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Marlborough schools to get slice of Pi
Wed, 7th Aug 2013
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nmit
Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology donates Raspberry Pi computers to 13 local schools, empowering students to compete in the {Codeworx} challenge.
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PriceMe Launches iPhone App V2 in time for Xmas Shopping
Wed, 7th Aug 2013
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smartphones
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PriceMe's revamped iPhone app arrives just in time for Xmas, offering a sleeker UI and new features to enhance your shopping experience.
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Younger NZ mobile users more likely to switch
Tue, 6th Aug 2013
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apple
Almost one in every five 18 to 24 year old Kiwi mobile phone users switched service providers in the past year - a rate 50% above the New Zealand norm.
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5 ways to boost your professional brand…
Tue, 6th Aug 2013
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linkedin
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media
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employers
It’s easier than you may think to make your profile catch the eye of potential partners, employers and clients.
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Will Sony unveil dual console bundle plans?
Tue, 6th Aug 2013
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Sony hints at groundbreaking dual console bundle linking PS4 and PS Vita, possibly saving gamers cash on next-gen gaming this Christmas.
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How low can Microsoft go with the Surface Pro?
Tue, 6th Aug 2013
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microsoft
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Following reduced prices on its Surface RT tablets, Microsoft strikes again, slashing the Surface Pro by US$100.
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Sony Australia smacked with $53m tax bill
Tue, 6th Aug 2013
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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sony
Following a year-long investigation by the Australian Taxation Office, CEO and CFO quit the electronics company after verdict.
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Kiwi app ‘Get Home Safe’ aims to save lives
Tue, 6th Aug 2013
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personal computing devices
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apple
NZ's 'Get Home Safe' app, a pioneering tool by Boyd Peacock, offers live safety tracking, aiming to protect individuals during solo activities.
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SEGA to acquire Index Holdings?
Tue, 6th Aug 2013
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gaming
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sega
Media reports suggest that Sega is interested in Atlus’ parent company Index and has placed a bid for the company among 20 other companies bidding.
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Marine life app makes school trips interactive
Tue, 6th Aug 2013
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apps
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schools
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auckland museum
Auckland Museum's NZ Marine Life App transforms school beach trips with interactive learning, featuring details on over 260 marine species.
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Warring telcos set court date
Tue, 6th Aug 2013
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uc
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vodafone
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fair trading act
Telecom and Vodafone, in the midst of a High Court injunction, set to battle it out in court later this month.
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The only Apple service provider you should visit in Auckland
Tue, 6th Aug 2013
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personal computing devices
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imagetext
For the third year running, IT consultancy and repair company, Imagetext has been appointed as an Apple Authorised Premium Service Provider (PSP).
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Renaissance director Robert Bijl resigns
Tue, 6th Aug 2013
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personal computing devices
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apple
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After less than five months, Renaissance director Robert Bijl, linked to the late Murray Wood, resigns, as announced by the company.
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Android App Review: G Cloud Backup
Mon, 5th Aug 2013
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smartphones
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gaming
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reviews
G Cloud Backup: The app that saves your contacts, messages and more, ready to be reinstalled onto a new phone.
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'Oh hell Samsung, shame on you!'
Mon, 5th Aug 2013
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
Replace shamed American cyclist Lance Armstrong with Samsung, swap the banned drug EPO with GPU and bang - we have a controversy...
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Reasons why you should buy COD: Ghosts...
Mon, 5th Aug 2013
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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xbox
Mark Rubin teases COD: Ghosts features including dynamic next-gen maps and Squads, promising a revolution in gameplay with varied weather and time.
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Is Xbox One back in the race with go-faster stripes?
Mon, 5th Aug 2013
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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microsoft
In a bold move, Microsoft boosts Xbox One's appeal with go-faster stripes, aiming to outpace the PS4 in the gaming console race.
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NZ medal haul at computer programming competition
Mon, 5th Aug 2013
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devops
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martech
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apm
New Zealand's young programmers shined at the International Olympiad of Informatics, winning two bronze medals in Brisbane amid intense competition.
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Obama says 'No We Can't' to Apple ban
Mon, 5th Aug 2013
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personal computing devices
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apple
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samsung
Obama sides with Apple, overturning the ban on iPhone 4 and iPad 2, thwarting Samsung's plans in a major trade decision.
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Vodafone: See you in court Telecom
Mon, 5th Aug 2013
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uc
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telstraclear
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vodafone
Vodafone defends advertising campaign after Telecom files High Court complaint over misleading SuperNet branding.