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Android users held to ransom for 'viewing illegal porn'
Fri, 9th May 2014
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ransomware
Android users face ransom demands after malware, hidden in porn sites, locks their phones. Pay $300 to unlock, warns Bitdefender.
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Pure Pool racks up for next-gen winter release
Fri, 9th May 2014
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VooFoo Studios and Ripstone announce Pure Pool for a next-gen winter launch, promising unparalleled realism and multiplayer pool experience.
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Nintendo Wii U sales stagnant at 6.17 million units
Thu, 8th May 2014
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gaming
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Nintendo Wii U struggles to compete as sales stagnate at 6.17m units, lagging behind Sony's PS4 rapid 7m sales in just 5 months.
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Voice Control: Why Apple, Google and Microsoft need to fight back
Thu, 8th May 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
Digital platform providers are competing to find the next big method to grab consumers' attention: voice control and monitoring.
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Save some extra pennies on your next public holiday...
Thu, 8th May 2014
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apps
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itunes
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yelp
Discover eateries and cafes without holiday surcharges with the No-Surcharge website and app, saving you extra costs on public holidays.
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Pioneer Educators dive into N4L’s Pond
Thu, 8th May 2014
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edutech
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n4l
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education
Network for Learning is starting to roll out invitations for their web portal Pond to 500 Pioneer Educators who will gain access during Term 2.
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Is tech causing Kiwi consumers to stay indoors?
Thu, 8th May 2014
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smartphones
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gaming
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digital entertainment
New Zealanders are increasingly staying at home for shopping and leisure activities due to advances in technology, according to research by IDC New Zealand.
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What does your digital learning journey look like?
Thu, 8th May 2014
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edutech
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e-learning
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cloud services
The Ministry of Education seeks schools' input on digital tools and strategies to create an online repository for enhancing digital learning integration.
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Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn director interview
Wed, 7th May 2014
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gaming
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square enix
Final Fantasy XIV's revival journey: Director Naoki Yoshida discusses overcoming player disappointment to create A Realm Reborn.
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Is Microsoft about to unveil the Surface Mini...?
Wed, 7th May 2014
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Microsoft is holding a private Surface event in New York on May 20, where the tech giant is expected to unveil the new Surface Mini.
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Meguiar's Car Pack released for Forza 5
Wed, 7th May 2014
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gaming
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microsoft
Microsoft has launched the Meguiar’s Car Pack for Forza Motorsport 5 with ten new vehicles celebrating over 60 years of performance cars.
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Apple and the inevitability of disruption…
Wed, 7th May 2014
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personal computing devices
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apps
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Apple and Starbucks are eyeing the mobile payment market, but will they truly disrupt the way we pay? Analyst James Wester weighs in.
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Activision set to spend half a billion dollars on Destiny
Wed, 7th May 2014
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Activision plans to spend $500m on developing and promoting Destiny, making it the most expensive video game ever made.
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Privacy Week tips for online tax refunds...
Wed, 7th May 2014
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personal computing devices
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tax
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During Privacy Week, NZ Tax Refunds advises taxpayers to secure online refunds with robust mobile security measures.
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DVD review: Gravity
Wed, 7th May 2014
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Gravity dazzles in a way few films can, with Bullock's stellar performance ensuring you're glued to the screen. A must-watch, 4.5/5.
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Film review: Divergent
Wed, 7th May 2014
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gaming
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The thing I don’t understand about these dystopian stories are why the leaders of the new societies are always these crazed luncatics.
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Digitisation gives education resources a future
Wed, 7th May 2014
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victoria university
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digital media
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etv
A project by eTV and Silver & Ballard to digitise video tapes from the archives of the Victoria University of Wellington is now complete.
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iOS review: Match Dots
Tue, 6th May 2014
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gaming
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personal computing devices
Match Dots iOS game enchants with bright visuals and strategic play, making dot-matching unexpectedly addictive despite an easy start.
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Film review: Bad Neighbours
Tue, 6th May 2014
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gaming
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Bad Neighbours: A raucous blend of chaos, starring Rogen and Efron, perfect for fans of low-brow humour. A 4/5 comedic riot not to miss!.
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One world… One Internet?
Tue, 6th May 2014
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uc
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software development
For a planet made up of countries, cultures and climates galore, apart from the oxygen we collectively breathe, we remain connected by one growing constant.