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ASB enables Facebook friend payments
Fri, 20th Jul 2012
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payment technologies
ASB revolutionises banking with Facebook friend payments, eliminating the need for account details for seamless transactions.
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Microsoft reports first quarterly loss in 26 years
Fri, 20th Jul 2012
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Microsoft marks first quarter loss in 26 years, not from weak performance but due to a one-off $6.2bn write-down from a 2007 buy.
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Customers criticise Vodafone late penalty
Fri, 20th Jul 2012
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Vodafone to charge £10 for late payments starting next month, stirring discontent among users. Critics label the move a money grab.
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Touchy Treyarch taunts critics
Fri, 20th Jul 2012
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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treyarch
Treyarch stirs controversy by tersely responding to PS3 gamers' complaints about neglect, escalating tensions online.
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Kiwi camera fights skin cancer
Fri, 20th Jul 2012
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melanoma
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skin cancer
Kiwi innovation fights skin cancer with a cutting-edge camera, revolutionising early detection and saving lives.
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News: EPEAT again, fixes for 2012 MacBooks, 1024 pixel icons in the MAS, and more!
Thu, 19th Jul 2012
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The long and the short of is, Apple pulled all their products from the EPEAT product registry, then put them back after the public outcry.
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Steve Sinofsky sets Windows 8 release date
Thu, 19th Jul 2012
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Microsoft locks in 26 October for Windows 8 launch, promises upgrades and new PCs alongside Surface tablets, says Windows division chief.
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Trailer: Metro: Last Light
Thu, 19th Jul 2012
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digital entertainment
Dive into the depths with the new Metro: Last Light trailer, promising post-apocalyptic thrills and a storyline that might just outshine Call of Duty.
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Steve Jobs barred from US patent trial
Thu, 19th Jul 2012
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personal computing devices
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apple
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patents
Judge approves request from Apple to have late CEO’s ‘thermonuclear’ statement discounted in court proceedings.
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Do you forget your daily deal purchases?
Thu, 19th Jul 2012
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If you’re a fan of so-called ‘daily deal’ sites, chances are you’ve experienced the frustration of paying for a deal.
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YouTube enables face blurring to protect dissidents
Thu, 19th Jul 2012
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google
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youtube
Google has launched a new tool which allows users to blur out faces in videos to protect themselves from government retribution.
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Apple forced to admit Samsung didn't copy iPad
Thu, 19th Jul 2012
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personal computing devices
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patents
A UK judge has ordered Apple to post notices on its website and in British newspapers stating Samsung didn't copy the iPad, a blow to Apple's legal battles.
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NZ lags in middle of OECD broadband rankings
Thu, 19th Jul 2012
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NZ at 17th in OECD for broadband penetration, trailing Switzerland but leading Australia. Hopes for UFB to boost future rankings.
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News: iCloud email addresses, Thunderbolt display issues, Skype updated, and more!
Wed, 18th Jul 2012
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Apple introduces @icloud.com emails, tackles Thunderbolt display issues, and updates Skype in their latest roll-out. More on 9to5Mac.
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Bikini bonus for Tekken Tag pre-orders
Wed, 18th Jul 2012
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Namco Bandai Games has announced that Tekken Tag Tournament 2 will feature 150 swimsuit character costumes as pre-order bonus content.
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Orcon throws down gauntlet with free fibre deal
Wed, 18th Jul 2012
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State-owned ISP offers consumers, schools and businesses UFB internet for $0 per month - so what's the catch?.
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New Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer is pregnant
Wed, 18th Jul 2012
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Marissa Mayer takes over as Yahoo CEO while revealing she's 6 months pregnant, showcasing the board's modern approach to leadership.
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Yahoo names Google's Marissa Mayer as new CEO
Wed, 18th Jul 2012
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yahoo
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Marissa Mayer, formerly of Google, takes the helm as Yahoo's new CEO, marking the company's third leadership change in a year.
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News: 2012 MacBook Air review, Game Center and Chess in Mountain Lion, retina 1Password, and more!
Tue, 17th Jul 2012
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2012 MacBook Air impresses in latest review; Mountain Lion updates bring Game Center and revamped Chess; 1Password goes Retina; Ex-Apple exec joins Parallels.
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Forgot your Lotto ticket? Just use your mobile
Tue, 17th Jul 2012
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
Never miss a Lotto draw again! MyLotto's mobile site lets you buy tickets and check results on the go, catering to NZ's mobile-first trend.