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Lorde tops NZ Spotify charts in 2013
Thu, 5th Dec 2013
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Music streaming service announces the artists and tracks that took New Zealand by storm during the past twelve months.

Microsoft unveils top Bing searches for 2013
Thu, 5th Dec 2013
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Beyoncé, Kim Kardashian, and Rihanna dominate Bing's top searches of 2013, with women leading the list and only two men in the top ten.

Top Kiwi tech creates 1000km tennis game
Wed, 4th Dec 2013
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ASB Bank is attempting a World Record by creating a 1000km tennis court that stretches from the North Island to the South Island.

PlayStation 4 sales pass two million mark
Wed, 4th Dec 2013
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Sony has announced that cumulative sell through for the PlayStation 4 system has surpassed 2.1 million units worldwide as of 1 December, 2013.

Enjoy air domination with World of Warplanes
Wed, 4th Dec 2013
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World of Warplanes is the second instalment from Wargaming after they released the hugely successful World of Tanks.

Telecom closing in on 6,000 UFB customers
Wed, 4th Dec 2013
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Telecom’s rollout of Ultra Fibre services on the ultra fast broadband (UFB) network is gaining momentum, with record sales achieved in the past two months.

Telecom ramps up security efforts following Yahoo Xtra breach
Wed, 4th Dec 2013
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Yahoo Xtra customers hit by spam attacks as Telecom takes action to halt breach and lock down affected accounts.

Cyber Security lab launch marks NZ first
Tue, 3rd Dec 2013
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NZ launches its first cyber security lab and a Master's degree at Waikato Uni, aiming to become a leading hub in the Asia/Pacific region.

Yahoo Xtra email breach - The one that got away…
Tue, 3rd Dec 2013
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As one of the biggest global providers of email, Yahoo is at the frontline of this battle - they alone block more than 600 billion spam messages a month.

Apple lures Samsung customers with iPhone 5C…
Tue, 3rd Dec 2013
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Apple's iPhone 5C is luring customers away from Samsung and LG, according to technology strategist firm Kantar Worldpanel ComTech.

“Wait a minute…The Internet knows more about me than my own mother?”
Tue, 3rd Dec 2013
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As privacy concerns spike, individuals start prioritising data protection in 2014 while scammers exploit every niche in the digital world.

PS4 officially fastest selling console in UK history
Tue, 3rd Dec 2013
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Sony's new PlayStation 4 console has become the fastest selling console in UK history according to official sales figures and eurogamer.

Does listening to music while you study make you smarter?
Mon, 2nd Dec 2013
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For the millions of students undertaking university exams, they should consider packing a pair of headphones in their bags.

Wii U – happy 1st birthday
Mon, 2nd Dec 2013
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Nintendo's Wii U marks its 1st year amid struggles, yet shows promise with a renewed focus on quality games. Will it rise with its new approach?.

Nokia NZ blames hacker for 'F*** you' Kiwi tweet
Mon, 2nd Dec 2013
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Nokia New Zealand believes last week's 'F*** You' tweet was likely the work of a hacker, vowing to ramp up security as a result.

Mega launches iOS app
Mon, 2nd Dec 2013
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Kim Dotcom's Mega has now introduced an iOS app, facilitating file management the go, following its Android version's success.

Farewell to analogue as digital switchover completed
Mon, 2nd Dec 2013
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NZ bids adieu to analogue TV, embracing digital era with final switch-off led by Minister Craig Foss. A 60-year legacy ends, ushering in advanced broadband.

Struggling Renaissance suffers $1.6m annual loss
Mon, 2nd Dec 2013
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Renaissance reports net operating loss of $1.68 million, blamed on depreciation, interest expense, and store closures.

Renaissance reveals changes to ACG education business deal
Mon, 2nd Dec 2013
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Renaissance and Academic Colleges Group adjust their agreement so that the transaction will be executed by way of a sale of shares rather than a sale of assets.

Madden NFL 25 - Xbox One
Sun, 1st Dec 2013
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Brit tackles Madden NFL 25 on Xbox One, finding beauty in complexity despite a rugby background. A dazzling next-gen feast but a strategic enigma.