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Android App Review: Devil Ninja (Xmas)
Tue, 17th Dec 2013
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smartphones
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Ditching festive organisation apps, our review of Devil Ninja (Xmas) dives into its unique, if not festive, side-scrolling adventure.
Middle Earth: Shadow of Mordor revealed...
Tue, 17th Dec 2013
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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warner bros
Sticking with The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings theme, the first serious offering for Xbox One and PS4 has been revealed.
“Misleading” Orcon forced to pull Dotcom broadband ad
Tue, 17th Dec 2013
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uc
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orcon
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asa
Orcon pulls Kim Dotcom TV ad after complaint to Advertising Standards Authority upheld. Uncapped plans still available.
EA and Origin PC team up to release BF4 Armoured DivisionTank
Tue, 17th Dec 2013
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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dice
Electronic Arts teams up with Origin PC to unveil the ultimate gaming machine - the Battlefield 4 and Origin PC Armoured Division Tank.
NFS Rivals showcases Ford's new Mustang
Mon, 16th Dec 2013
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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xbox
Gamers rev up with Ford's latest Mustang in 'NFS Rivals' before it speeds onto streets next year, marking a virtual test drive debut.
Surface 2: Go leaner and meaner this Xmas…
Mon, 16th Dec 2013
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microsoft
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surface
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transatlantic
Surface 2 gears up to be the Kiwi's festive favourite: sleeker, swifter and lighter, blending work and leisure effortlessly.
PS Plus January line-up looking to kick off 2014 with a bang
Mon, 16th Dec 2013
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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sony
Sony reveals an explosive PS Plus January line-up with 'Don't Starve' on PS4, 'DmC', and 'Borderlands 2' on PS3, enriching gamers' new year.
Wellington Council privacy breach - FAQ
Mon, 16th Dec 2013
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data privacy
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council
Wellington City Council alerts after a privacy breach involving 120,000 Kiwis' parking data by contractor Tenix Solutions.
Wellington Council admits accidental data leak reached 120,000 Kiwis
Mon, 16th Dec 2013
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cybersecurity
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council
Wellington City Council and contractor Tenix face scrutiny after accidentally leaking personal details of 120,000 Kiwis.
Say hello to Sky Go on iPhone and iPad…
Fri, 13th Dec 2013
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apps
SKY customers can now enjoy live sport, news, movies and more on their Apple iPhone or iPad with the new SKY GO App.
Trade Me purchases vehicle data experts MotorWeb for $19.5m
Fri, 13th Dec 2013
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partner programmes
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trade me
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services
Trade Me has agreed to acquire Auckland-based motor vehicle data provider MotorWeb for NZD $19.5m, expecting to complete the cash-funded deal this month.
Contactless payments fast becoming ‘everyday’ for Kiwis
Fri, 13th Dec 2013
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martech
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commerce systems
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supply chain & logistics
Contactless card usage in New Zealand is on the rise, with ownership and usage more than doubling in just six months.
23 Kiwi schools now using N4L, 700+ forecast for 2014...
Fri, 13th Dec 2013
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it services
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n4l
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it support
N4L teams with 12 Kiwi tech firms to connect over 700 schools to its free, high-speed internet service by 2014, boosting educational resources.
Microsoft: Kiwis beware, of World Cup cyber scare...
Fri, 13th Dec 2013
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
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spam
Kiwis heading to the FIFA World Cup warned by Microsoft to guard against cyber scams in cybercrime hotspot Brazil.
Sophos: Shadier cyber crime forces dramatic industry change
Fri, 13th Dec 2013
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Sophos reveals cyber criminals professionalised in 2013, offering easy-to-use services and amplifying cyber crime levels to unprecedented heights.
iPhone 5s becomes the world's bestselling smartphone
Fri, 13th Dec 2013
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
Newly released data suggests Apple’s iPhone 5s is the world’s bestselling phone, beating arch rival Samsung's Galaxy S4 two months in a row.
Telco welcomes Slingshot convictions for “slamming” of Telecom customers
Fri, 13th Dec 2013
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uc
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commerce commission
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slingshot
Telecom is pleased that Callplus Services Limited, trading as Slingshot, has been convicted and fined $250,000 for illegal ‘slamming’ practices.
Slingshot fined $250,000 for “slamming” customers
Fri, 13th Dec 2013
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commerce commission
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slingshot
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callplus
Slingshot fined £250,000 for misleading customers and switching services without consent, impacting competition in the telecoms market.
Skylanders arrives on nextgen consoles...
Fri, 13th Dec 2013
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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xbox
Don't worry if you have a horde of screaming kids this summer time as Skylanders SWAP Force has arrived on next-gen consoles to placate the kids.
Grab yourself a Christmas surprise
Fri, 13th Dec 2013
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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square enix
Square Enix's exclusive Christmas surprise box offers a treasure trove of games worth over $75 for just $8.99, from 12th-20th Dec.