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Wii U launch won't affect Xbox: Microsoft
Thu, 2nd Feb 2012
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Microsoft France dismisses Nintendo's Wii U as competition, asserting the iconic brand no longer rivals Xbox or PlayStation in the console market.
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News: Final Cut Pro X update, ZFS on the Mac, scanning to the cloud, and more!
Wed, 1st Feb 2012
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personal computing devices
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apple
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Apple has released a significant update to Final Cut Pro X that adds a few features in order to play catch up with some of the features requested by video pros.
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Save your data
Wed, 1st Feb 2012
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data protection
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dr
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cloud services
So the worst case has happened and your hard drive is dead – and you didn’t back up! Don’t panic just yet, there may still be hope!.
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The most natural and beautiful air purifiers
Wed, 1st Feb 2012
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smart home
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eco-friendly
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technology gifts
With all the advertisements for various cleaners out there, it’s hard not to start worrying about the cleanliness of your home.
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The kiwi story
Wed, 1st Feb 2012
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blogging
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retail
Explore 'The Kiwi Story', your go-to site for discovering exceptional New Zealand businesses like Edible Beds in Auckland, organic gardening made easy.
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The everywhereist
Wed, 1st Feb 2012
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blogging
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creative technologies
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photos
Renowned travel blogger Geraldine DeRuiter’s site, lauded by TIME in 2011, offers hilarious yet insightful takes on global adventures and everyday absurdities.
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Google tips and tricks - Back to School Apps
Wed, 1st Feb 2012
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smartphones
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apps
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google
Boost your back-to-school productivity with Evernote, Google Docs and more. Discover the ultimate apps for notes, docs, and study aids.
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A guide to facebook’s timeline
Wed, 1st Feb 2012
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partner programmes
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data privacy
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facebook
Facebook's Timeline, a digital scrapbook of your life, stirs mixed feelings. Here's how to navigate it, embrace nostalgia or protect your privacy.
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LOL Cats circulate the web
Wed, 1st Feb 2012
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meme
LOLspeak: the language created by cat lovers to add more humour to photos of cats. Here are some of the best examples.
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Social Media: The next level
Wed, 1st Feb 2012
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digital entertainment
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data privacy
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youtube
The Kardashians continue to define digital narcissism, while debates on ownership of Twitter followers and new value social networks emerge in 2022.
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Breach in the Matrix with Epoc Headset
Wed, 1st Feb 2012
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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headsets
If you thought the Matrix and all its sci-fi gadgets was cool then you are going to love the new mind controlled gaming headset, The Epoc.
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Walk on the wild side with new Lonely Planet app
Wed, 1st Feb 2012
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smartphones
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apps
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Lonely Planet's new app takes you on immersive audio tours of London, blending music, history, and unique experiences.
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How to get the best home theatre audio
Wed, 1st Feb 2012
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smart home
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digital entertainment
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dvd
So you have a fancy, new, large screen, HD, 3D television set, complete with a killer sound system, but you don’t know how to set it up. We’re here to help!.
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How to take advantage of NAS (Network attached storage)
Wed, 1st Feb 2012
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storage
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virtualisation
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personal computing devices
NAS stands for network-attached storage, and these devices can be extremely helpful if you have multiple PCs on your network.
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How to find love online
Wed, 1st Feb 2012
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uc
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online dating
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partners
Online dating has quickly become a popular way to meet friends and potential partners. Find out how NZDating.com works in this interview.
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Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3
Wed, 1st Feb 2012
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gaming
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datacentre infrastructure
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digital entertainment
Capcom unveils Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3, adding 12 fighters and extras for $90. But is it worth the upgrade from last year's version?.
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What's host at CES 2012
Wed, 1st Feb 2012
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digital signage
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displays & projectors
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personal computing devices
Liquipel offers protection from water damage, but they still wouldn’t recommend taking your iPhone in the pool.
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Future of technology
Wed, 1st Feb 2012
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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healthtech
Will cybersex and cyber relationships begin to replace the traditional alternatives? What will become of the laptop computer?.
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Trend Micro Cyber-safety tips for students, parents, teachers, and caregivers:
Wed, 1st Feb 2012
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edutech
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cybersecurity
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trend micro
Trend Micro has issued vital cyber-safety guidelines for students, parents, teachers, and caregivers to help mitigate online risks and cyberbullying.
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Guilty classes
Wed, 1st Feb 2012
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wearables
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personal computing devices
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law
Brazilian police deploy 'RoboCop' sunglasses with facial recognition to scan crowds, promising enhanced security ahead of major events.