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Kiwis earn cash for hosting ads with new Android app
Wed, 9th Jul 2014
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Thanks to a Wellington-based technology start-up, users can get paid for hosting advertising on their device’s lock screen with the Postr app.
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Xtra Xtra! Telecom changes email service to boost security
Wed, 9th Jul 2014
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Telecom to retire outdated SMTP email server, affecting less than 15% of customers. Changes expected to take less than 5 minutes.
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Microsoft reveals Project Spark PC / Xbox One release date...
Wed, 9th Jul 2014
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Microsoft has now announced the official release date for Project Spark which will be available on the PC and Xbox One.
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Vodafone HQ leads the way as Christchurch CBD gaps fill up fast
Wed, 9th Jul 2014
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The notion of a donut effect in the Christchurch CBD, with new developments on the fringes but few buildings in the centre, is being rapidly dispelled.
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Destiny beta dates announced for PlayStation and Xbox platforms
Wed, 9th Jul 2014
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Activision has announced the exact dates and times you can expect to participate in the upcoming Destiny beta.
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Preview: Civilization: Beyond Earth
Wed, 9th Jul 2014
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E3 Expo reveals a peek into 'Civilization: Beyond Earth', promising a stellar evolution of the cherished series, launching adventure among the stars.
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Govt: Labour hasn’t done their homework in education
Tue, 8th Jul 2014
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Labour needs to do some research and catch up with what’s happening in the education sector, says Nikki Kaye, Associate Education Minister.
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New Telecom Ultra Fibre plan signals decline of the landline
Tue, 8th Jul 2014
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Telecom, soon to be Spark, has launched Naked Ultra Fibre, a faster fibre service that signals the decline of the landline.
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Introducing Apple's new US$5bn spaceship HQ...
Tue, 8th Jul 2014
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'It's a pretty amazing building,' said Steve Jobs in June 2011, referring to Apple’s new spaceship headquarters.
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Kiwi parents... Are you educating your kids about online safety?
Tue, 8th Jul 2014
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Over half of New Zealand children aged 3-15 either have their own mobile devices or use their parents' devices, says a Trend Micro survey.
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Is Govt's 'mismanaged' Windows XP migration costing taxpayers millions?
Tue, 8th Jul 2014
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Labour's ICT spokesperson accuses Peter Dunne of mismanaging the outdated computer systems in the public service, leading to increased security risks.
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2degrees redefines roaming for Kiwis visiting Australia
Tue, 8th Jul 2014
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2degrees launches New Zealand's lowest roaming rates in Australia, giving customers simple and affordable options.
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My top five tear jerkers...
Tue, 8th Jul 2014
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It was nothing but a cruel joke that made every single unsusupecting kid and adult cry their frickin eyes out.
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Going off-road with Spintires...
Tue, 8th Jul 2014
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Darren Price trades racetracks for the Russian wilderness in Spintires, where muddy adventures and tactical driving reign supreme.
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Labour’s education policy aims to reduce digital divide
Mon, 7th Jul 2014
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Labour vows to bridge digital divide with portable computers for students in Years 5-13, aiming to make digital education accessible for all.
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Appy Days: 'Strategic' Telecom invests in NZ app development startup
Mon, 7th Jul 2014
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Telecom Digital Ventures has made a strategic investment in mobile app startup App La Carte to accelerate its product development pipeline.
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Forget the rest, NZ IT market pays the best...
Mon, 7th Jul 2014
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The IT market in New Zealand is booming with 7.5% employment growth in the past three months and average salaries of $139,476 for IT architects.
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iOS review: Budget Tracker
Mon, 7th Jul 2014
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Become a savings addict with Budget Tracker, the app transforming frugality into a game of smart spending and detailed budgeting.
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Kiwi start-ups under the market spotlight as Govt hosts major tech summit
Mon, 7th Jul 2014
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New Zealand to host annual KANZ Technology Summit, focusing on digital developments and collaboration opportunities.
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Facebook, nipples and inappropriate photo sharing...
Mon, 7th Jul 2014
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Instagram’s strict rules on nudity lead to a toddler’s photo removal, igniting debate on online safety vs. sharing intimate moments.