Latest news - Page 809
Zuckerberg introduces Timeline at f8
Fri, 23rd Sep 2011
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Mark Zuckerberg unveils Timeline at f8, a feature enhancing Facebook's appeal against Google+ by letting users showcase their digital life journey.
Fiddling while Facebook burns
Thu, 22nd Sep 2011
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Google declared war when it opened up Google+ this week; what response can we expect from today’s f8 developer conference?.
Scammers target children with online games
Thu, 22nd Sep 2011
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Hackers exploit children's love for online games, with BitDefender warning of rising online threats targeting young, unsuspecting users.
LG launches pen-friendly TV - Updated
Thu, 22nd Sep 2011
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LG unveils PenTouch TV, a plasma screen blending drawing tech and PC interaction, aimed at both leisure and business users.
Google attacked by panel, competitors
Thu, 22nd Sep 2011
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Google chairman Eric Schmidt survives Senate antitrust hearing, but questions linger over search giant's practices.
Flash games to go 3D
Wed, 21st Sep 2011
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gaming
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Flash games are evolving to 3D as Adobe gears up to launch Flash 11 and AIR 3, promising console-quality gaming on various devices.
Crysis developers sign on for Homefront sequel
Wed, 21st Sep 2011
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Crytek, known for Crysis, tapped to develop the sequel to THQ's dystopian shooter Homefront, promising a blockbuster experience for 2014.
Doing more with voice commands
Wed, 21st Sep 2011
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plantronics
Plantronics introduces Vocalyst, a voice command service, aiming to revolutionise headset use with hands-free email, news, and social media updates.
QuickBooks coming for Mac and iPad
Wed, 21st Sep 2011
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Reckon's QuickBooks Hosted Premium is expanding to Mac and iPad next month, offering businesses unparalleled access and flexibility.
Google liberates Google+
Wed, 21st Sep 2011
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Google has removed the restrictions to its social networking effort, Google+, saying the platform has moved from ‘field trial’ to ‘beta’.
Game review: Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine
Tue, 20th Sep 2011
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digital entertainment
Relic's debut into third-person action with Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine brings a gritty, immersive dive into the 40K lore, despite some gameplay flaws.
It's official: iPads make people smarter
Tue, 20th Sep 2011
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Auckland school vindicated as study shows iPads boost student engagement and intelligence, with a 25% better information transfer rate.
Apple stock continues to rise under Cook
Tue, 20th Sep 2011
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resignations
On current trading, Apple now has a comfortable lead on Exxon Mobil for the title of largest company in the world.
Vote for us, we need your help
Tue, 20th Sep 2011
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NetGuide September 2010 cover has been nominated in the people's choice Maggies awards. Now we need your help with the final voting.
Is it time to break up Google?
Mon, 19th Sep 2011
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Google's executive chairman, Eric Schmidt, faces a Senate antitrust panel this week as scrutiny mounts over the search giant's dominance.
Microsoft NZ announces winner of RWC comp
Mon, 19th Sep 2011
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Wellington's Niki O'Connor wins Microsoft NZ's RWC comp, earning a spot in the Eden Park corporate box for final with her 'first XV'.
Vodafone lands Nokia N9
Mon, 19th Sep 2011
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Vodafone secures exclusive deal to sell Nokia's innovative N9, the all-screen smartphone, launching next month for $999.
Apple resetting iCloud Backup data this week
Mon, 19th Sep 2011
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smartphones
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Apple to reset iCloud Backup on Sept 22, hinting at the imminent iOS 5 launch and possible new iPhone release, raising stakes for RIM.
Who is NZ’s most innovative school teacher?
Mon, 19th Sep 2011
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Seeking NZ's top tech-savvy teacher for Microsoft's Innovative Educator Awards. Prize includes $5000 development package. Entries due by Oct 28.
iPad 3: why bother?
Mon, 19th Sep 2011
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Apple's iPad 2 reigns supreme in the tablet world, leading analysts to advise against rushing the iPad 3 release amidst weak competition.