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Post-election Facebook: all is not quiet.
Mon, 29th Sep 2014
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I’ve noticed that left-wing supporters are far more vocal about their distaste for the right than right-wing supports are at all.

Kiwi VoIP specialist Conversant hits ISP market
Mon, 29th Sep 2014
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Conversant launches C-Net, a business-grade broadband for VoIP, offering seamless cloud communication for New Zealand businesses.

Android App Review: Countdown Shopping
Mon, 29th Sep 2014
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Ugh, grocery shopping is the worst. And even with the best app in the world by your side it’ll still be terrible.

Android App Review: Lumber Jacked
Mon, 29th Sep 2014
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Lumber Jacked: A vibrant platformer that nods to classics but is marred by quirky controls and invasive ads. Offers a fun, if flawed, experience.

Android App Review: Pocket Code
Mon, 29th Sep 2014
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digital entertainment
Pocket Code app makes coding accessible with LEGO-style, though its learning curve requires online tutorials for clarity.

Android App Review: CammyCam
Mon, 29th Sep 2014
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CammyCam takes this idea and inverts it, by turning your device itself into a security camera that can then be remotely monitored.

Android App Review: Flow Free
Mon, 29th Sep 2014
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The potential scope for games and apps is rapidly increasing, but sometimes the simple things are still the most effective.

Android App Review: Pixel Detective
Mon, 29th Sep 2014
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digital entertainment
Pixel Detective's retro charm fades under repetition, lacking depth and mystery despite a visually appealing setup.

Android App Review: Auckland Civil Defence
Mon, 29th Sep 2014
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digital entertainment
Auckland's Civil Defence app brings vital disaster prep to your fingertips, practicality over panache, ensuring readiness is just a tap away.

Android App Review: Dating Tips and Tricks
Mon, 29th Sep 2014
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digital entertainment
Ask questions about the things the person you are flirting with is talking about to show you are listening and interested, even if you’re not.

Is 3D dead…again?
Mon, 29th Sep 2014
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3d
3D presentations have enjoyed a regular cycle of boom and bust and right now, the future of 3D television is looking increasingly like a passing fad.

Instagram - #selfielapse
Mon, 29th Sep 2014
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personal computing devices
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apple
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facebook
Instagram has released an update to its video app Hyperlapse, giving users the ability to capture time-lapse videos. We investigate.

Interview: Developer for Forza Horizon 2 Ben Penrose
Sat, 27th Sep 2014
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xbox
Game Console's Damian Seeto had an opportunity to speak with Ben Penrose who is the Art Director for the Xbox One exclusive Forza Horizon 2.

Digital Nationz 2014: An event for tech heads
Sat, 27th Sep 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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digital nationz
Digital Nationz 2014 dazzles with latest video games, thrilling horror experiences, and cutting-edge tech, despite PlayStation's low key presence.

On the road again: Forza Horizon 2
Sat, 27th Sep 2014
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microsoft
With Forza Horizon 2 Microsoft Studios finally injects some life into their flagship Xbox One racing franchise.

NetSafe joins N4L
Fri, 26th Sep 2014
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partners
Pond now has a feature where inappropriate or unlawful content, communication or behaviour can be directly reported to NetSafe.

Silicon Valley starlet heads to NZ to launch Kiwi tech startup
Fri, 26th Sep 2014
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With past employers such as Google, Microsoft and Facebook, a Silicon Valley stalwart is heading to Kiwi shores to do business...

Kiwi companies at the forefront of the SKA...
Fri, 26th Sep 2014
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software development
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open parallel
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catalyst
NZ firms Open Parallel and Catalyst spearhead IT for the world's biggest radio telescope, the SKA, promising unparalleled sky scans.

Grow Grow Grow your ICT in Wellington...
Fri, 26th Sep 2014
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Grow Wellington offers free seat on campaign targeting ICT talent in Australia. Over 500 vacancies in Wellington. #ICT #Wellington #NewZealand.

Noel Leeming midnight launch sees in new iPhone 6...
Fri, 26th Sep 2014
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apple
For the first time ever, Noel Leeming will have the Apple iPhone available in store on day one of the official New Zealand launch date.