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Apple e-wallet patent paves way for i-Wallet innovation...
Fri, 17th Jan 2014
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iPhone users could soon be paying for coffees via their smartphones following news Cupertino has issued a patent application for an e-wallet system.
Brick-and-mortar retailers at risk as shoppers become smarter...
Fri, 17th Jan 2014
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Smartphones pose a serious risk to traditional retailers as the world becomes more reliant on mobile devices, says mobile research giant IDC.
Telecom warns Kiwis over Yahoo Xtra spam attacks
Thu, 16th Jan 2014
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Telecom Retail CEO Chris Quin is today warning Yahoo Xtra customers about a spam email circulating around some Yahoo Xtra email accounts.
25,000 tickets in the trash as Dotcom cancels birthday bash
Thu, 16th Jan 2014
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Kim Dotcom has been forced to cancel his extravagant birthday party at the Vector Arena next week in a bid to avoid breaching electoral laws.
Vodafone stung with $270k refund over dodgy broadband ad
Thu, 16th Jan 2014
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Vodafone NZ has settled with Commerce Commission, after customers were not informed of terms and received charges for Broadband Lite service.
IT rules the roost with Kiwi jobs boost
Thu, 16th Jan 2014
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New Zealand ICT continues to start the year in style, with a booming industry offering the hottest career choices for Kiwis.
Beaming smiles as Kiwi IT salaries rise...
Thu, 16th Jan 2014
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Kiwis enjoyed a 4.4% rise in pay during the last year, as the ICT industry continues to smash expectations and beat the national average.
Xbox launches military feel to new-look Titanfall controller
Thu, 16th Jan 2014
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One of the many positives surrounding a big game release is the limited edition gaming gear that comes with it and Titanfall proves to be no exception.
Open Sesame - The iTunes of eLearning
Wed, 15th Jan 2014
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New technologies are continually making it easier than ever before to distribute and share learning content with businesses rushing to capitalise.
Xtracta releases 'game-changing' app
Wed, 15th Jan 2014
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Xtracta, a kiwi based startup is set to revolutionise traditional data entry through its game-changing product, the Xtracta App.
Dotcom dives into politics with the Internet Party
Wed, 15th Jan 2014
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Kim Dotcom unveils name and logo for his political movement: the Internet Party, as he tires of political nonsense.
Does it pay to be a startup founder?
Wed, 15th Jan 2014
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New study reveals Silicon Valley startup founders earn less than $75k, challenging the high-flying tech mogul image.
Renaissance on the rocks amid yo-yo Yoobee sale
Wed, 15th Jan 2014
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Renaissance chairman Colin Giffney reveals a turbulent future as the company proposes selling the Yoobee School of Design to ACG for NZD $14 million.
Party launched as Dotcom “f****** tires” of political nonsense
Wed, 15th Jan 2014
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Megaupload founder, Kim Dotcom, plans to enter New Zealand politics, vowing to fight for change and take on the government.
Google releases revamped Chrome 32...
Wed, 15th Jan 2014
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Google has today released the latest stable version of its Chrome browser, including many of the features that recently arrived in the beta channel.
Windows 9 in line as Microsoft drops Windows 8 flops?
Wed, 15th Jan 2014
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Microsoft plans to drop the Windows 8 name and brand its next release as Windows 9 in an attempt to distance itself from the Windows 8 failure.
Opinion: Time for Xtra to shrug off Yahoo?
Wed, 15th Jan 2014
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We're only two weeks into the New Year but there is another issue with Yahoo. leaving many wondering will Telecom bring its Xtra email service back in house?.
Apple snaps up Aussie app maker
Wed, 15th Jan 2014
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Apple acquires photo startup SnappyLabs, known for its SnappyCam app, to enhance camera technology for its devices.
Kiwis beware… of Inland Revenue email scare
Wed, 15th Jan 2014
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Inland Revenue warns New Zealanders about malicious emails posing as tax department, highlights potential identity theft risk.
How much would you pay for privacy?
Wed, 15th Jan 2014
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Social networks are facing accusations of mishandling user data. It's time to give control back to consumers. @Gartner_inc.