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Apple undercover at CES (maybe)
Thu, 12th Jan 2012
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personal computing devices
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apple
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sony
Over 250 employees rumoured to be in attendance despite lack of official presence at Las Vegas electronics show.
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Diablo 3 coming to a console near you? - Updated
Thu, 12th Jan 2012
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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twitter
Blizzard hints Diablo III may hit consoles, exploring potential beyond PC. No confirmation yet, focus remains on PC/Mac version.
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News: Thunderbolt products at CES, Lightroom 4 beta, OWC MacBook Air SSD upgrade, and more!
Wed, 11th Jan 2012
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personal computing devices
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apple
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nzmac
The Mac lineup has been equipped with Thunderbolt for about a year now, and we're finally starting to see Thunderbolt products.
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Twitter spits as Google ties Search to Google+
Wed, 11th Jan 2012
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google
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twitter
Twitter bursts in uproar as Google integrates Search with its social platform, Google+, igniting concerns over internet fairness.
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Is Facebook the new Neighbourhood Watch?
Wed, 11th Jan 2012
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surveillance
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facebook
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cctv
Facebook is becoming the modern Neighbourhood Watch, with viral videos and photos aiding in crime-solving, despite police concerns.
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Signs Apple is bringing Siri to iPad
Wed, 11th Jan 2012
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personal computing devices
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apple
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Apple's latest iOS 5.1 beta hints at Siri's debut on the next iPad, raising excitement for an advanced voice assistant feature.
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University offers IT course in high schools
Wed, 11th Jan 2012
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edutech
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auckland university
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unsw
Australian institution keen to change perception of the tech sector among students; do kiwi institutions need to do the same?.
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Bethesda confirms Skyrim PS3 lag fix
Wed, 11th Jan 2012
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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twitter
Bethesda set to conquer Skyrim's PS3 lag woes with an impending 1.4 patch, promising smoother dragon-slaying adventures by month's end.
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Nokia unveils first LTE Windows phone
Wed, 11th Jan 2012
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
Nokia reveals its LTE flagship Lumia 900, aimed to reclaim its mobile throne, marking a new dawn in the battle against Apple.
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The coolest way to protect your device
Wed, 11th Jan 2012
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
Coating that prevents water damage to smartphones and other devices may be the most useful product on display at CES.
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News: Tim Cook's salary, interview with Dom Leca, Griffin's Twenty, and more!
Tue, 10th Jan 2012
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personal computing devices
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apple
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nzmac
Apple's CEO Tim Cook earns below $1m, not $400m, with insights from an interview with Sparrow's Dom Leca and Griffin's innovative audio solution.
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Enterprises turning to Apple
Tue, 10th Jan 2012
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personal computing devices
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apple
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tablets & laptops
Apple's invasion of corporate IT, long Microsoft's stronghold, sees businesses spending billions on Macs and iPads for innovation and mobility.
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Hefty incentive package for new Yahoo! CEO
Tue, 10th Jan 2012
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martech
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commerce systems
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payment technologies
New Yahoo! CEO Scott Thompson begins his tenure today, backed by a stunning US$27 million incentive package aimed at revitalising the tech giant.
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How much gaming is too much?
Tue, 10th Jan 2012
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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case study
PhD student investigates if gaming over 33 hours a week could increase depression signs, offering AU$500 for study participants.
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Chinese ready for iPhone 4S
Tue, 10th Jan 2012
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
Apple prepares for a major entry into China with iPhone 4S set to launch via China Unicom and potential approval for China Telecom in time for Chinese New Year.
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Critics slam Acer's cloud copy
Tue, 10th Jan 2012
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personal computing devices
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apple
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icloud
Acer faces backlash for its AcerCloud service, slammed as an iCloud clone at CES, igniting a debate on originality in cloud tech.
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iPad 3 in March; iPad 4 in October?
Tue, 10th Jan 2012
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personal computing devices
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apple
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ipad
Apple may unveil iPad 3 with Retina Display in March and a feature-rich iPad 4 in October, as competition heats up.
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News: Thunderbolt from CES, Blackbox Bamboo, enabling TRIM in Lion, and more!
Mon, 9th Jan 2012
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personal computing devices
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apple
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nzmac
CES 2012 dazzles with Thunderbolt tech and bamboo MacBook cases, while TRIM support for third-party SSDs in Lion is unlocked.
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Kiwibank scam warning
Mon, 9th Jan 2012
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phishing
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email security
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kiwibank
Kiwibank warns of phishing scams, urging customers to ignore links in fake emails mimicking the bank's communication for data access.
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iPhone prompted 'cage match': Windows Phone team
Mon, 9th Jan 2012
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
iPhone release in 2007 forces Microsoft's Windows Phone team to scrap platform after a tense 7-hour meeting dubbed 'the cage match'.