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Kiwi IT jobs boom smashes $110k salary mark
Tue, 14th Jan 2014
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The New Zealand job market is thriving, with a 17% increase in job listings in the final quarter of 2013 compared to the previous year.

Toyota FT-1 concept ready to drive in GT6
Tue, 14th Jan 2014
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Race enthusiasts can now experience Toyota's FT-1 concept in Gran Turismo 6 on PlayStation 3, bringing a realistic drive simulation.

Profits galore as Kiwi business confidence soars
Tue, 14th Jan 2014
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Kiwi firms hit 20-year optimism high, eyeing more jobs and profit, as NZIER flags nationwide economic upswing.

Poetic Apple ad turns the Air serious
Tue, 14th Jan 2014
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Apple's new iPad Air advert, narrated by Robin Williams, showcases the device's capabilities through a poetic recital.

Is the ASUS G750 worthy of the ROG badge?
Tue, 14th Jan 2014
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ASUS G750 aims to impress with its high-performance specs and robust design, but does it truly earn the prestigious ROG badge gamers covet?.

SteelSeries Stratus wireless controller changes the game
Mon, 13th Jan 2014
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SteelSeries launches the Stratus, the first iOS 7 wireless controller, revolutionizing mobile gaming with console-style play on Apple devices.

COD: Ghosts Onslaught revealed as first DLC pack
Mon, 13th Jan 2014
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COD: Ghosts' Onslaught, the first of four DLC packs, launches 29 Jan on Xbox LIVE, featuring new maps, a dual-purpose rifle, and more.

Will iWatch designs be based on current iPhone range?
Mon, 13th Jan 2014
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Rumours swirl about Apple's mysterious iWatch, with designer Martin Hajek sparking interest through colourful concepts inspired by the iPhone 5c and 5s.

Google internship underway for Waikato student
Mon, 13th Jan 2014
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University of Waikato student Boris Pfahringer is embracing Googlism as he begins an internship with web-giant Google in New York City.

Say no to lag with Netgear NIGHTHAWK router
Mon, 13th Jan 2014
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Netgear has launched its newest dual-band 802.11ac wireless router, Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router (R7000).

Telecom adds a slice of paradise to data roaming
Mon, 13th Jan 2014
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Telecom extends its popular $10 daily data roaming rate to Indonesia and Thailand; voice calling drops to $2.49/minute, effective 3 February 2014.

FAR CRY Wild Expedition - 10 year anniversary compilation
Mon, 13th Jan 2014
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Ubisoft announces Far Cry Wild Expedition to mark 10 years of the franchise, bundling four classic titles for an action-packed celebration.

Call of Duty Championship qualifiers coming to NZ
Mon, 13th Jan 2014
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NZ gamers gear up for Call of Duty Championship qualifiers, with a chance to compete in Sydney and potentially win big in LA.

Gartner: Apple is not a retailer
Fri, 10th Jan 2014
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Apple is not a retailer, says industry journal. While Apple's stores may be successful, they are fundamentally different from traditional retailers.

Inside Intel's new wearable devices portfolio...
Fri, 10th Jan 2014
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Intel CEO Brian Krzanich has announced a range of products and initiatives aimed at accelerating innovation in mobile and wearable devices.

GTA V to launch on PC from March 12?
Fri, 10th Jan 2014
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Rumours suggest GTA V's PC debut set for 12 March, raising eyebrows over its midweek release and source credibility. More updates to follow.

App Store sales smashed US$10 billion mark in 2013
Thu, 9th Jan 2014
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Apple's App Store exceeded $10 billion in sales in 2013, with December's $1 billion making it the most lucrative month ever.

GTA V to break 30 million unit mark
Thu, 9th Jan 2014
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Grand Theft Auto has always been a great seller in the gaming world and now it looks as if Rockstar has been taken aback by how well GTA V has sold.

Secrets to launching a successful side-business
Wed, 8th Jan 2014
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Side-gigs, from blogging to web design, are key to thriving in today's economy. Discover how to leverage your skills and network for entrepreneurial success.

Kiwis demand faster broadband and more data
Wed, 8th Jan 2014
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More than forty per cent of Kiwis are looking to upgrade to a faster broadband technology such as UFB or VDSL, a new survey reveals.