About Sara
Sara Barker
Copywriter and Senior News Editor
Sara lives in a world of words and stories. For more than six years she has been delving deep into the rich world of tech news, content creation, journalism and reviews for Techday. She brings an academic background in information systems, marketing, radio, and journalism to her role. She enjoys casual gaming, cats, and reading.
Stories by Sara - Page 86
Spark to stream international hockey matches
Wed, 7th Nov 2018
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digital entertainment
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sports
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video
Move over Sky and free-to-air TV – sports fans will soon have another choice of provider for all their shin-whacking hockey coverage.
Tencent Games rolls out time limits & ID checks for Chinese minors
Wed, 7th Nov 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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healthtech
Is it a case of ‘big brother’, or a way of responsibly curbing the amount of time kids spend in front of their computer screens?.
So you want to keep tech talent in your business
Wed, 7th Nov 2018
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hays
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employment
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talent retention
So you want to keep your tech talent, but you’re not sure what they need to stay put – is salary the biggest factor?.
Ngā Pae o te Māramatanga empowers Māori cultural research
Wed, 7th Nov 2018
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māori
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maori education
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knowledge management
NPM unveils nine initiatives to boost Māori research, targeting areas like digital platforms and climate response.
Meet the finalists in the 2018 Young Enterprise Alumni Awards
Tue, 6th Nov 2018
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edutech
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creative hq
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education perfect
Sharesies, Banqer, Creative HQ, Kiwibank and Girlboss NZ are just four of the standout finalists in this year’s Young Enterprise Alumni Awards.
Report gives voice to Kiwis experiencing digital exclusion
Tue, 6th Nov 2018
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digital divide
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internetnz
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aras
People surveyed in the report say they feel excluded, isolated, powerless and have limited opportunities because they are unable to access the internet.
Hyundai invests in Israel-based deep learning startup
Tue, 6th Nov 2018
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cartech
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ai
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hyundai
Hyundai invests in Israeli deep learning startup allegro.ai to bring AI into vehicle management. #AI #automotive.
AU study looks at agritech challenges ahead
Tue, 6th Nov 2018
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agritech
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entrepreneurship
Barriers to adoption include infrastructure challenges such as a lack of connectivity, and the lack of strong value propositions.
These were the voyages of the Kepler space telescope
Mon, 5th Nov 2018
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spacetech
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nasa
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solar power
After nine years exploring deep space, NASA's spacecraft and telescope will now be another piece of historical space junk.
Computer Lounge online store hit by security breach
Mon, 5th Nov 2018
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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data breach
Auckland’s Computer Lounge has suffered a months-long security breach. While credit card details are safe, other personal data may have been exposed.
Get ready for the biggest tax changes in a generation
Mon, 5th Nov 2018
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tax
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ird
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employment
The biggest tax changes in a generation are coming, and they will affect almost every business household and business across the country.
Brother-sister duo build crypto investment platform
Mon, 5th Nov 2018
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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investment
A brother and sister team is behind one of New Zealand’s newest cryptocurrency exchange platforms designed for everyday investors.
Spark to open triple-level flagship store in Commercial Bay
Fri, 2nd Nov 2018
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smartphones
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uc
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telco
Spark will be one of the landmark retailers setting up shop in one of the country’s newest shopping destinations next year.
NZ: A nation of bright sparks and young inventors
Fri, 2nd Nov 2018
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bright sparks
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young innovators
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asb bank
New Zealand's Mikayla Stokes and Thomas James shine as the Overall Winners at the ASB Bright Sparks Awards with their innovative creations.
Five changes coming to Flickr in 2019
Fri, 2nd Nov 2018
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flickr
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photo sharing
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photography
If you’re a Flickr community member or user, there are some big changes coming. Here are five things you need to know.
Inside NZ’s first blockchain trade for meat exports
Fri, 2nd Nov 2018
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blockchain
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verifyunion
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exports
New Zealand's first blockchain-based meat export trade completed by ASB Bank, VerifyUnion, Greenlea, and a Korean importer, simplifies and secures data flow.
Hands-on review: The Huawei nova 3i
Fri, 2nd Nov 2018
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gaming
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smartphones
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reviews
Huawei's nova 3i dazzles in 'iris purple', elevating the smartphone colour palette with AI-powered camera prowess.
TIBCO chooses NEXTGEN as ANZ distributor
Thu, 1st Nov 2018
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nextgen distribution
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tibco
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distributors
TIBCO appoints NEXTGEN as its first value added distributor in Australia and New Zealand, marking a major advance in its ANZ expansion and channel strategy.
Adobe completes US$4.75b Marketo buyout
Thu, 1st Nov 2018
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data analytics
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martech
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cdp
Adobe completes its USD $4.75 billion acquisition of Marketo, aiming to fuse their platforms for superior B2B and B2C cross-channel marketing solutions.
Apple revamps iPad Pro; introduces Apple Pencil as accessory
Thu, 1st Nov 2018
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personal computing devices
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tablets & laptops
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mobility
Apple revamps the iPad Pro with a sleek design, A12X Bionic chip, and Face ID, while introducing a new magnetic, wireless-charging Apple Pencil.