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Apple announces MacBook Pro with Retina Display
Tue, 12th Jun 2012
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digital signage
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displays & projectors
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personal computing devices
Apple unveils a 15-inch MacBook Pro with Retina Display, promising unparalleled clarity. Expect a hefty price for high-res luxury.
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OS X Mountain Lion coming in July
Tue, 12th Jun 2012
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personal computing devices
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apple
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Apple announces OS X Mountain Lion for July, with new features such as Messages app and Power Nap, enhancing integration with iCloud.
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What's new in iOS 6?
Tue, 12th Jun 2012
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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ios
Apple unveils iOS 6 at WWDC in San Francisco, featuring Facebook integration, Siri updates for iPad, and a new Maps app.
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Three tips for smartphone security
Tue, 12th Jun 2012
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
Cyber Security Awareness Week highlights smartphone safety: David Hall from Symantec advises on strong passwords, wipe functions, and remote wipe commands.
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News: new MacBook Pro with Retina display, new MacBook Air, Mountain Lion, and more!
Mon, 11th Jun 2012
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personal computing devices
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apple
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nzmac
One of the biggest points from this year's WWDC 2012 Keynote was the announcement of an entirely next-generation MacBook Pro with Retina display.
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Four steps to cyber security
Mon, 11th Jun 2012
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email security
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wireless networks
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cybersecurity
Martin Cocker, executive director of NetSafe, says these simple steps will greatly improve Kiwis’ online security.
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No iOS 6 for original iPad: rumour
Mon, 11th Jun 2012
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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ios
Latest mobile operating system expected to debut in beta tonight, but evidence suggests early device may not be supported.
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Woosh doubles data caps
Mon, 11th Jun 2012
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gaming
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uc
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digital entertainment
Woosh and Vodafone ramp up broadband wars, doubling data caps for users, with bonuses like free calls and unlimited site access.
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News: new MacBook line, MacBook Air design patent, Melo for Last.fm scrobbling, and more!
Sun, 10th Jun 2012
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personal computing devices
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apple
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nzmac
Apple teases a new MacBook lineup, bridging Air and Pro features with rumours of retina displays. Plus, a patent win could affect Ultrabooks.
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Facebook launches app hub
Fri, 8th Jun 2012
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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ios
Facebook's new App Centre launches, streamlining app discovery with over 600 curated apps and personalised recommendations for users across platforms.
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Telecom to de-list from NYSE
Fri, 8th Jun 2012
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uc
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telstraclear
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nzx
Telecom to de-list ADRs from NYSE on 9th July, aiming to cut administration costs. Shares remain on NZX, ASX. Second-half EBITDA forecast at USD $560M.
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News: new Mac spec sheet, Macs in the enterprise, Found for Mac, and more!
Thu, 7th Jun 2012
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personal computing devices
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apple
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nzmac
New Macs have been rumoured to be launched at WWDC, and less than a week out from the event sees a leaked spec sheet of upcoming Macs and a few peripherals.
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The Pirate Bay scoffs at search ban suggestion
Thu, 7th Jun 2012
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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file sharing
RIAA says search engines should block illegal file sharing sites – why the most popular site of all thinks it’s a good idea.
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Skyrim too big to be bug-free: Bethesda
Thu, 7th Jun 2012
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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the elder scrolls
With first add-on pack Dawnguard entering beta testing, the game's makers acknowledge that it's impossible to account for every possible savegame permutation.
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Pressure on Telstra to confirm NZ plans
Thu, 7th Jun 2012
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uc
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twitter
Telstra faces intensifying pressure to outline its future in NZ amid rumours of selling TelstraClear to Vodafone. Speculations rise on potential market moves.
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Nasdaq to pay US$40m for Facebook fumble
Thu, 7th Jun 2012
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facebook
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ipo
Nasdaq proposes a US$40m fund to settle Facebook IPO mishaps, facing criticism for inadequate compensation and undermining competitors.
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Toshiba ultrabook offers ultra-wide screen
Thu, 7th Jun 2012
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ultrabook
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toshiba
14.4-inch screen boasts 21:9 aspect ratio, meaning you can watch movies as the makers intended - only much, much smaller.
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Free UFB breakfasts with Orcon
Thu, 7th Jun 2012
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uc
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chorus
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fibre
Special Auckland events for consumers, businesses and schools who want to know more about making the most of fibre.
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News: Mac Pro update, Apple's inventory magic, Mac App Store vs direct, and more!
Wed, 6th Jun 2012
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personal computing devices
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apple
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nzmac
After nearly two years of exactly zero updates, it's rumoured Apple may finally update the Mac Pro next week, along with the much of the rest of the Mac lineup.
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‘We’ve only scratched the surface of the Vita’: Sony
Wed, 6th Jun 2012
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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sony
Sony hints at untapped potential for the PS Vita, promising an exciting future with over 60 titles, including blockbuster games, by year's end.