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Apple issues Black Friday NZ shopping teaser
Tue, 26th Nov 2013
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ipad
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.
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A new breed of headset – Thrustmaster Y-250P
Tue, 26th Nov 2013
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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headsets
Thrustmaster launches the Y-250P headset, blending outstanding build quality with superior audio for an unrivalled gaming experience.
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N4L goes live as 100 schools sign-up for new network
Tue, 26th Nov 2013
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uc
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broadband
Today Massey Primary school becomes the first to connect to N4L's managed network, with 100 other schools set to join.
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Microsoft considers one Windows fits all approach
Tue, 26th Nov 2013
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microsoft
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windows
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windows phone
Microsoft eyes unification: Mulling over a 'one Windows' strategy, streamlining OS for better flexibility and universal app compatibility.
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Nokia follows Microsoft's lead… bashes Apple's iPad
Tue, 26th Nov 2013
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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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.
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All I want for Xmas is anything but… a Smart Watch
Tue, 26th Nov 2013
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wearables
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personal computing devices
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apple
Despite the hype surrounding smart watches, Gartner believes they are unlikely to be featured on many consumers' holiday wish lists this year.
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BF4 offers gamers double XP for limited period
Tue, 26th Nov 2013
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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xbox
DICE releases statement announcing its pride that Battlefield 4 is now available on five gaming platforms - since the release of Xbox One.
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Just another security list? Don't be short-sighted, think ahead…
Mon, 25th Nov 2013
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cybersecurity
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personal computing devices
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apple
Whether it be in our daily life, business productivity or even national security, cyber security is an issue for the masses.
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Twitch to ban PS4 users who do not stream gaming content
Mon, 25th Nov 2013
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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twitch
PS4 users warned: Streaming non-gaming content on Twitch TV will result in a ban, after reports of X-rated streams.
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Need for Speed Rivals - Xbox 360
Sun, 24th Nov 2013
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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xbox
EA's Need for Speed Rivals shines on Xbox 360 amidst next-gen console release, showcasing riveting arcade racing.
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Kiwis favour ‘anywhere, anytime’ internet but suffer digital divide
Sat, 23rd Nov 2013
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uc
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content creation
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broadband
Kiwis embrace mobile net access for info over entertainment, yet face a stark digital divide, impacting participation and access.
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Auckland car salesman fined $12k over 'dishonest' Trade Me bids
Fri, 22nd Nov 2013
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commerce commission
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trade me
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transparency
Craig James Rutherford has been fined $12,100 in the Auckland District Court after shill bidding during the sale of cars on the Trade Me auction website.
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SEEK's new tech spearheads job seeking and hiring boost
Fri, 22nd Nov 2013
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jobs
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seek
SEEK launches groundbreaking tech to revolutionize job searching and hiring, aiming to match millions with their ideal roles.
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Symantec: Macs, Malware and Security Myths
Fri, 22nd Nov 2013
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malware
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cybersecurity
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personal computing devices
Increased Mac usage in business leads to higher risk of cyber attacks, but Symantec's Endpoint Protection offers a solution.
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Xbox One - The wait is finally over
Fri, 22nd Nov 2013
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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xbox
After 8 long years, the Xbox One has launched in NZ, ushering a new gaming era at Auckland’s Shed 10 with fans, games and luminaries celebrating.
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ICT makeover for Auckland school
Fri, 22nd Nov 2013
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edutech
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uc
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personal computing devices
Manurewa Intermediate soars into the digital age, thanks to a £40k ICT upgrade from Vodafone, enriching learning with new tech.
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LinkedIn scam using fake female recruiter to lure victims
Fri, 22nd Nov 2013
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bitdefender
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linkedin
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banking
Bitdefender warns of a LinkedIn scam using a fictitious female recruiter's profile to dupe users with enticing job offers.
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Auckland prepares for world's first Xbox One launch…
Thu, 21st Nov 2013
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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microsoft
Auckland gears up for the global debut of the Xbox One tonight, with a unique launch party set at Shed 10 featuring top entertainment.
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Microsoft reveals anti-Google merchandise line
Thu, 21st Nov 2013
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microsoft
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google
Microsoft escalates its rivalry with Google, launching a 'Scroogled' merchandise line aimed at critiquing its competitor.
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Provoke's relief effort in the Philippines - help needed
Thu, 21st Nov 2013
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support
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provoke solutions
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fundraising
Provoke CEO, Mason Pratt, calls on media to help spread the word about devastation in the Philippines. Read more here: www.helpthephilippines.org.nz.