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Android App of the Week - TripIt
Thu, 16th Aug 2012
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tripit pro
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traveltech
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hotels
TripIt simplifies travel organisation, consolidating flights, tours, and bookings into one accessible app—no more searching emails or carrying documents.
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Samsung announces NZ tablet release date
Thu, 16th Aug 2012
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
Samsung to launch its oversized Galaxy Note in NZ on August 29, offering an improved 10.1-inch display with pricing details forthcoming.
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Microsoft suspends new Windows Phone apps
Thu, 16th Aug 2012
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microsoft
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windows phone
Issues with digital certificates is preventing the installation or updating of apps from Windows Phone Marketplace.
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Gamescom announces new Sony systems content
Wed, 15th Aug 2012
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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sony
Sony dazzles at Gamescom with a vast update for systems, including over 100 PS One classics for Vita launching Aug 28.
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Apple set for dividend payout
Wed, 15th Aug 2012
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personal computing devices
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apple
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technology gifts
Apple will issue its first quarterly dividend to shareholders in 17 years on Thursday, and begin buying back some of its shares.
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New Lego The Lord of the Rings Trailer released
Wed, 15th Aug 2012
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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warner bros
Warner Bros. unveils a whimsical Lego The Lord of the Rings trailer, promising a brick-built Middle-Earth adventure across all three films.
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Confusion over Julian Assange asylum bid
Wed, 15th Aug 2012
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twitter
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wikileaks
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is at the centre of asylum uncertainty after conflicting reports over his proposed move to Ecuador.
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Te Papa to showcase the best in gaming this summer
Wed, 15th Aug 2012
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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te papa museum
Te Papa Museum transforms into a gaming haven this summer with over 120 iconic games, featuring legends from Donkey Kong to Sonic.
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Burglar robs Jobs’ family home
Wed, 15th Aug 2012
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personal computing devices
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apple
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technology gifts
Thief arrested after stealing over US$60,000 in computers and jewellery from the late Apple co-founder’s property.
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The top 5 reasons why you should be excited for Guild Wars 2
Tue, 14th Aug 2012
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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mmo
With Guild Wars 2 only a fortnight away, we look at the top 5 reasons why we are counting down the days till launch.
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Olympics used as bait for online attacks
Tue, 14th Aug 2012
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youtube
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symantec
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twitter
Hackers use Olympics as a weapon for online fraud, with fake YouTube websites helping spammers take advantage.
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Groupon grows global customer base
Tue, 14th Aug 2012
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groupon
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wall street
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sales
Groupon’s customer base grew globally, boasting increased activity despite losing USD $32.4 million in sales due to adverse forex rates.
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WikiLeaks reports ten days of attacks
Tue, 14th Aug 2012
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cloud services
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hackers
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websites
WikiLeaks has faced a massive DoS attack, rendering their site almost inaccessible for ten days, as hackers flood servers with bogus traffic.
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Tuesday Talk: Man's been to the moon, but never to cyberspace
Tue, 14th Aug 2012
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cybersecurity
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personal computing devices
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apple
From lunar landings to online theft, cybercrime hits harder than all drug trafficking combined, costing the globe $388bn. Time for a digital defence?.
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Nvidia’s mobile computing investments pay off
Mon, 13th Aug 2012
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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nvidia
Nvidia reported revenue of $1.04 billion for the second quarter, crediting investments in mobile and visual computing as key factors in takings.
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NetSafe reports $1m Kiwi cyber losses
Mon, 13th Aug 2012
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cybersecurity
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netsafe
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aras
Kiwis lose nearly $1m to cyber crimes as Netsafe reveals a surge in online scams and hacked accounts in New Zealand.
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Facebook finalises 20-year privacy plan
Mon, 13th Aug 2012
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data privacy
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google
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ftc
Facebook settles on a 20-year plan, including biennial privacy audits, after FTC accusations of exposing user data.
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Facebook staff starts exodus
Fri, 10th Aug 2012
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facebook
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social media
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cto
Social networking site battles loss of talent and plummeting valuations in the aftermath of its poor financial results.
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World Championship Series of Starcraft II heads Down Under
Fri, 10th Aug 2012
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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starcraft
The Starcraft II World Championship Series lands in Oceania, thrilling nerds as Australia and NZ's top players vie for a $15,000 prize.
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IBM plans 400 jobs in Auckland
Fri, 10th Aug 2012
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edutech
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crm
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hcm
IBM’s new delivery centre looks set to offer a Kiwi jobs boost with a huge recruitment drive predicted for the next two years.