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Kickstarter support required for meMINI
Thu, 30th Jan 2014
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The Kiwi entrepreneurs behind meMINI are planning to introduce more innovative features to the wearable camera if they get increased Kickstarter backing.
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Renaissance - Where did it all go wrong...?
Thu, 30th Jan 2014
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personal computing devices
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apple
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renaissance
Following a horrendous 2012 and a crippling 2013, The Channel examines where it all went wrong for the former Apple distributor.
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Vodafone’s Oz 4G network smashes one million mark
Thu, 30th Jan 2014
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Vodafone's 4G network reaches a milestone with over 1 million devices in just 8 months, outstripping Telstra and Optus with superior speeds and data deals.
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Sneak Peak, Burial at Sea - Episode 2 released...
Wed, 29th Jan 2014
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Dive back into Rapture with BioShock Infinite: Burial at Sea - Episode 2, as Elizabeth's quest to save Sally unfolds in stunning detail.
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OlliOlli Is A Dizzying Experience
Wed, 29th Jan 2014
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OlliOlli revitalizes skateboarding games with a challenging 2D twist but may leave vert fans dizzy and wanting.
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Introducing Battlefield 4 - player appreciation month...
Wed, 29th Jan 2014
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To thank gamers for their dedication and support to BF4 - DICE and EA has announced that from 1 February 2014 they are hosting player appreciation month.
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Can your social media footprint help repay debt?
Wed, 29th Jan 2014
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fintech
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facebook
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social media
247Moneybox.co.nz utilises borrowers' social media to refine credit decisions, aiming for more reliable short-term loan assessments.
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Night-time smartphone work = less business productivity
Wed, 29th Jan 2014
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Night-time work emails on smartphones lead to poorer next-day job performance, Michigan State research suggests, urging sleep over late emails.
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Ban tax avoiding Facebook? Yeah, right
Wed, 29th Jan 2014
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personal computing devices
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apple
New Zealand politics is in uproar as Labour suggests banning tax avoiding multinationals, including Facebook, from the internet.
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Samsung dominates record-breaking smartphone market
Wed, 29th Jan 2014
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smartphones
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Samsung leads as the smartphone market hits a record 1 billion units shipped in a year, showcasing a 38.4% surge from 2012.
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Introducing the hi-tech way to unhook a bra...
Wed, 29th Jan 2014
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atech
Japanese lingerie manufacturer Ravijour has released a hi-tech bra that only opens when a woman’s heart is racing.
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Yoshi's New Island on 3DS from March
Tue, 28th Jan 2014
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Embark on a magical quest with Yoshi's New Island, hitting Nintendo 3DS on 15th March to reunite Baby Mario with his brother.
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Countdown begins for the ESET NetGuide Web Awards...
Tue, 28th Jan 2014
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New Zealand has spoken, so get voting in the 2013 ESET NetGuide Web Awards, supporting the Kiwi websites you love.
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Window of opportunity as Phablet shipments set to smash 120m mark?
Tue, 28th Jan 2014
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smartphones
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Phablet sales soar to 120m by 2018, with East Asia leading demand for gaming and streaming on larger screens, reports Juniper Research.
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Microsoft ditches SkyDrive name following court ruling
Tue, 28th Jan 2014
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storage
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microsoft
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cloud services
Microsoft’s cloud storage service SkyDrive has been renamed OneDrive, following a UK court ruling instigated by British firm Sky.
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Can you hack Google Chrome for US$2.7m?
Mon, 27th Jan 2014
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gaming
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cybersecurity
Google ups the ante in its Pwnium competition, offering $2.7m for hacking Chrome OS in a bid to bolster security.
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What is Bitcoin telling us about Internet innovation?
Mon, 27th Jan 2014
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blockchain
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Bitcoin's rise challenges the status quo, suggesting vast untapped internet innovation potential beyond traditional financial models.
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Telecom advises Kiwi caution following possible Yahoo Xtra security threat...
Mon, 27th Jan 2014
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cybersecurity
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Telecom alerts Kiwis to a potential Yahoo Xtra email breach, urging customers to reset passwords to safeguard accounts.
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Good Technology offers free customer BlackBerry migration
Fri, 24th Jan 2014
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smartphones
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windows
Good Technology unveils 'Migrate Now' to aid BlackBerry users switch to iOS, Android, or Windows Phone for free, targeting those stuck in contracts.
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Record-breaking Microsoft smashes Surface sales
Fri, 24th Jan 2014
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Microsoft reports a staggering $24.52 billion in Q2 revenue, thanks to soaring Surface sales, robust Xbox numbers, and cloud service growth.