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Wii sells 2M in Australia, 105K in NZ
Wed, 3rd Nov 2010
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Sales figures in Australia cement its position as the fastest-selling console in that country, but how do the NZ figures compare?.
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Sidhe's Blood Drive won't see local release
Wed, 3rd Nov 2010
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Blood Drive by Sidhe, will miss local shelves, thwarted by the Australian classification process, with no distribution in NZ either.
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Telecom joins internet child porn filter
Wed, 3rd Nov 2010
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Telecom is joining the government's internet filter aimed at stopping access to sites hosting images of child sexual abuse.
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Vote for New Zealand's ugliest website
Wed, 3rd Nov 2010
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New Zealanders cast their votes for the nation's ugliest website, with the winner to receive a free Microsoft makeover.
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Copyright law changes revised
Wed, 3rd Nov 2010
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A move to cut the internet connection of persistent illegal file sharers has been put on hold, in recommendations from a select committee.
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Sophos gives away Mac anti-virus
Wed, 3rd Nov 2010
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smartphones
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network infrastructure
Sophos has launched a free, no-registration, no-expiry anti-virus product for Mac users, aiming to heighten security awareness without any hidden costs.
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EA cancels NBA Elite 11
Wed, 3rd Nov 2010
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EA's NBA Elite 11 scrapped as the gaming giant faces a $134M loss, shifting the reboot's development in a major strategy overhaul.
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Gran Turismo 5 goes gold
Wed, 3rd Nov 2010
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Could it be? According to Polyphony Digital boss Kazunori Yamauchi, the game discs are being pressed right now.
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Samsung launches the Galaxy 580
Tue, 2nd Nov 2010
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Samsung unveils Galaxy 580, a budget-friendly smartphone with DivX, multiple audio formats, and a focus on enhancing the social media experience.
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Vodafone announces ‘Blacklist’ service
Tue, 2nd Nov 2010
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Vodafone tackles text bullying with a 'Blacklist' service, letting users block unwanted texts for free from November 8.
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Vodafone network update begins - full story
Tue, 2nd Nov 2010
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Vodafone will upgrade its network to 28.8MB/s, surpassing two generations of 3G updates, with main centres receiving the upgrade by Christmas.
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Facebook safety app out now
Tue, 2nd Nov 2010
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BitDefender’s new ‘safego’ app now alerts Facebook users to data leaks, e-threats and unsafe content, enhancing privacy and security on the platform.
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Seek: 'Browsers' no replacement for serious jobseekers
Tue, 2nd Nov 2010
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Trade Me jobs surpass Seek in attracting browsers, but Seek argues its engaged audience provides better value for advertisers and serious jobseekers.
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Tom Tom names NZ's most iconic Kiwi accent
Tue, 2nd Nov 2010
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TomTom crowns Ben Harper as the ‘Voice of New Zealand,’ awarding him a Suzuki Swift RS. Harper’s iconic Kiwi accent to guide users by Christmas.
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Microsoft to open Russian tech centre
Tue, 2nd Nov 2010
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Microsoft is investing millions to open a tech centre in Russia, partnering with local universities to boost innovation and support start-ups at Skolkovo.
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New Zealand poor at mobile security
Tue, 2nd Nov 2010
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Nearly 60% of Kiwis risk cybercrime by not securing mobiles with passwords, putting personal and work data at risk, reveals Unisys.
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Trade Me claims another victory over Seek
Mon, 1st Nov 2010
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Four years after launching its Jobs section, Trade Me says it finished October as New Zealand’s number one employment site.
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NZ’s copyright law changed
Mon, 1st Nov 2010
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NZ revises copyright law, introducing penalties and potential internet suspension for illegal file sharing, amid criticism for Guilt Upon Accusation stance.
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My First App Part2
Mon, 1st Nov 2010
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Last month we discussed the first stages of creating an app and started to look at how you go about developing it. but how do you get it on the App Store?.
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7 Iphone apps for kiwis
Mon, 1st Nov 2010
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Revamp your iPhone with 7 must-have apps for Kiwis, from greeting card hassles to All Blacks updates and even tailoring your Subway order.