thu, 16th Oct 2014
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digital signage
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displays
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samsung
Samsung sells more smartphones than any other company, but profits have dropped significantly in recent years.
Dell and HP make progress in the world of virtualisation
Wed, 15th Oct 2014
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virtualisation
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network infrastructure
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hp
Dell and HP headway in virtualisation sees NFV software becoming more accessible, promising faster service deployment and reduced network costs.
Conversant joins TDR along with top telco companies
Wed, 15th Oct 2014
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uc
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tdr
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conservant
Conversant is the latest telecommunications company to join the Telecommunication Dispute Resolution (TDR) scheme.
Interactive presentations made easy with iOS app
Wed, 15th Oct 2014
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apps
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ios
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apple
BKA Interactive has designed a customised and interactive app for Viking Roofspec that changes the way presentations are made.
Online education to be focus of Amsterdam summit
Wed, 15th Oct 2014
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edutech
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online assessment
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retail
This October 22-24 the Maple T.A. User Summit in Amsterdam will take place, and online education will be centre stage.
Why is music like a drug for athletes?
Tue, 14th Oct 2014
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digital entertainment
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samsung
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digital music
The connection between music and exercise goes back hundreds of years, and new technology makes working out with your exercise playlists easier than ever.
The Grid: The first AI website developer
Tue, 14th Oct 2014
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ai
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cloud services
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websites
A pre-order campaign has been launched for The Grid, which uses artificial intelligence (AI) to create quality websites quickly and efficiently.
Tightening the grip on governmental security
Tue, 14th Oct 2014
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
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government
GSMA and Secure Identity Alliance have released a report that focuses on the importance of mobile identity for governments.
When are breasts a bad thing?
Mon, 13th Oct 2014
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facebook
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social media
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x
Navigating the tightrope of nudity on social media: what's art and what's too much? Each platform draws its own line, impacting expression.
Vodafone NZ to exclusively sell new Sony Xperia E3 smartphone
Mon, 13th Oct 2014
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uc
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sony
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technology gifts
Vodafone New Zealand exclusively sells Sony's eagerly awaited Xperia E3 smartphone, offering young consumers affordable, colourful fun.
Don't blame technology, rape is rape
Fri, 10th Oct 2014
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apps
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apple
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labour party
Tinder not to blame for the threat to women, says Labour MP. Focus should be on perpetrators, not technology. Safety apps available.
Forget 3D printing, it's about 3D doodling now
Fri, 10th Oct 2014
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3d printing
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crowdfunding
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kickstarter
Created by the Boston-based start-up Wobbleworks, the 3Doodler is a thick pen shaped device that enables you to construct 3D plastic creations by hand.