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Telecom and Vodafone shedding 4000 mobile connections a week
Thu, 1st Mar 2012
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Telecom and Vodafone lose nearly 4,000 mobile connections weekly in 2011, as 2degrees gains ground in a competitive NZ market.

Premium CoD content given Xbox release date
Thu, 1st Mar 2012
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All Call of Duty Elite Premium content, including three new maps, to be available on Xbox on 20 March, broadening access for all players.

Review: Nyko Zoom for Kinect
Thu, 1st Mar 2012
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Nyko Zoom aims to bring Kinect fun to smaller spaces. Though it narrows play area need, accuracy and setup can be tricky.

Trade Me adds touch site
Thu, 1st Mar 2012
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Trade Me launches touch-friendly site, making it easier for users on smartphones and tablets to navigate without needing the app.

Social Media
Thu, 1st Mar 2012
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Exploring the Museum of Me: A digital journey into narcissism, powered by Intel, as social media's self indulgence reaches new heights.

Review: Norton Internet Security 2012
Thu, 1st Mar 2012
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Internet security is a bit like insurance – it seems expensive at the time, but when you get a computer-ravaging virus, you’re glad you invested.

Microsoft 'charms' users with Windows 8
Thu, 1st Mar 2012
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Windows Store, Internet Explorer 10 and a new way to navigate: what you need to know about the OS Consumer Preview.

Best sites for learning new stuff!
Thu, 1st Mar 2012
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From DIY projects to scientific exploration, discover top sites like Instructables and Scitable for enriching skills and knowledge.

Party with monsters
Thu, 1st Mar 2012
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Party with Monsters: New Zealand's latest social hit, mixing the best of Twitter and Facebook with a local twist, created by Brit David Apple.

Stuff girls say!
Thu, 1st Mar 2012
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The viral Stuff Girls Say! videos by Sheppard and Humphrey spark laughter and controversy, with some critics accusing them of reinforcing gender stereotypes.

Google Tips and Tricks: Travel special
Thu, 1st Mar 2012
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Unlock the ultimate travel guide with Google's top tips: from seamless hotel bookings on Maps to real-time translations, your next adventure awaits.

Celebs make CES cool
Thu, 1st Mar 2012
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The Consumer Electronics Show in Vegas has always been an exciting time for us tech geeks, but it seems that celebrities are getting in on the fun now too!.

Review: Motorola Defy
Thu, 1st Mar 2012
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Motorola Defy impresses with water and dust resistance, perfect for the active smartphone user. Odd design and fiddly port covers, but big on durability.

Samsung kicks off olympic tour
Thu, 1st Mar 2012
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It’s a mere few months until the 2012 Olympics kick off in London, and Samsung is keen to start drumming up support for New Zealand’s athletes.

How to setup a podcast
Thu, 1st Mar 2012
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Paul Spain, host of the NZ Tech Podcast, covers what’s involved with producing and launching a successful podcast.

How to get the best home movies
Thu, 1st Mar 2012
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NetGuide's latest reveals how to elevate your home movies with the perfect video camera and filming techniques, ensuring memorable, high-quality footage.

Everything you need to know about broadband
Thu, 1st Mar 2012
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Ditch dial-up for Broadband: always-on, faster internet that supports simultaneous phone use and heavy online activities.

Star Wars: The Old Republic
Thu, 1st Mar 2012
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In 2003, veteran RPG studio Bioware took a massive gamble with a twist on one of the most iconic Sci-Fi IP’s in existence – Star Wars.

Apple bombs Google with iPad event invite
Thu, 1st Mar 2012
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Apple throws a spanner in Google's works, overshadowing it at MWC Barcelona with a tantalising invite for its upcoming iPad reveal.

New year new security
Thu, 1st Mar 2012
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Back to school now includes digital security, AVG (AU/NZ) advises on protecting devices as children return to their studies.