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Billion-dollar question: Can cash boost NZ ICT industry?
Thu, 17th Jul 2014
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green party
Green Party unveils plans for smarter economy with $1bn extra investment in research and development and tax breaks for businesses.
Every you step you take... more wearable tech
Thu, 17th Jul 2014
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wearables
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personal computing devices
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apple
Keep track of everything you do with wearable technology – the SmartBand SWR10 from Sony is an innovative life-logging wrist band.
Microsoft WPC 2014: Where everybody knows his name...
Thu, 17th Jul 2014
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wpc
Satya Nadella charms WPC 2014 with a fresh vision, signalling a transformative era for Microsoft, evoking genuine excitement.
Film review: How to Train Your Dragon 2
Wed, 16th Jul 2014
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film review
Throw into the mix a classic ‘good vs evil’ battle against the dreadful dragon hunter and you have a movie that appeals to viewers of all ages.
Scholarship makes good use of summer study break
Wed, 16th Jul 2014
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apps
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university of waikato
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acquisition
Waikato Uni student seizes summer scholarship, creating impactful apps and gaining firsthand research experience.
iOS review: MovieMood
Wed, 16th Jul 2014
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smartphones
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Sometimes picking a movie is as painful as the day is long, whether you’re in a group or all alone on Friday night.
Digital Nationz returns in 2014 bigger than ever
Wed, 16th Jul 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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digital nationz
Digital Nationz, NZ's leading tech expo, expands in 2014, joining forces with GGTS for a bigger showcase. Tickets on sale from 13 August.
Review: Lenmar Meridian iPhone Power Case
Wed, 16th Jul 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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reviews
Lenmar's Meridian iPhone case impresses, doubling battery life and offering robust protection, despite its added bulk and need for an adaptor.
Review: Lenmar Mutant Portable Power Pack
Wed, 16th Jul 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
The Lenmar Mutant, a powerhouse of a charger, leaves others in the dust with its ability to juice up multiple devices on the go.
Fitbit gets even better
Wed, 16th Jul 2014
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personal computing devices
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apple
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fitbit
Fitbit enhances workouts with MobileRun for real-time stats and GPS tracking, available on its latest app version.
Film review: Devil's Knot
Wed, 16th Jul 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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film
This movie brought nothing new to the table. It was just a dramatisation of everything the Paradise Lost and West of Memphis documentaries uncovered.
Security the biggest loser during the World Cup...
Tue, 15th Jul 2014
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malware
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phishing
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email security
The 2014 World Cup hailed as most connected yet, but it was also a playground for cybercriminals, exposing fans to unprecedented online threats.
Tekken 7 enters the arena with a teaser trailer
Tue, 15th Jul 2014
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gaming
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tekken
Bandai Namco unveils Tekken 7 with a thrilling teaser at EVO 2014, promising an epic final showdown and next-gen visuals.
Open source boost as Linux Conference heads to Auckland
Tue, 15th Jul 2014
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open source
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linux
Seen as a meeting place for the free and open source software communities, the Linux Conference is set to be held at the University of Auckland early next year.
Govt needs to explain Dotcom 'political pressure'
Tue, 15th Jul 2014
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government
Prime Minister John Key urged to explain political pressure on Kim Dotcom's residency application. Opposition claims National government interfering.
And Facebook says 'Me too!'
Tue, 15th Jul 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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facebook
According to Facebook’s data team 88 million people had more than 280 million Facebook interactions – posts, comments and likes – related to the final.
Chips are up as iPhone drives strong semiconductor market growth
Tue, 15th Jul 2014
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gaming
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semiconductors
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digital entertainment
Semiconductor revenue is set to reach $336bn in 2014, up 6.7% from 2013, thanks to growth in many chip types and applications.
NZ divided over the great online voting debate...
Tue, 15th Jul 2014
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edutech
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cloud services
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government
The NetHui conference saw heated debate over online voting in NZ, balancing democratic advances with security fears. Youth surveys show high support.
Nadella instils cloud-first courage with Microsoft rally cry...
Tue, 15th Jul 2014
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microsoft
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partners
Satya Nadella's vibrant call for a mobile-first, cloud-first world is reshaping Microsoft, promising to empower millions globally.
#WorldCupFinal #record
Mon, 14th Jul 2014
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When the final whistle sounded on this morning's World Cup Final, it wasn't just Germany claiming victory, with Twitter setting new records too.