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Think Sochi is a Cyber-War Zone? Try Your Local Starbucks
Sat, 8th Feb 2014
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NBC News accused of misleading report on cybersecurity in Sochi; conditions equally bad at Starbucks, says Gartner analyst.

Steve Wozniak: Apple should make an android phone
Fri, 7th Feb 2014
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Apple co-founder Wozniak stirs the tech scene by suggesting Apple should explore releasing an Android smartphone.

Bitcoin accepted by local Telco
Fri, 7th Feb 2014
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Local telco 2Talk has bucked the trend and become the first telecommunications company in New Zealand to accept Bitcoin as a method of payment.

World of Tanks blasts its way onto Xbox 360
Fri, 7th Feb 2014
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Wargaming has today announced that World of Tanks: Xbox 360 Edition will release globally on 12 February , 2014.

Facebook answers desperate father's plea
Fri, 7th Feb 2014
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Moved by a grieving dad's appeal, Facebook creates a tribute video for his late son, showcasing the power of social media compassion.

Sony ditches PC brand
Fri, 7th Feb 2014
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Sony's decision to leave the PC making business means that after 17 years, the Vaio brand will most likely disappear before the end of 2014.

Fight the holiday bulge with Xbox One Fitness
Fri, 7th Feb 2014
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With Summer drawing to a close it’s time to start burning off all those unwanted calories you gained from eating and drinking over the holiday season.

Google executive to head up YouTube
Fri, 7th Feb 2014
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Google executive Susan Wojcicki has been appointed the new head of the company's YouTube video business - according to Reuters.

Be careful what you wish for this Valentine's Day
Fri, 7th Feb 2014
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Valentine's Day apps could lead to privacy invasions and identity theft, warns Bitdefender. Be wary of permissions before you download.

Lorde's Queen Bee but veteran acts maintain pulling power
Fri, 7th Feb 2014
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To celebrate Waitangi Day, Spotify has revealed the most popular local artists currently being streamed by Kiwis.

Microsoft employees give new CEO a ‘12th man’ welcome
Fri, 7th Feb 2014
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Microsoft employees swarm Studio D with rousing support for new CEO Satya Nadella, marking a united stride into a future of innovation.

Professor Layton vs Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney on Nintendo 3DS
Fri, 7th Feb 2014
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Two iconic titans of puzzle and courtroom drama unite on 29th March in a unique crossover for Nintendo 3DS fans.

Dunedin becomes first 'clean' area in Microsoft anti-piracy sweep
Thu, 6th Feb 2014
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Dunedin hailed as the first 'clean' zone in Microsoft NZ's nationwide anti-piracy campaign, uncovering zero software violations.

meMINI set for manufacture as Kickstarter campaign closes
Wed, 5th Feb 2014
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The Kiwi creators of meMINI are preparing to manufacture the wearable camera as soon as the Kickstarter crowd-funding campaign ends.

Dell disputes 15,000 jobs cut rumours
Wed, 5th Feb 2014
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Dell denies rumours of 15,000 job cuts, confirming only a small portion of its workforce accepted voluntary severance, as it optimises operations.

State of Orcon; We dig the dirt
Wed, 5th Feb 2014
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Orcon looks to raise capital as rapid growth follows uncapped broadband campaign, according to CEO Greg McAlister.

See your Facebook life in a minute...
Wed, 5th Feb 2014
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Facebook launches personal Look Back videos to mark its 10th anniversary, showcasing users' most-liked posts and photos.

Murdered: Soul Suspect Announced For Xbox One and PS4
Wed, 5th Feb 2014
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Square Enix today announced supernatural detective thriller <strong>Murdered: Soul Suspect</strong> will be released on Xbox One and PlayStaion 4.

Apple NZ almost doubles profit... pays $3.9m tax
Wed, 5th Feb 2014
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Apple NZ's profits soar to $10.5m amid steady sales, despite paying just $3.9m in tax, amidst global scrutiny over tax practices.

Innovative recruitment service OneShift launches in NZ
Wed, 5th Feb 2014
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OneShift, a groundbreaking online job platform, launches in NZ, offering businesses a smart, cost-effective way to find talent.