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Fast, Fresh & Tasty (delicious dinner recipes using NZ products and what's in season right now)
Mon, 7th Nov 2011
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Revolutionise dinner with 'Fast Fresh and Tasty' app, featuring 100+ NZ seasonal recipes and a genius shopping list feature. Essential for foodies!.
The death of story mode
Fri, 4th Nov 2011
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Video game developers pump millions of dollars into developing engrossing single-player campaigns, but statistics show they might be wasting their time.
Tweeting for science
Fri, 4th Nov 2011
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This is the first ever ScienceTeller festival, a gathering of science storytellers who use their art to celebrate the wonders of the natural world.
iPhone 4S NZ date announced - Updated
Fri, 4th Nov 2011
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Kiwi iPhone enthusiasts gear up as the iPhone 4S hits NZ stores on Nov 11, with pre-orders from Nov 4. Prices start at $1049 for the 16GB model.
The Kinect effect
Fri, 4th Nov 2011
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From living room dances to medical marvels, the Kinect transcends gaming, sparking innovation in fields from healthcare to mining.
Game review: Crimson Alliance
Fri, 4th Nov 2011
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Crimson Alliance dazzles Xbox Live with a modern take on classic hack and slash fantasy, offering vibrant co-op action and embracing freemium allure.
Google pulls iOS Gmail app
Thu, 3rd Nov 2011
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Google hastily retracts its newly launched iOS Gmail app hours after release, citing a significant bug impairing notifications and user experience.
Sony patents biometric controllers
Thu, 3rd Nov 2011
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Sony patents reveal future controllers may measure biometric data, potentially changing gameplay based on players' physical responses.
A fourth mobile network? Yeah right
Thu, 3rd Nov 2011
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Clear Mobitel explains why it believes New Zealand could sustain another network operator, but its plans seem far-fetched.
Julian Assange loses extradition appeal
Thu, 3rd Nov 2011
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Julian Assange loses his extradition battle in the British High Court, edging closer to facing sexual assault charges in Sweden.
Steve Jobs book into top 20 for 2011
Thu, 3rd Nov 2011
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In just a week, Walter Isaacson's biography of Steve Jobs leaps into the US top 20 bestsellers of 2011, selling 379,000 copies.
World’s first Te Reo Maori smartphone
Wed, 2nd Nov 2011
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The IDEOS X3 smartphone features menus in Te Reo, and will be available at 2degrees retail stores before Christmas.
Game review: Batman: Arkham City
Wed, 2nd Nov 2011
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Batman: Arkham City review - A sequel that outshines its predecessor, delivering an immersive experience as the Dark Knight.
GrabOne keeps it in the family
Wed, 2nd Nov 2011
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GrabOne launches GrabOne Families to target group deals, aiming to bring affordable, family-friendly bargains to parents and guardians for a week at a time.
Toy tablets coming to NZ
Wed, 2nd Nov 2011
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Planet Fun to bring child-friendly LeapFrog LeapPad tablets to NZ, offering a safe, tech-savvy option for kids this Christmas.
GTA V to go digital-only?
Wed, 2nd Nov 2011
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GTA V could lead a digital revolution, ditching discs for download codes and collectibles, forecasts industry expert Peter Warman.
Rihanna downloads could cost users - Updated
Wed, 2nd Nov 2011
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Rihanna's music downloaders face fines under NZ's 'Skynet law', with ISP Orcon issuing first copyright infringement notices.
EA sells 5m Battlefield 3 units
Tue, 1st Nov 2011
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EA's Battlefield 3 explodes onto the scene, selling 5m units in a week, ahead of its clash with Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3.
Steve Jobs 1955-2011
Tue, 1st Nov 2011
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Apple's visionary Steve Jobs has died at 56, leaving a legacy of innovation with the iPhone and iPad transforming tech globally.
The ultimate procrastination sites
Tue, 1st Nov 2011
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Delve into the ultimate procrastination havens, from pranking to puzzles, and candy quizzes to bubble wrap popping, escape the humdrum with these sites.