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Film review: The Sunset Song – a story of a woman’s sheer grit
Tue, 8th Nov 2016
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The simple fact that my girlfriend and I were talking about the film and comparing notes the whole way home says a lot about its integrity.
Facebook privacy settings hoax resurfaces again
Tue, 8th Nov 2016
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data privacy
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Beware the Facebook privacy hoax claiming that private photos and messages will become public, warns The Guardian.
NZME/Fairfax merger: No way, says ComCom
Tue, 8th Nov 2016
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NZ Commerce Commission set to decline merger between NZME and Fairfax, citing concerns over competition and media concentration.
‘Rapid advance’ of new technology puts Search & Surveillance Act under scrutiny
Tue, 8th Nov 2016
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law commission
The Law Commission and the Ministry of Justice are seeking public feedback on the review of the Search and Surveillance Act 2012.
Vodafone Lights a fire under NZ’s prepay market with My Flex Prepaid
Tue, 8th Nov 2016
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Vodafone NZ launches My Flex Prepaid plans, allowing customers to customize voice, data, and text allocations.
'Tens of thousands' of contact info released as NZNO falls to Yahoo phishing scam
Tue, 8th Nov 2016
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New Zealand Nurses Organisation hit by phishing scam, leaks email addresses of members. Investigation underway.
Film review: Trolls - a fun combination of candyfloss hair, colours and chatter
Tue, 8th Nov 2016
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Candyfloss, colours and chatter were everywhere you looked – and that was just in the foyer. And just quietly, I did indeed find my happy place.
New Zealand fibre war: Chorus vs Spark
Tue, 8th Nov 2016
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Chorus responds to Spark's 'Upgrade NZ' fibre push, urging customers to research broadband options independently.
Kaspersky Lab says 'stay fearless and don’t pay the ransom!'
Mon, 7th Nov 2016
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Paying ransomware doesn't ensure getting encrypted files back, warns Kaspersky Lab. 20% of victims do not retrieve data.
Outlook not great for Fitbit, despite revamp
Mon, 7th Nov 2016
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Fitbit's growth has slowed, with shares plummeting 31% after lowering its guidance for Q4 revenue growth to just 2-5%.
ComCom calls for submissions on rural fibre
Mon, 7th Nov 2016
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Public to have one week to give their views on rolling out fibre on rural electricity infrastructure, says NZ Communications Minister Amy Adams.
There's great news for Android, but not so good for Apple
Mon, 7th Nov 2016
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The relentless march of Android continues, and it isn't good news for Apple. There is no Steve Jobs to ride in and turn things around this time.
Hands-on review: Philips Sonicare DiamondClean electric toothbrush
Mon, 7th Nov 2016
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I went teeth-on to try out the Philips Sonicare DiamondClean electric toothbrush. After using it, it felt like a full clean from the dentist.
Hands-on review: Dell 2.1 Speaker System AE415
Mon, 7th Nov 2016
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A mighty sound system for your desktop or just an adequate solution? Darren Price checks out the Dell 2.1 Speaker System AE415.
Careers with Code launched in New Zealand
Fri, 4th Nov 2016
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NZ launches Careers with Code mag to inspire diverse futures in tech, smashing 'nerdy' clichés, backed by Google.
Who are 2016’s top tech billionaires? Don't worry, they're all men
Fri, 4th Nov 2016
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While 2016 has been a tumultuous year for lots of companies, tech billionaires continue to dominate the ranks of the world’s wealthiest people.
BANNED: NZ telcos to blacklist Samsung Galaxy Note7 from all mobile networks
Fri, 4th Nov 2016
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The New Zealand Telecommunications Industry has now blacklisted the Samsung Galaxy Note7 from all mobile networks, starting from November 18.
Sony announces the games that will look cool with the PS4 Pro launch
Fri, 4th Nov 2016
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Many old and new video games will be getting a makeover when the PS4 Pro launches next week. A full list has been provided.
6 trends transforming the future of Adobe
Fri, 4th Nov 2016
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Adobe revolutionises digital creativity with mobile-first tools, cloud integration, and AI, signalling a transformed future for the tech titan.
New Google Sites rollout starts next week: Here's what you need to know
Fri, 4th Nov 2016
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Google G Suite customers will see the new rollout of Google Sites from November 9, with Rapid Release track customers getting the new features first.