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The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt developer interview
Sun, 1st Feb 2015
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PlayOn speaks to CD Projekt RED about the attention to detail in creating the open-world of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt.
An in-depth Look at the New iPhone 6
Fri, 30th Jan 2015
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Apple's new iPhone 6 range hits the market: sleeker, faster and already adored worldwide. Let's delve into the hype and user reactions.
Alone in the Dark gets illuminated for the weekend
Fri, 30th Jan 2015
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Pre-ordering fans gain beta access to Atari's Alone in the Dark: Illumination, unveiling the horrors of Lorwich this weekend.
Force the government into action with new online petition platform
Fri, 30th Jan 2015
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greenpeace
Greenpeace has today launched a new online platform that allows Kiwis to petition government, businesses and other decision makers.
Hands-on review: Navman Mivue Drive LM – A Black Box for the Car?
Fri, 30th Jan 2015
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Mivue Drive is likely to appeal to insurers. It is a drive recorder that could in theory help to determine who is at in fault road accidents.
Xbox New Zealand announces weekend fun for Kiwis
Fri, 30th Jan 2015
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Xbox New Zealand launches Weekend Fun for Kiwi gamers, offering free gifts for playing designated games each weekend until 19 April 2015.
Epson admits defeat against ink refills and joins the party
Thu, 29th Jan 2015
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ecm
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Epson unveils game-changing EcoTank L355 printer in NZ, offering an end to the refill hustle with two years' ink onboard.
Hands-on review: LG G Watch R
Thu, 29th Jan 2015
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Critics labelled LG’s first Android Wear smart-watch as being too generic. That’s all changed this time round.
Spotify is now coming on PlayStation devices
Thu, 29th Jan 2015
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Spotify debuts on PlayStation this autumn, bringing the world's top music streaming service to PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, and Xperia devices.
February Xbox Games with Gold announced
Thu, 29th Jan 2015
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Xbox Live Gold members gear up for February's free game bounty, including #IDARB, Brothers: Two Sons, and Sniper Elite V2!.
Facebook smashes revenue expectations once again
Thu, 29th Jan 2015
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Facebook's revenue soars to £3.85bn, defying forecasts with mobile ads fuelling a triumphant 7th quarterly win.
Why Bristlr has nothing on Tinder, despite the beards
Thu, 29th Jan 2015
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bristlr
Bristlr, the beard-centric dating app, fails to match Tinder's charm or user base, leaving beard lovers swiping in disappointment.
Livescribe Smartpen aids students with notetaking
Thu, 29th Jan 2015
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livescribe
The Livescribe Smartpen, priced at NZD $219.95, helps students, including those with dyslexia, by recording written or spoken notes for later review.
New reading app shares stories in Te Reo Māori
Thu, 29th Jan 2015
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te reo māori
Kiwa Digital and the Māori Language Commission have launched a series of digital Te Reo Māori graphic novellas.
Graduate develops website to connect researchers with participants
Thu, 29th Jan 2015
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Sam Jarman hopes the website will increase the number of participants involved in research projects, leading to more reliable and statistically sound results.
Teachers left to fend for themselves as National Library cuts lending to Kiwi schools
Thu, 29th Jan 2015
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national library of new zealand
New Zealand's National Library will cut specialist non-fiction book lending to schools, leaving educators struggling to source curriculum materials.
Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare Havoc DLC available for Xbox
Wed, 28th Jan 2015
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Activision is proud to announce that the Havoc DLC is now available for Xbox platform owners of Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare.
Apple’s record breaking profits fuelled by iPhone, Mac and App Store sales
Wed, 28th Jan 2015
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Apple has announced its first quarter financial results, reporting it’s highest-ever revenue and earnings with a 48% increase in EPS (earnings per share).
Was Facebook hacked last night?
Wed, 28th Jan 2015
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Facebook and Instagram went down for an hour, sending hipsters, humble braggers and creeps into a panic. #socialmediameltdown2015.
Mobile gaming increasing thanks to tablet market
Wed, 28th Jan 2015
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Britons' mobile gaming soars as tablets reign, with average daily play doubling in two years, The NPD Group report finds.