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Activision blasts 'whiny A-holes' threatening COD developers
Thu, 25th Jul 2013
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Activision community manager Dan Amrich appeals to members of the Call of Duty community who verbally abuse and threaten its developers via social media.
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Stocks are rising…Facebook's capitalising
Thu, 25th Jul 2013
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Ads, Ads, and yes, more Ads as social networking site smashes financial expectations with over one million advertisers now on board.
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Microsoft denies Kinect-less Xbox One
Thu, 25th Jul 2013
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Microsoft denies reports of Xbox One bundle without Kinect, stating it believes the $499 price tag is value for money.
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TEDxYouth comes to Auckland
Thu, 25th Jul 2013
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Schools are being asked to nominate inspirational young people to present at the TEDxYouth event to be held at Auckland Museum in October.
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Would you pay $10 for no Facebook ads?
Thu, 25th Jul 2013
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Social media giant is due to report its Q2 results today with eyes fixed on advertising revenue. But would you pay for an ads-free experience each month?.
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iPrefer the iPhone to socialise online, do you?
Thu, 25th Jul 2013
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Mobile web users are twice as outgoing than desktop users, with the iPhone the most social device of them all.
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Google unveils Nexus 7 tablet
Thu, 25th Jul 2013
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Google launches the Nexus 7, a 7-inch tablet set to rival Apple's iPad and Amazon's Kindle Fire, unveiled at 'Breakfast with Sundar' event.
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Westpac banking on crowdsourcing app advice
Wed, 24th Jul 2013
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Westpac aims to revolutionise mobile banking in NZ, offering $70k for the best app ideas from local developers.
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Desperate gamer buys PS4 for US$10k
Wed, 24th Jul 2013
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One gamer is desperate to get their hands on the soon to be released Playstation 4, paying US$9,999 for the next-gen console on eBay.
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Royal Baby boy in for a Tweet
Wed, 24th Jul 2013
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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's baby boy causes a social media storm with over two million mentions on Twitter.
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Should online porn be blocked by default?
Wed, 24th Jul 2013
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PM Cameron urges ISPs to block online porn by default to protect children, claiming the internet's freedom has neglected child safety.
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5 Xbox One and PS4 features nobody is talking about...
Wed, 24th Jul 2013
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Next-gen consoles to feature video sharing, instant-on, audio chat, remote play & 500GB hard drives. Exciting specs for gamers.
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Making maths fun
Wed, 24th Jul 2013
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A New Zealand app, The Math Machine, is turning maths into a game, aiming to transform kids' learning experiences.
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Will the Xbox One outsell PS4 3-to-1?
Wed, 24th Jul 2013
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That’s the word according to Colin Sebastian, claiming supply chain checks show that Microsoft’s new system is gaining momentum.
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30 million iPhone sales saves Apple
Wed, 24th Jul 2013
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Tech giant beats third quarter expectations posting US$35.3bn in revenue, largely in part to strong iPhone sales.
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Chorus leads the way as Wellington re-opens for business
Wed, 24th Jul 2013
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Despite a one-in-five chance of a repeat of Sunday's earthquake, Wellington will be open for business today with Chorus staff heading back to work.
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PS4 more stable than other consoles
Wed, 24th Jul 2013
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PlayStation 4's low power consumption means it won't suffer from the overheating issues of its predecessor, the PS3. Good news for gamers.
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What makes Kiwis click?
Wed, 24th Jul 2013
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Kiwis flock to online shopping for better deals and savings, with mobile shopping set to drive NZ's e-commerce market beyond $4bn.
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Online social restaurant guide adds NZ to menu
Tue, 23rd Jul 2013
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Zomato has launched its operations in New Zealand, covering over 4,500 restaurants across Auckland and Wellington.
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Drunk as a skunk? Well 'Don't F**k Up'
Tue, 23rd Jul 2013
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For hundreds of years it appears alcohol and games have gone hand in hand but could it now be the turn of alcohol and interactive gaming?.