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NZ Lotteries appoints technology chief
Mon, 14th Jan 2013
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NZ Lotteries hires Warren Hughes as CTO to guide technology platform transformation and improve customer experience.
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Kim Jong Un’s spoof Google thank you note
Mon, 14th Jan 2013
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Kim Jong Un jokingly thanks Eric Schmidt post-visit in spoof note, poking fun at censorship and US-North Korea relations.
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Xbox 360s second year at the top
Mon, 14th Jan 2013
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Xbox 360 dominates US console sales for a second year, with 1.4m units sold in December and securing 7 top game titles.
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Google urges North Korea to go online
Mon, 14th Jan 2013
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Google's Eric Schmidt warns North Korea faces economic decline if it ignores the internet, despite controversy over his visit.
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Ambitious Cyberpunk 2077 set for launch?
Mon, 14th Jan 2013
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An extremely interesting upcoming video-game from the makers of the Witcher looks to be one of the most ambitious games of all time.
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So what did we get from the CES show?
Mon, 14th Jan 2013
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CES 2013 unveils tech lexicon with 'Phablets', 4K TVs, and wireless charging, enriching our digital vocabulary and gadgetry.
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Government announces iPad supplier
Mon, 14th Jan 2013
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Cyclone Computers confirmed as main supplier for agencies and schools buying through the All-of-Government (AoG) Desktop and Laptop contract.
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Skype to replace Messenger by March 15
Mon, 14th Jan 2013
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Microsoft bids farewell to Messenger, switching to Skype by March 15 for enhanced chat and video calls, excluding China.
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Reddit co-founder hangs himself
Mon, 14th Jan 2013
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Reddit co-founder Aaron Swartz has passed away, found in his NYC apartment, ahead of a pivotal trial on hacking charges.
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EA set to buy THQ?
Fri, 11th Jan 2013
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If you aren’t a big fan of Electronic Arts and were really looking forward to some upcoming THQ titles, you might not want to read on.
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The Zero Day challenge
Fri, 11th Jan 2013
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Just how lucrative is the internet crime market? Very; information is digital gold and hackers can get paid up to $200 per password.
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Father kills son’s video game characters
Thu, 10th Jan 2013
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In a bid to coax his son into work, a dad hires gamers to slay his son's video characters, sparking global debate on parenting.
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Mobile banking users to pass 1 billion by 2017
Thu, 10th Jan 2013
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Mobile banking to hit over 1B users by 2017, doubling since 2012, amid a surge in demand and tech availability, Juniper Research finds.
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Facebook film ads facing the chop
Thu, 10th Jan 2013
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Social networking site's new anti-spam algorithm comes under fire as film executives consider cutting advertising.
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Sony switches off PS2 for last time
Thu, 10th Jan 2013
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Sony fans worldwide mourn as production of the Playstation 2 comes to an end after 12 years, selling 150 million units. #gaming.
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Tablets to topple notebooks in 2013
Thu, 10th Jan 2013
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Tablets set to outstrip notebooks in 2013 with over 240 million units expected to ship, dethroning the traditional laptop.
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Facebook set to unveil new project?
Thu, 10th Jan 2013
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Facebook to make big reveal next week, speculation on new gadget launch or revolutionary product. #facebookunveil.
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Pokemon Rainbow rumours gathering pace
Wed, 9th Jan 2013
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A recently announced Pokemon Nintendo Direct could indicate a new upcoming title in the series, and speculation has already arisen about the unannounced game.
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Space tweet welcomes 2013
Wed, 9th Jan 2013
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Twitter looks back at the New Year and shows the best tweets from around the globe as the world welcomed 2013.
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FTC closes Google antitrust review
Wed, 9th Jan 2013
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Federal Trade Commission closes 19-month review, concluding Google’s services are good for users and good for competition.