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One down... First ISP bows to geo-block pressure
Tue, 7th Apr 2015
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Unlimited Internet has become the first New Zealand ISP to bow to pressure from broadcasters over ISPs providing access to geo-blocked content.

Kiwi app launches with Google Wallet
Tue, 7th Apr 2015
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New Zealand developed app, Printicular, is on a shortlist of apps that deliver Google Wallet to Android users, placing it with the likes of Uber.

Apple employees slap on the wrist: half price watches
Tue, 7th Apr 2015
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Apple employees will be able to get their hands on their very own Apple Watch for half the price, according to an email sent out by Apple CEO Tim Cook.

Time ironically isn't on Apple's side in Switzerland
Tue, 7th Apr 2015
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Apple's timepiece woes: Swiss trademark laws present an unexpected challenge for the tech titan's latest gadget rollout.

Spark giddy as HTC One M9 hits the shops
Tue, 7th Apr 2015
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Spark electrifies the market with the rollout of the HTC One M9, offering sleek design and cutting-edge tech on its premium plans.

Review: Trakdot Luggage Tracker
Tue, 7th Apr 2015
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The Trakdot Luggage is a tracking device that proves its worth when it is used to provide peace of mind and a safety net for travellers.

Kiwi streaming companies VS the world
Tue, 7th Apr 2015
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In response to what they believe is a breach of copyright, Lightbox, MediaWorks, SKY and TVNZ intend to take action against ISPs promoting Global Mode.

Lightbox, SKY, TVNZ legal action won't stop piracy
Tue, 7th Apr 2015
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New Zealand internet companies face legal action over international geo-blocked TV and movie services, says InternetNZ.

Vodafone scores exclusive on Samsung Galaxy S6
Tue, 7th Apr 2015
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Vodafone has opened exclusive sales of the Samsung Galaxy S6 and the Samsung Galaxy S6 edge for the New Zealand market.

TV networks to take legal action against ISPs? Yeah Right
Tue, 7th Apr 2015
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British TV networks may soon clash with ISPs in court, but with viewers already streaming, will lawsuits turn the tide or just be futile?.

Hands-on review: Samsung A5
Tue, 7th Apr 2015
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The folks at Samsung knew they needed to lift their game to maintain their position in the market. The first sign of this was the Galaxy Alpha.

Drones trials for Kiwi forestry management
Thu, 2nd Apr 2015
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New Zealand is at the forefront of testing unmanned aerial flights and is set to have the world's first regulatory framework that allows beyond line o.

Extended warranties: are you being ripped off?
Thu, 2nd Apr 2015
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Sales staff at big-box retailers including Noel Leeming, Harvey Norman and Smiths City have been promoting extended warranties with misleading claims.

Sustainable Farming Fund backs web-based education
Thu, 2nd Apr 2015
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Web-based education resource on plant nutrients backed by Federated Farmers, aiming to teach students about agriculture systems in New Zealand.

Jack's back...Borderlands: The Hansome Collection
Thu, 2nd Apr 2015
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Borderlands: The Hansome Collection further swells the unnervingly large catalogue of last-gen games that had been remastered for the Xbox One and PS4.

Afternoon Procrastination Time: Play Pac-Man in Google Maps
Wed, 1st Apr 2015
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Google has today put smiles on users’ faces once again by enabling classic Atari game and fan favourite Pac-Man on Google Maps.

How Facebook helped the ban on cosmetics testing
Wed, 1st Apr 2015
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Facebook played a crucial role in New Zealand's ban on cosmetics animal testing, SAFE reveals, highlighting the power of social media in advocacy.

App developers urged to stay relevant in mature market
Wed, 1st Apr 2015
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Mobile app adoption is maturing, and app providers need to focus on retention strategies to ensure relevance in the marketplace, says Gartner.

Microsoft takes on the iPad with the cheaper Surface 3
Wed, 1st Apr 2015
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Microsoft has announced the Surface 3, the latest in the Surface family, will be available in New Zealand in early May for a starting price of $799.

'Sextortion' on rise and it knows no boundaries
Wed, 1st Apr 2015
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Rising 'sextortion' scams shock New Zealand as cybercriminals target victims across the globe with persuasive blackmail tactics.