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Auckland Art Gallery, Te Papa join Google Art Project
Wed, 4th Apr 2012
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Google Art Project adds 85 artworks from Auckland Art Gallery and 166 from Te Papa. The expansion now features 30,000 pieces from 151 museums globally.
$2m insurance payout for Renaissance
Wed, 4th Apr 2012
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Renaissance, a Kiwi IT firm, receives over $2m insurance for quake losses, aiding their 'stretched' balance sheet.
Few kiwis know their content is filtered: InternetNZ
Wed, 4th Apr 2012
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Survey shows less than half of internet users are even aware of the DCEFS system that blocks websites with images of child sexual abuse.
Games would be better if consoles were the same: developer
Wed, 4th Apr 2012
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Ubisoft MD says uniform consoles could revolutionize game development, making them more fun and feature-rich for players.
Yoobee campus stores to close - Updated
Wed, 4th Apr 2012
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renaissance
Renaissance confirms the closure of its Yoobee campus stores, leaving staff redundant and students without a dedicated tech outlet at three major universities.
They had it coming: Facebook hits back at Yahoo
Wed, 4th Apr 2012
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Facebook retaliates against Yahoo's patent suit with its own 10-point counter-claim, accusing Yahoo of prioritising litigation over innovation.
Instagram comes to Android
Wed, 4th Apr 2012
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Instagram launches on Android, bringing its retro photo charm to millions more, despite missing features. Over 430,000 were on the waitlist.
Safer Schools Cluster Pricing initiative
Wed, 4th Apr 2012
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SonicWALL and NetGuide launch Safer Schools Cluster Pricing, aiming to protect kids online while enabling educational tool access.
App of the week: Catch
Wed, 4th Apr 2012
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Catch, the innovative app on iOS/Android, redefines note-taking with voice memos, photos, and collaborative features, making idea capture seamless.
2012 NetGuide Web Awards open for sponsors
Wed, 4th Apr 2012
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The 2012 NetGuide Web Awards, powered by NetGuide and ESET, are seeking sponsors for premier categories, following last year's phenomenal success.
News: anti-glare iMac glass, Mac Flashback trojan, MacBook Air SuperDrive with any Mac, and more!
Tue, 3rd Apr 2012
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Apple may ditch US glass supplier for Taiwanese tech, as anti-glare iMac rumours swirl. Meanwhile, a Mac trojan exploits Java flaw.
Xbox 720 due Christmas 2013: rumour
Tue, 3rd Apr 2012
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Excitement builds as rumours hint the Xbox 720 with Blu-ray and Kinect may launch Christmas 2013, amidst mixed analyst views.
Now it's Nokia's turn to target Apple in ads
Tue, 3rd Apr 2012
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Nokia takes a cheeky jab at Apple with a viral campaign, insinuating smartphones have been 'in beta' for years.
Students of failed computer college adopted by competitors
Tue, 3rd Apr 2012
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Two NZ tertiary training institutes, WelTec and Whitireia, have agreed to adopt students of the liquidated Computer Power Institute.
News: Lion OS install base, Ashton Kutcher to play Steve Jobs, Lenovo's laptops, and more!
Mon, 2nd Apr 2012
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An online data analytics company is reporting that Mac OS X Lion has a 30 percent share in terms of the Mac install base.
Ashton Kutcher cast in indie Steve Jobs biopic: report
Mon, 2nd Apr 2012
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Ashton Kutcher lands role as young Steve Jobs in indie biopic, aiming to depict Apple founder's early ventures, separate from Sony's project.
ICT Minister gains environment portfolio
Mon, 2nd Apr 2012
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In a cabinet reshuffle, ICT Minister Amy Adams gains the Environment portfolio, while Internal Affairs goes to Simon Bridges, marking a significant realignment.
Game review: Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City
Mon, 2nd Apr 2012
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Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City disappoints, straying far from its roots with poor AI and unsatisfying gameplay.
Telco deal brings NFC one step closer
Mon, 2nd Apr 2012
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Vodafone, Telecom and 2degrees agree to partner with Paymark on venture to introduce mobile payments in New Zealand.
Girls Around Me app 'like looking in the window': developer
Mon, 2nd Apr 2012
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Girls Around Me app withdrawn from iTunes, spotlighting hazards of weak Facebook privacy, following a Cult Of Mac exposé.