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Internet Party removes ‘f*** you John Key’ ad
Tue, 19th Aug 2014
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internet party
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volution
Internet MANA removes controversial video featuring audience members chanting obscenities towards Prime Minister after complaint to ASA.
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Pure Pool clears the table...
Tue, 19th Aug 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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pure pool
Pure Pool on the PS4 delivers an immersive bar pool experience with photo-real graphics and a lifelike club atmosphere, minus the stale beer smell.
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Review: Canon EOS M
Mon, 18th Aug 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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canon
As the threat of camera phones to destroy the SLR market increases, do the SLR manufacturers have a trick up their sleeves?.
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Review: Rapoo A300
Mon, 18th Aug 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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rapoo
The Rapoo A300 impresses with its blend of style, compact power, and innovative NFC Bluetooth pairing, despite some audio purity quibbles.
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App leads researchers to publishing opportunities
Mon, 18th Aug 2014
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apps
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university of otago
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partners
New app, HelpMePublish, connects researchers with journals and provides key publishing information. Developed by @otago University.
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Slingshot contracted telemarketing firm fined $170K for “slamming” customers
Mon, 18th Aug 2014
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commerce commission
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slingshot
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meti
Power Marketing Limited fined $168,750 for misleading telemarketing practices and slamming on behalf of Slingshot, totalling fines to $418,750.
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State of crowd funding 'very immature and highly fragmented'
Sat, 16th Aug 2014
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social media
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crowdfunding
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analyst report
The crowdfunding landscape remains in its infancy, marked by fragmentation and diverse models. Analyst Anthony J. Bradley explores this emerging sector.
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Review: Netgear Nighthawk X6 Router
Fri, 15th Aug 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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netgear
Netgear sent us their Nighthawk. No, it’s not Batman’s latest vehicle, it’s their flagship router, designed to spread the wireless love far and wide.
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Adobe gives creative youth a voice
Fri, 15th Aug 2014
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martech
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adobe
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high tech youth network
Adobe Foundation's grant boosts HTYN, empowering NZ and Pacific youth with digital tools to enact social change and voice their stories.
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Cupertino bans rotten Apples of the production line...
Fri, 15th Aug 2014
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supply chain
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personal computing devices
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apple
Apple's announcement to ban harmful chemicals is a step in the right direction, says Green America. But more needs to be done to protect all workers.
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Has Trade Me founder invested in the next Xero...?
Fri, 15th Aug 2014
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
Sam Morgan, who made his fortune when Trade Me was sold to Fairfax Media, has built a substantial shareholding in security software developer Wynyard.
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Are Kiwi workers turning their backs on IT and telco companies?
Fri, 15th Aug 2014
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randstand new zealand
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banking
New Zealand's IT and telecom sector needs to refocus its recruitment strategy to attract top talent, as attractiveness of industry decreases.
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Android dominates as vendors make smartphone market history...
Fri, 15th Aug 2014
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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microsoft
For the first time, over 300 million smartphones shipped worldwide in Q2 2014, with Android driving the surge, capturing record market share.
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Killzone Shadowfall goes co-op with Intercept DLC
Thu, 14th Aug 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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killzone: shadow fall
I’ve always found the Killzone games good fun. If I’m honest, I’d even go as far as to say that I’d sooner play Killzone over Halo.
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Wellington welcomes ‘offsite campus’ to CBD
Thu, 14th Aug 2014
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edutech
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wireless networks
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cloud services
REANNZ and CityLink have partnered to create an 'offsite campus' in Wellington's CBD, providing eduroam access to students and academics.
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It's a date... Lightbox launch time revealed
Thu, 14th Aug 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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lightbox
Lightbox, the highly-anticipated online TV service, will launch in New Zealand on August 28th, offering a free 30-day trial.
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PlayStation TV coming to NZ...
Thu, 14th Aug 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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sony
PlayStation owners will be happy to know that the PlayStation TV hardware will be shipping to Kiwi shores this November.
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New Facebook scam… ‘Girl Killed by Husband for Kissing another Man’
Thu, 14th Aug 2014
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martech
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bitdefender
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facebook
A Facebook scam claiming a man killed his wife for infidelity spreads malware, hooking thousands with a counterfeit, viral video.
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PowerbyProxi launches wireless power kits for consumer devices
Thu, 14th Aug 2014
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powerbyproxi
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computex
PowerbyProxi unveils the Proxi-2D EVK-1, a cutting-edge wireless charging kit boasting up to 15W power for multiple devices.
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He asked: 'What's your favourite position?'... I said: 'CEO'
Thu, 14th Aug 2014
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dei
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esg
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banking
Female entrepreneur speaks out about sexism in the tech industry, sharing her personal experiences and the importance of gender equality.