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Telecom launches Digital Ventures
Mon, 8th Apr 2013
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Telecom announces its new Digital Ventures wing to innovate in fast-changing tech, despite a recent workforce cut, aiming for future revenue growth.
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Is the future of mobile computing wearable?
Mon, 8th Apr 2013
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Mobile computing's future may be on your wrist, with giants like Google and Apple hinting at wearables as the next big thing.
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Kiwis spend 92 hours a year in traffic
Fri, 5th Apr 2013
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Kiwis spend up to 92 hours a year stuck in traffic, with Auckland ranking the 3rd most congested city in the ANZ region, according to TomTom’s Congestion Index.
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Black Ops II unveils new content
Fri, 5th Apr 2013
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Unleash chaos in Black Ops II with Zombies, Ray Liotta, and new maps in 'Uprising' DLC, hitting Xbox 360 on April 16.
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Telecom renews Yahoo Xtra commitment following breach
Fri, 5th Apr 2013
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Telecom vows to enhance Yahoo Xtra after breach exposed 60k passwords but will continue its partnership with Yahoo, prioritising customer service.
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Do aggressive advertisers pose a greater privacy risk?
Fri, 5th Apr 2013
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personal computing devices
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apps
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apple
Study reveals aggressive advertising apps pose a significant privacy threat, breaching user data and blurring lines with malware.
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Wii U finally outsells PS3…in Japan
Fri, 5th Apr 2013
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Although many believe the Wii U to be a generation of console all on its own, the events of the past week might change a few minds.
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App of the Week - You don’t know Jack
Fri, 5th Apr 2013
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digital entertainment
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apps
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facebook
You Don’t Know Jack offers an addictive, sarcastic trivia experience, challenging friends and strangers alike, with fresh daily games and animated voice-overs.
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Facebook challenges Google with "Home" for phones
Fri, 5th Apr 2013
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Facebook launches Home software for Android, transforming phones into social hubs, challenging Google's market dominance.
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FAQ: Facebook Home
Fri, 5th Apr 2013
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Following the launch of Facebook Home, check out some frequently asked questions regarding the family of apps.
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Skype hits two billion minutes per day
Thu, 4th Apr 2013
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Skype surges to two billion daily minutes, showcasing its growing role as a global communications hub. #SkypeMilestone.
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Struggling Square Enix make staff cut-backs
Thu, 4th Apr 2013
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Square Enix faces upheaval with layoffs, a net loss of ¥13bn, and leadership change in a comprehensive company shake-up.
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iPredict an iPhone 5S
Thu, 4th Apr 2013
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Apple plans to begin production on an updated iPhone this quarter, according to reports from the Wall Street Journal.
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Will the Facebook phone be released tomorrow?
Thu, 4th Apr 2013
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apple
Speculation mounts as Facebook teases 'new home on Android' event in California, fuelling rumours of a long-awaited Facebook phone launch.
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NZ internet shopping on the rise…
Thu, 4th Apr 2013
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shopping
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Singlehandedly destroying the traditional retail industry, or offering consumers more variety and better deals than ever before?.
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New Xbox rumours increase...
Wed, 3rd Apr 2013
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xbox
The first real suggestions of a new Xbox console this year have come out today from a somewhat surprising source.
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Review: Crysis 3 Xbox 360
Wed, 3rd Apr 2013
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digital entertainment
It is time to don the Nanosuit as Prophet, once again, takes on both the alien Ceph and the corrupt CELL Corporation in Crysis 3.
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Judge rejects resale of iTunes songs
Wed, 3rd Apr 2013
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Digital media still protected under copyright laws as U.S. district court judge rules against the resale of songs purchased through Apple's iTunes.
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Hertz family show 'most sincere appreciation' for support following tragic loss
Wed, 3rd Apr 2013
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Following the death of 2degrees CEO Eric Hertz and his wife Kathy, the families of both have asked that the following statement be distributed to media:.
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Job done for Apple's next two iPhones
Wed, 3rd Apr 2013
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Tech giant has already designed the next two versions of its iPhone model, under the supervision of the late Steve Jobs.