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Apple approves Dotcom’s Internet Party app
Tue, 25th Mar 2014
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Cupertino signs off Kim Dotcom’s Internet Party app for iOS, allowing Kiwis to sign up for the political party.

Microsoft’s Nokia acquisition set for April completion
Tue, 25th Mar 2014
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smartphones
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microsoft
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nokia
Microsoft's impending completion of Nokia's acquisition marks a major step in their mobile-first strategy, set for April 2014.

Google Now arrives on Windows and Mac
Tue, 25th Mar 2014
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Google Now leaps onto Windows and Mac, bringing its smart notifications from mobile to desktop for Chrome users across the UK.

Apple's quest for simplicity removes the need for expertise...
Tue, 25th Mar 2014
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Apple's iPhone 5S and iPad Air have revolutionized photography, allowing even novices to produce great images.

Maximise your web solutions with FileMaker WebDirect
Mon, 24th Mar 2014
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apm
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low-code
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software development
FileMaker WebDirect is a breakthrough FileMaker client that enables users to interact with your solutions on the web.

LG's smart light bulb to flash when your phone rings
Mon, 24th Mar 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
LG is weighing into the domestic lighting space by unveiling the Smart Lamp, its first take on the smart light bulb concept.

Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes - Short But Very Sweet...
Mon, 24th Mar 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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xbox
Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes provides a tasty appetiser for The Phantom Pain, but does it have enough content to justify the price tag?.

2degrees reveals 4G NZ launch date...
Mon, 24th Mar 2014
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uc
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broadband
2degrees to ignite its 4G services in Auckland from July, pioneering a nationwide rollout to revolutionize NZ's digital landscape.

The Facebook Poke...
Mon, 24th Mar 2014
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facebook
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social media
Accidentally poked someone on Facebook after a night of drunken antics? Amy Pratt investigates how to undo this embarrassing situation before it's too late.

Rotorua’s students to benefit from e-learning community
Mon, 24th Mar 2014
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e-learning
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government
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schools
Rotorua's e-learning initiative aims to digitally connect all students, ensuring equal opportunities and boosting educational engagement and success.

N4L’s ‘Pond’ provides gateway to collaborative environment
Mon, 24th Mar 2014
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edutech
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government
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ministry of education
N4L's 'Pond' digital portal launches, offering a collaborative platform for educators and students to share trusted resources.

Ubisoft forced to show next gen Assassin's Creed footage
Mon, 24th Mar 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ubisoft
After three years, Ubisoft has unveiled alpha footage of the latest Assassin's Creed, claiming Abstergo forced their hand.

Review: Galaring G1 NFC Ring
Sun, 23rd Mar 2014
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Galaring G1 NFC Ring fails to impress in a review, with issues in NFC chip quality and usability. A harsh warning against rushed wearable tech.

Review: Pebble Smartwatch
Sun, 23rd Mar 2014
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digital entertainment
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watch
Pebble Steel, the latest from Kickstarter sensation, sells fast. With a week's battery life and endless apps, it's leading wearable tech. #PebbleReview.

Android App Review: Zomato - Restaurant Finder
Sun, 23rd Mar 2014
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Whether you’re looking for a particular dish or cuisine, or just want to know what’s open closest to your house at 3am, Zomato can help you with that.

Android App Review: Gurk, the 8-bit RPG
Sun, 23rd Mar 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Gurk, the 8-bit RPG, hits nostalgia but misses depth, ideal for those longing for simple, old-school gaming. Not for the modern seeker.

Android App Review: New Zealand's Great Walks
Sun, 23rd Mar 2014
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smartphones
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gaming
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digital entertainment
New Zealand’s Great Walks is exactly what it should be: information about the Great Walks, collected into an easy to use format.

Dotcom denied US evidence access
Fri, 21st Mar 2014
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government
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mega
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megaupload
Megaupload's Kim Dotcom loses battle in Supreme Court, Wellington, barred from accessing US evidence for his defence.

School WiFi passes safety tests
Fri, 21st Mar 2014
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wireless networks
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personal computing devices
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cloud services
WiFi in schools does not post a health risk to children or staff says a Ministry of Health report welcomed by Jo Goodhew, Associate Minister of Health.

The not-so-humble workout brag
Fri, 21st Mar 2014
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healthtech
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facebook
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fitness
Frankly, unless you have fallen off the treadmill and smashed your face in, you don’t need to tell us every detail of your workout routine.