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Bigpipe sparks up residential UFB
Tue, 7th Oct 2014
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Bigpipe lights up Auckland with ultrafast broadband, offering up to 200Mbps speeds, setting a new benchmark for residential internet.

Can the internet save you from food poisoning?
Tue, 7th Oct 2014
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Food gradings are a handy way to check the health and safety rating of a restaurant or cafe so you get all of the delicious with none of the disease.

Meet the Big Data professionals (it’s not who you think)
Tue, 7th Oct 2014
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Reckon the top users of Big Data are the likes of banks, consumer products companies and mass marketers? Maybe so, but there’s another industry altoge.

Entrepreneur X Factor coming to a town near you
Tue, 7th Oct 2014
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Are you an entrepreneur at heart and want to know if you’ve got what it takes? Season 3 of Entrepreneur X may be just the thing for you.

Review: Samsung Galaxy K Zoom
Tue, 7th Oct 2014
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Is the Samsung Galaxy K Zoom the ultimate all in one phone camera for the discerning photographer or just another toy?.

Review: Plantronics RIG Headset and Mixer
Tue, 7th Oct 2014
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Plantronics RIG headset and mixer reviews are in, offering seamless gaming and call integration, setting a new benchmark for connected gamers.

Review: Epson Workforce Pro WF-4630 Multi Function Printer
Tue, 7th Oct 2014
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The Epson Workforce Pro WF-4630, a multifunction inkjet printer with laser-quality speed and precision, promises to redefine office printing.

Hacked Snapchat accounts use native chat feature to spread diet pill spam
Tue, 7th Oct 2014
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A number of Snapchat users have reported receiving chat messages and photos from their friends promoting diet pill spam.

Netflix: Not only a danger to the neighbourhood video shop
Tue, 7th Oct 2014
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Netflix's dominion goes beyond harming local video shops, as Verizon halts its streaming service, marking a seismic shift for rivals globally.

iOS App Review: Framatic
Mon, 6th Oct 2014
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Framatic: A top app for photo enthusiasts wanting to mesh multiple images into one masterpiece. Boasts heaps of features, even in its free version.

Tweet tweet: #AmazonWishList
Mon, 6th Oct 2014
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Amazon unveils #AmazonWishList, letting users add items to their wishlist directly through Twitter. A new way to shop is here!.

The beautiful game: FIFA 15
Mon, 6th Oct 2014
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Is EA Sports’ top-selling football franchise still on form? Game Console’s Darren Price takes a look at the PlayStation 4 version of the game.

Kim Kardashian: Hollywood on Facebook.
Mon, 6th Oct 2014
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Kim Kardashian's virtual world expands as Facebook partners with Glu to launch Kim Kardashian: Hollywood game, now with Italy adventures.

NZ Fire Service adopts a neighbourly approach
Mon, 6th Oct 2014
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The New Zealand Fire Service has seen a significant increase in fire safety awareness after a trial of Neighbourly.co.nz.

Does your phone fit anywhere ?
Mon, 6th Oct 2014
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Fashion houses to redesign pockets for phones as iPhone 6's size challenges the current designs, especially in women's clothing.

You can now register a .nz domain
Mon, 6th Oct 2014
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internetnz
.nz domain registration now offers direct second-level names, allowing for shorter, more personalized options online. Preferential period opens today.

Kiwis fall foul of Twitter’s dark side
Mon, 6th Oct 2014
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Any time you use a social media service, it provides an additional opportunity for spammers, scammers and malicious masterminds to take advantage.

Forget Tinder or Grindr, meet the Cuddlr app
Mon, 6th Oct 2014
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Discover the Cuddlr app, where instead of hook-ups, it's all about cuddles with strangers, creating a haven for no-pressure intimacy.

Kinser judges Bright Sparks
Mon, 6th Oct 2014
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Candace Kinser proud to join Bright Sparks judging panel 2014. Provides support for young Kiwi talent in technology.

Film review: Night Moves
Fri, 3rd Oct 2014
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film review
Night Moves offers a tense, slow-paced journey with outstanding performances, as three radicals’ dam-busting mission has unforeseen and deadly consequences.