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Farmville goes Gaga
Wed, 18th May 2011
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Gagaville is open from today until May 26th and, according to PR Newser, will give fans the chance to hear a new Lady Gaga track on the farm.
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Vodafone Xperia Play shipment (probably not) stolen
Tue, 17th May 2011
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Vodafone's NZ launch of Sony Ericsson Xperia Play delayed due to theft, announces major security breach on Facebook.
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Nokia rebrands Ovi
Tue, 17th May 2011
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Nokia to drop Ovi brand for better alignment, switching to 'Nokia services' in July. Change aims for stronger brand unity, no service disruption.
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Genealogy blog: Save the graves
Tue, 17th May 2011
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Genealogy blog Hunting Kiwis races to document Canterbury's historic headstones before further earthquake damage erases these vital historical records.
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NetHui 2011 looks to shape digital future
Tue, 17th May 2011
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NetHui 2011 aims to shape the future of digital society with discussions on cybercitizenship, cloud computing, and the internet’s revolutionary potential.
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Facebook fad claims first victim
Tue, 17th May 2011
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Planking - the most popular 'sport' you've probably never heard of - has gained notoriety after an attempted planking ended in death.
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Beware the 'filter bubble'
Tue, 17th May 2011
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Eli Pariser's TED talk highlights how Google's search personalisation can limit our perspectives, as two users get vastly different results for the same query.
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First ‘dual core’ smartphone from 2degrees and LG
Mon, 16th May 2011
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2degrees and LG unveil NZ's first 'dual core' smartphone, the LG Optimus 2X - promising twice the power for multitasking and HD content.
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Morgan thinks big for SmallWorlds
Mon, 16th May 2011
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Sam Morgan leads a £2M investment in NZ's SmallWorlds, eyeing rapid global expansion in the booming social gaming market.
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Outsource everyday errands via iPhone
Mon, 16th May 2011
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AirRun app transforms your iPhone into a virtual assistant, allowing you to outsource errands to locals keen to earn. Say goodbye to undone tasks!.
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Pocket Butterflies
Mon, 16th May 2011
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Get hooked on the addictive butterfly breeding game with over 12,000 species to choose from and unique features to gift and visit friends' habitats.
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Nokia switches billing for Ovi
Fri, 13th May 2011
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Nokia shifts to SIM-based billing for Ovi Store, allowing purchases to be charged to phone bills or pre-paid accounts.
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Facebook caught red-handed in Google smear
Fri, 13th May 2011
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Facebook exposed orchestrating a smear campaign against Google over alleged privacy concerns via a top PR firm.
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Cyber-thieves use 'marketing-like' tactics says Microsoft
Fri, 13th May 2011
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Microsoft's recent Security Intelligence Report reports an up-tick in use of marketing-like approaches by cyber-criminals.
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Mortal Kombat Arcade Kollection headed to PSN, XBLA
Fri, 13th May 2011
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Rediscover the original and much-revered games of the Mortal Kombat phenomenon in an upcoming bundle from Warner Bros.
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Twitter for Mac's first major update
Fri, 13th May 2011
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Twitter for Mac revamps with its first major update, introducing multitasking with multiple timelines, enhanced DMs, and more user-friendly features.
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Angry Birds targets Chrome
Thu, 12th May 2011
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Angry Birds launches on Chrome with exclusive levels, hitting over 50,000 users. It's free, unlike the iPhone version, causing a frenzy.
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The stars of Black Ops' 'Call of the Dead'
Thu, 12th May 2011
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Activision posts interviews with the Hollywood stars that feature in the recently released zombie map pack for Call of Duty: Black Ops.
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L.A. Noire launch trailer drops
Thu, 12th May 2011
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Mere days from release, Rockstar unveils the official, action-packed trailer for its latest effort, L.A. Noire.
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New Mass Effect 3 details emerge
Thu, 12th May 2011
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A recently published magazine feature reveals a raft of previously unknown details about the finale in BioWare's epic sci-fi trilogy.