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Netflix's coming to NZ - That's right, you heard me...
Wed, 4th Jun 2014
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Netflix, the streaming giant with over 50 million subscribers, is set to launch in Australia and New Zealand in early 2015. Get ready for binge-watching!.

The old-school shooter returns... Wolfenstein: The New Order
Wed, 4th Jun 2014
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Wolfenstein: The New Order revives the classic shooter with a gripping tale and brutal action, asking profound questions while obliterating Nazis.

Android App Review: Cammy
Tue, 3rd Jun 2014
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Cammy is an app that can turn an IP camera into a security system that records movement and lets you access the videos from your phone.

Android App Review: Reading Log
Tue, 3rd Jun 2014
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Perhaps there’s some irony writing about it as an app reviewer, but encouraging children to read books can be a difficult process.

Android App Review: Radio New Zealand
Tue, 3rd Jun 2014
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gaming
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Radio New Zealand's app offers live and recorded content with room to grow beyond its basic features, proving to be a mixed bag for users.

Android App Review: Villains RPG
Tue, 3rd Jun 2014
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Villains RPG misses the mark, offering more admin than adventure in its lacklustre portrayal of villainy, despite a promising premise.

Android App Review: Writer
Tue, 3rd Jun 2014
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Writer is a quick and clean word processing app. It has limited features, but what it does it does reasonably well.

Samsung tests the water with first Tizen smartphone
Tue, 3rd Jun 2014
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smartphones
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apple
Samsung has unveiled the Samsung Z, the first commercially available smartphone powered by the Tizen platform.

Games with Gold in June comes with five games
Tue, 3rd Jun 2014
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gaming
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microsoft
This June, Xbox LIVE Gold members enjoy a gaming bonanza with five free games, including Dark Souls and Halo: Spartan Assault.

Govt: 4G mobile technology a step closer
Tue, 3rd Jun 2014
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Telecom granted clearance to acquire 2x20 MHz in 700 MHz band for 4G networks, bringing world-class technology to New Zealanders.

Apple unveils iOS 8...
Tue, 3rd Jun 2014
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Apple unveils iOS 8, dubbed the biggest App Store update, with new health, messaging, and iCloud Photo Library features.

Apple unveils 'future of OS X'
Tue, 3rd Jun 2014
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smartphones
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wireless networks
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personal computing devices
Apple's new OS X Yosemite offers a fresh design and new features, making working across Mac and iOS devices easier than ever.

Watch Dogs is a hacking good time
Tue, 3rd Jun 2014
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Watch Dogs is finally out after getting a huge reveal two years at E3 2012. Does the full game actually deliver?.

Questions remain as Apple’s ANZ users come under attack
Sat, 31st May 2014
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smartphones
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malware
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cybersecurity
Apple's ANZ users face mysterious attacks; experts suggest 2-factor authentication amid unclear hacking origins.

270 R&D Student Grant places now open
Fri, 30th May 2014
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qualifications
Over 270 openings for R&D Student Grants in NZ to boost innovation through internships, offering students a career leap in tech sectors.

Review: Actiontec ScreenBeam Pro Wireless Display Receiver
Fri, 30th May 2014
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wireless networks
Actiontec's ScreenBeam Pro revolutionizes enterprise presentations, offering a simple, wireless solution for seamless screen sharing.

Tablet projections lowered as phablet shipments impact market
Fri, 30th May 2014
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personal computing devices
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microsoft
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apple
Tablet sales projections cut as phablet demand impacts the market, with a shift towards larger screens anticipated to revive growth.

Renaissance likely to miss $1 million earn-out from Yoobee School of Design sale
Fri, 30th May 2014
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personal computing devices
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apple
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renaissance
Renaissance says it's unlikely to get a $1 million earn-out from the Yoobee School of Design because earnings are tracking below target.

Novopay problems still plaguing 2,000 schools
Thu, 29th May 2014
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government
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labour
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novopay
Nearly 2000 schools in New Zealand have ongoing issues with the Novopay system, with over $9.3m still owed, Labour reveals.

Microsoft reveals Surface Pro 3 NZ pricing
Thu, 29th May 2014
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Billed as ‘best of a laptop, best of a tablet’, New Zealand pricing for Microsoft’s new 12-inch Surface Pro 3 has been revealed.