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Skyrim crushes competition - Updated
Thu, 17th Nov 2011
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Skyrim reigns supreme on Steam and shatters sales records with a staggering 7 million copies sold in its debut weekend, claiming critical acclaim.
Is Apple about to discount the iPad?
Thu, 17th Nov 2011
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Apple may slash iPad prices amid slow sales and stiff competition, hinting a 'pricing stimulus' ahead of Christmas and iPad 3 buzz.
NZ game industry created 114 new jobs last year: survey
Thu, 17th Nov 2011
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Bucking economic woes, NZ's gaming sector added 114 jobs last year, growing by 46% thanks to the surge in smartphone and online gaming.
MYOB takes first step towards cloud integration
Thu, 17th Nov 2011
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MYOB debuts new cloud-era tools, investing $75m over 3 years to rejuvenate its accounting software, catering to desktop and Mac users.
Vodafone adds rivals to BestMate plans
Thu, 17th Nov 2011
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Vodafone expands BestMate plans to include Telecom and 2degrees contacts, boosting inclusivity in response to Commerce Commission concerns.
Subscribe to NetGuide and get a free Gift
Thu, 17th Nov 2011
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techday
Subscribe to NetGuide by Nov 27 for just $59 and receive a FREE Genius Traveller 6000X mouse - the perfect tech gift this Christmas season!.
Nokia to launch Windows 8 tablet
Thu, 17th Nov 2011
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Nokia set to plunge into the tablet market with a Windows 8 device by June, expanding its alliance with Microsoft, says Nokia France chief.
Tech giants slam piracy bill
Thu, 17th Nov 2011
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innovation
Tech giants including Google and Facebook decry US piracy bill, warning it could stifle innovation and threaten jobs.
Your own personal cloud
Wed, 16th Nov 2011
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storage
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cloud services
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cloud storage
A personal cloud allows you to keep all your content in one safe place on your home network. Share files, stream media, and access your content.
Facebook under fire
Wed, 16th Nov 2011
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Facebook faces backlash as users encounter explicit content and a warning of a potential 'Fawkes Virus' attack looms from Anonymous.
Long-serving Apple director appointed chairman
Wed, 16th Nov 2011
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Arthur Levinson becomes chairman of Apple, stepping into the role after the loss of founder Steve Jobs. Disney CEO Bob Iger also joins the board.
Game review: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3
Wed, 16th Nov 2011
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Modern Warfare 3 storms the gaming world, eclipsing rivals with jaw-dropping action and enhanced multiplayer modes, but does it deliver beyond the spectacle?.
Game review: Dance Central 2
Tue, 15th Nov 2011
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Previously confined to clunky foot mats or tracking remotes, Kinect's body tracking offered the technology the genre desperately needed to go mainstream.
Facebook and Twitter going down the toilet
Tue, 15th Nov 2011
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Facebook and Twitter users are joining a campaign by ToiletDay.org to post about the global toilet shortage in support of World Toilet Day this Saturday.
Say it in English!
Tue, 15th Nov 2011
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careers
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best plain english awards
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Optimal Usability and Careers New Zealand triumph at 2011 Plain English awards, showcasing the vital role of clarity in IT.
Apple launches music matching service
Tue, 15th Nov 2011
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Tracks are accessed at 256KBps AAC DRM-free quality, even if the copy in the user's library is of a lower quality.
Search on for Apple retail boss
Tue, 15th Nov 2011
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Tim Cook's quest for Apple's new retail head continues, as recruitment firm scrambles to fill Johnson's big shoes amidst global expansion.
What happened to Facebook Timeline?
Mon, 14th Nov 2011
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Facebook's Timeline debut stalls amidst competition with Google+, sparking curiosity and strategic delays in rollout.
22-year-old social network whiz passes away
Mon, 14th Nov 2011
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Ilya Zhitomirskiy, 22-year-old co-founder of open source social network Diaspora, has passed away just ahead of the network’s planned launch.
Call of Duty trumps Battlefield
Mon, 14th Nov 2011
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For a third consecutive year, Call of Duty outshines Battlefield, with Modern Warfare 3's record-breaking 6.5 million day-one sales.