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