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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?.

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.

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?.

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.

Facebook For Every Phone App hits 100m users
Tue, 23rd Jul 2013
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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.

State of Decay: The End is Upon Us...
Tue, 23rd Jul 2013
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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….

Has Microsoft been sleeping for 10 years?
Tue, 23rd Jul 2013
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Microsoft faces criticism for allegedly neglecting industry advancements over the past decade, resulting in a USD $900m hit and sluggish innovation.

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).

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….

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.

PlayStation Plus brings out the Big Guns
Tue, 23rd Jul 2013
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Sony amps up PlayStation Plus with stellar August games including Need for Speed and Mafia II, continuing a trend of blockbuster offerings.

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.

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.

Revolutionary approach to projectors from Epson
Mon, 22nd Jul 2013
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Epson's MeetingMate projectors revolutionise meetings with interactive surfaces, making brainstorming spontaneous and PC-free.

Chorus awaits Wellington earthquake approval
Mon, 22nd Jul 2013
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After a 6.5-magnitude quake, Chorus waits for clearance to return to Wellington offices, aiming for business as usual despite disruptions.

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.

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.

Bad timing Microsoft takes aim at iPad
Mon, 22nd Jul 2013
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Despite a $900m Surface loss, Microsoft launches a bold attack on iPad, facing ridicule and questions on its strategy.

Testing times for education
Mon, 22nd Jul 2013
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Schools embrace advanced tech with Kyocera's Teaching Assistant, transforming tests and marking in the classroom.

Gamers speed-run for charity
Fri, 19th Jul 2013
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Gamers unite for a speedy charity dash, aiming to raise funds for Doctors Without Borders by completing 76 games in record time.