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New US$350m fibre optic cable heads to Northland
Mon, 29th Jul 2013
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hawaiki cable
Northland set to score a major technological and economic coup with US$350m undersea cable deal with Hawaiki, coming ashore in Whangerai.
Backtracking Ballmer admits huge Surface RT mistake
Mon, 29th Jul 2013
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Microsoft CEO, Steve Ballmer, admits error in judgement regarding Surface RT tablet, following $900m loss. Is he on his last legs?.
Will the PS4 reserve 5GB ram for games?
Mon, 29th Jul 2013
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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sony
PS4 developer, Vblank Entertainment, have denied online rumours of the console reserving 5GB of RAM for games.
Key: Kiwis don't know what they're talking about
Mon, 29th Jul 2013
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government
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Prime Minister believes GCSB protesters are either misinformed or pursuing a political agenda as thousands rally in opposition to the bill.
Capital gains as Vodafone launches 4G in Wellington
Mon, 29th Jul 2013
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uc
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4g technology
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broadband
Vodafone ignites Wellington with the launch of 4G, bringing superfast mobile technology to New Zealand's capital.
The future of TV is here…
Mon, 29th Jul 2013
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
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apps
Apps herald a TV revolution, transforming viewing habits with the advent of smart technology, led by innovation and connectivity.
Rallying Kiwis rebel against GCSB bill
Mon, 29th Jul 2013
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government
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fia
Thousands unite across New Zealand in protest against the government's GCSB spying bill, led by Kim Dotcom in Auckland.
Creating comics helps kids learn net basics
Mon, 29th Jul 2013
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schools
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netsafe
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volution
NetSafe's Comic Creator revolutionises teaching cyber security to kids, making online safety lessons engaging with comic strips.
Kiwi hacker Barnaby Jack dies
Sat, 27th Jul 2013
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
Kiwi hacker Barnaby Jack found dead in San Francisco at age 35. Police rule out foul play, cause of death unknown.
Samsung record profits fail to appease investors
Fri, 26th Jul 2013
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
Samsung reported record Q2 profits of USD $8.5bn—up 47% from last year—but fell short of investor hopes for USD $8.8bn, causing unease.
Why taking down Apple's Developer site was a good idea...
Fri, 26th Jul 2013
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cybersecurity
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personal computing devices
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apple
If we had more companies respond to breaches in this way, we (technology, privacy, security and cyber threats) would be much better off as an industry.
Preview: Killzone: Mercenary
Fri, 26th Jul 2013
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Killzone: Mercenary brings explosive FPS action to the PS Vita, blending traditional gameplay with unique controls, aiming to be the handheld's blockbuster.
Top 10 tips for avoiding app rejection
Fri, 26th Jul 2013
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apps
There can be nothing more frustrating than sweating for hours developing your app for public consumption only to have it rejected by an app store.
So how much is it to develop for PS4?
Fri, 26th Jul 2013
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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microsoft
Sony's PS4 development kit costs $2,500, while Xbox One dev kit costs $500, albeit with additional fees to Microsoft.
Mashup competition for Christchurch schools
Fri, 26th Jul 2013
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schools
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students
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high school
Christchurch high school students have the opportunity to build a business in a weekend with the first Mashup competition in the region.
Privacy scare? NZ govt should grow a pair
Fri, 26th Jul 2013
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government
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gcsb
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megaupload
Kim Dotcom's crusade against NZ's GCSB Bill continues, rallying over 400 in Auckland to demand a halt to dangerous spy agency powers.
Wearable devices...the next big frontier for apps
Fri, 26th Jul 2013
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personal computing devices
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apps
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apple
A new wave of wearable devices is set to hit the market, creating a new frontier for app companies to make our lives easier.
This man wants to kill your PC...
Fri, 26th Jul 2013
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microsoft
Inside Microsoft's secret lab where tech devices undergo extreme torture to ensure your PC is stronger and more resilient.
Cry all you want lady…we aint fixing your iPhone
Thu, 25th Jul 2013
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
American woman throws tantrum at Apple store over broken iPhone - captured in Vine video by TV actress Porscha Coleman.
Google: Businesses can benefit from mobile Kiwis
Thu, 25th Jul 2013
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smartphones
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martech
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personal computing devices
Half of NZ now smartphone-savvy, yet businesses lag in making sites mobile-friendly, missing vital sales, warns Google.