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Sue You! … Microsoft takes Samsung to court
Mon, 4th Aug 2014
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Microsoft has filed legal action against Samsung, accusing the South Korean tech giant of breaching a contract.

Microsoft illuminates NZ with new flagship smartphone release...
Sat, 2nd Aug 2014
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Microsoft Devices has announced that its new flagship device, the Lumia 930, will be launched in New Zealand this month.

F1 2014 prepares to qualify...
Sat, 2nd Aug 2014
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Codemasters have announced that the next title in their award-winning Formula One racing franchise, F1 2014, will be available in New Zealand on 16th October.

School ICT review will address skills shortage, says MYOB
Fri, 1st Aug 2014
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MYOB champions gov't push to combat NZ’s ICT skills gap through school curriculum overhaul, promising brighter futures for students.

Calling all Aucklanders... Head to Wairau Park for the Noel Leeming Tech Expo
Fri, 1st Aug 2014
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Calling all Aucklanders - why not head to Wairau Park this weekend for the eagerly anticipated Noel Leeming three-day Tech Expo?.

Govt's Digital Technologies review 'big news' for sector
Fri, 1st Aug 2014
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The Government's new strategic plan for science and technology in schools has been praised by the Institute of IT Professionals.

Telecom takes on Sky with 5000 hours of Lightbox content...
Fri, 1st Aug 2014
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Lightbox will provide up to 5000 hours of TV content for Kiwis, as Telecom takes the fight to internet-television industry rival Sky.

Secure a internship in Silicon Valley with Winternz...
Fri, 1st Aug 2014
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Kiwi Landing Pad's Winternz offers top New Zealand IT and Marketing students a paid 12-week Silicon Valley internship this summer. Apply by August 15!.

Over 4 million gamers participated in Destiny beta
Fri, 1st Aug 2014
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Over 4.6m players joined Destiny's beta, the largest for a new game IP on this console generation, heralding its anticipated 2014 release.

Govt launches more opportunities to engage ‘curious minds’
Thu, 31st Jul 2014
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New plan to boost science engagement among NZ youth, as Govt invests in future innovators, says Ministers Joyce and Parata.

New road ahead for STRAS
Thu, 31st Jul 2014
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Optimation wins multi-million deal to revamp NZ Ministry of Education's STRAS, promising smoother school journeys for 105,000 students.

Capital-gains as ICT pros earn more in Wellington...
Thu, 31st Jul 2014
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If you’re part of the tech sector in Wellington, the great news for employees is you’re likely to earn the most staying put in the capital.

Novopay rolls over to Government-owned company
Thu, 31st Jul 2014
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The UK government to manage school payroll system from 17 Oct, following a deal with Talent2 to enhance stability and reduce costs.

Kiwis warned to watch out for mobile ransomware
Thu, 31st Jul 2014
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Mobile ransomware is on the rise, warns security company Fortinet, with threats increasing for both iOS and Android devices.

Harré heads to Helensville to hassle Key on Internet economy
Thu, 31st Jul 2014
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Internet Party Leader Laila Harré takes on Prime Minister John Key in his own electorate, demanding answers on his stance on technology.

Is The Last of Us Remastered worth visiting again on PS4?
Thu, 31st Jul 2014
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The Last of Us Remastered is out on PS4, but is it really worth playing again if you already own the PS3 version?.

Has Dotcom made a Mega cock-up in bashing Xero?
Wed, 30th Jul 2014
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Kim Dotcom's war of words with Xero's CEO ends in silence, sparking speculation of shareholder intervention. Is this a Mega mistake?.

#iwantaGS5... Who wants to buy Dan Carter's old phone?
Wed, 30th Jul 2014
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Dan Carter's phone auction trends as he raises funds for charity, going head-to-head with comedian Ben Boyce. #iwantaGS5 hits nearly 100,000 views.

NZ prices come down as Apple updates MacBook Pro
Wed, 30th Jul 2014
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Apple has updated its MacBook Pro with Retina display, adding faster processors and double the memory, and lowering the price for the 15-inch model.

Flaming hot iPhone 6 to “set the world on fire”
Wed, 30th Jul 2014
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Analyst Gartner predicts Apple’s iPhone 6 will “set the world on fire” and dominate the market, with demand for a larger screen also driving sales.