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2degrees wages war on lost minutes
Fri, 17th Sep 2010
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vodafone
2degrees unveils a new plan to tackle wasted minutes, as research shows 81% of NZ users don't use their full allowance.
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Epic Mickey release date announced
Fri, 17th Sep 2010
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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nintendo
Disney's Epic Mickey to launch on Nov 25 in NZ, exclusive to Wii. A game where your choices forge Mickey's heroic journey.
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Digital TV deadline set - 2013
Thu, 16th Sep 2010
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telco
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telcos
NZ's Digital TV switchover set for Nov 2013, freeing up spectrum for 4G services. Already 70% of households are prepared for the transition.
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What is New Zealand's ugliest website?
Thu, 16th Sep 2010
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martech
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microsoft
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cloud services
Microsoft's search for NZ's ugliest website could win the unsightly site a makeover with The Wuglies contest, rewarding nominators with prizes.
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Microsoft announces new Kinect titles at TGS
Thu, 16th Sep 2010
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gaming
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microsoft
Microsoft wows at TGS with 5 new Kinect titles including mech-sim Steel Battalion: Heavy Armor and horror game Rise of Nightmares.
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Kinect NZ release date, pricing structure revealed
Thu, 16th Sep 2010
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gaming
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At long last we have official word on when Kiwis can get their hands on Kinect and how much they can expect to pay for the hardware. Read on for the goods.
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Under 25 year-olds most at risk from social networking
Thu, 16th Sep 2010
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cloud services
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youtube
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facebook
A study by AVG reveals under 25s as the primary victims of social network infections, with Facebook and YouTube most compromised, posing serious risks.
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AirPrint confirmed for iOS4.2
Thu, 16th Sep 2010
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personal computing devices
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apple
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technology gifts
Apple is set to revolutionize printing with AirPrint in iOS 4.2, offering easy, driverless printing from iOS devices this November.
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Internet Explorer 9 out now
Thu, 16th Sep 2010
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microsoft
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languages
The IE9 beta launches, promising a simplified UI designed to enhance your web experience, available in 33 languages.
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Dell unveils Windows 7 tablet - video
Thu, 16th Sep 2010
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personal computing devices
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cnet
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tablets & laptops
Dell has introduced its 10-inch Inspiron duo tablet, equipped with Windows 7 and a dual-core Atom processor, at its US developer forum.
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iPhone app dev donates September profits
Thu, 16th Sep 2010
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A Christchurch iPhone developer will donate the profits of September sales to the Red Cross Canterbury Earthquake fund.
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Police nab Facebook burglars
Thu, 16th Sep 2010
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youtube
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investigation
Nashua police have apprehended three men linked to a crime ring dubbed 'the Facebook burglars', who allegedly targeted a home based on a Facebook post.
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Kiwi Acre New Zealand
Thu, 16th Sep 2010
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real estate
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applicable
Discover NZ properties with ease using Kiwi Acre, a mobile app harnessing Google base API for real-estate browsing on the move.
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New Twitter rollout begins
Wed, 15th Sep 2010
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personal computing devices
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apple
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twitter
Twitter announces a phased launch of innovative features and a fresh design, starting in New Zealand. #newtwitter revamps user experience globally.
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Tomorrow's PlayStation Move launch details confirmed
Wed, 15th Sep 2010
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gaming
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Sony launches PlayStation Move in NZ tomorrow, offering motion-sensing gaming with prices starting at $79.95 for the controller.
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Nokia squares up to smartphone rivals
Wed, 15th Sep 2010
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
Nokia aims to reclaim its smartphone throne, unveiling three new models in a bid to compete with Apple and Research in Motion.
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NBA 2K11 demo hits LIVE and PSN
Wed, 15th Sep 2010
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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2k games
2K Sports has announced that a free demo for NBA 2K11 has just hit the Xbox LIVE Marketplace and the PlayStation Network.
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PES 2011 PC demo now live
Wed, 15th Sep 2010
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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sports
PES 2011 PC demo goes live featuring four clubs and offline multiplayer options, with Konami set to announce Xbox 360 demo soon.
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Study: First-person shooters develop sound decision-making skills
Wed, 15th Sep 2010
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gaming
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The quick-thinking skills required in first-person shooters translate into real life according to a study conducted by the University of Rochester.
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15 BlackBerry apps for SMBs
Wed, 15th Sep 2010
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smartphones
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telco
BlackBerry revolutionises SMBs with top apps for financial management, contact organisation, and secure data sharing.