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Dell 'ultrabook' arrives in NZ
Tue, 13th Mar 2012
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Dell's sleek XPS 13 'ultrabook', hailed from January's CES, makes its NZ debut, marrying high specs with attractive pricing.

Bitdefender enters cloud storage market
Tue, 13th Mar 2012
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Bitdefender shakes up cloud storage with launch of Safebox, offering 2GB free or up to 60GB with a focus on simplicity and competitive pricing.

Apple sued over Siri shortcomings
Tue, 13th Mar 2012
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Apple faces legal action as a New York man claims Siri's performance falls short of its adverts' promises on speed and accuracy.

News: Apple's design ethos, dual hard drive kit, Apple HQ pictures, and more!
Mon, 12th Mar 2012
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Sir Jonathan Ive was interviewed for the Evening Standard, where he talked about Apple's design ethos and answered a few design-related questions.

Apple: We're out of iPads
Mon, 12th Mar 2012
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Apple's next-gen iPads sold out pre-launch in the US, with frenzied fans now facing in-store queues for the March 16 release.

New ‘Give Way’ rule: test yourself online
Mon, 12th Mar 2012
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New Zealand's 'Give Way' rules update on March 25 may cause road confusion. eDrive launches an online module to help drivers adjust safely.

Telecom signs deal with Chch UFB builder
Mon, 12th Mar 2012
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enable networks
Telecom partners with Christchurch's UFB builder Enable, aiming to boost business recovery with state-of-the-art broadband.

The 12 ‘enemies of the internet’
Mon, 12th Mar 2012
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Reporters Without Borders adds two countries to ‘worst offender’ list on fourth annual World Day Against Cyber Censorship.

Game review: Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning
Mon, 12th Mar 2012
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Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning grips players with its vast world and RPG charm, proving to be an unexpectedly captivating adventure.

News: iTunes in 1080p, iWork.com to shut down, Lion-compatible Quicken, and more!
Sun, 11th Mar 2012
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ITunes now offers content in 1080p, and for those of you that have smaller download limits but enjoy the higher quality, there's good news.

Otago IT students put through ‘pressure-cooker’
Fri, 9th Mar 2012
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Otago Polytechnic's IT students faced a 'pressure-cooker' scenario, pitching projects to industry pros in a bid to simulate real-world challenges.

Nokia Lumia 800 coming to 2degrees
Fri, 9th Mar 2012
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Nokia expands NZ presence, bringing Lumia 800 to 2degrees. Telecom, Vodafone start sales; 2degrees pricing TBA. #NokiaLumia #NewZealand.

What you should know about the Kony doco
Fri, 9th Mar 2012
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A viral YouTube doco on Ugandan warlord Joseph Kony by Invisible Children has sparked debate over its accuracy and the ethics of social media activism.

News: Apple Configurator, iTunes 10.6, other software updates, and more!
Thu, 8th Mar 2012
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Apple rolls out a new tool for managing multiple iOS devices, updates iTunes to 10.6, and more in a flurry of software releases.

New Apple TV boxes available this Friday
Thu, 8th Mar 2012
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Apple's third-gen Apple TV, now supporting 1080p resolution, launches in New Zealand this Friday for NZD $159. New interface update available.

Orcon's UFB pricing ploy: brave or foolish?
Thu, 8th Mar 2012
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Orcon leaps into the UFB market with early pricing plans, a daring strategy amidst consumer apathy and service availability concerns.

iPhoto, iMovie 1.3, GarageBand 1.2 available now on iOS
Thu, 8th Mar 2012
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Apple launches iPhoto on iOS alongside updates for iMovie and GarageBand, bringing creative tools to iPhone and iPad users.

Gaming legend Peter Molyneux to leave Microsoft-owned Lionhead Studios
Thu, 8th Mar 2012
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Peter Molyneux, the brain behind Fable, bids farewell to Lionhead Studios and Microsoft Euro to embark on a new venture, 22 Cans.

Game review: Twisted Metal
Thu, 8th Mar 2012
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Twisted Metal's PS3 debut revives vehicular combat with style, offering a fresh alternative to FPS games. Newcomers and fans alike will be thrilled.

Apple confirms retina display, LTE for new iPad - Updated
Thu, 8th Mar 2012
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Apple unveils the new iPad with 4G LTE and a retina display, hitting stores March 16. Labelled 'resolutionary', its camera impresses.