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Hands-on with the V900 Laser Gaming Mouse
Tue, 14th Oct 2014
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Rapoo's V900 Laser Gaming Mouse dazzles with its fighter jet aesthetics and multi-colour display, offering exceptional comfort and precision for gamers.
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iOS review: Frontback
Tue, 14th Oct 2014
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smartphones
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gaming
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Frontback is an exciting new camera app that lets you capture what’s in front of you and what’s behind you in one shot.
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Orcon shines bright light on throttling
Tue, 14th Oct 2014
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Orcon says an estimated 81 percent of Kiwi internet users could be having their internet artificially slowed down.
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Beacon-Mania is taking over
Tue, 14th Oct 2014
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vmob
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beacon
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retail
Beacon is a stand-alone radio transmitter that provides personalised advertisements and changes the way people shop.
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Explore the city with Artweek Auckland and ARTQUEST: K’RD
Tue, 14th Oct 2014
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apps
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imersia
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partners
New app ARTQUEST: K’RD brings augmented reality to Auckland's K Road, allowing users to explore hidden art and design studios.
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Greyhounds and Gadgets
Tue, 14th Oct 2014
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gadgets
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photography
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creative technologies
I rarely I get to combine reviews about the two things I'm most passionate about - my two greyhounds and gadgets.
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Film review: Gone Girl
Tue, 14th Oct 2014
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gaming
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film review
If I could give it a hundred stars I would. I had to get it perfect. I had to do it justice. Because the book was perfect. And the movie was almost perfect.
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Are wearables the way of the future?
Tue, 14th Oct 2014
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wearables
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digital signage
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displays & projectors
Samsung debuts Gear S, a cutting-edge wearable smartphone with 3G, enhancing connectivity on the go. Set to transform user experience.
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Samsung chooses Facebook for virtual reality push
Tue, 14th Oct 2014
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digital signage
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ar, vr & metaverse
Samsung and Oculus have joint forces to create the Gear VR, which brings virtual reality to the everyday consumer.
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Samsung launches GALAXY Note 4
Tue, 14th Oct 2014
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smartphones
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digital signage
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displays & projectors
Samsung wants to provide users with a unique, creative mobile experience, making a difference to how people work and play on their phones.
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Break ups and the internet: Facebook etiquette
Tue, 14th Oct 2014
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facebook
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social media
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creative technologies
In the days before social media, post break ups were only awkward if you ran into each other at the supermarket (and when does that ever actually happen).
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Movie Reboots
Tue, 14th Oct 2014
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film review
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film
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movies
From Bond to Spiderman, Hollywood's love for movie reboots spans genres and decades. Dive into how revamped classics score at the box office and with fans.
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French bank to offer money transfers via a tweet
Mon, 13th Oct 2014
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twitter
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banking
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mobile payment
French bank BPCE partners with Twitter, launching a service for users to transfer money via tweets, even across different banks.
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iOS review: JELLIES!
Mon, 13th Oct 2014
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smartphones
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gaming
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Join Bob the Fisherman in Jellies! Beware its long intro, but find endless fun in mixing, matching, and capturing jellies to reclaim stolen fingers!.
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Kiwi Bright Sparks announces leading young tech heads
Mon, 13th Oct 2014
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personal computing devices
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apps
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software
Bright Sparks 2014 finalists have been announced and the group innovative winners, all between 12-17, are already making tracks in the digital industry.
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Attack of the clones – spoofed apps
Mon, 13th Oct 2014
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apps
Clones can appear to be legitimate versions of the original app, or affiliated with the original app, but can be anything but.
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When are breasts a bad thing?
Mon, 13th Oct 2014
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facebook
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social media
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twitter
Navigating the tightrope of nudity on social media: what's art and what's too much? Each platform draws its own line, impacting expression.
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Sony Electronics launches 4K Ultra Short Throw Projector in New York Market
Mon, 13th Oct 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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sony
Sony unveils its 4K Ultra Short Throw Projector in New York, promising transformative entertainment with its luxury design and tech.
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Vodafone NZ to exclusively sell new Sony Xperia E3 smartphone
Mon, 13th Oct 2014
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smartphones
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uc
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sony
Vodafone New Zealand exclusively sells Sony's eagerly awaited Xperia E3 smartphone, offering young consumers affordable, colourful fun.
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Embedded Instagram photos now bigger on web
Mon, 13th Oct 2014
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personal computing devices
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apple
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instagram
Instagram updates web embeds with bigger, clearer photos, enhancing visibility for users and publishers. The move aims to streamline the following process.