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Key talks Dotcom in Hollywood
Mon, 8th Oct 2012
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John Key's US trip focus shifts as Hollywood lobbyist raises Kim Dotcom case, despite initial efforts to promote NZ as film hub.
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U.S. scraps piracy bills
Fri, 5th Oct 2012
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The U.S. will scrap SOPA and PIPA, says former Senator Chris Dodd, as internet providers and tech giants like Google take on anti-piracy initiatives themselves.
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Preview: Assassin’s Creed III
Fri, 5th Oct 2012
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Three years ago Ubisoft flew me over to their Sydney offices to have an early go on Assassin’s Creed II with the game’s creative director Patrice Désilets.
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Bethesda springs Hearthfire download surprise
Fri, 5th Oct 2012
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Bethesda surprises PC users today, making Hearthfire downloadable content for the Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim available without previous updates.
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Microsoft tipped for Rdio acquisition
Fri, 5th Oct 2012
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Website rumours suggesting the U.S. based digital music service is a target of technology giant as it increases its efforts on the music front.
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List Sell Stop Trading
Fri, 5th Oct 2012
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Second Trade Me rival postpones its launch this week as List Sell Trade goes down less than 24 hours since going live.
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Waikato science student scoops scholarship to Cambridge Uni
Fri, 5th Oct 2012
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Waikato University computer science student receives prestigious Woolf Fisher Scholarship to study for a PhD at Cambridge University in the UK.
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Kiwis enjoy cut-price consoles
Fri, 5th Oct 2012
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Microsoft New Zealand has significantly cut recommended retail prices across a wide range of Xbox 360 consoles, games and accessories.
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Have you got the Tech Factor?
Fri, 5th Oct 2012
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Simon Cowell and Will.i.am discuss the launch of an X Factor style show aimed at aspiring technology entrepreneurs.
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Facebook tops a billion users
Fri, 5th Oct 2012
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Facebook reaches one billion active users, with CEO Mark Zuckerberg celebrating the milestone and releasing a brand video to mark this historic achievement.
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Skycity opts for single-vendor infrastructure strategy
Fri, 5th Oct 2012
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Skycity consolidates IT with HP for seamless gaming and hospitality services, eyeing interoperability, cost benefits, and simplified issue resolution.
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Mixed bag of reviews for Resident Evil 6
Thu, 4th Oct 2012
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One of the year’s most anticipated games has only just been released but has already been given the thumbs down by critics and gamers alike.
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Facebook debuts 'pay to promote posts' after NZ trials
Thu, 4th Oct 2012
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Following tests in New Zealand, social networking site rolls out service charging users who promote their wall posts across the U.S.
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Wheedle makes password promise after privacy breach
Thu, 4th Oct 2012
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Wheedle reassures users their passwords are safe post-privacy breach but faces criticism over security handling.
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Dotcom lessons in Mike Tyson’s knockout
Thu, 4th Oct 2012
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New Zealand reels from Dotcom scandal with PM entangled, sparking debate on bending rules for the infamous, including Mike Tyson.
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Samsung seeks Apple retrial after jury bias
Thu, 4th Oct 2012
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New legal filing from the South Korean company demands retrial after US$1bn patent loss, citing jury bias for the verdict.
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Mobile addicts across the ditch
Thu, 4th Oct 2012
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Our neighbours across the Tasman work extra hours via their mobile as the country becomes a nation of mobile addicts.
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Android App of the Week - IMDb
Thu, 4th Oct 2012
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Discover film magic on the go with IMDb's app, your encyclopaedia for movies, TV shows, trailers, and celeb trivia, crowning our Android App of the Week.
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Key's credibility crushed after Dotcom denial
Thu, 4th Oct 2012
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Labour party condemns the under-fire Primer Minister after revelations he knew about illegal spying in the Kim Dotcom case.
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Wheedle looks for cheap Indian web developers for fix
Thu, 4th Oct 2012
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Despite being forced to close online operations two days after its official launch, Trade Me rival posts web developer advert in India.