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Glassjar seeks spark from Lightning Lab
Mon, 26th May 2014
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UC graduates pitch their innovative flat management app, Glassjar, to secure crucial funding at Lightning Lab, aiming for global market expansion.

AWOL telco awakens… but damage is done
Mon, 26th May 2014
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After a month of silence, 24/7 Hosting NZ breaks its AWOL streak, but for their Kiwi customers, the damage is already done and trust is shattered.

HP job cuts to reach 16,000… NZ fate unknown
Mon, 26th May 2014
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HP to cut another 11,000-16,000 jobs by October, bringing total planned layoffs to around 50,000. CEO denies declining demand reason for cuts.

Authors advance eLearning with Adobe Captivate 8
Mon, 26th May 2014
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e-learning
Adobe Captivate 8 is delivering ground-breaking innovation in elearning design, without the need for programming.

Ubisoft uncovers its E3 2014 lineup
Mon, 26th May 2014
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Ubisoft teases its E3 2014 lineup, with Aisha Tyler hosting and live streams for global fans. Expect Assassin’s Creed Unity, Far Cry 4, and surprises.

Samsung NZ: Ahead of the curve for Kiwi homes
Fri, 23rd May 2014
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Samsung New Zealand launches range of televisions & home appliances to set the international pace in innovation and design.

Telecom unveils AT HOP WiFi train station access...
Fri, 23rd May 2014
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Auckland introduces free WiFi internet access at train stations, available to eligible registered AT HOP card users.

NZ boost as Forbes ranks Xero as World’s Most Innovative Growth Company
Fri, 23rd May 2014
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New Zealand software accounting firm Xero has been ranked no.1 by Forbes in its list of the World’s 100 Most Innovative Growth Companies.

Don Bradman Cricket 14 bats a release date on PC
Fri, 23rd May 2014
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Don Bradman Cricket 14 set to bowl over PC gamers on 26 June, bringing its acclaimed 20-year career mode and more to Steam and stores.

Youth turning to search engines for advice
Fri, 23rd May 2014
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Youth are more likely to seek advice from search engines than from family, friends and professionals, finds a Colmar Brunton survey commissioned by Youthline.

Watch Dogs launch trailer heightens anticipation
Fri, 23rd May 2014
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Just days before Watch Dogs is due out for release next week, Ubisoft has revealed the launch trailer for the game.

Kiwi fury as telco goes AWOL…
Fri, 23rd May 2014
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Kiwis are furious as 24/7 Hosting NZ, a Voyager Domain Names reseller, has vanished, leaving customers without service and unreachable for a month.

What you need to know about 24/7 Hosting NZ…
Fri, 23rd May 2014
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24/7 Hosting NZ, a supposedly budget-friendly web hosting company in New Zealand, has left angry customers unable to contact them for up to a month.

Aussie police make double 'Anonymous' arrests...
Fri, 23rd May 2014
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Australian Federal Police will allege in court that the two men claimed to be members of the online issue motivated group 'Anonymous'.

WWE 2K15 slams in a release date
Fri, 23rd May 2014
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WWE 2K15 slams in with an October 31 release on PS4, Xbox One, PS3, and 360, delighting fans who feared a 2025 delay.

iOS Review: Subway
Fri, 23rd May 2014
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Rediscovering Subway's charm with a convenient twist, their iOS app enhances the quick and healthy eating experience in my busy life.

Unisys: Kiwi's trust eroded in data security
Fri, 23rd May 2014
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
New Zealanders' confidence in local organisations’ ability to keep their data secure seems to have taken a hit...

Worst films of the year...so far
Fri, 23rd May 2014
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Plummeting to cinematic lows, 2023's worst films list includes Vampire Academy and Divergent, proving even star casts can't save some stories.

'Lazy' telco rulers fail kiwi consumers
Fri, 23rd May 2014
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Commerce Commission accused of failing Kiwi consumers in mobile market review. Two Degrees founder calls for action.

Labour praises 'sensible' final copper pricing delay...
Fri, 23rd May 2014
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Commerce Commission extends consultation on final pricing for copper-based broadband, earning support from Labour’s ICT spokeswoman.