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Review: Samsung Galaxy Note II
Wed, 1st May 2013
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It’s almost the size of a tablet, but it has the functions of a phone and what is a mix of the two? A ‘phablet.’.
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Samsung sells Galaxy Note 8.0 to Kiwis
Wed, 1st May 2013
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Samsung launches new Galaxy Note 8.0 tablet in New Zealand, designed for work and play, retailing at $599 for Wi-Fi model.
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Review: Army of Two: The Devil's Cartel
Wed, 1st May 2013
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Dive into the mindless carnage of Army of Two: The Devil’s Cartel, a co-op shooter where morality takes a back seat to destruction.
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Review: Cisco Linksys Wireless-AC Universal Media Connector
Wed, 1st May 2013
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Cisco's Linksys Wireless-AC Universal Media Connector offers speedy, cable-like HD streaming for up to four devices, excelling with a Cisco AC-router.
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Review: Cisco Linksys Dual Band AC Router
Wed, 1st May 2013
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Cisco's Linksys EA6500 router impresses with easy setup and fast AC performance, though its cutting-edge tech awaits wider support.
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Telecom: Gen-i rumours 'completely false'
Tue, 30th Apr 2013
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Telecom denies Gen-i severance rumors as completely false, reaffirms plans to acquire Revera for $96.5 million.
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Vodafone's 4G hits Christchurch
Tue, 30th Apr 2013
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Vodafone will preview 4G – the world’s fastest mobile network technology – in Christchurch today, prior to its launch in parts of the city on 29 May.
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Why you should make more mistakes
Tue, 30th Apr 2013
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learning
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linkedin
LinkedIn says big errors are burned into our memory so that we can learn from them. And even the most successful people make major missteps.
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Smartphone newbies boost Windows Phone profits
Tue, 30th Apr 2013
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microsoft
Windows Phone sees growth with 5.6% of smartphone sales in Q1 2013, attracting first-time buyers and boosting profits.
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NZ mobile data demand doubles
Tue, 30th Apr 2013
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smartphones
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New Zealand's mobile data usage has doubled for the second consecutive year, driven by increased smartphone activity, says the Commerce Commission's report.
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Are you as popular a CEO as Tim Cook?
Tue, 30th Apr 2013
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personal computing devices
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apple
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Bidding reaches US$600,000 for the chance to sit down and have coffee with Apple's CEO - but would you be as popular?.
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Queue jump Kiwis beat the world to Galaxy S4
Tue, 30th Apr 2013
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As the globe gets to grips with Samsung's hotly-anticipated smartphone, three New Zealanders got their hands on device first.
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Apple 1 Computer heads to auction
Tue, 30th Apr 2013
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apple
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technology gifts
Rare 1976 Apple 1 computer, part of over 350 years of computing, to auction with bids between US$260,000 - 400,000.
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Holy cow! EVA hits the edge of space
Tue, 30th Apr 2013
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satellite
EVA the toy cow mascot leaps to the edge of space, returning with awe-inspiring images after a daring journey from Nevada.
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Wearable tech to hit US$1.5 billion by 2014
Mon, 29th Apr 2013
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wearables
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healthtech
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personal computing devices
Next generation wearables including smart glasses and watches set for boost as influential players such as Google and Apple enter the market.
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Batman voice Kevin Conroy ditched by Origins
Mon, 29th Apr 2013
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The return to Arkham City is going to be a little different for fans of the Batman Arkham video games as Origins is bringing some changes to the formula.
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Review: Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen
Mon, 29th Apr 2013
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Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen enchants with vast, immersive world and dynamic combat, promising endless adventure for RPG fans.
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Our hands on with the Samsung Galaxy S4
Mon, 29th Apr 2013
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Samsung's Galaxy S4 heralds as 'Life's Companion' with its array of features. Is it truly the game-changer in the smartphone market?.
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Zuckerberg a sucker? Not a chance
Mon, 29th Apr 2013
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facebook
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finance
Mark Zuckerberg opts for a symbolic USD $1 salary, but with USD $2.3 billion pocketed from stock options last year, he isn’t feeling the pinch.
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Yahoo chairman resigns
Fri, 26th Apr 2013
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google
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yahoo
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qualifications
The man who helped bring Marissa Mayer to the company will not seek reelection to the Yahoo board of directors.