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Join Fijian voyagers in Skype classroom tonight
Wed, 21st Aug 2013
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Pacific voyaging and navigation is to take centre stage in a Skype in the classroom event tonight as part of the Exploring Oceans series.
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JOBS: The man behind the film…
Wed, 21st Aug 2013
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
Joshua Michael Stern dives into the challenge of portraying Steve Jobs' untold journey in the anticipated film 'JOBS', set for a NZ release on Aug 29.
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Microsoft unveils Xbox One games roster...
Wed, 21st Aug 2013
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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microsoft
Microsoft intends to ply gamers with an extensive list of ‘exclusive’ or ‘available first on Xbox One for a limited time' only titles.
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Android App Review: Death Drive
Tue, 20th Aug 2013
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smartphones
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gaming
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reviews
This app is an ugly, broken, thrown-together embarrassment made for the sole purpose of exposing people to ads and gouging out what little cash they can.
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Halo 4 Champions Bundle revealed...
Tue, 20th Aug 2013
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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halo
343 Industries launches Halo 4: Champions Bundle on Aug 21, featuring new multiplayer maps, support upgrades, and steampunk weapon skins.
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Emotional Kutcher recalls passing on Steve Jobs...
Tue, 20th Aug 2013
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personal computing devices
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apple
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jobs
Ashton Kutcher reveals heartache over missing a chance to meet Steve Jobs, calling it a missed opportunity of a lifetime.
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JOBS: The moment it all began…
Tue, 20th Aug 2013
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
In a monumental biopic, 'JOBS' unfurls the inspiring saga of the visionary Steve Jobs, whose retirement halted the digital world.
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5 biggest job search mistakes…
Tue, 20th Aug 2013
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jobs
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linkedin
While it’s crucial to do the right things in a job search, it’s also important to avoid making common mistakes...
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Happy (?) 1st birthday Novopay
Tue, 20th Aug 2013
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hcm
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ministry of education
Novopay marks its 1st year amid improvement but faces ongoing challenges and a pivotal system upgrade to address tax issues.
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iPredict DOUBLE iPhone launch
Tue, 20th Aug 2013
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
Apple set for a historic dual launch, releasing high-end and budget iPhones in September, marking a strategic shift for the tech giant.
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89% of Kiwis vote NO to GCSB bill
Tue, 20th Aug 2013
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government
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gcsb
The coalition to stop the GCSB bill received an 89% approval rate in Auckland last night, led by Mega founder Kim Dotcom.
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Google Street View Trekker takes on the Abel Tasman
Tue, 20th Aug 2013
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google
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street view
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trekker
Google has brought its Trekker camera to New Zealand to capture Street View imagery of the country's Great Walks.
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GCSB opposition unites in Auckland tonight
Mon, 19th Aug 2013
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government
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labour party
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Labour and Mega's Dotcom confront GCSB bill in a powerhouse meeting tonight, urging NZ to defend freedoms against hasty surveillance laws.
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No Android security software? You're playing with fire…
Mon, 19th Aug 2013
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smartphones
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malware
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cybersecurity
ESET launches redesigned ESET Mobile Security for Android, in a bid to enable users to enjoy safer mobile technology without compromising performance.
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Review: Corel VideoStudio Pro Ultimate X6
Mon, 19th Aug 2013
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gaming
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martech
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reviews
VideoStudio Pro X6 by Corel is a video editing application designed to bring professional grade capabilities to the home user in an easy to use package.
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Review: Sandisk Extreme II SSD (240Gb)
Mon, 19th Aug 2013
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
The SanDisk Extreme II SSD is the latest SSD to throw its hat in the ring to try to tempt performance users away from the traditional HDD.
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Review: Nuance PDF Converter Professional 8
Mon, 19th Aug 2013
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gaming
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document management
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ecm
Nuance PDF Converter Pro 8 outshines with cloud integration and secure document editing at a competitive price. #TechReview.
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Samsung leads the pack as smartphone sales keep rising
Mon, 19th Aug 2013
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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microsoft
Samsung stretches its lead in the global smartphone market, where sales surged by 46.5%, hitting 225 million units in Q2 2013.
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Three days later, Microsoft fixes Outlook
Mon, 19th Aug 2013
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ar, vr & metaverse
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microsoft
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Following an outage on Outlook.com, software giant finally resolves an issue which has plagued users for three days.
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More than 1,000 schools register with N4L
Mon, 19th Aug 2013
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edutech
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firewalls
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network security
Over 1,000 schools have eagerly registered to join Network for Learning’s managed network, promising enhanced online education by 2016.