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Review: Samsung NX1000
Mon, 1st Apr 2013
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As you imagine, when a company releases an ‘entry-level’ camera, you often think it’s a stripped down, un-interesting camera with very few features and options.
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2degrees CEO thought to have perished
Sat, 30th Mar 2013
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vodafone
According to a brief note on the 2degrees mobile website, it's current CEO Eric Hertz has perished in a light plane accident.
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The Phantom Pain leads Metal Gear charge
Thu, 28th Mar 2013
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metal gear solid
We’ve got a new contender for last great game of the generation with the announcement of Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain today.
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Sony reveals new PS4 features
Thu, 28th Mar 2013
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Sony unveils PS4's new touchpad and LED functions at the Game Developers Conference, promising enhanced gaming experiences.
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Waikato teams win at Microsoft Imagine Cup
Thu, 28th Mar 2013
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Two University of Waikato teams win categories in Microsoft Imagine Cup, developing software to solve real-world problems.
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Online gamers: the new target for theft
Thu, 28th Mar 2013
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Cyber thieves target online gamers, stealing game items and personal data, prompting alerts from cybersecurity experts.
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Android App of the Week - Grabaseat
Thu, 28th Mar 2013
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grabaseat
Never miss a travel deal again with the Grabaseat app, your ticket to cheap flights and more straight to your phone.
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Renaissance reveals takeover talks
Thu, 28th Mar 2013
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renaissance
Renaissance in takeover talks with several potential investors, highlighting potential changes to the company.
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Telecom cuts could hit 1,230 jobs
Thu, 28th Mar 2013
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telco
Telecom Corp announces up to 1,230 job cuts in a £110m cost-cutting drive, despite launching new ultrafast broadband services.
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LinkedIn search gets much much smarter
Thu, 28th Mar 2013
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linkedin
Did you know 5.7 billion professionally oriented searches were done on LinkedIn last year?.
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Kordia to announce Orcon sale?
Wed, 27th Mar 2013
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Kordia hints at imminent Orcon sale amid heightened buyer interest, with an announcement expected by week's end.
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Final Fantasy details emerge...
Wed, 27th Mar 2013
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If you’re living in the past like me you’ll be happy to hear new details of the Final Fantasy X and X-2 HD re-master have emerged.
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Telecom launches next generation broadband
Wed, 27th Mar 2013
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After weeks of predictions and expert guess work, Telecom finally announced what we already knew - a UFB network across New Zealand.
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Hey, Telecom, Leave our patch alone
Wed, 27th Mar 2013
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Orcon hits back at Telecom's NZ fibre network launch, claiming dominance in the market amidst growing competition.
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Google Glass - Coming to a pair of eyes near you
Wed, 27th Mar 2013
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Google invites 'normal' users to try out Google Glass and offer feedback on the product before it officially launches.
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Has Apple lost its vision?
Wed, 27th Mar 2013
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Former Microsoft COO believes the Apple era may be on its way out due to the lack of vision within the company.
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Yahoo inspires confidence through teenage millionaire
Tue, 26th Mar 2013
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apple
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yahoo
At just 17, Nick D'Aloisio sells his news app to Yahoo for £24m, sparking hope for young entrepreneurs worldwide.
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Will make or break BlackBerry miss the mark?
Tue, 26th Mar 2013
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apple
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Facing an underwhelming Z10 launch, can BlackBerry rally before crucial financial results reveal if it's back in the game or out for the count?.
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Bioshock bags top reviews ahead of release
Tue, 26th Mar 2013
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Bioshock Infinite poised for glory, amassing a 96% Metacritic score ahead of its launch, joining gaming's elite ranks.
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NZ makes 11 billionth electronic transaction
Tue, 26th Mar 2013
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Mobil Mt Roskill wins award for NZ's 11 billionth e-transaction, marking a surge in card usage among Kiwis. Do you recall your location on Feb 28, 2013?.
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Three's a crowd as Google enters Smart Watch market
Tue, 26th Mar 2013
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Google takes on Apple and Samsung in the buzzing smartwatch fray, hinting at a feud for supremacy in wearable tech. Who will dominate?.
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Dotcom case: Spies under the spotlight
Mon, 25th Mar 2013
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megaupload
NZ Police intensify the Kim Dotcom spy saga, interviewing more government officials over illegal surveillance.
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Review: Starcraft II: Heart of the Swarm
Mon, 25th Mar 2013
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Starcraft II's latest review hails Heart of the Swarm as a thrilling expansion, enriching the saga with new depths and nostalgic nods to sci-fi classics.
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Gadgets to get you on the road this Easter
Mon, 25th Mar 2013
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digital music
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Tablets, Kindles, headphones, cameras, iTunes Gift Cards and portable hard drives set to be best-selling road trip gadgets this Easter.