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Vodafone calls on Chorus to speed up UFB talks
Thu, 28th Nov 2013
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Vodafone has issued its disappointment that Chorus has suspended its scheduled Dialogue Briefing around new, faster fibre services.

Smartphone sales set to smash one billion mark
Thu, 28th Nov 2013
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Worldwide smartphone shipments are expected to surpass 1.0 billion units in 2013, representing 39.3% growth over 2012.

‘My Passport Slim’ released
Thu, 28th Nov 2013
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Western Digital's sleek 'My Passport Slim' hits the shelves, a nifty portable hard drive in 1TB and 2TB sizes, just in time for Christmas.

38m Adobe users unaware of major data breach
Thu, 28th Nov 2013
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Ten weeks after admitting 38 million users have been affected by a cyber security attack, Adobe reveals it is taking longer than expected to warn customers.

Nokia NZ apologises for 'F*** you' Kiwi tweet
Thu, 28th Nov 2013
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Nokia New Zealand has been forced into an embarrassing apology, after a 'F*** You' tweet was posted from its Kiwi Twitter account.

Sony invites New Zealanders to play PS4 tomorrow
Thu, 28th Nov 2013
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This Friday, Sony New Zealand will welcome the general public to sample PlayStation 4 and a great range of first and third party titles.

LinkedIn hits one million NZ members
Wed, 27th Nov 2013
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LinkedIn celebrates a landmark one million members in New Zealand, highlighting the platform's vast impact on professional networking.

LEGO The Hobbit game announced
Wed, 27th Nov 2013
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Fancy joining Bilbo Baggins, Gandalf, Thorin Oakenshield and company on their quest to the Dwarven Kingdom? Well you can in the next LEGO game.

Review: Intuos Creative Stylus
Wed, 27th Nov 2013
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Intuos Creative Stylus elevates iPad artistry, blending digital convenience with the tactile nuance of paper sketching. #TechReview.

Android App Review: 2x Battery - Battery Saver
Wed, 27th Nov 2013
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There are lots of free battery life extenders available, and scrolling through the Google Play store won’t tell you much about them.

Apple issues Black Friday NZ shopping teaser
Tue, 26th Nov 2013
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While Apple has yet to reveal the exact products up for discount, the company's website shows iPads with green smart covers and Apple EarPods.

A new breed of headset – Thrustmaster Y-250P
Tue, 26th Nov 2013
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Thrustmaster launches the Y-250P headset, blending outstanding build quality with superior audio for an unrivalled gaming experience.

N4L goes live as 100 schools sign-up for new network
Tue, 26th Nov 2013
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Today Massey Primary school becomes the first to connect to N4L's managed network, with 100 other schools set to join.

Microsoft considers one Windows fits all approach
Tue, 26th Nov 2013
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Microsoft eyes unification: Mulling over a 'one Windows' strategy, streamlining OS for better flexibility and universal app compatibility.

Nokia follows Microsoft's lead… bashes Apple's iPad
Tue, 26th Nov 2013
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In a bid to promote the new Nokia Lumia 2520 tablet, Nokia has taken a leaf out of Microsoft's book - by shamelessly bashing Apple's iPad.

All I want for Xmas is anything but… a Smart Watch
Tue, 26th Nov 2013
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Despite the hype surrounding smart watches, Gartner believes they are unlikely to be featured on many consumers' holiday wish lists this year.

BF4 offers gamers double XP for limited period
Tue, 26th Nov 2013
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DICE releases statement announcing its pride that Battlefield 4 is now available on five gaming platforms - since the release of Xbox One.

Just another security list? Don't be short-sighted, think ahead…
Mon, 25th Nov 2013
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Whether it be in our daily life, business productivity or even national security, cyber security is an issue for the masses.

Twitch to ban PS4 users who do not stream gaming content
Mon, 25th Nov 2013
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PS4 users warned: Streaming non-gaming content on Twitch TV will result in a ban, after reports of X-rated streams.

Need for Speed Rivals - Xbox 360
Sun, 24th Nov 2013
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EA's Need for Speed Rivals shines on Xbox 360 amidst next-gen console release, showcasing riveting arcade racing.