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Xbox will reward you for good behaviour
Thu, 27th Mar 2014
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Xbox updates its reputation system, rewarding polite gamers and penalising the rude to enhance online gaming culture.
Instagram smashes 200 million user mark
Thu, 27th Mar 2014
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facebook
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instagram
Instagram reaches major milestone with over 200 million users, gaining 50 million in just six months. #Instagram.
Facebook acquires virtual reality leader for US$2 billion
Thu, 27th Mar 2014
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ar, vr & metaverse
Facebook embarks on a virtual future, snapping up Oculus VR for $2 billion, promising to revolutionise social interactions and gaming.
Newly unveiled HTC ONE (M8) coming soon to Telecom customers...
Thu, 27th Mar 2014
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digital entertainment
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HTC One (M8) to hit Telecom stores mid-April in New Zealand, offering free Spotify Premium. The device features innovative Duo Camera and BoomSound.
Zuckerberg dismisses Microsoft and Sony competition
Thu, 27th Mar 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ar, vr & metaverse
As the industry balks at Facebook’s recent US$2 billion acquisition, CEO Mark Zuckerberg isn’t worried about the likes of PlayStation or Xbox.
Govt: School payroll improving again
Thu, 27th Mar 2014
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government
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Govt reveals decline in school payroll errors, with complaints dropping to 0.19% in latest report, signalling improvement in Novopay's performance.
Windows XP: What you need to know...
Thu, 27th Mar 2014
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
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windows
Windows XP support ends 8 April 2014, making PCs 5x more vulnerable to security threats – Microsoft urges users to upgrade.
Apple sells 500 millionth iPhone…
Thu, 27th Mar 2014
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
Apple reaches a quiet milestone, selling its 500 millionth iPhone in under 7 years, marking a colossal success without the usual fanfare.
Windows XP: The end of a love affair...
Thu, 27th Mar 2014
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
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windows
Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin separate after ten years of marriage, but Microsoft's ending love affair with Windows XP has a wider impact.
Strong Kiwi economic outlook fails to increase company head counts
Thu, 27th Mar 2014
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hudson
Hiring expectations dip for second consecutive quarter, down 3.5 percentage points, according to the latest Hudson Report.
Football Manager Classic arrives on PS Vita
Thu, 27th Mar 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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sega
Sports Interactive has announced the release date for Football Manager Classic 2014 for PlayStation Vita has been set as Friday, 11 April.
Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster - your journey starts now
Wed, 26th Mar 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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square enix
Square Enix Ltd. have released a new trailer for FINAL FANTASY X/X-2 HD Remaster, out now for the PlayStation3 and PlayStation Vita.
Tablet Hybrids set to ship 50 million by 2018
Wed, 26th Mar 2014
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hybrid & remote work
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personal computing devices
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apple
New findings from hi-tech analyst firm, Juniper Research, observed that the tablet market is becoming increasingly diverse as new form factors emerge.
Orcon cuts off Dotcom internet campaign...
Wed, 26th Mar 2014
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internet party
Orcon has revealed its campaign featuring Kim Dotcom is coming to an end, as the internet mogul focuses on his political aspirations.
Windows XP: 'It’s time to migrate, migrate, migrate'
Wed, 26th Mar 2014
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cybersecurity
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windows
With no more fixes, patches or updates, companies still running XP are wide open to attack – it’s time to migrate, now says Aussie security consultancy firm.
Oh my Word, Microsoft reveals zero-day attacks
Wed, 26th Mar 2014
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
Microsoft releases Fix It solution to address targeted attacks against zero-day vulnerability in Microsoft Word 2010.
Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster Is A Gorgeous Gem
Tue, 25th Mar 2014
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gaming
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square enix
There have been a lot of games getting the HD treatment recently. None of them however has been as gorgeous as Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster.
Inaugural Virtual Learning Awards launched
Tue, 25th Mar 2014
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e-learning
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asnet technologies
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awards
New Zealand celebrates eLearning pioneers with the first Virtual Learning Awards, recognising innovation and excellence in digital education.
Mana Party meets with Kim Dotcom, but nothing more...
Tue, 25th Mar 2014
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government
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internet party
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mana
Mana Party leader Hone Harawira has revealed he recently met with Internet Party leader Kim Dotcom, but insists nothing more should be made of the discussions.
Dotcom aims for $210m backdoor NZX Mega listing
Tue, 25th Mar 2014
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mega
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trs
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nzx
TRS Investments set to acquire Mega for $210m in a strategic move, pivoting to dominate the NZX with a backdoor listing.