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Skype under 'worm' malware attack
Wed, 10th Oct 2012
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Hackers are taking advantage of Skype users with a new malware, infecting Windows PCs through a cunning 'lol is this your new profile pic?' trick.
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Sony slammed over PS4 plans
Wed, 10th Oct 2012
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Amid months of next-generation speculation, an editorial predicting the downfall of Sony’s next-gen console has been savaged by the online community.
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Microsoft senses hands on need for mobile device
Wed, 10th Oct 2012
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Software manufacturer details plans for a sensor bracelet allowing users to control a range of equipment using hand gestures.
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Stuck in the middle with Huawei
Wed, 10th Oct 2012
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NZ caught in a tech tug-of-war between the US and China, amidst Huawei and Dotcom controversies, raising cyber-espionage fears.
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Negative headlines causes Apple stock decline
Wed, 10th Oct 2012
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As company shares fall 10% in the face of recent bad publicity, Wall Street analysts continue recommending investors to buy.
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Skynet suspect takes case to Tribunal
Wed, 10th Oct 2012
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Internet user charged under the Skynet law for music piracy requests formal hearing in front of the Copyright Tribunal.
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Review: PES 2013
Wed, 10th Oct 2012
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It has been a drawn out battle of giants for many years and now another round of 'who has the best soccer title' is upon us.
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InternetNZ hosts first NetHui conference in South Island
Tue, 9th Oct 2012
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InternetNZ will hold its first ever regional Internet conference - dubbed NetHui South - at Dunedin’s Otago University and Otago Museum in late November.
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Court fight for Megaupload user
Tue, 9th Oct 2012
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Kyle Goodwin, sues for his lost Megaupload files in a landmark US court case, highlighting the plight of innocent users caught in legal crossfires.
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Muslims complain over Modern Warfare 2 map
Tue, 9th Oct 2012
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Following complaints from the Muslim community, Activision has removed the Favela map from Modern Warfare 2 due to an offensive in-game image.
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Review: LittleBigPlanet PS Vita
Tue, 9th Oct 2012
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LittleBigPlanet became a surprising success for the PlayStation brand when it was first released for the PS3 back in 2008.
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Buying online? Search for the NEGATIVE reviews
Tue, 9th Oct 2012
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Unscrupulous companies are paying bloggers for fake positive reviews. To avoid falling for this, search for negative reviews to get the real scoop.
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Apple orders 10 million iPad Minis
Tue, 9th Oct 2012
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Apple orders a record 10 million iPad Minis, doubling orders for Amazon's Kindle Fire, amid its largest product launch season.
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Facebook fine tunes Android App
Tue, 9th Oct 2012
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Social networking site in final testing phase for new native Android app, over a month after releasing iOS updates.
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Smartphone sales double Samsung profits
Mon, 8th Oct 2012
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South Korean company predicts record profits in the three months to September, led by sales of its Galaxy smartphones.
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TechDay's Top 10…ways to stay safe online
Mon, 8th Oct 2012
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Hello and welcome to the first installment of TechDay's Top 10, a daily feature offering tips and advice across a wide range of issues within the tech world.
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GrabOne goes with Apple's new Passbook
Mon, 8th Oct 2012
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GrabOne integrates with Apple's Passbook, becoming NZ's first to offer coupons via iOS6, simplifying how users manage offers.
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Halo recruits ex-Rockstar developer
Mon, 8th Oct 2012
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Despite the secrecy surrounding an upcoming title from the creators of Halo, they have announced the recruitment of ex-Rockstar developer Danny Bulla.
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Fears for iPhone 5 shortage after Chinese factory strike
Mon, 8th Oct 2012
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Over 4,000 workers reportedly down tools in protest over working a national holiday, as pressure increases to meet iPhone 5 demand.
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List Sell Trade set for launch?
Mon, 8th Oct 2012
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Trade Me rival, List Sell Trade, gears up for a comeback after a brief shutdown, promising a full launch come Monday.