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Episode IV: The rise of Android?

Watch the NMANews video that presents the iPhone 4 saga as a good vs evil affair in the Star Wars tradition with Steve Jobs ‘turning to the dark side’

Chris Hails

The times they are a-changin

A quiet lunchtime read turns into a warning about the rapid pace of widespread technological change. Luddites beware!

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NetSafeTV: 30 May – 5 June: The decline of reading and social networking for mothers

Research on mobile phone ownership raises fears of a decline in reading and we look at the benefits of social networking for mothers

Chris Hails

Warning Mac users: they’re out to get you

Police may not think there are burglars targeting Apple buyers yet in NZ but it doesn’t hurt to be cautious

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NetSafeTV: 16 – 22 May – Google mapping routers; reputation management in the future and the end of P2P?

This week Martin looks at the reaction to Google mapping UK wireless routers; Lee discusses good virtual neighbours in Christchurch and Sean suggests the US Limewire court case marks the beginning of the end for peer to peer file sharing

Martin Cocker

Hector’s World covers your webcam… but why?

Today, Hectors Worldlaunched a new resource. A paper webcam cover. Two actually. One for external webcams and one for the type that is built into screens.
At this point you may be wondering why you’d have a paper webcam cover.
Well. Firstly, I can explain why they’re made of paper. It takes kids too long to crochet. The Hector ones [...]

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NetSafeTV: 9 – 15 May – 1st Worldwide Cybersecurity Summit, Law and Food 2.0 and the ECC Conference

In our second weekly video wrap-up, Martin discusses the first Worldwide Cybersecurity Summit and Nancy Groh reviews her visit to the Early Childhood Council’s Annual Conference

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NetSafeTV: 2 – 8 May – NZ Privacy Awareness Week and more

Watch our first weekly video wrap-up of cybesafety themed news and events

Chris Hails

“screen media makes you fat, lazy and stupid”

Research from around the globe suggests too much TV is bad for you. Should modern educators – and parents – be concerned about the growing use of screen-based technology in classrooms?

Chris Hails

Google Maps: On yer bike!

A Google Maps mashup highlights danger spots for Auckland cyclists – good work ARTA!