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Apple chief pep talks troops
Tue, 11th Sep 2012
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Company's head of retail praises staff and hints at a number of improvements for 2013 during quarterly speech.

Internet stuck in five-year traffic jam
Mon, 10th Sep 2012
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International internet traffic quadruples over five years thanks faster broadband speeds and an online video boom.

Catching the gaming collection bug
Fri, 7th Sep 2012
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Gamers rejoice as the Killzone HD collection drops, offering a nostalgic trio of classics along with free multiplayer packs.

Judge denies Apple rescheduling motion
Fri, 7th Sep 2012
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Judge Lucy Koh turns down Apple's bid to reschedule court dates in legal battle with Samsung, cementing separate hearings.

Nokia sorry for fake smartphone ad
Fri, 7th Sep 2012
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Nokia issues apology for misleading ad, confessing Lumia 920's showcased image quality was filmed by a cameraman, not the smartphone itself.

Amazon turns up Apple heat with Kindle Fires
Fri, 7th Sep 2012
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Amazon challenges Apple with new Kindle Fires, launching four models including a high-resolution 8.9-inch version, reigniting the tablet wars.

Facebook shares rise after Zuckerberg pledge
Fri, 7th Sep 2012
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Social networking site reports stock increase after CEO and founder promising to hold onto shares for at least a year.

PS Vita play goes remote
Thu, 6th Sep 2012
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PS Vita introduces remote play for God of War 1 and 2 and more, transforming how classics are enjoyed with a patch download.

Opinion: Kim Dotcom is not your friend
Thu, 6th Sep 2012
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Kim Dotcom's charm offensive on Twitter may veil his true intentions — always consider his past actions and real agenda before support.

NetGuide Kim Dotcom Edition on sale now
Thu, 6th Sep 2012
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Kim Dotcom, once deemed a perilous criminal, unveils his charismatic side online. Dive into NetGuide's latest edition to explore his saga and more.

Apple denies FBI device ID list
Thu, 6th Sep 2012
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Apple distances itself from a hacker group's claim of stealing 12m device identification numbers from an FBI laptop.

Android App of the Week - Brain Age Test
Thu, 6th Sep 2012
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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.

Single console launch expected in 2013
Wed, 5th Sep 2012
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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.

Government considers e-democracy
Wed, 5th Sep 2012
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Investigations underway into the possibility of an 'e-democracy' offering online public consultation with government.

Apple iPhone invites boosts Wall Street
Wed, 5th Sep 2012
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Trading rises through out the New York stock exchange as the world's most valuable company issues next generation iPhone invites.

Tweeting Dotcom causes rape storm
Tue, 4th Sep 2012
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Megaupload founder says sorry for two rape jokes in a week, after criticisms over his sense of humour trigger a response.

AlphaJax makes Xbox LIVE leap
Tue, 4th Sep 2012
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An award-winning Windows Phone game will shortly become the first Kiwi game in its category to make the leap to Xbox LIVE.

Samsung investigates Chinese child labour claims
Tue, 4th Sep 2012
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Electronics giant to review 250 Chinese manufacturing partners after a third-party audit discovered the use of child labour.

Bruce Willis considering Apple legal action?
Tue, 4th Sep 2012
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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.

Kiwi trio facing piracy probe
Tue, 4th Sep 2012
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New Zealand internet users could face fines from the Copyright Tribunal after allegedly breaching the 'Skynet' copyright law.