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Google Glass hits Noel Leeming stores...
Wed, 30th Jul 2014
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Google Glass lands in NZ at Noel Leeming, showcased but not for sale, signaling a tech-forward strategy for Kiwi retail.
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Yahoo! Community goes to the web...
Wed, 30th Jul 2014
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The news that Commnity is headed to Yahoo for a sixth season has delighted fans (and me) of the now un-cancelled series.
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Sony releases PS4 patch for Blu-ray 3D movies...
Wed, 30th Jul 2014
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With the new patch 1.75 installed Sony's PlayStation 4 finally becomes a fully-fledged Blu-ray player capable of playing Blu-ray 3D movies.
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World-first as Kiwi aerospace firm sends businesses to infinity and beyond...
Tue, 29th Jul 2014
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Kiwi firm Rocket Lab unveils Electron, aiming to slash costs of launching small satellites to under USD $5 million and cutting lead times to weeks.
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Her hips don't lie... who wins the Facebook popularity contest?
Tue, 29th Jul 2014
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Shakira becomes the most liked public figure on Facebook with 100m fans, using personal posts and fan engagement to bridge gaps internationally.
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Nice move, Slingshot...
Tue, 29th Jul 2014
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Earlier this month Slingshot unblocked access to certain movie websites, much to the delight of their customers.
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Is Facebook's Buy Now button a game-changer for SMBs?
Tue, 29th Jul 2014
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Facebook's new Buy Now button could revolutionise online shopping for SMBs, making impulse buys easier directly from their pages.
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New Apple acquisition… All’s Swell that ends Swell?
Tue, 29th Jul 2014
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Apple is set to acquire Swell for £22m, aiming to enhance its Podcasts app with Swell's tailored talk radio tech.
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Apple / IBM deal doesn’t scare Dell, or BlackBerry…
Tue, 29th Jul 2014
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Apple and IBM's recent partnership to load iPhones and iPads with corporate applications is being shrugged off by Dell and BlackBerry.
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Political parties push for Coleman exit as Dotcom debacle drags on
Tue, 29th Jul 2014
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NZ Immigration right to distance itself from claims ministers were unaware of FBI involvement in #KimDotcom case. (110 characters).
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Nadella unifies Windows as Microsoft becomes One…
Tue, 29th Jul 2014
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Satya Nadella’s plans to unite Microsoft edged a step closer this week, with the new CEO sanctioning the amalgamation of all major versions of Windows.
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SMBs drive business growth through Facebook
Mon, 28th Jul 2014
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SMBs are booming on Facebook, with over 30m actively using the platform, helping drive growth and revenue with powerful ad returns.
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For their eyes only... Facebook Mentions
Mon, 28th Jul 2014
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Facebook unveils 'Mentions', an exclusive app for celebrities to connect with fans, stirring up social media's VIP scene.
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Should Coleman come clean over FBI Dotcom briefing?
Mon, 28th Jul 2014
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Former Immigration Minister Jonathan Coleman called upon to reveal when he was informed of FBI investigation into Kim Dotcom.
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Adams slams 'underwhelming' Labour UFB plans
Mon, 28th Jul 2014
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Labour's ICT policy of endless reviews would increase the digital divide, claims New Zealand's Minister for Communications and Information Technology.
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Dotcom takes on Drury... Mocks 'overvalued' Xero
Mon, 28th Jul 2014
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Born at the NZ Tech chaired political ICT debate and enflamed on national TV, Rod Drury’s Kim Dotcom-bashing has finally provoked reaction.
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Is Samsung ahead of the curve when it comes to TV tech?
Mon, 28th Jul 2014
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Samsung redefines viewing with its curved-screen UHD TVs, offering unmatched picture quality and an immersive experience, leading the market.
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Enemy Front takes us back to WWII...
Mon, 28th Jul 2014
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Enemy Front's WWII setting on Xbox 360 flounders with unpolished visuals and controls but still delivers a solid wartime shooter.
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“Go home Dotcom”… Drury slams “depressing” political ICT plans
Sat, 26th Jul 2014
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As the political heavyweights debated the future ICT roadmap for New Zealand last night, Rod Drury sat shaking his head in the crowd.
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‘Both Sides of the Fence’ website shows value of outdoors
Fri, 25th Jul 2014
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NZ's 'Both Sides of the Fence' revamps its outdoor education site, enhancing resources for students and teachers to foster responsible outdoor behaviour.