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WSJ, Reuters signal 4 inch iPhone screen
Thu, 17th May 2012
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apple
Reuters and WSJ report Apple may boost its next iPhone screen size to 4 inches, marking its first change since 2007 amid rising competition.
Facebook launches 'pages manager' for iPhone
Thu, 17th May 2012
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personal computing devices
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apple
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facebook
New app helps businesses and organisations with heavy traffic or multiple pages keep on top of their presence on the social network.
More Halo 4 details revealed
Thu, 17th May 2012
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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halo
Developers 343 Industries offer up more info about the new Halo game, including multiplayer and Limited Edition details.
Why Telecom’s 4G hype is likely to backfire
Thu, 17th May 2012
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telcos
Telecom's early 4G hype may falter as they race to catch up with Vodafone, despite not fully testing LTE technology yet.
Tiny 'Raspberry Pi' seeds new dev generation
Thu, 17th May 2012
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open source
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linux
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volution
Raspberry Pi, a wallet-sized computer, ignites a coding revolution among youth, now shipping globally after high demand.
Sky TV under Commerce Commission investigation
Thu, 17th May 2012
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quickflix
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tvnz
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sky
Sky TV faces Commerce Commission scrutiny over competition and content access concerns amid new Igloo TV service launch with TVNZ.
News: more retina display Macs, five antivirus apps, the end of Perian, and more!
Wed, 16th May 2012
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apple
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nzmac
Apple eyes retina displays for iMac and MacBook Air amidst rising security concerns, as the iconic Perian codec faces its end.
NEC touts projection interaction tech
Wed, 16th May 2012
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smartphones
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digital signage
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displays & projectors
NEC unveils its groundbreaking 'Ambient Interface' tech, using motion-sensing cameras and projectors to enhance gesture control, debuted at MWC.
'The Social Network' writer to pen Steve Jobs biopic
Wed, 16th May 2012
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personal computing devices
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apple
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sony
Aaron Sorkin, acclaimed for 'The Social Network', is set to write Sony's biopic of Apple visionary Steve Jobs, based on Walter Isaacson's biography.
Diablo III launch problems prompt Twitter, meme frenzy
Wed, 16th May 2012
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gaming
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twitter
Diablo III's launch woes cause a Twitter storm and meme frenzy as players struggle to defeat the toughest boss yet: the login screen. #Error37.
App of the Week: Kiwibank
Wed, 16th May 2012
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apps
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kiwibank
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banking
Kiwibank's new app impresses with its intuitive use and robust security, making mobile banking both secure and convenient.
Slingshot up, Orcon down in ISP speed tests
Wed, 16th May 2012
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Slingshot rebounds in ISP speed tests, leaping ahead as Orcon lags, reveals TrueNet's latest data on downloadable webpage speeds.
Facebook ads don’t work: General Motors
Wed, 16th May 2012
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social media
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cmo
General Motors ditches Facebook ads on the eve of its IPO, raising doubts about the platform's ad effectiveness.
News: Kaspersky's Mac security analysis, pending iCloud upgrade, return of the Nvidia GPU, and more!
Tue, 15th May 2012
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personal computing devices
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apple
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nzmac
Kaspersky tackles Mac security independently, amid iCloud upgrades and the anticipated return of Nvidia GPUs in MacBook Pros.
Blizzard goes to hell & back for Australian Diablo III fans
Tue, 15th May 2012
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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blizzard
Blizzard heroically steps in to save Australian Diablo III fans left stranded by a retailer's collapse, offering full credit for digital purchases.
Diablo III console version neither confirmed nor denied
Tue, 15th May 2012
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gaming
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blizzard
Blizzard's hints at a Diablo III console version leave fans in limbo, neither confirming nor denying its development, says Jay Wilson.
Seeby is back with purchase of Net24
Tue, 15th May 2012
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kordia
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voyager internet
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isp
Acquisition signals a serious expansion strategy for Orcon founder Seeby Woodhouse, following 18 months quietly re-growing the Voyager brand.
Apple fixes Siri's Lumia 900 recommendation
Tue, 15th May 2012
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
Apple patches Siri to halt Nokia Lumia 900 recommendations after an unintended endorsement due to glowing reviews on Wolfram Alpha.
News: revamped 15-inch MacBook Pro, Apple television rumours, iCloud beta, and more!
Mon, 14th May 2012
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personal computing devices
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apple
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nzmac
Apple updates 15-inch MacBook Pro with retina display and no optical drive, hints at new TV, launches iCloud beta, and more.
LinkedIn, Apple top tech growth list
Mon, 14th May 2012
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personal computing devices
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apple
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riverbed
LinkedIn and Apple lead Forbes' list of America's 25 fastest-growing tech firms, showcasing remarkable revenue growth.