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Gamers spending more time gaming...duh?
Fri, 3rd May 2013
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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npd
A new study shows that online gaming is becoming ever more prevalent, and that gamers are spending more time, uh, gaming.
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Does your business develop your job skills?
Fri, 3rd May 2013
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it training
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migration
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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.
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Pandora's ANZ growth drives team expansion
Fri, 3rd May 2013
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pandora
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social media
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market
Following a successful ANZ launch in late in 2012, Pandora Internet Radio has made a double appointment within the ranks.
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China rules the PC world
Fri, 3rd May 2013
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personal computing devices
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apple
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pc hardware
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.
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BlackBerry CEO: Tablets will fade in five years
Fri, 3rd May 2013
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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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.
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Mobile advertising drives Facebook revenue
Fri, 3rd May 2013
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personal computing devices
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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.
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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.
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Win iPads when you purchase Adobe Creative Cloud
Thu, 2nd May 2013
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martech
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personal computing devices
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Microsoft advert mocks rival fanboys
Thu, 2nd May 2013
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personal computing devices
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microsoft
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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.
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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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yelp
Will Kiwi consumers benefit from the arrival of an online review site, helping shoppers identify the most popular New Zealand businesses?.
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Will contactless payments help Kiwis jump queues?
Wed, 1st May 2013
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uc
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martech
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Review: Dell Latitude 10 ST2 Tablet
Wed, 1st May 2013
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gaming
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network infrastructure
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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.