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Apple bundles pro creative apps in new AI Studio deal

Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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Apple has unveiled Creator Studio, a subscription bundling pro creative apps with new AI tools and premium content across its platforms.
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Samsung brings Fender Play music lessons to its TVs

Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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Samsung will bring a TV-optimised Fender Play app to 2025 and newer TVs in 49 countries, launching globally in the first half of 2026.
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Skillsoft pairs with edX to link academic & job skills

Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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Skillsoft and edX team up to plug university-led courses into Percipio, tying academic learning to workforce skills shaped by AI.
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NZ universities accepting English proficiency tests through Duolingo

Thu, 8th Jan 2026
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New Zealand universities now accept Duolingo English tests from overseas students, reflecting a global shift in language proficiency checks.
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PPDS unveils Philips Stretch 3150 ultra-wide signage

Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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PPDS launches 37in Philips Stretch 3150 ultra-wide 32:9 signage, targeting tight retail and transport spaces with Android 13 on board.
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HP debuts slimmer AI laptops & creator all-in-ones

Tue, 6th Jan 2026
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HP has revealed a slimmer AI‑centric OmniBook Ultra 14 and OmniStudio X 27 creator desktop as it overhauls PCs for hybrid, creative work.
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Jamf named leader in multiple IDC UEM MarketScape reports

Sat, 27th Dec 2025
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Jamf has been named a leader in three IDC MarketScape unified endpoint management reports, reinforcing its Apple-first device strategy.
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Skillsoft links edX courses to corporate AI skills

Wed, 24th Dec 2025
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Skillsoft links edX's university courses to its AI-focused learning platform, tying academic credentials more tightly to corporate skills needs.
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Replit brings app-building tools directly into ChatGPT

Fri, 19th Dec 2025
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Replit's new ChatGPT integration lets users build, preview and refine live apps directly in the chat window, streamlining software creation.
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Exclusive: Paul Pan says ALE's Rainbow Hub redefines UCC

Fri, 19th Dec 2025
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Alcatel-Lucent unveils Rainbow Hub, an integration-led cloud platform linking UCC with workflows, IoT and vertical services for partners.
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NZTech rebrands as Tech New Zealand, uniting groups

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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NZTech has rebranded as Tech New Zealand, uniting 16 tech Communities and the wider Tech Alliance under one national ecosystem voice.
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ASUS wins deal to supply 8,500 Chromebooks to ACT

Wed, 10th Dec 2025
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ASUS and ASI Solutions will deliver over 8,500 rugged Flip/Touch Chromebooks to ACT public schools in a major 2026 hardware refresh.
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academyEX names Glenn Elith as Group Chief Executive

Tue, 9th Dec 2025
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academyEX appoints Glenn Elith as its first Group Chief Executive to drive trans-Tasman growth in AI-focused tertiary education.
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Gradium secures USD $70 million to launch AI voice platform

Wed, 3rd Dec 2025
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Paris-based Gradium raises USD $70 million to launch an AI voice platform offering expressive, low-latency, multilingual voice interactions for enterprises and developers.
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Autodesk expands free access to pro software for 150m global learners

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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Autodesk now offers free professional software to over 150 million students worldwide, boosting skills in design, engineering, and AI to tackle talent shortages.
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PlayStation's 30-year legacy: gaming's influence in New Zealand life

Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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PlayStation celebrates 30 years, highlighting gaming's reach in 91% of New Zealand homes and its influence on tech, culture, and education.
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SAP and Google: AI won't replace developers, but it can help them learn

Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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TechDay sat down with Casey West, Lead Developer Advocate at Google, to discuss how AI is impacting developer communities and much more.
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SAP commits to teaching 12 million by 2030, opens up free learning pathways

Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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SAP has made a massive overhaul of its learning offering, making content free and revamping certifications to focus on practical skills.
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AI detection is about transparency, not perfection

Mon, 17th Nov 2025
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AI detection in classrooms aims for transparency, helping educators guide use and maintain fairness, rather than seeking 100% accuracy or outright bans.
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Samsung's Knox Security framework - Smart, secure and scalable

Fri, 14th Nov 2025
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Samsung's Knox Security framework delivers built-in protection across devices, boosting security and management in education, retail, and government sectors.