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Hello house! The connected home needs fibre connectivity
Fri, 31st Jan 2014
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If all you want to do is email your boss or look at funny cat pictures on the web then today’s broadband will probably serve you well enough.
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Are Samsung and Google friends again?
Fri, 31st Jan 2014
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Samsung and Google's relationship shows signs of healing following Lenovo's acquisition of Motorola, promising a more unified Android market.
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Check Point discovers critical vulnerability for Wikipedia.org and other ‘Wiki’ sites
Fri, 31st Jan 2014
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cybersecurity
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Check Point has revealed a critical vulnerability allowing remote code execution on Wikipedia and other ‘Wiki’ sites, prompting an urgent software patch.
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Toshiba Chromebook arrives in New Zealand...
Fri, 31st Jan 2014
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Toshiba's first 13.3-inch Chromebook hits New Zealand shores, offering an HD display, long battery life and sleek design for $479 NZD.
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Pandora NZ 'open for business' following double hire
Fri, 31st Jan 2014
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Pandora NZ gears up, hiring key figures Old and Steel, aiming to top NZ's internet radio scene and revolutionising digital ad opportunities.
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Xbox 360 to get Lococycle and Halo: Spartan Assault
Fri, 31st Jan 2014
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Good news for Xbox 360 owners as Microsoft has announced that top selling titles Lococycle and Halo: Spartan Assault are both on their way to the console.
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How to create an effective work-life balance...
Fri, 31st Jan 2014
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Struggling with work-life balance? Leading research suggests that posture can impact your mood and energy. Learn practical tips to regain balance.
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Telecom: Tech-savvy Kiwis celebrate summer in style...
Fri, 31st Jan 2014
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Tech-savvy Kiwis embrace the summer with smart devices, doubling data use at events by sharing live moments, says Telecom.
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Kiwi attack on online child sexual abuse network saves children
Fri, 31st Jan 2014
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NZ operation saves children from global abuse network, rescuing six and arresting offenders in a complex international effort.
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Samsung dominates smartphone market as Apple smashes iPhone records
Fri, 31st Jan 2014
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Samsung has once again dominated the global smartphone market, accounting for almost one in three of the 980 million devices shipped worldwide during 2013.
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iPhone 6 - Big screen and solar charging?
Thu, 30th Jan 2014
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The iPhone 6 is rumoured to feature a 5-inch HD screen and innovative solar charging technology, amidst speculation on its other striking specifications.
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Lenovo says 'Hello Moto' to the tune of $3 billion
Thu, 30th Jan 2014
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Google is on the verge of selling its Motorola Mobility smartphone operations to Lenovo for around USD $2.91 billion if reports are to be believed.
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Get ready for The Elder Scrolls Online Imperial Edition
Thu, 30th Jan 2014
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Bethesda unveils The Elder Scrolls Online Imperial Edition, featuring exclusive items and digital content for the eagerly awaited game.
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Mobile revenue surge smashes Facebook's earnings report
Thu, 30th Jan 2014
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Boosted by surging mobile revenue, Facebook has today smashed financial expectations with a full year revenue of $7.87bn, an increase of 55% year-over-year.
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Apple's iPod business collapses...
Thu, 30th Jan 2014
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Reports being released show that Apple's iPod business collapsed last quarter, with the device's revenue accounting for two percent of the tech giants revenue.
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Express Data extends Cisco business with Avizia distribution
Thu, 30th Jan 2014
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Express Data New Zealand is hailing its appointment as a distributor for Avizia as an exciting extension to the current Cisco business here.
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Giving in to Snapchat...
Thu, 30th Jan 2014
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A former Snapchat sceptic gives in, discovering fun through pet snaps and quirky sends, finding a unique joy in ephemeral photo-sharing.
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Romotive can turn your iPhone into a robot
Thu, 30th Jan 2014
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digital entertainment
San Francisco startup Romotive has transformed iPhones into robots, securing over USD $5 million in funding and growing to 19 employees.
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Apple ahead of the tablet game as Samsung trails
Thu, 30th Jan 2014
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Apple dominates the tablet market, shipping 26 million units in Q4 2013, but faces challenges from competitors.
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Analysing Yammer's year of Microsoft Office and SharePoint...
Thu, 30th Jan 2014
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18 months since acquiring Yammer, Microsoft reveals strategic integrations with Office, hinting at significant shifts ahead.