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Super Bowl XLVII on Facebook
Fri, 8th Feb 2013
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social media
Super Bowl XLVII sparked massive chatter on Facebook, becoming 2012's second most-discussed event after the US election.
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Apple, Samsung and the great pretenders
Fri, 8th Feb 2013
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personal computing devices
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apple
Apple and Samsung assert their mobile market dominance in 2012, seizing 103% of profits while rivals falter, according to Canaccord Genuity.
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The Last of Us breaks boundaries
Thu, 7th Feb 2013
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digital entertainment
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the last of us
With the release of The Last of Us coming ever closer, those who worked on the game are claiming it pushes every boundary the PS3 system has.
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All-Stars fate in the air...
Thu, 7th Feb 2013
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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sony
Sony has released the studio behind Playstation All-Stars Battle Royale back into the wild, leaving its fate in jeopardy.
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Android App of the Week - What's the Word?
Thu, 7th Feb 2013
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smartphones
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apps
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challenge
Looking for a simple, addictive word puzzle game? What's the Word? offers endless puzzles and challenges, perfect for competitive fun with friends.
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Can deleted fans hurt MySpace?
Thu, 7th Feb 2013
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social media
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myspace
MySpace's erasure of artist fan bases in its latest revamp could be the final nail in the coffin, claims Onesheet's Brenden Mulligan.
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iAm Phillip Lupke - Apple’s new best friend
Thu, 7th Feb 2013
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personal computing devices
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apple
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itunes
Phillip Lupke becomes Apple's latest icon by downloading iTunes' 25 billionth song, earning a €10,000 gift card in a historic moment.
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Mini wait for iPad shipping
Tue, 5th Feb 2013
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personal computing devices
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apple
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ipad
iPad mini shipment times improve in the US, dropping to 1-3 days, while Europe sees a modest decrease to 3-5 days despite global demand.
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Samsung Super Bowl ad steals the show
Tue, 5th Feb 2013
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apple
Samsung steals the spotlight with a $15m Super Bowl ad, taking aim at rival Apple and wowing viewers with its comedic banter.
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iPhone 5 Jailbreak set for release
Tue, 5th Feb 2013
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
After months of anticipation, Evad3rs plans to release Evasi0n today, the first untethered jailbreak for iPhone 5, expanding iOS device freedom.
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Fast broadband boost for Great Barrier Island
Mon, 4th Feb 2013
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government
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ufb
Government commits to improving rural connectivity, abandoning frustrating dial-up speeds and through faster technology access.
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Samsung slowly strengthens smartphone market share
Mon, 4th Feb 2013
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apple
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samsung
Samsung narrows Apple's lead in the smartphone race, now holding 30% market share against Apple's 39%, according to The NPD Group.
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Lenovo set for Apple and Samsung mobile wars
Mon, 4th Feb 2013
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apple
Lenovo gears up to challenge Apple and Samsung in the mobile sector, flaunting a 34% profit surge and record sales.
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Apple leads the market as tablet shipments soar
Fri, 1st Feb 2013
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apple
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amazon
iPad once again leads the way as worldwide tablet shipments outpaced predictions, hitting a record total of 52.5 million units.
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Waikato team make Microsoft Imagine Cup final
Fri, 1st Feb 2013
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apps
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university of waikato
Students make the final of the 2013 New Zealand Microsoft Imagine Cup by developing an app to help absentee-parents maintain relationships with their children.
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GTA V release date revealed
Fri, 1st Feb 2013
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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rockstar
After months of waiting we finally have a release date for Grand Theft Auto V, unfortunately it means we now have even more months of waiting.
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Chatham Islands set for telco boost
Fri, 1st Feb 2013
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government
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chorus
Government announces next stage of delivering significant improvements in telecommunications for the Chatham Islands.
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Review: Philips AS111 Android Dock
Fri, 1st Feb 2013
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digital entertainment
Philips AS111 Android Dock is a decent option for Android users, with adjustable microUSB port and Bluetooth connectivity. Score: 3.5/5.
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Review: iLuv SmashBox Pro
Fri, 1st Feb 2013
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iLuv SmashBox Pro review: A rugged speaker and phone case combo, perfect for the active and adventurous. Pros outweigh cons for on-the-go tunes and calls.
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Twitter gives fired marketeers 15 minutes of fame
Fri, 1st Feb 2013
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social media
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resignations
Today we awaken to the news that a wit (or wits) in the marketing department of UK retailer HMV live tweeted their ignominious exit from the company.