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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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. ★☆☆☆☆.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 ?.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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...
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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.