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Wellington goes wild for smartphones
Mon, 27th May 2013
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Hands up who remembers old-school rotary-dial telephones? It seems they’re fast becoming a distant memory for most Kiwis.

Is new Fight Night strong enough?
Mon, 27th May 2013
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EA's Fight Night series faces an uncertain future as team focuses on the more popular UFC titles, sparking debate among fans.

Pandora releases new Facebook Timeline App
Mon, 27th May 2013
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Internet radio service says personalised sharing options let listeners publish to new music section for timeline.

Xbox One disappointment echoes out loud
Mon, 27th May 2013
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With the mystical next-generation dust finally settling, many developers have taken to social networks to bemoan their disappointment at the Xbox One.

Are you shopping safely online?
Mon, 27th May 2013
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As more Kiwis shop online, it is important that consumers are security conscious when paying for goods and services.

Is the second-hand gaming market dying?
Fri, 24th May 2013
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Microsoft aims to redefine second-hand gaming for Xbox, hinting at a future where digital trades could revive the fading market.

App Review - Fastar!
Fri, 24th May 2013
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Fastar review: Rapid gameplay reduces RPG depth to fleeting, shallow battles. Aims to parody, yet falls into uninspiring territory. ★☆☆☆☆.

LG releases new Smart TV with Magic Remote
Thu, 23rd May 2013
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LG unveils a new Smart TV range with hand-gesture Magic Remote, promoting unparalleled ease of use and access to a trove of premium content.

Apple’s Cook gets grilled
Thu, 23rd May 2013
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The US Senate aggressively question Apple’s CEO Tim Cook over allegations that it avoids billions in taxes via its Irish subsidiaries.

App Review - Google Maps for iPhone
Thu, 23rd May 2013
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Google Maps for iPhone banishes poor mapping woes, offering reliable navigation and local insights, proving indispensable for city explorers.

Schools Network Upgrade Project (SNUP) gets more funding
Thu, 23rd May 2013
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NZ's SNUP gets £50m boost, aiming to upgrade tech in 1,400 schools, with ministers promising advanced learning opportunities for all.

Xbox One revealed today
Wed, 22nd May 2013
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Microsoft unveils Xbox One, aiming to revolutionize living room entertainment with an all-in-one solution for games, TV, and more.

Microsoft didn't announce Xbox 720, it announced the Xbox One
Wed, 22nd May 2013
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Microsoft unveils the Xbox One, not the 720, featuring a Blu-Ray Drive, 8GB RAM, and Kinect improvements, marking a new era of gaming and entertainment.

Is Yahoo's treatment of Flickr a sign for Tumblr
Wed, 22nd May 2013
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Yahoo announces big redesign for Flickr, everyone gets 1TB of photo storage, can Tumblr expect the same treatment ?.

Join NZSA for a Mega evening with CEO Vikram Kumar
Tue, 21st May 2013
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Dive into the realm of secure cloud services at NZSA's evening with Mega's CEO, Vikram Kumar, detailing Mega's journey and tech breakthroughs.

Preview: Fuse game
Tue, 21st May 2013
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Insomniac Games' latest venture, Fuse, combines sci-fi, potent weapons, and four-player co-op for an explosive gaming experience.

Disastrous financial results for Renaissance
Tue, 21st May 2013
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Renaissance Corporation has today announced a surprise financial result for the six months until 31st March 2013.

Payment security tops Kiwi concern online
Mon, 20th May 2013
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New Zealanders are the second most prolific online shoppers across the Asia-Pacific region, and class payment security as top of mind when shopping online.

App Review - Mushroom Wars
Mon, 20th May 2013
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Game developers Creat Studios must think they’re fun guys after creating what seems to be an enjoyable game...

LinkedIn celebrates 10 years
Mon, 20th May 2013
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Ten years ago, I co-founded LinkedIn in my living room with the mission of connecting the world’s professionals to make them more productive and successful.