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Play dress-up in your browser with Opera 12
Fri, 15th Jun 2012
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dark web
Latest release from ‘browser junkies’ intro’s ability to customise themes; so is the update all style and no substance?.
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Android to lose ground in tablets: IDC
Fri, 15th Jun 2012
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personal computing devices
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Apple dominance expected to increase on market appeal of third-gen iPad; what could Microsoft bring to the table?.
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Maxnet added to TrueNet speed test - Updated
Fri, 15th Jun 2012
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Maxnet joins TrueNet's speed test, shining in browsing speed only to falter at peak times. Updates promise improvement.
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What’s Microsoft got planned for Monday?
Fri, 15th Jun 2012
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personal computing devices
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microsoft
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Microsoft teases a 'major announcement' for LA event on Monday, sparking speculation on focus on Windows RT and ARM devices.
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Toshiba excited about jumbo tablet - Updated
Fri, 15th Jun 2012
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personal computing devices
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apple
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ipad
Toshiba unveils jumbo 13.3-inch tablet in its new Excite range, offering a larger choice for users seeking more screen real estate.
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News: new Mac benchmarks, Growl and Notification Center, 17-inch MacBook Pro discontinued, and more!
Thu, 14th Jun 2012
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personal computing devices
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apple
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nzmac
A series of benchmarks has surfaced which appear to include a previously unseen iMac model, according to MacRumors.
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TelstraClear in gun after Fair Go going-over
Thu, 14th Jun 2012
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uc
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telstra
TelstraClear faces customer fury after a 'Fair Go' report details the ISP's poor response to a special deal, leading to a promise of improved service.
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UFB for $59 per month?
Thu, 14th Jun 2012
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Tauranga residents can now access UFB for just $59/month with EOL's LightWave Lite, the cheapest in NZ, but with a speed cap and VoIP plan buy.
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Mass Effect 3 fans denied vengeance
Thu, 14th Jun 2012
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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mass effect
UK watchdog rules publishers didn't breach advertising standards in claim that players' decisions would shape game's ending.
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Sydney e-retailer implements 'Internet Explorer 7 tax'
Thu, 14th Jun 2012
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internet explorer
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browsers
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kogan.com
Sydney's Kogan charges 6.8% 'IE7 tax' on purchases to nudge users away from outdated browser, promoting web efficiency and upgrades.
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News: new MacBook Pro analysis, iFixit tears down the new MacBooks, new AirPort Express, and more!
Wed, 13th Jun 2012
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personal computing devices
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apple
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The MacBook Pro with Retina display has been given to the masses, and that means that analysts like Anand from Anandtech can now get to work.
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Online video market ‘large and evolving’: Sky
Wed, 13th Jun 2012
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Sky foresees global giants entering NZ's 'large and evolving' online video market, amidst regulatory scrutiny over competition barriers.
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App of the Week: TradeMe
Wed, 13th Jun 2012
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apps
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trade me
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retail
You'll never miss an auction with the online trading site's mobile offering. You just have to decide whether that's a good or bad thing.
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Apple to ditch Ping
Wed, 13th Jun 2012
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personal computing devices
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apple
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twitter
Apple's social network, Ping, is set to be axed in the next update of iTunes as it has failed to resonate with consumers.
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Cheaters won’t prosper in Max Payne 3
Wed, 13th Jun 2012
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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rockstar
Rockstar introduces a 'Cheater's Pool' in Max Payne 3, quarantining rather than banning cheaters, in a lenient take on online fairness.
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Trailer: Duels of the Planeswalkers 2013
Wed, 13th Jun 2012
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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Hasbro and Wizards of the Coast have released a new trailer for the Magic: The Gathering: Duels of the Planeswalkers 2013.
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Vodafone NFC trial gets thumbs-up from customers
Wed, 13th Jun 2012
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Vodafone's NFC payment trial in NZ garners universal praise from users, signalling a future where wallets may become obsolete.
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Porn industry to cash in on tablets: analyst
Wed, 13th Jun 2012
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personal computing devices
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apple
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Juniper Research predicts the porn industry will see a five-fold revenue increase from tablets by 2027, capturing a third of all adult content spending.
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News: Apple Design Awards, Aperture and iPhoto unified libraries, MagSafe 2, and more!
Tue, 12th Jun 2012
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martech
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personal computing devices
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apple
In the afternoon following the main WWDC Keynote, Apple announced the winners of the prestigious Apple Design Awards.
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Konami to shut down Metal Gear Online tonight
Tue, 12th Jun 2012
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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konami
Konami bids farewell to Metal Gear Online at 23:59 JST, drawing a close to a cherished chapter in Metal Gear Solid 4's legacy.