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NZ historical posters available online
Wed, 2nd Oct 2013
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Over 400 impactful NZ posters from the last 50 years, chronicling trade unions and political activism, are now digitally accessible.
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Apple beats Coca-Cola to become World's Most Valuable Brand
Wed, 2nd Oct 2013
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Apple dethrones Coca-Cola, clinching the title as the World's Most Valuable Brand, say Interbrand. A historic shift spotlighting tech's rise.
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Android App Review: Tapastic
Tue, 1st Oct 2013
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Tapastic app brings a world of diverse webcomic talents to your phone, offering a free feast of genres for comic lovers on the move.
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The Evil Within releases gameplay video
Tue, 1st Oct 2013
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Bethesda unveils a chilling gameplay video for The Evil Within, diving deep into survival horror with Detective Sebastien's eerie journey.
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Ever wondered what 1.2 billion Facebook users look like?
Tue, 1st Oct 2013
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Providing a glimpse of every single member, The Faces of Facebook website has encapsulated all 1.2 billion profile pictures on one web page.
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Apple 'Just Do It' when it comes to watch hires
Tue, 1st Oct 2013
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Has Tim Cook used his sway in the boardroom to lure Nike's top design director onto Apple's wearable devices team?.
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Lessons to be learnt with BYOD
Tue, 1st Oct 2013
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New Zealand schools are adopting BYOD, pushing for educational benefits while grappling with policy, safety, and network security challenges.
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iPhone buzz - Fancy a slice of Apple?
Mon, 30th Sep 2013
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Spammers are capitalizing on the iPhone 5S and 5C hype to launch a stock scam campaign convincing people to buy shares of Apple.
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Can Battlefield 4 enjoy same res on PS4 and Xbox One?
Mon, 30th Sep 2013
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An EA ‘representative in charge’ at the Eurogamer Expo claims Battlefield 4 for Xbox One will run at 720p and at 60 frames per second.
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Real life Twitter talk is #funny
Mon, 30th Sep 2013
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Jimmy Fallon and Justin Timberlake's viral skit hilariously mimics real-life Twitter talk, lampooning the #hashtag obsession.
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Is this the new iPad 5…?
Mon, 30th Sep 2013
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Leaked video from sw-box.com teases what could be the iPad 5, sparking rumours before Apple's anticipated announcement on October 15.
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How to keep your kids safe online
Mon, 30th Sep 2013
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Most parents today have probably breathed a sigh of relief at some point or other that they never grew up with the Internet, or social media.
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Animation software has potential in schools
Mon, 30th Sep 2013
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Kiwi IT expert pioneers affordable animation software, Moviestorm, as a dynamic educational tool in schools, after success with a Vanuatu NGO.
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A look back at NZ’s Digital Nationz Expo...
Mon, 30th Sep 2013
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NZ finally previews Xbox One and PS4 at its own Digital Nationz Expo, marking a huge success in gaming history for Kiwis.
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Bawling Ballmer bows out with a cry
Mon, 30th Sep 2013
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Steve Ballmer, the departing Microsoft CEO, bid an emotional farewell to the company and vowed to change the world again.
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Behind the scenes with Microsoft's new Surface tablets
Sat, 28th Sep 2013
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Microsoft unveils the smarter Surface 2 and Surface Pro 2, promising a revolution in the tablet world with enhanced battery and features.
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Social media talkers = victims of cyber stalkers
Sat, 28th Sep 2013
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Kiwis' love of sharing personal information on social media leaves them vulnerable to cyberstalking, warns Greg Boyle of Trend Micro.
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A month with Samsung’s new F series TV...
Fri, 27th Sep 2013
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I was fortunate to spend a month with Samsung’s latest television the UA55F8000 or the F series to you and me.
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Review: The Puppeteer
Fri, 27th Sep 2013
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The Puppeteer is a platform game at heart, although it introduces many unique gameplay features that make it stand out.
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Review: Splinter Cell Blacklist
Fri, 27th Sep 2013
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Splinter Cell Blacklist is the sixth main entry in the popular stealth franchise published and developed by Ubisoft.