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2degrees - the Emperor is wearing no clothes...
Fri, 29th Aug 2014
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Amid its 5th anniversary, 2degrees remains, defying the fate of its late-entry peers, yet its struggle for survival continues in New Zealand's telecom market.
Major banks hit by cyber attacks... 'alarming but not surprising'
Fri, 29th Aug 2014
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Today’s headlines report that big banks have been hit by cyberattacks, according to the FBI. While this news is alarming, it certainly is not surprising.
Games with Gold Xbox titles revealed for September
Fri, 29th Aug 2014
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Xbox Live Gold subscribers can download Xbox 360 and Xbox One games for free in September, including a game from Bungie.
Why the term “thought leader” sounds self righteous and pompous...
Fri, 29th Aug 2014
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The rise of self-professed thought leaders on social media raises questions about ego vs. audience, writes Jake Sorofman of Gartner.
Can Key rule out that GCSB is sharing NZ’s data?
Fri, 29th Aug 2014
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New evidence suggests that New Zealand's GCSB is sharing metadata with the NSA, contradicting government claims. #surveillance #privacy.
Boost for rural high-speed broadband as Spark's 4G rollout begins...
Fri, 29th Aug 2014
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Spark New Zealand has launched its 4G services on the recently acquired 700MHz spectrum in the Waikato region.
inFamous First Light is a bright spark for DLC
Fri, 29th Aug 2014
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inFamous First Light is a standalone DLC offering lots of content at an affordable price, perfect for fans of the series.
Ears on… with the beating heart of music headphones
Fri, 29th Aug 2014
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Beats Solo2 headphones redesigned & reimagined, offering improved sound & comfort; available in 6 colours for NZ$349.00.
Indonesian state owned telco to buy into 2degrees
Fri, 29th Aug 2014
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Indonesia's telecom giant Telkom set to acquire a 27% share in New Zealand's 2degrees, strengthening its presence in the Asia Pacific.
On the ninth day of September Apple sent to me... a brand new iPhone 6
Fri, 29th Aug 2014
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Apple confirms iPhone 6 launch on September 9, expected to be the biggest launch in Apple's history. #iPhone6 #AppleEvent.
Xbox One standalone Kinect gazing to stores in October
Thu, 28th Aug 2014
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Microsoft has now announced that you can purchase a standalone Xbox One Kinect sensor starting from this October.
NZ's 'hottest' tech companies revealed...
Thu, 28th Aug 2014
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Technology Investment Network (TIN) last night revealed New Zealand’s top ten high growth technology export companies...
Microsoft's Surface Pro 3 arrives in NZ...
Thu, 28th Aug 2014
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Microsoft's Surface Pro 3 hits NZ stores, offering a sleek blend of laptop and tablet functionalities to meet growing consumer demand for hybrid devices.
Spark customers offered special deal on Lightbox
Thu, 28th Aug 2014
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Spark offers broadband customers a special half-price Lightbox deal for six months, adding to its 30-day free trial, for a limited time.
Orcon unlocks the internet with launch of Global Mode
Thu, 28th Aug 2014
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Orcon allows customers to access blocked international sites with Global Mode, as streaming survey results show shift from broadcast TV.
Light up, Light up, because now you have a choice...
Thu, 28th Aug 2014
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NZ's newest online TV service, Lightbox, goes live with exclusive shows, promising freedom and entertainment for all broadband users.
The Evil Within drafts Hollywood talent...
Thu, 28th Aug 2014
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The Evil Within ups the horror game ante with Oscar nominee Jackie Earle Haley and stars Jennifer Carpenter and Anson Mount joining the cast.
Gartner observes... Marketers, Cynics, and the #ALSIceBucketChallenge
Wed, 27th Aug 2014
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The #ALSIceBucketChallenge has taken much of the social media world by storm, but not without generating blowback from critics and cynics.
TV review: The Killing, Season 4 starts
Wed, 27th Aug 2014
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At one point I could hear myself breathing and all that was happening was Sarah standing in the middle of a room.
App of the week: Bolt
Wed, 27th Aug 2014
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Instagram introduces Bolt, its answer to Snapchat, with a focus on speed. But will it be able to compete with the established messaging apps?.