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Is Codemasters' F1 2014 still in pole position?
Sat, 25th Oct 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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formula one
Game Console's Darren Price takes look at the PC version of F1 2014, the last-gen only Formula One game from Codemasters.

Going bonkers in Honkers
Sat, 25th Oct 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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sleeping dogs
Dive into Hong Kong's underworld with Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition, a game that blurs lines between loyalty and duty.

Fortinet's next-generation firewall platforms unveiled
Fri, 24th Oct 2014
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Specialising in high-performance network security, Fortinet has unveiled two next-generation firewall platforms.

Apple Pay will change the way you buy everything
Fri, 24th Oct 2014
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smartphones
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wearables
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martech
The technology means retailers will be able to accept payments via smartphones, and one day people may be able to exchange money using only their phones.

How one boy fell in love with Siri
Fri, 24th Oct 2014
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edutech
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personal computing devices
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apple
To many people Apple’s Siri is simply a helpful tool or momentary distraction, but for a select few it’s much more than that.

Moto 360 smartwatch headed to New Zealand
Fri, 24th Oct 2014
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smartphones
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wearables
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personal computing devices
The Android Wear smartwatch was specifically designed to help wearers manage their daily tasks with a flick of the wrist.

Facebook jumps on the anonymity bandwagon with new Rooms app
Fri, 24th Oct 2014
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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ios
Facebook launches Rooms app, encouraging anonymous conversations about shared interests without needing a real name or account.

Twitter hopes to dominate apps with Fabric
Fri, 24th Oct 2014
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smartphones
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software development
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personal computing devices
Twitter has announced Fabric at its Flight conference, taking the social media platform into the world of apps.

Wine innovation takes out Auckland Uni Spark $100k Challenge
Fri, 24th Oct 2014
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auckland university
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icehouse
An exciting wine industry innovation has beaten a new search engine, a youth driving app and a medical advance.

Microsoft to kill off Nokia branding on mobile devices
Fri, 24th Oct 2014
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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microsoft
Microsoft ditches the Nokia name for its mobile devices, switching to Microsoft Lumia, less than a year after buying the once-dominant phone brand.

The absolute necessity to reinvent your business
Fri, 24th Oct 2014
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cloud services
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ibm
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watson
In the digital era, IBM's CEO Ginni Rometty champions the need for businesses to constantly reinvent to thrive and survive.

People are strange- D4: Dark Dreams Don’t Die
Fri, 24th Oct 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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microsoft
D4: Dark Dreams Don’t Die offers a unique Kinect-driven journey, blending Japanese narrative with eccentric characters and time travel.

Pandora AMP, connecting audience and artist
Thu, 23rd Oct 2014
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digital entertainment
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radio
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digital music
Pandora, the world’s largest internet radio platform, has launched a new platform that will give artists insight into their audience.

Google announces Inbox: is the future of email finally here?
Thu, 23rd Oct 2014
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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google
Google unveils Inbox, a revolutionary email service poised to redefine email management and user-friendliness, promising an organised future.

RealMe: The government's answer to digital natives
Thu, 23rd Oct 2014
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uc
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government
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realme
Westcon Imagine 2014 - Richard Foy's comments on how the government is responding to an increasingly digital world.

Gamers beware: Hackers hired for as little as five dollars
Thu, 23rd Oct 2014
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gaming
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ddos
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digital entertainment
Distributed Denial of Service attacks are frequently marketed to gamers as a way to disrupt competing teams or players.

1000th school to get government's fast internet
Thu, 23rd Oct 2014
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edutech
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ministry of education
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n4l
Fast internet reaches 1000 NZ schools, promising innovative learning and connectivity thanks to government investment.

Attention all students: solve your maths problem with your camera phone
Wed, 22nd Oct 2014
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apps
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microblink
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math
Students can now easily tackle maths woes by snapping a pic with their phone, thanks to the launch of PhotoMath app in London.

Rapid expansion of Uber NZ continues with Wellington
Wed, 22nd Oct 2014
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personal computing devices
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apps
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apple
Uber's swift NZ expansion hits Wellington, marking its second NZ city and undisclosed global growth, promising cheaper, tech-driven rides.

Notable PDF: The first New Zealand company to join Google for Work
Wed, 22nd Oct 2014
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google
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startups
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partners
Notable PDF has announced it is a Google for Work Partner, making it the first New Zealand company to join Google’s latest partner program.