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Gamers spending more time gaming...duh?
Fri, 3rd May 2013
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A new study shows that online gaming is becoming ever more prevalent, and that gamers are spending more time, uh, gaming.

Does your business develop your job skills?
Fri, 3rd May 2013
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As skills shortages become more prevalent, particularly in IT, fewer than half of New Zealand employees are happy with the training they get at work.

Pandora's ANZ growth drives team expansion
Fri, 3rd May 2013
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Following a successful ANZ launch in late in 2012, Pandora Internet Radio has made a double appointment within the ranks.

China rules the PC world
Fri, 3rd May 2013
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China rose to the top of the PC market for the first time last year, relegating the US to second place with a lead of over three million units.

BlackBerry CEO: Tablets will fade in five years
Fri, 3rd May 2013
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apple
Thorsten Heins has questioned the future of tablets, believing the device will have no reason to exist in five years.

Mobile advertising drives Facebook revenue
Fri, 3rd May 2013
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apple
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graph search
Social networking says 30% of revenue now comes from mobile advertising, as the site finds new ways to increase profits.

Trade Me users warned over scams
Fri, 3rd May 2013
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personal computing devices
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apple
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trade me
Auction site says suspicious emails have been sent to users, warning them to stay vigilant against any potential phishing scams.

Win iPads when you purchase Adobe Creative Cloud
Thu, 2nd May 2013
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apple
Win an iPad Mini with Adobe Creative Cloud subscriptions, enhancing creative tools for your team. Limited offer by Digital Arena.

Dell launches learning laptop for schools
Thu, 2nd May 2013
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edutech
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network infrastructure
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personal computing devices
Dell unveils the Latitude 3330, a robust, cost-effective laptop designed to enhance learning and integrate seamlessly into schools' existing IT systems.

Poor show equals no dough at Sony
Thu, 2nd May 2013
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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sony
Sony’s top executives, including top man Kazuo Hirai, will not be receiving bonuses this year due to the company’s poor electronics performance.

Appetite for Apple waning as Kiwis favour Samsung
Thu, 2nd May 2013
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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ios
Companies continue rivalry in New Zealand, with Apple's manufacturer share decreasing in the country for the first time.

Android App of the Week - Google Play
Thu, 2nd May 2013
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apps
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google
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retail
Our Android App of the Week is Google Play, the essential yet cluttered gateway to all Android apps, calling for a sleek redesign.

Microsoft advert mocks rival fanboys
Thu, 2nd May 2013
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apple
Microsoft takes a swipe at Apple and Samsung fans in new ad, featuring a wedding brawl over whose device is better.

Yelp set to 'revolutionise NZ retail industry'
Thu, 2nd May 2013
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personal computing devices
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apple
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Will Kiwi consumers benefit from the arrival of an online review site, helping shoppers identify the most popular New Zealand businesses?.

Will contactless payments help Kiwis jump queues?
Wed, 1st May 2013
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commerce systems
New innovations such as contactless payment technology will speed up every day shopping and cut down the time people spend queuing.

Introducing the Asus Transformer All-in-One
Wed, 1st May 2013
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smart home
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personal computing devices
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pc hardware
Asus clearly subscribes to the 'big is better' mantra, with their Transformer All-in-One featuring an 18.4-inch tablet.

Has the Wii U been hacked?
Wed, 1st May 2013
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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nintendo
The Wii U faces a fresh challenge as it's reportedly been hacked, raising questions about the future of Nintendo's console.

Are tech advancements making Kiwis busier?
Wed, 1st May 2013
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martech
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commerce systems
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supply chain & logistics
Despite saving Kiwis six hours weekly, 77.5% still feel the crunch of busyness, with tech advancements blurring life's boundaries.

Cash or spectrum? Maori remains undecided
Wed, 1st May 2013
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government
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4g technology
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māori
Maori Internet Society debates between accepting cash or spectrum rights after NZ Gov's 4G allocations exclude iwi, seeking wider community benefit.

Review: Dell Latitude 10 ST2 Tablet
Wed, 1st May 2013
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gaming
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reviews
Dell's Latitude 10 ST2 Tablet straddles balance in features and price, but with some quirks in design and camera quality. Score: 3/5.