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Apple chief pep talks troops
Tue, 11th Sep 2012
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technology gifts
Company's head of retail praises staff and hints at a number of improvements for 2013 during quarterly speech.
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Internet stuck in five-year traffic jam
Mon, 10th Sep 2012
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broadband
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telegeography
International internet traffic quadruples over five years thanks faster broadband speeds and an online video boom.
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Catching the gaming collection bug
Fri, 7th Sep 2012
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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hd collection
Gamers rejoice as the Killzone HD collection drops, offering a nostalgic trio of classics along with free multiplayer packs.
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Judge denies Apple rescheduling motion
Fri, 7th Sep 2012
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
Judge Lucy Koh turns down Apple's bid to reschedule court dates in legal battle with Samsung, cementing separate hearings.
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Nokia sorry for fake smartphone ad
Fri, 7th Sep 2012
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smartphones
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nokia
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nokia lumia
Nokia issues apology for misleading ad, confessing Lumia 920's showcased image quality was filmed by a cameraman, not the smartphone itself.
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Amazon turns up Apple heat with Kindle Fires
Fri, 7th Sep 2012
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personal computing devices
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apple
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amazon
Amazon challenges Apple with new Kindle Fires, launching four models including a high-resolution 8.9-inch version, reigniting the tablet wars.
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Facebook shares rise after Zuckerberg pledge
Fri, 7th Sep 2012
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facebook
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ipo
Social networking site reports stock increase after CEO and founder promising to hold onto shares for at least a year.
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PS Vita play goes remote
Thu, 6th Sep 2012
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ps vista
PS Vita introduces remote play for God of War 1 and 2 and more, transforming how classics are enjoyed with a patch download.
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Opinion: Kim Dotcom is not your friend
Thu, 6th Sep 2012
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twitter
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megaupload
Kim Dotcom's charm offensive on Twitter may veil his true intentions — always consider his past actions and real agenda before support.
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NetGuide Kim Dotcom Edition on sale now
Thu, 6th Sep 2012
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twitter
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mega
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techday
Kim Dotcom, once deemed a perilous criminal, unveils his charismatic side online. Dive into NetGuide's latest edition to explore his saga and more.
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Apple denies FBI device ID list
Thu, 6th Sep 2012
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personal computing devices
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apple
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twitter
Apple distances itself from a hacker group's claim of stealing 12m device identification numbers from an FBI laptop.
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Android App of the Week - Brain Age Test
Thu, 6th Sep 2012
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personal computing devices
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apple
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brain age test
This is a really simple, straightforward memory game that doesn’t have much variety – yet it’s addictive as ever.
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Single console launch expected in 2013
Wed, 5th Sep 2012
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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Rumours have been flying around for months about next-gen consoles, but the industry only expects one to launch next year.
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Government considers e-democracy
Wed, 5th Sep 2012
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government
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e-democracy
Investigations underway into the possibility of an 'e-democracy' offering online public consultation with government.
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Apple iPhone invites boosts Wall Street
Wed, 5th Sep 2012
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
Trading rises through out the New York stock exchange as the world's most valuable company issues next generation iPhone invites.
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Tweeting Dotcom causes rape storm
Tue, 4th Sep 2012
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twitter
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mega
Megaupload founder says sorry for two rape jokes in a week, after criticisms over his sense of humour trigger a response.
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AlphaJax makes Xbox LIVE leap
Tue, 4th Sep 2012
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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xbox
An award-winning Windows Phone game will shortly become the first Kiwi game in its category to make the leap to Xbox LIVE.
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Samsung investigates Chinese child labour claims
Tue, 4th Sep 2012
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management
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samsung
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overtime
Electronics giant to review 250 Chinese manufacturing partners after a third-party audit discovered the use of child labour.
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Bruce Willis considering Apple legal action?
Tue, 4th Sep 2012
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personal computing devices
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apple
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itunes
Bruce Willis may sue Apple over not allowing him to leave his iTunes library to his daughters, despite his wife's denial of the rumours.
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Kiwi trio facing piracy probe
Tue, 4th Sep 2012
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skynet
New Zealand internet users could face fines from the Copyright Tribunal after allegedly breaching the 'Skynet' copyright law.