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Aucklanders set for free Telecom Wi-Fi
Wed, 31st Jul 2013
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uc
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wireless networks
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cloud services
Auckland residents to enjoy free city-wide Wi-Fi in a Telecom trial, assessing demand before the service ends in September.
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Twitter reacts… releases Report Abuse button
Wed, 31st Jul 2013
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personal computing devices
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apple
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twitter
Twitter introduces Report Abuse button amid rising concerns over violent threats, aiming to enhance user safety and accountability.
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FIFA 2014: The beautiful game just got better…
Wed, 31st Jul 2013
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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eb games
With the World Cup taking place in Brazil next year it seems that EA SPORTS are doing their utmost to get everybody in the samba mood.
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Review: Stealth Inc: A Clone in the Dark
Wed, 31st Jul 2013
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
When it comes to 2D side scrolling video games, most of them involve you shooting or fighting your enemies head on.
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Open access policy a first for university
Wed, 31st Jul 2013
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creative commons
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lincoln university
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extend
Research data, teaching materials and public records from Lincoln University will soon be open and freely accessible on the web.
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Why is Apple being sued? Search me…
Wed, 31st Jul 2013
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personal computing devices
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apple
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apple store
Former Apple Store employees launch lawsuit over unpaid wages, claiming tech giant searched staff bags after every shift for 30 minutes.
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Internet hackers Royally scam users
Wed, 31st Jul 2013
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email security
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cybersecurity
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symantec
While the world celebrated, scammers have taken advantage, kicking into immediate action following the birth of the royal baby.
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EA rips off the covers for NBA LIVE 14
Tue, 30th Jul 2013
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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xbox
Cleveland Cavaliers Kyrie Irving will be the official cover athlete of NBA LIVE 14 when the game launches this spring on the Xbox One and PlayStation 4.
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Kobo expands direct distribution to NZ
Tue, 30th Jul 2013
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smartphones
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kobo
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ereader
Company announces its family of eReaders is available for purchase directly at Kobo.com for readers in New Zealand.
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AOC unveils new monitors with 20th Century Fox
Tue, 30th Jul 2013
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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aoc
Global leader in Display Manufacturing partners with 20th Century Fox to launch two new monitors in conjunction with the release of The Wolverine.
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Wii don't want Nintendo in our stores
Tue, 30th Jul 2013
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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nintendo
UK's 2nd largest supermarket chain bans Wii U sales, a harsh setback for Nintendo's struggle to revive its console's fortunes.
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EPL website kick-offs in New Zealand...
Tue, 30th Jul 2013
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coliseum sports media
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epl
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barclays
PremierLeaguePass.com is now live in New Zealand, 20 days out from the 2013/2014 Barclays English Premier League season.
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You gotta fight, for Dotcom's right, for transparency…
Tue, 30th Jul 2013
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data privacy
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government
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mega
Megaupload founder dispatches legal team to Wellington today, as his lawyers fight for full disclosure in New Zealand's highest court.
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Introducing Apple’s new iPhone 5Cheap…?
Tue, 30th Jul 2013
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
Apple's new budget smartphone could be called the 'iPhone 5C' as a new photo shows the retail packaging of the product.
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Your PS4 questions answered...
Tue, 30th Jul 2013
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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sony
Got any PlayStation 4 questions, queries or concerns? If so, you've come to the right place. If not, you haven't so get lost...
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Is Facebook trending in the right direction?
Tue, 30th Jul 2013
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facebook
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ovum
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acquisition
Coming off a poor run of results post IPO, the story of Facebook’s Q2 results is one of progress, regeneration and strategic investment.
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Software has potential to help kids with autism
Tue, 30th Jul 2013
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software
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schools
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king kong
Assistive learning software to help autistic children recognise emotions from facial expressions recently won a UniServices prize in the Spark Ideas Challenge.
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Hey Samsung, leave our Apple alone
Tue, 30th Jul 2013
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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microsoft
Intel, Microsoft and Oracle come to the aid of Apple after plans to ban iPhone 4 sales following Samsung fallout.
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For your thighs only… first Google Glass Porn released
Tue, 30th Jul 2013
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personal computing devices
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apps
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google
After a ban, 'Tits and Glass' makes a cheeky comeback with the first Google Glass adult film, pushing the boundaries of tech in the bedroom.
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Is your Android phone stale…?
Mon, 29th Jul 2013
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smartphones
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cybersecurity
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trend micro
How can a phone be stale and how can you tell? It’s not like bread where you can squeeze it and tell it’s stale because it’s hard and know it’s not good to eat.