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Record sales as Kiwis spend $347 million on interactive games
Mon, 23rd Mar 2015
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Interactive games are proving a hot market, but the news isn’t great for retailers, with digital sales dominating.
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Netflix confirms NZ pricing ahead of tomorrow's kiwi launch
Mon, 23rd Mar 2015
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Netflix set to undercut NZ rivals with launch pricing, starting from $9.99 for its much-anticipated service tomorrow.
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HTC's newest smartphone comes to NZ
Mon, 23rd Mar 2015
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HTC's One M9 hits NZ shores, sporting a 20MP camera, customisable themes, and expanded storage, launched on major networks.
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Consumers still wary when it comes to mobile payments
Mon, 23rd Mar 2015
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While mobile and digital payments are on the rise, the majority of consumers still have concerns with adoption of the technology.
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Review: PLAYBULB Bluetooth Speak and Bulb by MiPow
Mon, 23rd Mar 2015
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No the PLAYBULB isn’t something you’re likely to find at your local adult shop, but an innovative product by MiPow.
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God of War III Remastered slicing to PS4
Sat, 21st Mar 2015
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Kratos returns in stunning 1080p as God of War III Remastered gears up to thrill PS4 gamers this July, marking a decade of the epic series.
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Interview with pro League of Legends player Derek 'Raydere' Trang
Sat, 21st Mar 2015
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PlayOn NZ had the opportunity to interview Derek 'Raydere' Trang who is a professional League of Legends player.
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Google, Intel and Tag Heuer to take on Apple Watch
Fri, 20th Mar 2015
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Google and Intel are teaming up with Tag Heuer to launch a new luxury Android smartwatch, to take on the hotly anticipated Apple Watch.
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Gartner: Device spending on the up, despite dropping PC sales
Fri, 20th Mar 2015
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Amid waning PC sales, Gartner forecasts a 7.2% hike in global device spend, buoyed by mobiles and ultramobiles in 2015.
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The PlayStation 4 is the best selling console in New Zealand
Fri, 20th Mar 2015
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Kiwi gamers crown PS4 as the nation's favourite, making it the fastest-selling console of the decade with a 65% market share.
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Google follows in Apple's footsteps with app review process
Fri, 20th Mar 2015
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Google is significantly changing its review process for apps on Google Play after years of solely using automated processes.
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Blenheim joins the ‘UFB complete’ list
Fri, 20th Mar 2015
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Blenheim soars with ultrafast broadband completion, joining Ashburton and Oamaru in Chorus's triumphant fibre network rollout.
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New Zealand currency finally coming to Steam
Fri, 20th Mar 2015
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Kiwi gamers rejoice as Steam introduces New Zealand dollar pricing, ending the need to convert from USD starting March 24th.
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Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare goes down under
Fri, 20th Mar 2015
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Activision will be releasing a new Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare DLC pack. It will feature the first map set in Australia.
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DVD Review – What we do in the Shadows
Fri, 20th Mar 2015
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How refreshing that a funny, local movie provides us with a vampire breath of fresh air, plus a lot of laugher and great one liners.
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Review: Rainbow Smart Bulbs
Fri, 20th Mar 2015
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Rainbow Smart Bulbs: A dazzling Kiwi innovation lights it up with rhythm and hues, but white's a slight smudge.
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Polycom and Microsoft team up in Skype for Business offerings
Fri, 20th Mar 2015
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An expanded relationship between Polycom and Microsoft will bring the first hardware built specifically for Skype for Business to market within months.
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Hands-on review: Asus TF103C Convertible Tablet
Fri, 20th Mar 2015
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The only certainty with the personal computing market is change. Pat Pilcher's review on the Asus TF103C Convertible Tablet.
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Battlefield Hardline developer interview
Fri, 20th Mar 2015
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Darren Price catches up with the developers from EA's Visceral Studios to talk about the newly released Battlefield Hardline.
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Apple Watch goes airborne with Qantas
Thu, 19th Mar 2015
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Qantas takes flight tech to wrists with Apple Watch-ready app, offering live travel updates and check-in ease to elevate the flying experience.