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Microsoft making up to five million Surface tablets
Wed, 17th Oct 2012
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Software giant plans to build between 3-5 million devices during the fourth quarter, ahead of October 26 launch.
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Cloud connection for new NAS drive from D-Link
Wed, 17th Oct 2012
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D-Link launches innovative NAS drive in NZ with seamless cloud integration via 'mydlink', making file access easy from anywhere.
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Key causes Parliament outrage over Dotcom
Wed, 17th Oct 2012
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Prime Minister and Opposition leader in fiery exchange as both stand their ground over the ongoing Kim Dotcom saga.
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Apple to offer 16 iPad Mini versions?
Mon, 15th Oct 2012
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Media reports suggest tech giant will release four product versions including memory, colour and network options.
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Sky’s the limit for social media
Mon, 15th Oct 2012
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As the world watched Felix Baumgartner's 24-mile skydive from the stratosphere on Sunday, the world shared their feelings through social media.
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2.2m Kiwis Like Facebook
Mon, 15th Oct 2012
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Nearly half of New Zealand's population is on Facebook, with over two million Kiwis using the social networking site.
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Microsoft to launch Office for iOS and Android?
Mon, 15th Oct 2012
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Microsoft set to introduce Office apps for iOS and Android in March 2013, amid mixed messages and confusion over official announcements.
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Are handheld games consoles on borrowed time?
Fri, 12th Oct 2012
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Console developers have been given some food for thought today as new research shows mobile gaming is becoming a real force in the industry.
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Looking back at the EB Expo 2012
Fri, 12th Oct 2012
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For three days last week, Sydney’s Olympic Showground played host to Australasias biggest gaming event ever, the EB Expo 2012.
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Mozilla Firefox upgrade taken offline
Fri, 12th Oct 2012
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Mozilla hauls its latest Firefox off the net over a security hole, urging users to revert to an older version pending a fix.
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Google moves threaten independent legal counsel
Fri, 12th Oct 2012
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Google’s new ad policy bans a multi-national legal firm from promoting their services, suggesting people don’t need legal counsel, sparking industry debate.
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Samsung releases Galaxy S III mini
Fri, 12th Oct 2012
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Samsung unveils the Galaxy S III mini in Germany, aiming to compete with Apple's iPhone 5 with a compact 4-inch screen and Android 4.1.
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Labour demands Dotcom audio from Key meeting
Fri, 12th Oct 2012
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Opposition questions the Prime Minister over alleged audio-visual recording of his previously denied Dotcom meeting with government agency in February.
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Kindle fails to catch fire
Fri, 12th Oct 2012
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Amazon's newest Kindle launch may burn cash rather than books, aiming for profits post-purchase in tough tech terrain.
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Gaikai goes big with games website
Thu, 11th Oct 2012
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Gaikai unveils a slew of recent AAA titles on its new website, post-Sony acquisition, challenging console norms with cloud gaming.
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Teenage boys most monitored on Facebook
Thu, 11th Oct 2012
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Latest findings show parents are more protective of boys than girls on social networking sites, especially during back-to-school seasons.
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Samsung Galaxy S III 'Mini' set for unveiling
Thu, 11th Oct 2012
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Company Mobile chief confirms the release of a smaller version of it's Android smartphone, set for unveiling in Germany on Thursday.
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No.1 reason websites fail… (And how to fix it)
Thu, 11th Oct 2012
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Firstly, it's important to understand that the success of any website is measured by the results that it achieves. What do we mean by website results?.
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Microsoft CEO suggests Apple approach
Thu, 11th Oct 2012
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World's largest software company signals a shift to hardware and online services, in line with long-time rival Apple.
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Android App of the Week - The Rock FM
Thu, 11th Oct 2012
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The Rock FM has launched its own Android app, offering live streaming, music news, and endless funny content—perfect for fans on the go.