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Stolen iPad retrieved using tracking device
Fri, 29th Jul 2011
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An iPad owner is pleased to have his toy back after using the device’s tracking function to recover it from thieves.
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Nintendo slashes price of 3DS
Fri, 29th Jul 2011
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gaming
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Nintendo slashes 3DS prices globally after lacklustre sales, offering compensatory free game downloads to early buyers.
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From Dust released on XBLA
Fri, 29th Jul 2011
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gaming
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Ubisoft's From Dust brings god-sim nostalgia to Xbox Live Arcade, reimagined with a modern physics engine for a fresh challenge.
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Wi-fi guru in Auckland - CLOSED
Fri, 29th Jul 2011
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wireless networks
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personal computing devices
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apple
Global wi-fi expert Devin Akin hits Auckland next week, eyeing future tech talk. Catch him at Aotea Centre, 3rd August. Spaces limited!.
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Apple shares reach $400
Thu, 28th Jul 2011
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personal computing devices
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Apple shares surpass $400, positioning the tech giant as the world's second-most valuable company, trailing only Exxon-Mobil, amid new product buzz.
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HP launches TouchPad tablet with webOS
Thu, 28th Jul 2011
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smartphones
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motorola
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HP debuts its TouchPad tablet featuring the innovative webOS, aiming to revolutionize the market with unique multitasking and integration capabilities.
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Apple to offer large, thin laptops by Christmas
Thu, 28th Jul 2011
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personal computing devices
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apple
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tablets & laptops
Apple gears up to unveil an ultra-thin, large-screen laptop by Christmas, bridging the gap between its MacBook Air and Pro models.
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Microsoft releases OneNote for iPhone in NZ
Thu, 28th Jul 2011
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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microsoft
Microsoft's OneNote app now graces iPhones in NZ and other countries, with Microsoft aiming for wider Office suite accessibility.
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Google teams up with OK Go
Thu, 28th Jul 2011
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digital entertainment
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chrome
The video is filmed through a glass floor, with the dance troupe and musicians themselves creating a series of kaleidoscopic shapes.
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Assassin's Creed animated movie detailed
Thu, 28th Jul 2011
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gaming
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ubisoft
Ubisoft unveils 'Assassin's Creed Embers', a CGI short film finale for Ezio’s epic, set to enrich the upcoming Assassin's Creed saga this November.
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Interview with Space Marine developers, Relic
Thu, 28th Jul 2011
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gaming
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Relic dives deep into the Warhammer 40,000 universe with Space Marine, crafting a game of relentless action and meticulous lore fidelity.
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All go for Mango
Wed, 27th Jul 2011
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microsoft
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Microsoft's Mango OS has been released to manufacturers, meaning Windows Phone 7 handsets could hit the market in the coming months.
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Toshiba targets gamers
Wed, 27th Jul 2011
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gaming
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personal computing devices
Toshiba gears up to entice gamers with new Satellite notebooks, boasting AMD’s latest processors for enhanced performance and graphics.
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Google backs down over name policy
Wed, 27th Jul 2011
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google
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facebook
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users
Google amends its Google+ naming policy after backlash for banning users with pseudonyms, offering warnings and clearer guidelines to avoid suspensions.
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200,000 number 'ports' for 2degrees
Wed, 27th Jul 2011
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vodafone
200,000 New Zealanders have ‘ported’ their number to 2degrees since its launch two years ago, the company says.
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Sony developing virtual reality headsets
Wed, 27th Jul 2011
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gaming
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digital signage
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digital entertainment
Sony is currently testing a prototype 3D headset that bears a striking resemblance to that 1980s 3D arcade folly, virtual reality.
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Game review: Child of Eden
Tue, 26th Jul 2011
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Child of Eden triumphs as Kinect's beacon of innovation, merging hypnotic visuals and techno tunes for a unique gaming escapade.
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Apple among Hulu tyre-kickers
Tue, 26th Jul 2011
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personal computing devices
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apple
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itunes
Apple eyes Hulu, sparking debates on its potential acquisition to bolster iTunes and challenge Netflix, despite brand operation differences.
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US telco preps for iPhone5
Tue, 26th Jul 2011
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
In a lead-up to the anticipated early September release of iPhone 5, AT&T gears up for increased store traffic by fast-tracking staff training.
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Adults only
Tue, 26th Jul 2011
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gaming
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grand theft auto
Aussie Attorneys-General agree on R18+ video game rating, ending years of debate and bringing Australia in line with global standards.