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Tim Cook 'crazy' to join Apple
Tue, 4th Jun 2013
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personal computing devices
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apple
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technology gifts
Defying advice, Tim Cook recalls the 'crazy' decision to join Apple, marking the start of an unpredictable but revolutionary tech journey.
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Apple strikes Warner Music deal as iRadio nears
Tue, 4th Jun 2013
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personal computing devices
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apple
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iradio
News that the electronics giant will launch an iRadio service at the upcoming Worldwide Developers Conference gathers momentum.
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Dotcom wins US court battle
Tue, 4th Jun 2013
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mega
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megaupload
New Zealand court grants Megaupload founder access to all evidence seized by police during a raid on his property in early 2012.
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NZ schools get Google Chromebooks
Mon, 3rd Jun 2013
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personal computing devices
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google
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norrcom ict
As an important extension of Norrcom ICT services for schools, Norrcom will be distributing Google Chromebooks to schools across the country.
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Samsung reveals Galaxy S4 mini
Mon, 3rd Jun 2013
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
Electronics giant introduces compact version of company's bestselling smartphone, yet no signs of Kiwi pricing and availability.
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Training a new generation of Big Data analysts
Sat, 1st Jun 2013
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
As the world produces 2.5 quintillion bytes of data daily, the urgent need for a new generation of Big Data analysts grows.
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Review: Lenovo ThinkPad Twist s230u
Sat, 1st Jun 2013
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
This ThinkPad Twist is the first of Lenovo’s Touch screen capable convertible Ultrabooks released to align with Windows 8.
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Review: Logitech T620 Touch Mouse
Sat, 1st Jun 2013
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
The Logitech T620 Touch Mouse is the second of the latest range of Logitech mice designed specifically for the use with Windows 8.
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Review: Dell XPS 12 Convertible Ultrabook
Sat, 1st Jun 2013
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gaming
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network infrastructure
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reviews
Dell's XPS 12 Convertible Ultrabook merges laptop and tablet with its innovative flip screen, winning the 2013 iF Gold Award. Score: 4/5.
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Review: Logitech T400 Zone Touch Mouse
Sat, 1st Jun 2013
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Logitech's T400 Zone Touch mouse dazzles with Windows 8 optimisation, enduring battery, and custom controls, but grapples with setup snags.
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Office 365 hits one million users in 100 days
Sat, 1st Jun 2013
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microsoft
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microsoft office
Microsoft reveals 'best-selling Office edition' yet, with Office 365 licences sold every second since it launched.
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Renaissance Director and Acting CEO resigns
Fri, 31st May 2013
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personal computing devices
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apple
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renaissance
Ron Halls resigns as Renaissance Director and Acting CEO for personal reasons, leaving on May 31. Board praises his impactful service.
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Want to increase the conversion rate on your website?
Fri, 31st May 2013
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zeald
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market
Testing your website's unique value proposition (UVP) could be the key to boosting your conversion rates. Is your UVP clear, compelling, and customer-focused?.
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The PC is not dead, long live the PC
Fri, 31st May 2013
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personal computing devices
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microsoft
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apple
Microsoft's VP declares the PC era far from over, evolving into diverse forms - a direct challenge to the 'post PC' narrative.
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GTA V secrets leaked...
Fri, 31st May 2013
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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rockstar
Leaked GTA V secrets reveal vibrant colours and realistic water, with combat as gory as ever. Details emerged from a deleted Reddit AMA session.
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App Review - Scramble With Friends
Fri, 31st May 2013
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Now, we all love a word game, and sometimes I do get a little bored with Scrabble (shock!), so it’s nice to have a break and play some other word games.
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Google revamps Gmail inbox
Fri, 31st May 2013
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smartphones
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google
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gmail
Google introduces new-look Gmail inbox with message sorting tabs to improve email efficiency and cut down on spam.
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Samsung Galaxy S4 smartphone sold every second
Fri, 31st May 2013
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
Electronics giant confirms channel sales of flagship smartphone surpasses 10 million units, sold less than a month after its debut.
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Apple cuts Foxconn supply chain
Fri, 31st May 2013
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risk & compliance
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personal computing devices
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apple
Pegatron added to Apple's manufacturing list as company lowers the risk of relying too heavily on one producer.
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Get your first look at Windows 8.1
Fri, 31st May 2013
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personal computing devices
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microsoft
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windows
Microsoft unveils Windows 8.1, emphasizing it is an update, not replacement, to Windows 8. Available as a free update later this year.