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Review: Brother MFC-J5720DW Multi-Function Printer
Wed, 22nd Oct 2014
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Brother MFC-J5720DW, a lifesaver for NZ's small businesses, combines printing savviness with sleek design and cost efficiency.
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All the games you can play at the Armageddon Expo
Wed, 22nd Oct 2014
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armageddon expo
The Armageddon Expo is happening in Auckland this upcoming Labour Weekend and the event is bringing with it a lot of games for you to play.
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NBA 2K15 shoots for three and is a winner
Wed, 22nd Oct 2014
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NBA 2K15 is a must-have for basketball fans, with realistic graphics and gameplay that will keep you hooked. 8.5/10.
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More gigs for social media users with new Spark offer
Wed, 22nd Oct 2014
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Refreshing newsfeeds and checking Twitter timelines has become a part of people’s day-to-day lives, so it makes sense to give customers more data to do so.
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Kiwi app gives peace of mind at the press of a button
Tue, 21st Oct 2014
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personal computing devices
2Life, NZ's first 24/7 safety app, launches nationwide, offering instant help at the tap of a button, redefining personal security.
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Xbox One’s Ryse arrives on PC
Tue, 21st Oct 2014
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ryse: son of rome
Following hot on the heels of Dead Rising 3, yet another day-one Xbox One release, Ryse: Son of Rome, makes the transition to the PC.
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Wireless storage device My Passport now available in New Zealand
Mon, 20th Oct 2014
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storage
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wireless networks
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cloud services
Save, access and share stored content wirelessly with any smartphone, tablet, computer or other device with My Passport.
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Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare launch trailer shoots out
Mon, 20th Oct 2014
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Activision unveils the Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare launch trailer, promising unparalleled explosions with a futuristic twist, featuring Kevin Spacey.
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Google Classroom upgrades rival Microsoft OneNote
Mon, 20th Oct 2014
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e-learning
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microsoft
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google
Two months after Google released its classroom assistance app, a set of upgrades and enhancements has been launched.
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Kiwi telco provides snappy home broadband
Mon, 20th Oct 2014
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snap
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Snap has announced a national-high speed UFB plan, giving Kiwis access to the country’s fastest broadband throughout New Zealand.
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Tap and go with your mobile phone thanks to Westpac
Mon, 20th Oct 2014
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Westpac launches mobile PayTag, turning any phone into a 'tap and go' card for speedy, secure transactions, reshaping how we pay.
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More Kiwis using technology to avoid commercials
Mon, 20th Oct 2014
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digital entertainment
Kiwis are becoming more adept at using technology to avoid digital advertising, Reachmedia independent survey results show.
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Is NZ internet slowing down small Kiwi businesses?
Mon, 20th Oct 2014
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New Zealand's small businesses unhappy with internet access and costs, according to MYOB Digital Nation report.
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New Zealand research supports global shift in workforce
Mon, 20th Oct 2014
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tax
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woohoo
New Zealand study reveals rising trend of multiple job holdings, mirroring a global workforce shift, with major tax refund implications.
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Kiwi tech start up jumps in the online shopping ring
Mon, 20th Oct 2014
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shopping
Kiwi start-up SellShed's new app revolutionises smartphone shopping, attracting 4,000 global downloads in its debut week.
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Kiwi production house wins at Innovation Awards
Mon, 20th Oct 2014
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kiwa digital
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KIWA, a NZ production house for experiential digital books, wins Innovation Award for Media, Music and Entertainment, celebrated for their innovative approach.
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Auckland-based Finzsoft adopts IBM cloud to offer as-a-service solutions
Fri, 17th Oct 2014
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Auckland's Finzsoft teams up with IBM cloud, boosting its banking software reach across Asia Pacific with as-a-service solutions.
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Weta Workshop and Magic Leap changing the face of virtual reality
Fri, 17th Oct 2014
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ar, vr & metaverse
Magic Leap, the US start-up company in the field of virtual reality, are on the cusp of releasing Cinematic Reality.
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Over half a million Kiwi Vodafone customers with 4G smartphones
Fri, 17th Oct 2014
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
Over 500,000 Vodafone NZ customers now enjoy 4G, as the tech becomes the primary choice 18 months after its NZ debut.
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Internet Addiction Disorder: 'The wave is coming'
Fri, 17th Oct 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Andy Leach says he has seen first hand how internet addiction can essentially turn people into drug addicts, consumed by getting their next fix.