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Ron Jeremy fronts for PETA’s new .xxx site
Wed, 6th Jun 2012
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Animal cruelty prevention charity continues its tradition of edgy campaigns with website on controversial domain.

App of the Week: TaxTracker
Wed, 6th Jun 2012
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TaxTracker, a GBP £8.20 app, uses colour coding and countdowns to help small businesses organise tax payments and avoid nasty surprises.

Game review: Dragon’s Dogma
Wed, 6th Jun 2012
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New RPG may lack a cohesive story, but the challenging battles and cool party dynamic more than make up for it.

News: Thunderbolt docks, WWDC schedule speculation, updated Mac line, and more!
Tue, 5th Jun 2012
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Matrox has announced a Thunderbolt dock that features many connectivity options for Thunderbolt-equipped PC and Mac users alike.

Microsoft shows off Halo 4 at E3
Tue, 5th Jun 2012
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Microsoft dazzles E3 with the return of Master Chief in Halo 4, claiming it to be 2012's biggest release alongside other exciting announcements.

Vodafone NZ in talks to buy TelstraClear
Tue, 5th Jun 2012
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Vodafone NZ eyes TelstraClear acquisition in a move that could bolster its 4G spectrum and reshape the telecommunications landscape.

Facebook trialling parental controls for under-13s
Tue, 5th Jun 2012
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Facebook is testing new parental controls to allow under-13s on the network, with parent-linked accounts to monitor usage.

Review: Samsung Galaxy S III
Tue, 5th Jun 2012
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Samsung Galaxy S III impresses with sleek design, advanced features, and snappy performance, marking a significant challenge to Apple's iPhone 4S.

EA to show off Dead Space 3 at E3 - kind of
Fri, 1st Jun 2012
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Publisher confirms third instalment in series will be part of its presentation at gaming conference, but doesn't indicate what fans can expect to see.

Long wait to pay for items in Diablo III
Fri, 1st Jun 2012
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Diablo III's much-awaited real-money auction house to launch on June 12 after multiple delays, igniting concerns over game's monetisation.

Take the weather with you with MetService app
Fri, 1st Jun 2012
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New MetService app lets Kiwis carry the forecast in their pocket, offering real-time weather, video, and traffic cams for NZ.

Exciting new look for NetGuide!
Fri, 1st Jun 2012
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NetGuide's latest issue dazzles with a fresh redesign, promising an appealing new aesthetic while retaining its beloved content.

Microsoft issues near-final version of Windows 8
Fri, 1st Jun 2012
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Microsoft launches Windows 8 'release preview', a step before it hits the PCs, with Internet Explorer 10 - market release could be months away.

Download-only plan for next-gen PS console considered, rejected
Fri, 1st Jun 2012
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Insider reveals that Sony contemplated dropping the optical drive in its new console, but ultimately decided that now's not the time.

Review: The new HTC One X smartphone
Fri, 1st Jun 2012
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HTC's One X dazzles with its sleek design, robust performance, and user-friendly interface, making it a strong rival to iPhones.

Review: Belkin YourType Folio+ Keyboard
Fri, 1st Jun 2012
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Belkin's YourType Folio+ transforms the iPad into a laptop substitute with its secure fit and detachable Bluetooth keyboard.

Review: Belkin Screen Guard Transparent Protector for iPad
Fri, 1st Jun 2012
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Belkin's Screen Guard for iPad reviewed: an essential, transparent protector that's easy to apply and great value, with two in a pack.

'Goalpost' gamifies quitting for World Smokefree Day
Thu, 31st May 2012
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This World Smokefree Day, a Wellington startup's new app, Goalpost, brings a fun, social twist to quitting smoking.

Learn social media marketing from one of the best
Thu, 31st May 2012
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Randi Zuckerberg, sister to Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg and one-time marketing director for the company, to speak at Auckland event.

Game review: Max Payne 3
Thu, 31st May 2012
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In 'Max Payne 3', the tortured anti-hero drowns his sorrows in a never-ending cycle of violence and booze, creating a gripping narrative.