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Dunedin named winner of Chorus Gigatown competition
Thu, 27th Nov 2014
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Dunedin wins Chorus Gigatown contest, set to be NZ's first with 1Gbps internet, boosting innovation with a $700k development fund.

Bitdefender unveils The Box, a home IoT security device
Thu, 27th Nov 2014
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Bitdefender launches The Box, a breakthrough in IoT security, promising the 'Protection of Everything' from malware to data theft.

Kiwi app Get Home Safe still going strong a year after launch
Thu, 27th Nov 2014
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In its debut year, the pioneering Kiwi app Get Home Safe has triumphed, securing thousands of downloads and corporate interest worldwide.

Far Cry 4 is open world FPS enjoyment
Thu, 27th Nov 2014
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ubisoft
Far Cry 4 offers a huge and beautiful open-world environment for you to explore, but does the gameplay add anything new to the table?.

Former Tinder worker to launch rival dating app after suing for sexual harrassment
Wed, 26th Nov 2014
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online dating
It's a social discovery app where users will never get unwanted matches and unlike other apps, Bumble suggests matches based on more ‘relevant signals’.

Orcon reveals Gigatown launch plans ahead of tonight's Gigatown announcement
Wed, 26th Nov 2014
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Ahead of tonight's announcement, Orcon unveils its Gigatown plans, promising top-notch services and a free Roku 3 for ultra-fast internet users.

Rapoo sponsors League of Legends world championship team to promote pro gaming gear
Wed, 26th Nov 2014
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On 19 October, the grand final contest of the 2014 League of Legends Championship Series was held in Seoul World Cup Stadium, Korea.

Massive tablet decline expected as iPad shipments hit the brakes
Wed, 26th Nov 2014
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windows
Expect a sharp decline in tablet sales in 2024 as iPad shipments drop for the first time ever, echoing a wider market slowdown.

Industry experts to discuss Christchurch's digital future
Wed, 26th Nov 2014
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university of canterbury
Christchurch is unique in the world, combining the rollout of Ultra-Fast Broadband with the rebuilding of the city following its devastating earthquakes.

The Warehouse and Noel Leeming praised for 'family friendly values'
Tue, 25th Nov 2014
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noel leeming
The Warehouse and Noel Leeming ditch R18 games and DVDs, hailed for prioritising family values by Family First NZ.

Slingshot launches data only plans for online messaging
Tue, 25th Nov 2014
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cloud services
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messenger
Slingshot introduces a $19 data-only plan for NZ users, catering to the growing trend of app-based messaging, ideal for those reliant on apps.

Uber adds larger vehicle option and updates Auckland pricing structure
Tue, 25th Nov 2014
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Uber rolls out uberXL for up to 6 passengers in Auckland, revamps fare structure, and drops CBD flat fare to enhance service quality.

There's an app for that: 5 of the weirdest apps on iTunes
Tue, 25th Nov 2014
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apps
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apple
Discover the quirkiest apps on iTunes, from perfecting cat selfies to picking ripe watermelons - technology truly knows no bounds.

2015 ANZ consumers seek synced devices and on-demand online shopping
Tue, 25th Nov 2014
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wearables
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healthtech
Mintel predicts in 2015 Australian and New Zealand consumers will turn to smart, synced devices and enhanced online shopping experiences.

Wearables hit fashion world with Intel smart bracelet
Tue, 25th Nov 2014
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wearables
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personal computing devices
Intel unveils chic MICA smart bracelet in collab with Opening Ceremony, blending fashion with tech and enhancing connectivity.

Elite gets dangerous
Tue, 25th Nov 2014
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frontier development
Elite: Dangerous, The modern-day follow up to the classic 1980s space trading and combat game, Elite, preps for launch.

ESET NetGuide Web Awards finalists have been announced!
Tue, 25th Nov 2014
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personal computing devices
Kiwi favourites spotlighted as finalists for the 2014 ESET NetGuide Web Awards are revealed, covering 22 categories. Winners to be announced Dec 2.

Tanks for the memories: Wargaming.net at PAXAUS 2014
Tue, 25th Nov 2014
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pax australia
At PAX Australia 2014 Game Console's Darren Price sat down for a chat with Wargaming.net's Max Chuvalov to talk about World of Tanks.

KnowNote musical app now singing to the iPad
Tue, 25th Nov 2014
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personal computing devices
A new free app is now available for iPad users that let's them play various different instruments just by using a virtual keyboard.

Thousands fall each hour for ‘free Audi R8’ Facebook scam
Mon, 24th Nov 2014
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email security
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cybersecurity
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bitdefender
Over 200,000 duped by a Facebook scam offering 'free' Audi R8s, as Bitdefender reveals an alarming rise in victims mostly from the US and the UK.