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Are Kiwis heading for a cashless society?
Fri, 3rd Aug 2012
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New Zealand is on track to becoming a cashless society after MasterCard revealed a strong willingness amongst Kiwis to adopt mobile payment methods.
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Apple seeks quick judgement in Samsung trial
Fri, 3rd Aug 2012
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As Samsung continues to question the fairness of the trial, Apple requests a quick ruling in an attempt for victory.
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Microsoft releases Windows 8 to manufacturers
Fri, 3rd Aug 2012
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Microsoft reveals early access to Windows 8, sharing its latest OS with manufacturing partners and setting an Oct 26 launch for new PCs.
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Google buys Kiwi firm Wildfire
Thu, 2nd Aug 2012
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Google acquires Kiwi social media firm Wildfire for USD $250m (NZD $310m); co-founder Victoria Ransom joins Google to enhance their digital media marketing.
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Second fibre connection to the world cancelled
Thu, 2nd Aug 2012
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pacific fibre
The company behind New Zealand's proposed second Fibre Optic connection to the rest of the world has pulled the plug.
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Microsoft revamps Hotmail service
Thu, 2nd Aug 2012
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Microsoft has announced changes to its free online email service to try and claw back ground on Google’s Gmail alternative.
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Video games to aid patient recovery
Thu, 2nd Aug 2012
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auckland university
New technology from the University of Auckland will allow recovering stroke patients to regain muscle strength while playing video games.
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App of the week: My Fitness Pal
Thu, 2nd Aug 2012
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personal computing devices
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apps
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apple
My Fitness Pal revolutionises health tracking, blending calorie counting with exercise logs to guide both weight loss and gain efforts.
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Star Wars: The Old Republic goes Free to Play!
Thu, 2nd Aug 2012
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In a move that has been rumoured for a while, it has finally been confirmed that Star Wars: The Old Republic will be going free to play this spring.
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Cheap home calling rates for smartphone users with Woosh
Wed, 1st Aug 2012
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Woosh launches Unzipped plans with cheap calling rates for NZ smartphone users, signalling the end of traditional landlines.
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Review: Rapoo E6300 BT Keyboard for iPad
Wed, 1st Aug 2012
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Rapoo's E6300 BT Keyboard for iPad dazzles with its ultra-slim design and month-long battery life, but cramped keys may frustrate.
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Review: Rapoo 6080 Bluetooth Optical Mouse
Wed, 1st Aug 2012
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Rapoo's 6080 Bluetooth Optical Mouse revolutionises wireless connectivity, offering a robust, no-receiver-needed experience and impressive battery life.
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Review: Dell XPS 13
Wed, 1st Aug 2012
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Dell XPS 13 review: A fusion of performance and portability, boasting a quick boot, enterprise features, and all-day battery life, it's a top choice.
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Review: Rapoo H3070 Wireless Headphones
Wed, 1st Aug 2012
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gaming
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digital entertainment
This headset provides quality sound delivered wirelessly over a 2.4GHz connection and comes with additional features and the required accessories.
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Review: Rapoo 9060 Wireless Keyboard & Mouse Combo
Wed, 1st Aug 2012
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digital entertainment
This wirless optical combo comes with a 5.6mm ultra-slim keyboard and mouse, connecting wirelessly through one nano-USB receiver.
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Drama on day two of the Apple v Samsung lawsuit case
Wed, 1st Aug 2012
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public cloud
Drama escalates as Apple demands $2.5bn from Samsung, sparking fierceness in a US court showdown over smartphone designs.
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Can jurors of the Apple v Samsung lawsuit be impartial?
Tue, 31st Jul 2012
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Judge selects jury to hear lawsuit in the first U.S. smartphone patent case after determining their 'suitability for the case.'.
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Game Review: Sorcery (Playstation Move)
Tue, 31st Jul 2012
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Sorcery on Playstation 3 bewitches with magical gameplay but battles camera woes and linearity. A must-try for wizard enthusiasts.
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Apple v Samsung judge quizzes jury
Tue, 31st Jul 2012
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apple
Prospective jurors in Apple v Samsung patent lawsuit are questioned as the smartphone giants begin their long-awaited courtroom showdown.
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Former CEO Ross Levinsohn leaves Yahoo
Tue, 31st Jul 2012
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yahoo
After being overlooked for the top Yahoo job two weeks ago, Levinsohn leaves the company effective immediately.