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Apple Watch... Pros and Cons
Wed, 10th Sep 2014
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Apple's much anticipated Smart Watch was finally announced. We take a hard look at the pros and cons of the new device from Apple.

Serko on song as Apple NFC becomes reality...
Wed, 10th Sep 2014
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Serko, a New Zealand company with NFC patents, welcomes Apple's announcement of NFC support in new iPhones. Mobile payments to go mainstream.

Will new Apple Pay 'change the way you pay'?
Wed, 10th Sep 2014
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Apple launches Apple Pay, a new way to pay securely and privately using iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, and Apple Watch, aiming to revolutionize mobile payments.

AUT scores Microsoft award for interactive app...
Wed, 10th Sep 2014
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Auckland University of Technology (AUT) wins supreme award at Microsoft Tertiary ICT Innovation Awards for 'student scorecard' app.

As CIOs look out at Wearables, what is it that they see?
Wed, 10th Sep 2014
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CIOs peer into the future of wearables, pondering its blend of hype and potential in revolutionising health and tech sectors.

Double trouble as Apple launches iPhone 6…
Wed, 10th Sep 2014
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Apple has announced its newest iPhones, the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, featuring larger screens and improved technology.

Expert opinion: Telco analysts offer iPhone 6 thoughts
Wed, 10th Sep 2014
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Four analysts from OVUM explain their views on the new iPhone 6 for the telco and consumer electronics industries...

Apple Watch billed as 'category defining product'
Wed, 10th Sep 2014
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Apple launches its most personal device: the Apple Watch, revolutionising wearable tech with its pioneering interface and health apps.

Apple unveils iOS 8... 'biggest release since App Store launch'
Wed, 10th Sep 2014
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Apple announces iOS 8, with new features and improved user experience, available on 17 September. @Apple #iOS8 #NewFeatures.

Time to get all moody with The Sims 4...
Wed, 10th Sep 2014
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Dive into the moody depths of The Sims 4, where emotions shape destiny in EA's latest life-sim. Same look, revolutionary feel.

Review: Huawei Ascend P7
Tue, 9th Sep 2014
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Huawei Ascend P7 dazzles with its slim design and premium feel, but its performance and battery life show room for improvement. #TechReview.

Samsung unveils new tablet... inspired by professionals, built for business
Tue, 9th Sep 2014
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Samsung unveils Galaxy Tab Active, its first tablet tailored for business, designed to meet demanding requirements of professionals.

Oculus Rift SDK2 at Digital Nationz
Tue, 9th Sep 2014
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Digital Nationz is proud to announce they are bringing in 20 Oculus Rft SDK2 headsets for New Zealand technology buffs to try out later this month.

Why 'purpose built' internet can fuel Kiwi business growth...
Tue, 9th Sep 2014
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The internet could have been purpose built for New Zealand – an isolated nation of entrepreneurs and innovators who can’t help but compare themselves.

Opinion: Merchants will decide the fate of Apple's mobile wallet
Tue, 9th Sep 2014
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The success of Apple's mobile wallet will depend on merchant acceptance, according to a report from Forrester Research.

Countdown to TechEd NZ 2014 begins...
Tue, 9th Sep 2014
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The largest IT conference in the country, TechEd New Zealand, is back - returning for the 19th year in Auckland.

Apple NFC hype continues as world awaits iPhone 6...
Tue, 9th Sep 2014
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As the waiting world prepares for the eagerly anticipated launch of Apple's iPhone 6, excitement is rising around NFC capabilities.

'Lower-end modems' root cause of Spark outage...
Tue, 9th Sep 2014
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Spark NZ attributes major outage to outdated modems, exploited in a DDoS attack aiming at Eastern Europe, now boosting user security.

Goro is the Mortal Kombat X pre-order incentive
Mon, 8th Sep 2014
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Pre-order Mortal Kombat X to unlock Goro as a playable character. Game drops in April 2015 for consoles and PC. Ready to battle?.

Microsoft NZ community saddened by sudden death of TechEd NZ 2014 speaker
Mon, 8th Sep 2014
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Microsoft NZ mourns the loss of TechEd speaker Andrew Ehrensing, who tragically passed away en route to the event.