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Opera: 'because Justin Bieber doesn't use it'
Wed, 7th Dec 2011
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Opera 11.60 debuts, promising a sleek alternative to boring default browsers, with a cheeky nod to Justin Bieber.
GrabOne partners with Kidsline
Tue, 6th Dec 2011
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GrabOne allies with Kidsline to support youth mental health, launching a donation page with options to contribute NZD $5 to NZD $50 for the cause.
Five game characters we'd hate to buy gifts for
Tue, 6th Dec 2011
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Christmas shopping can be a real drag, but imagine if some of gaming's most famous characters were on your list.
HP helps bring e-smiles to sick kids
Tue, 6th Dec 2011
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HP launches e-smiles campaign, inviting the public to send digital messages of hope to sick kids at Ronald McDonald House, Auckland.
Apple's social media policies revealed
Tue, 6th Dec 2011
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Apple’s stringent social media policies have surfaced, highlighting how the tech giant enforces rigid guidelines that led to a UK employee's dismissal.
Phone manufacturers face Carrier IQ case
Tue, 6th Dec 2011
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Phone giants including Apple and Samsung face a class action lawsuit over privacy concerns linked to Carrier IQ software, filed in Delaware.
Apple's iOS codenames
Tue, 6th Dec 2011
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ios
For Mac developers it's big cats, for Android it's desserts - what do iPhone developers name their creations after?.
Assange wins Supreme Court bid
Tue, 6th Dec 2011
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wikileaks
Julian Assange's battle against extradition to Sweden continues as the British High Court grants him permission to appeal to the Supreme Court.
InternetNZ labels TelstraClear promo 'disastrous'
Mon, 5th Dec 2011
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telstraclear
TelstraClear's 'meter-free weekend' labelled 'disastrous' by InternetNZ amid user complaints and network strain.
Game review: Tekken Hybrid
Mon, 5th Dec 2011
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Tekken Hybrid delights fans with a blend of 3D movie excellence and classic gaming nostalgia, proving to be more than just a game.
Microsoft’s altruism accolade
Mon, 5th Dec 2011
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Microsoft honors partners for societal contributions, including a wellness initiative and earthquake recovery support in its Citizenship Award.
Mario Kart 7 launches for 3DS
Fri, 2nd Dec 2011
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Driving underwater and gliding through the air are two new joys Mario Kart players will be able to experience with the launch of Mario Kart 7 for Nintendo 3DS.
PlayStation network's security is 'world-leading': exec
Fri, 2nd Dec 2011
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After overcoming a major hack, Sony now boasts its PlayStation network's security as 'world-leading', says exec Michael Denny.
Samsung tablet ban reversed in Australia - Updated
Fri, 2nd Dec 2011
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Samsung wins appeal to overturn Australian ban on Galaxy Tab 10.1, but faces Apple's fightback with a further delay.
Chrome overtakes Firefox, eyes up IE
Fri, 2nd Dec 2011
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Google’s Chrome has overtaken Mozilla’s Firefox with 25.69% market share, trailing Microsoft’s Internet Explorer, which maintains a solid 40.63%.
Game review: Rayman Origins
Fri, 2nd Dec 2011
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Rayman Origins offers a visually stunning, nostalgic romp. Its gleeful chaos is infectious, albeit with a grind towards the end.
2012 Security Predictions
Thu, 1st Dec 2011
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network infrastructure
In 2012, expect a surge in mobile ransomware, Android worms, and sophisticated cyber-attacks, says FortiGuard Labs' security forecast.
Apple’s social media policies
Thu, 1st Dec 2011
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An Apple store employee in the UK was dismissed for venting about his iPhone on Facebook, shedding light on Apple's stringent social media policies.
Facebook frustrations
Thu, 1st Dec 2011
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Facebook's new privacy settings mean that photos you tag now can be seen by friends of the person tagged, not just your own friends.
Robots VS. All Black
Thu, 1st Dec 2011
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Former All Black Andrew Mehrtens tied with a Massey University robot in a unique goal-kicking contest ahead of the Robotics World Cup in Auckland.