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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.
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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.
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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.
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Authors advance eLearning with Adobe Captivate 8
Mon, 26th May 2014
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martech
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e-learning
Adobe Captivate 8 is delivering ground-breaking innovation in elearning design, without the need for programming.
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Ubisoft uncovers its E3 2014 lineup
Mon, 26th May 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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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.
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Samsung NZ: Ahead of the curve for Kiwi homes
Fri, 23rd May 2014
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digital entertainment
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tv
Samsung New Zealand launches range of televisions & home appliances to set the international pace in innovation and design.
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Telecom unveils AT HOP WiFi train station access...
Fri, 23rd May 2014
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uc
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wireless networks
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cloud services
Auckland introduces free WiFi internet access at train stations, available to eligible registered AT HOP card users.
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NZ boost as Forbes ranks Xero as World’s Most Innovative Growth Company
Fri, 23rd May 2014
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
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.
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Don Bradman Cricket 14 bats a release date on PC
Fri, 23rd May 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
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.
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Youth turning to search engines for advice
Fri, 23rd May 2014
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martech
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healthtech
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google
Youth are more likely to seek advice from search engines than from family, friends and professionals, finds a Colmar Brunton survey commissioned by Youthline.
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Watch Dogs launch trailer heightens anticipation
Fri, 23rd May 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
Just days before Watch Dogs is due out for release next week, Ubisoft has revealed the launch trailer for the game.
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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.
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What you need to know about 24/7 Hosting NZ…
Fri, 23rd May 2014
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social media
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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.
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Aussie police make double 'Anonymous' arrests...
Fri, 23rd May 2014
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cybersecurity
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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'.
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WWE 2K15 slams in a release date
Fri, 23rd May 2014
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digital entertainment
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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.
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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.
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Unisys: Kiwi's trust eroded in data security
Fri, 23rd May 2014
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data protection
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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...
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Worst films of the year...so far
Fri, 23rd May 2014
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film
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movies
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meti
Plummeting to cinematic lows, 2023's worst films list includes Vampire Academy and Divergent, proving even star casts can't save some stories.
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'Lazy' telco rulers fail kiwi consumers
Fri, 23rd May 2014
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uc
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government
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chorus
Commerce Commission accused of failing Kiwi consumers in mobile market review. Two Degrees founder calls for action.
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Labour praises 'sensible' final copper pricing delay...
Fri, 23rd May 2014
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government
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chorus
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commerce commission
Commerce Commission extends consultation on final pricing for copper-based broadband, earning support from Labour’s ICT spokeswoman.