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Further delays for Mega listing
Wed, 1st Oct 2014
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Mega's backdoor listing faces more delays, now set for a late Nov deadline amid regulatory consultations, extending uncertainty for TRS Investments' $210m deal.
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REANNZ demonstrates 4k where it really matters - Health
Wed, 1st Oct 2014
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REANNZ's cutting-edge 4K telemedicine tech reshapes healthcare, offering unparalleled clarity for remote diagnoses and education.
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Film review: Housebound
Wed, 1st Oct 2014
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film review
Gerard Johnstone's Housebound is a Kiwi comedy-horror about Kylie, under house arrest, confronting her mother's ghostly claims. We rate it 3.5/5.
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Windows 10 coming to a PC near you - What's changed
Wed, 1st Oct 2014
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gaming
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Microsoft leaps over Windows 9 to unveil Windows 10, promising a new era for PCs with enterprise-grade security and universal apps.
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Kiwi mobile commerce to hit $10 billion by 2019
Wed, 1st Oct 2014
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martech
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commerce systems
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content creation
NZ's mobile commerce to leap from $3.9bn to $9.6bn by 2019, with entertainment and physical goods driving growth, says Frost and Sullivan.
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Aussie gamers prepare for EB Expo 2014
Wed, 1st Oct 2014
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eb games expo
Whilst Kiwi gamers got to play the latest video games at last week’s Digital NationZ, this coming weekend it’s the turn of Aussie gamers at the EB Expo.
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iPhone 6: Big is best. Or is it?
Tue, 30th Sep 2014
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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ios
The iPhone 6 debate: Is bigger truly better? A look at the phone's size sparks a nostalgia for the compact era.
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How social media lost the New Zealand election
Tue, 30th Sep 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
In the wake of the 2014 general election, it could be time for companies and political parties alike to take a fresh look at social media.
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How I would spend Chorus’ marketing dollar
Tue, 30th Sep 2014
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government
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Gigatown marketing overshadows Chorus's core service issues, argues CEO, advocating better education and resource allocation for clarity.
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Interview: Sunset Overdrive Developer Marcus Smith
Tue, 30th Sep 2014
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sunset overdrive
Game Console's Damian Seeto had an opportunity to speak with Marcus Smith who is the Creative Director for Insomniac Games' Sunset Overdrive.
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iPhone 6 signals gadget overload
Tue, 30th Sep 2014
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smartphones
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Are people getting frustrated with the amount of separate devices they need to own in order to conduct their every day living?.
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Social Media Charity Crazes - will there be another ice bucket challenge?
Tue, 30th Sep 2014
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Charity through viral challenges: more than just a trend? After the ice bucket challenge, the real impact and future potentials are questioned.
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Review: Sony Xperia Z2
Tue, 30th Sep 2014
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reviews
The Sony Xperia Z2 dazzles with its no-compromise approach, boasting superior screen, sound, and camera quality, but questions its practicality.
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Facebook Messenger proving to be a hit
Tue, 30th Sep 2014
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Despite all the complaining from many users, Facebook’s separate messaging app has proven to be extremely successful.
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Review: LifeTrak C410 Fitness tracker
Mon, 29th Sep 2014
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gaming
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wearables
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digital entertainment
LifeTrak's C410 fitness tracker excels with a 12-month battery life, a host of features and affordability at USD $129.95, despite an uninspiring design.
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Coming up: Startup Weekend Auckland November 2014
Mon, 29th Sep 2014
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collaboration
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startup weekend
Startup Weekends are 54-hour events designed to provide superior experiential education for technical and non-technical entrepreneurs.
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Android App Review: Writing Prompts
Mon, 29th Sep 2014
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smartphones
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Struggling with writer's block? The 'Writing Prompts' Android app offers a mix of mundane and intriguing scenarios to kickstart your creativity.
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Android App Review: EndlessJabber SMS
Mon, 29th Sep 2014
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smartphones
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gaming
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digital entertainment
EndlessJabber redefines texting: Now send SMS from your PC using your Android number. Will its charm outshine its mobility limits?.
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Android App Review: Comic Rocket webcomic reader
Mon, 29th Sep 2014
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smartphones
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gaming
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digital entertainment
You’re often spoilt for choice when it comes to entertainment on the internet, and webcomics are no exception.
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Android App Review: Color Splash FX
Mon, 29th Sep 2014
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smartphones
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Color Splash FX app offers creative photo recoloring but raises privacy concerns with its intrusive data collection practices.