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New entrant hits Kiwi ISP space
Mon, 13th Oct 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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myrepublic
MyRepublic enters NZ's ISP scene, promising unmatched online streaming and gaming experiences, with special deals until 15 Nov.
Books that have stayed with you: a Facebook study
Mon, 13th Oct 2014
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edutech
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facebook
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lord of the rings
The top 10 book craze on Facebook reveals interesting findings about people's reading preferences and the uniqueness of their favorite books.
NZ's best digital designers announced
Mon, 13th Oct 2014
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martech
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apps
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awards
NZ celebrates digital creativity as KiwiBank’s Home Hunter app wins the top prize at the Best Design Awards for making property search easy.
Microsoft Studios ignites Project Spark
Sat, 11th Oct 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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microsoft
Microsoft Studio’s Project Spark brings gaming full circle, inviting players to create and share their own games.
Lawyers, WhaleOil and the changing media world
Sat, 11th Oct 2014
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blogging
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dirty politics
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high court
Cameron Slater's victory in court redefines journalism, provoking debate on press freedom and the evolving media landscape in New Zealand.
iOS App Review: Tamagotchi
Sat, 11th Oct 2014
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smartphones
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Relive your childhood with the Tamagotchi iOS app, a nostalgic journey now featured on smartphones, with options to care for your digital pet in colour.
Watch this space: films to keep an eye out for
Sat, 11th Oct 2014
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film
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movies
<strong>Gone Girl<br />(Released 2nd October)</strong><br />I’ve never been so excited to see a movie in my entire life.
Don't blame technology, rape is rape
Fri, 10th Oct 2014
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personal computing devices
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apps
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apple
Tinder not to blame for the threat to women, says Labour MP. Focus should be on perpetrators, not technology. Safety apps available.
Is the age of the mega tech company drawing to a close?
Fri, 10th Oct 2014
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hp
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symantec
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mega-corporation
In the tech world, behemoths like HP and Symantec split, signalling investors prefer agility over scale in today's fast-paced market.
Forget 3D printing, it's about 3D doodling now
Fri, 10th Oct 2014
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3d printing
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crowdfunding
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kickstarter
Created by the Boston-based start-up Wobbleworks, the 3Doodler is a thick pen shaped device that enables you to construct 3D plastic creations by hand.
Android App Review: Fantasy Kingdom Defense HD
Fri, 10th Oct 2014
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smartphones
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Fantasy Kingdom Defense HD: A classic strategy game with familiar fantasy elements, boasting bright graphics and tutorial challenges.
Alien: Isolation is a good first-person stealth game
Fri, 10th Oct 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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sega
Alien: Isolation reinvigorates the franchise with tense, first-person stealth gameplay, despite pacing issues.
VMob moving towards world domination
Fri, 10th Oct 2014
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vmob
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retail
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awards
VMob, New Zealand’s multi award-winning mobile marketing company, is gaining momentum and continuing to expand around the globe.
Review: Rapoo Blade E9180P Keyboard
Fri, 10th Oct 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
The Blade 9180p is a media centre friendly slimline keyboard from Rapoo that fits in with your home environment, being discreet yet powerful.
Review: Rapoo 6610 Wireless Mouse
Fri, 10th Oct 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
Rapoo's 6610 mouse dazzles with seamless Bluetooth and dongle connectivity, long battery life, but may fall short for larger hands.
Uni launches first MOOC
Fri, 10th Oct 2014
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auckland university
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moocs
The University of Auckland has launched its first official Massive Online Open Course (MOOC) on the UK FutureLearn platform.
Sand castles: Stronghold Crusader II
Fri, 10th Oct 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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technology gifts
Stronghold Crusader II resurrects the art of medieval strategy, blending nostalgia with modern twists for fans of castle-building.
Will an extra two inches make any difference for Apple?
Thu, 9th Oct 2014
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personal computing devices
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apple
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ipad
Apple hints at a larger iPad among next week's launches, but can two extra inches truly revolutionize the tablet experience? Doubts linger.
Rural schools benefit from mobile learning centre
Thu, 9th Oct 2014
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noel leeming
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rural schools
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content creation
New Zealand's most remote communities will benefit from the Mobile Learning Centre, bringing technology to over 100,000 Kiwis over two years.
Aussies under fire with leaked Emma Watson video
Thu, 9th Oct 2014
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malware
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email security
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cybersecurity
Aussies targeted by Emma Watson video scam, falling prey to malware that hijacks Facebook and steals info, warns Bitdefender.