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Will Apple's Q3 earnings be a snooze fest?
Tue, 23rd Jul 2013
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Many believe Apple's latest financial report will be drama free. And with no iPhone or iPad update expected - are they right?.
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Steam in very hot water...
Tue, 23rd Jul 2013
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Steam faces legal heat in Germany for blocking the resale of digital games, challenging consumer rights amid European rulings.
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Microsoft Office comes to those who wait...
Tue, 23rd Jul 2013
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Microsoft launches Office Mobile for iPhone, surprising industry experts. A bold move or just a teaser for iPad users?.
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Sony set for PS4 back-track?
Tue, 23rd Jul 2013
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In an update to original information provided by Sony Europe it appears they are not the only ones to back-track on specs provided over their next gen console.
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Facebook For Every Phone App hits 100m users
Tue, 23rd Jul 2013
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personal computing devices
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apple
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Facebook's quest to be on every mobile phone in the world took a step forward this week, with 100 million people using Facebook For Every Phone each month.
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State of Decay: The End is Upon Us...
Tue, 23rd Jul 2013
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gaming
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xbox live
State of Decay Launched on Xbox Live last week to a great hoorah from the US and Europe - so I jumped into the action to see if the game lived up to the hype….
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Has Microsoft been sleeping for 10 years?
Tue, 23rd Jul 2013
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personal computing devices
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apple
Microsoft faces criticism for allegedly neglecting industry advancements over the past decade, resulting in a USD $900m hit and sluggish innovation.
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Massey to offer MOOCs
Tue, 23rd Jul 2013
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Massey University has become the first New Zealand tertiary provider to join an international consortium offering massive open online courses (MOOCs).
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Will Apple's new iPhone live it Large?
Tue, 23rd Jul 2013
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Company tests larger screens for iPhones and iPads with Asian suppliers, as a super-sized smartphone option becomes a potential reality….
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Vodafone NZ stops the rot, adds 19,000 this qtr
Tue, 23rd Jul 2013
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Telco reports customer increase across New Zealand, bucking the previous trend spanning nine consecutive quarters.
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PlayStation Plus brings out the Big Guns
Tue, 23rd Jul 2013
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sony
Sony amps up PlayStation Plus with stellar August games including Need for Speed and Mafia II, continuing a trend of blockbuster offerings.
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Android App Review: Blendoku
Mon, 22nd Jul 2013
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Blendoku: a deceptively simple colour gradient puzzle that evolves into a challenging, vibrant game. An ideal blend of fun and artistry.
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Hacked off Apple to overhaul developer systems
Mon, 22nd Jul 2013
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After Apple takes down developer portal to combat a security breach, the company assures developers by vowing to overhaul it's system.
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Revolutionary approach to projectors from Epson
Mon, 22nd Jul 2013
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displays & projectors
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personal computing devices
Epson's MeetingMate projectors revolutionise meetings with interactive surfaces, making brainstorming spontaneous and PC-free.
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Chorus awaits Wellington earthquake approval
Mon, 22nd Jul 2013
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chorus
After a 6.5-magnitude quake, Chorus waits for clearance to return to Wellington offices, aiming for business as usual despite disruptions.
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Fans may have to wait for Fallout 4...
Mon, 22nd Jul 2013
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Of all the games appearing at E3, the much anticipated Fallout 4’s nonappearance cast doubts on Bethesda’s involvement.
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How to exploit the exploding mobile world…
Mon, 22nd Jul 2013
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It's no secret that the mobile world has exploded over the past few years. Speaking at the Ingram Micro Showcase 2013, FileMaker discusses how CIOs can benefit.
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Bad timing Microsoft takes aim at iPad
Mon, 22nd Jul 2013
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personal computing devices
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apple
Despite a $900m Surface loss, Microsoft launches a bold attack on iPad, facing ridicule and questions on its strategy.
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Testing times for education
Mon, 22nd Jul 2013
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document management
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ecm
Schools embrace advanced tech with Kyocera's Teaching Assistant, transforming tests and marking in the classroom.
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Gamers speed-run for charity
Fri, 19th Jul 2013
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doctors without borders
Gamers unite for a speedy charity dash, aiming to raise funds for Doctors Without Borders by completing 76 games in record time.