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EFTPOS NZ official supplier to the NZ Breast Cancer Foundation
Fri, 17th Oct 2014
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EFTPOS New Zealand have been announced as the official eftpos supplier to the New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation.
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Let people know you're safe with Facebook's Safety Check
Fri, 17th Oct 2014
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Facebook unveils Safety Check, a life-saving feature for users to report their safety during disasters, reassuring friends and family.
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NZ Media Design School's film Crash Course is a hit
Fri, 17th Oct 2014
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Crash Course, the latest short film to be released from New Zealand’s Media Design School, is in the running to win the Car Shorts Grand Prix competition.
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Move over Netflix, HBO online is coming
Fri, 17th Oct 2014
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The online streaming service will first be offered in the United States, but there are plans to bring it overseas.
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Yahoo gets serious about mobile messaging apps
Fri, 17th Oct 2014
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Yahoo intensifies efforts in mobile messaging, acquiring Blink, investing in Snapchat, aiming to enhance or innovate in the messaging space.
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Nexus 6: more Android, more screen, more everything
Fri, 17th Oct 2014
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Motorola unveils Nexus 6 with Android 5.0, a mighty 6-inch display, and rapid charging, setting a new benchmark for smartphones.
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Review: Yealink SIP-T48G IP phone
Fri, 17th Oct 2014
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Yealink's SIP-T48G IP phone impresses with its intuitive 7” touchscreen and support for six VoIP accounts, making it a top choice for managers.
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New Sony Xperia Z3 phones operator-exclusive to Spark
Fri, 17th Oct 2014
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Spark's exclusive Sony Xperia Z3 range, boasting robust features and PS4 Remote Play, launches with enticing giveaways for early buyers.
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iMac with Retina 5K display highest resolution ever
Fri, 17th Oct 2014
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The new iMac by Apple has been released, and the Retina 5K display features 14.7 million pixels, which is the world’s highest resolution display.
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Unlock your iPad mini with the touch of a finger
Fri, 17th Oct 2014
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Apple unveils iPad mini 3 with TouchID, allowing users to unlock devices with a fingerprint, and announces seamless integration across Apple products.
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Apple offers Yosemite as free upgrade
Fri, 17th Oct 2014
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Apple unveils Yosemite as a free upgrade, revolutionising Mac with a fresh design and seamless iOS device integration.
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New iPad Air 2: The thinnest tablet in the world
Fri, 17th Oct 2014
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Apple unveils the iPad Air 2, the world's thinnest tablet, featuring enhanced Retina display and powerful new A8X chip, starting at $749.
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New Mac Mini released with new technology and low price
Fri, 17th Oct 2014
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Apple launches upgraded Mac mini with cutting-edge tech and a lower price starting at NZ$749, making it an enticing option for both new and current Mac users.
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More Kiwis banking on their smartphone
Thu, 16th Oct 2014
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Kiwis increasingly swap internet banking for smartphone apps, with ASB Mobile transactions soaring as NZ embraces mobile finance solutions.
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Trend Micro videos demonstrate risky online behaviours
Thu, 16th Oct 2014
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Users often share confidential information and location details without having much security enabled on their devices.
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ICE Tech 360 initiative prepares emerging talent for tech jobs
Thu, 16th Oct 2014
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Emerging talent in NZ gains a pathway into tech jobs with ICE Tech 360, a unique initiative offering graduates extensive work experience.
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AVG steps up its Wi-Fi security offerings
Thu, 16th Oct 2014
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AVG has launched a new version of the AVG Wi-Fi Assistant, an Android app that protects users from Wi-Fri tracking and hacking.
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Tablet sales set to slow significantly
Thu, 16th Oct 2014
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Tablet sales have been on the up and up but are forecast to slow, says Gartner, the technology research and advisory company.
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Apple to offer egg freezing for female employees
Thu, 16th Oct 2014
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With giants like Apple and Facebook offering the service, could egg freezing become a standard extra for female employees in the tech sector?.
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Ubisoft announces huge Assassins Creed Unity Xbox One bundles
Thu, 16th Oct 2014
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Ubisoft has announced two huge Xbox One bundles that will celebrate the release of Assassin's Creed Unity coming out next month.