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Playstation improves trophy feature
Fri, 22nd Mar 2013
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sony
Obtaining Playstation trophies is a guilty pleasure of mine, which is why a new patent filed by Sony is particularly exciting to me.
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Telecom customers will be first in line for Samsung Galaxy S4
Fri, 22nd Mar 2013
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Telco reveals customers can be the first in the country to buy the new Samsung Galaxy S4 – due for release in late April.
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Review: MLB 13: The Show PS Vita
Fri, 22nd Mar 2013
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
MLB 13: The Show on PS Vita dazzles with detailed gameplay, offering an accessible yet rich baseball experience for both novices and fans.
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Out with BlackBerry, in with Apple?
Fri, 22nd Mar 2013
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smartphones
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apple
Rumours that the U.S. Department of Defence will buy 650,000 iOS devices come under scrutiny, so will this leave BlackBerry out in the cold.
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Google launches Keep but can it be trusted?
Fri, 22nd Mar 2013
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google
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evernote
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onenote
With the corpse of Google Reader barely rotted, Google moves on, launching Google Keep to rival Evernote and OneNote.
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Telecom job cuts takes a turn for the worst
Fri, 22nd Mar 2013
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uc
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telecom
Telecom faces backlash as job cut rumours intensify, with Labour Party alleging up to 1500 redundancies on the horizon, sparking concern among staff.
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Smart tech = greater confidence?
Fri, 22nd Mar 2013
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personal computing devices
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cloud services
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Kiwi businesses feel more positive about their future if they embrace new technology, suggesting a shift in attitude among New Zealanders.
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UPDATED: Rule Britannia - BB10 is not safe to cross the waves
Thu, 21st Mar 2013
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smartphones
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apple
Has BlackBerry's new operating system launch has been hit with a hammer blow? Has the British government's security agency questioned it's security levels?.
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Xbox files leaked, what's the secret?
Thu, 21st Mar 2013
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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xbox
Leaked Xbox documents reveal next-gen console will require constant internet, igniting DRM concerns and fan uproar.
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Apple closes one security hole, opens another
Thu, 21st Mar 2013
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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ios
Yesterday’s update of iOS 6.1.3 promised the fix to stop unauthorised access to the iPhone via the locked screen.
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Scammers unleashing hell through holiday campaigns
Thu, 21st Mar 2013
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bitdefender
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Scammers target holidaymakers with spammed malware through flight and hotel deals, hitting a high of 6% of all spam. Stay vigilant!.
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Telecom set for UFB network launch?
Thu, 21st Mar 2013
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Telecom hints at a UFB network debut on March 28, aiming to stir competition in Chorus areas. Plans were teased by CEO last August.
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Android App of the Week - Facebook
Thu, 21st Mar 2013
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instagram
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social media
Instead of reviewing a new application, I wanted to take a moment to point out how awesome the Facebook app is.
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Bribery claims mount for Microsoft
Thu, 21st Mar 2013
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microsoft
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siemens
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investigation
U.S. Federal Authorities investigating allegations that the software company bribed overseas governments in exchange for business.
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Mobile tech tax: It’s OK, you can keep enjoying your tablets
Thu, 21st Mar 2013
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personal computing devices
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tax
Cheers to your gadgets! The UK government bins the feared 'iPad tax', ensuring your mobile tech stays tax-free for now.
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Adobe CTO bites the poisoned Apple
Thu, 21st Mar 2013
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martech
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personal computing devices
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apple
Software specialist joins the Apple ranks, despite public spat with Steve Jobs over Flash usage - his first day at work should be a cracker.
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Microsoft to end Windows Phone 8 support by July 2014
Thu, 21st Mar 2013
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microsoft
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windows phone
Microsoft says cut-off date will kick-in within sixteen months, which isn't enough for those two year long-term phone contract lovers.
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Apple watch out - Samsung's on the move
Thu, 21st Mar 2013
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personal computing devices
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apple
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samsung
Samsung reveals plans for a new smartwatch, aiming to outpace Apple in the wearable tech race following its Galaxy S4 launch.
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Breaching the Facebook walls, to thwart hackers
Wed, 20th Mar 2013
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facebook
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messenger
Security researcher finds hole in social networking site's messaging system, before cements it closes before those damn hackers find out.
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Lock up your computers, WW3 is approaching
Wed, 20th Mar 2013
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hackers
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cyber warfare
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bso
Hackers around the world will be screaming a collective cry of despair, as one eager cyber-bandit went after the world's most powerful man's wife. Oh uh.