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Digital signage
Fri, 1st Jul 2011
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digital signage
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advertising technologies
NTT's new digital signage system uses intelligent technology to deliver targeted advertising based on the presence of people nearby.
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Is the laptop dead?
Fri, 1st Jul 2011
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storage
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smartphones
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uc
There was a time when owning a laptop was uncommon and typically restricted to business people who travelled a lot for work.
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How to choose an anti-virus
Fri, 1st Jul 2011
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endpoint protection
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edr
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cybersecurity
Choosing the right anti-virus software can be daunting; experts explain how to balance between free and paid options to ensure online security.
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Back it up mate!
Fri, 1st Jul 2011
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dr
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cloud services
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geeks on wheels
Christchurch quake highlights need for offsite data backup; Geeks on Wheels' 'Back IT Up Mate' offers secure, accessible solution at $9/mo.
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Nz imagine cup winners go global
Fri, 1st Jul 2011
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microsoft
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imagine cup
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microsoft imagine cup
Microsoft’s annual Imagine Cup congratulated Team OneBuzz from the University of Auckland as the 2011 national winners a couple of months back.
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What’s on your bucket list?
Fri, 1st Jul 2011
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digital entertainment
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amazon
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twitter
‘My Bucket List’ site aims to connect users through shared life goals and aspirations, providing a platform to plan and achieve dreams together.
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A safer way to pay and play online
Fri, 1st Jul 2011
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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cybersecurity
All the recent news coverage around the hacking of some of the world’s biggest gaming sites is enough to make even the most hardcore gamer log off.
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Edgy new voices for Tomtom
Fri, 1st Jul 2011
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gps
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tomtom
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traveltech
TomTom introduces downloadable GPS voices including popular radio duo from New Zealand, Fletch and Vaughan. No pranks promised!.
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Phone and internet? Who needs them!
Fri, 1st Jul 2011
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uc
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broadband
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bso
Brits and Kiwis at the mercy of sluggish phone and internet providers, sparking calls for better service in our tech-reliant world.
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Driver: San Francisco developer diary released
Thu, 30th Jun 2011
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ubisoft
Ubisoft has unveiled a behind-the-scenes developer diary for Driver: San Francisco, with the game set to launch on 2nd September.
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Zuckerberg re-valued at US$18 billion
Thu, 30th Jun 2011
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google
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facebook
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myspace
Mark Zuckerberg surpasses Google founders to become world's third-richest tech tycoon, now valued at US$18 billion.
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Rural Broadband Initiative takes first step
Thu, 30th Jun 2011
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uc
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rural broadband initiative
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broadband
Broadband is being rolled out to rural New Zealand, starting with three schools and eventually reaching 750 more. #RuralBroadband #NewZealand.
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GrabOne launches goods store
Thu, 30th Jun 2011
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martech
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commerce systems
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grabone
GrabOne expands its empire with a new goods store, offering electronics, clothing, and more, distancing itself from an oversaturated market.
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Downloadable content inbound
Wed, 29th Jun 2011
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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xbox
After a relative drought in DLC-land, this week has several developers announcing fresh, new downloadable content for their top tier game franchises.
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Telecom offers targeted prepaid plans
Wed, 29th Jun 2011
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uc
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texting
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spark
Telecom launches flexible prepaid plans, letting customers tailor their usage: talk, text, or data, without being tied to a contract.
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Labour still angry at UFB bill
Wed, 29th Jun 2011
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uc
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chorus
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ufb
Labour opposes Telecom bill, claiming it allows the company to overcharge; predicts higher charges and poorer service for customers.
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How to avoid Facebook faux-pas
Wed, 29th Jun 2011
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physical security
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bitdefender
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facebook
A beta trial reveals 25% of users received malicious content from Facebook friends, prompting BitDefender to launch the full version of its Safego security app.
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Microsoft takes Office online
Wed, 29th Jun 2011
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microsoft
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apps
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google
Microsoft counters Google with the cloud-based Office 365, aimed at small businesses seeking affordable collaboration tools.
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Automated shut-downs a success
Tue, 28th Jun 2011
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cleantech
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kiwibank
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green it
Kiwibank's automated computer shut-downs are set to save thousands in power bills and cut 32 tonnes of carbon, marking a win for sustainability.
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Tablet growth predicted despite post-Xmas dip
Tue, 28th Jun 2011
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personal computing devices
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apple
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ipad
Tablet market in New Zealand and Australia set to grow, with IDC predicting doubling in shipments despite slow first quarter. Android market could triple.