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Apple to unveil iPhone 6 one month early…
Wed, 14th May 2014
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supply chain
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personal computing devices
Apple will unveil the eagerly anticipated iPhone 6 a month earlier than expected, according to recently released Taiwanese media reports.
Microsoft unveils standalone Xbox One...
Wed, 14th May 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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microsoft
Microsoft unveils standalone Xbox One without Kinect, reduces price of bundle with Kinect. Available from June 9 in selected retailers. #XboxOne.
NZ ICT market dries up as professionals seek lucrative contracts
Wed, 14th May 2014
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fintech
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financial systems
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software development
A skills shortage is being felt in New Zealand’s booming ICT industry where professionals are reverting to contracting to reap the financial rewards.
Standing tall as a tech leader in insurance...
Tue, 13th May 2014
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smartphones
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risk & compliance
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apps
For an industry grounded by its foundations of risk management, it should come as no surprise to see insurance lagging behind when it comes to innovation.
Tinder - is it all it's cracked up to be?
Tue, 13th May 2014
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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ios
Tinder's allure tested: Does it charm or disappoint in the digital dating scene? Insights reveal mixed experiences.
Dr Dre celebrates as Apple nears US$3.2 billion Beats acquisition
Tue, 13th May 2014
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personal computing devices
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apple
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beats
Apple set to acquire Beats Electronics in a $3.2bn deal, their largest ever acquisition, according to reports.
Has Apple missed a Beat with mega-bucks acquisition?
Tue, 13th May 2014
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personal computing devices
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apple
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beats
Apple set to acquire Beats in $3.2bn deal, says Martin Scott, Head of Analysys Mason's Consumer Services Research.
Octodad: Dadliest Catch is full of laughs and enjoyment
Tue, 13th May 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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octodad: dadliest catch
Octodad: Dadliest Catch is quite possibly one of the best and most entertaining games available on the PS4 right now.
Diablo III: Ultimate Evil Edition releasing in August
Mon, 12th May 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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xbox
Diablo III: Reaper of Souls - Ultimate Evil Edition brings all the fun of the popular game to console gamers in August.
Wearable tech: $50 billion investment frenzy
Mon, 12th May 2014
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wearables
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personal computing devices
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microsoft
Tech giants dive into a $50 billion race for wearable tech supremacy, banking on devices to be the next big market breakthrough.
In the spotlight: Spotify
Mon, 12th May 2014
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
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apple
The best thing about Spotify is simply how easy it is to use and how easy it is to get your favourite music, new or old, right on your device.
Aspiring NZ entrepreneurs continue to raise the bar
Mon, 12th May 2014
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uc
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fintech
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financial systems
There is no shortage of aspiring entrepreneurs in New Zealand, as proved by the 21st Startup weekend held in Auckland over the weekend.
Whangarei becomes NZ’s first fully-fibred city
Sat, 10th May 2014
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uc
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healthtech
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government
Whangarei leads as NZ's first city with complete fibre connectivity under the government's Ultra-Fast Broadband initiative, offering vast benefits.
Pilot trial moves online examinations a step closer
Fri, 9th May 2014
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edutech
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nzqa
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education perfect
NZQA partners with Education Perfect for an e-MCAT pilot, bringing NCEA Level 1 maths exams online for select schools.
PS Plus edition of Driveclub differs from retail version
Fri, 9th May 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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sony computer entertainment
Sony has outlined the features from the 'free' PlayStation Plus edition of Driveclub and how it differs from the retail version.
Telecom offers Kiwis chance to shape the future of home gaming
Fri, 9th May 2014
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gaming
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uc
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digital entertainment
Telecom invites New Zealand gamers to shape Aircade, a new on-demand gaming service. Public trials open; get involved to pioneer the future of home gaming.
Struggling Renaissance set to appoint liquidator
Fri, 9th May 2014
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personal computing devices
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apple
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renaissance
Renaissance inches towards liquidation, planning to unite with subsidiaries for a smoother process, as CFO reveals disengagement from potential backers.
Call of Duty: Ghosts Devastation DLC shoots onto PC and PlayStation platforms
Fri, 9th May 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
Activision has announced that the Call of Duty: Ghosts Devastation DLC pack is now available for PC, PS3 and PS4.
The Warehouse goes digital with free in-store Wi-Fi
Fri, 9th May 2014
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it training
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digital transformation
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wireless networks
The Warehouse celebrates 32 years with rollout of free Wi-Fi in all stores to enhance the shopping experience for Kiwis.
Meet the characters from Watch Dogs
Fri, 9th May 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
Ubisoft has released a new trailer for Watch Dogs that introduces us to some more of the characters in the game.