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Brancott estate releases world’s most curious bottle
Thu, 1st Mar 2012
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Brancott Estate introduces the 'World's Most Curious Bottle' app, blending wine education with entertainment, marking a first in the NZ wine scene.
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Digital learning
Thu, 1st Mar 2012
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storage
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e-learning
The vendor-reseller channel partnership requires teamwork. Greg Wyman, StorageCraft vice president, Asia Pacific outlines the teamwork approach.
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News: Apple's March 7 event, Twitter over Facebook, Journey on the Mac, and more!
Wed, 29th Feb 2012
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Apple gears up for its iPad 3 reveal in San Francisco, opts for Twitter over Facebook, and the unofficial Path app, Journey, lands on Mac.
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Check out the new white Xbox bundle
Wed, 29th Feb 2012
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Microsoft launches a new white Xbox bundle, including Kinect and two family games, aiming to captivate families and gamers alike.
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Retro fan produces new game for SNES
Wed, 29th Feb 2012
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gaming
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nintendo
After 15 years, a thrilling new game, Nightmare Busters, is set to revive the SNES, enticing retro gaming fans to pre-order now.
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NZCS seeks partners for schools project
Wed, 29th Feb 2012
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NZ Computer Society invites ICT industry support for a career guidance project in schools, aiming to solve the skills shortage.
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Google to begin collating user data tomorrow
Wed, 29th Feb 2012
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data privacy
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google
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retail
Google to start gathering user data from Gmail, YouTube, and Maps tomorrow, aiming to refine ad targeting and enhance user experience.
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New Garmin device to sell with 'lifetime' map updates
Wed, 29th Feb 2012
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maps
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Garmin launches the Nuvi 2455LM with 'lifetime' map updates, promising up to four per year, enhancing navigation with PhotoReal technology.
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Game review: Grand Slam Tennis 2
Wed, 29th Feb 2012
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Grand Slam Tennis 2 serves an ace with its all-star roster and diverse modes, despite some gameplay and commentary hiccups.
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News: Apple's cash hoard, Developer ID signups, cannibalising OS X, and more!
Tue, 28th Feb 2012
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personal computing devices
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apple
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nzmac
Apple flaunts its nearly $100 billion treasure, delves into Developer ID amid Mountain Lion hype, and shrugs off OS X being overshadowed.
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Fry: 'Twitter is for twittering on'
Tue, 28th Feb 2012
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Stephen Fry has apologised for his comments on New Zealand broadband, stating his tweets were not meant to spark a national debate or cause offence.
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Nokia to offer non-LTE Lumia 900
Tue, 28th Feb 2012
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Nokia has announced plans to release a toned-down version of its Lumia 900 for countries where the advanced LTE network technology is yet to be introduced.
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Game review: Asura's Wrath
Tue, 28th Feb 2012
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CyberConnect2's Asura's Wrath breaks the mould with an interactive anime experience, blending intense action with storytelling.
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Apple to pull Siri-like 'Evi': report
Tue, 28th Feb 2012
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personal computing devices
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apple
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Apple faces backlash for planning to axe Evi, a voice app akin to Siri, raising concerns over stifling competition.
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300m Android devices activated: Google
Tue, 28th Feb 2012
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apps
Google's Android platform has hit 300 million activations, with 850,000 new devices activated daily, celebrating at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.
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Adobe intro's Photoshop Touch for iPad
Tue, 28th Feb 2012
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martech
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personal computing devices
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apple
Adobe premieres Photoshop Touch for iPad at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, promising revolutionary touch-up and editing capabilities.
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News: Intel delays new chips, the missing feature in Mountain Lion, iCloud Harmony, and more!
Mon, 27th Feb 2012
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personal computing devices
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apple
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nzmac
Intel has announced it may be delaying the new round of chips due out any day now, which means we'll also see a delay in the next release of Macs.
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How to take your business mobile
Mon, 27th Feb 2012
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smartphones
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low-code
Filemaker's free tutorials across New Zealand aim to boost business mobility, covering effective use of devices and apps.
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Telecom to supply teachers laptops - Updated
Mon, 27th Feb 2012
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Telecom Rentals secures contract to supply 45,000 laptops to NZ teachers, enhancing digital classrooms with ultra-fast broadband over three years.
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Excitement builds for Mass Effect 3
Mon, 27th Feb 2012
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gaming
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twitter
Amid rising anticipation, Mass Effect 3's Casey Hudson soothes fan concerns via Twitter, ensuring key story elements won't need DLC to complete.