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Review: Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time PS Vita
Mon, 25th Mar 2013
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The Sly Cooper franchise started back in the PS2 era and spawned itself a trilogy of popular games for that system.
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Renaissance board bickers ahead of AGM
Mon, 25th Mar 2013
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apple
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renaissance
Renaissance urges shareholders to attend AGM amid concern over re-election of directors, following dissenting proxy votes last year.
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Now your iPhone picks your pocket
Mon, 25th Mar 2013
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apple
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smartphones
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A glitch in iOS 6.0 sees iPhones slyly eating into data allowances, potentially costing users dearly, even when connected to WiFi.
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Mobile phones take over the world
Mon, 25th Mar 2013
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apple
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smartphones
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Mobile phone count set to surpass world population by 2014, with a 96% global penetration rate, ITU report reveals.
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Apple NZ pays 0.4% tax of its half-billion sales
Mon, 25th Mar 2013
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apple
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Apple NZ's tax payment is just 0.4% on $571 million sales, sparking scrutiny over multinational tax practices.
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Starcraft series reaches the stars
Fri, 22nd Mar 2013
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gaming
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starcraft
The newest release in the Starcraft series sold more than 1.1 million copies within its first two days of release.
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Playstation improves trophy feature
Fri, 22nd Mar 2013
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gaming
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sony
Obtaining Playstation trophies is a guilty pleasure of mine, which is why a new patent filed by Sony is particularly exciting to me.
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Telecom customers will be first in line for Samsung Galaxy S4
Fri, 22nd Mar 2013
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smartphones
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telco
Telco reveals customers can be the first in the country to buy the new Samsung Galaxy S4 – due for release in late April.
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Review: MLB 13: The Show PS Vita
Fri, 22nd Mar 2013
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MLB 13: The Show on PS Vita dazzles with detailed gameplay, offering an accessible yet rich baseball experience for both novices and fans.
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Out with BlackBerry, in with Apple?
Fri, 22nd Mar 2013
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apple
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smartphones
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Rumours that the U.S. Department of Defence will buy 650,000 iOS devices come under scrutiny, so will this leave BlackBerry out in the cold.
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Google launches Keep but can it be trusted?
Fri, 22nd Mar 2013
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google
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evernote
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onenote
With the corpse of Google Reader barely rotted, Google moves on, launching Google Keep to rival Evernote and OneNote.
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Telecom job cuts takes a turn for the worst
Fri, 22nd Mar 2013
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telco
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telecom
The Labour Party claims the telco will cut up to 1500 jobs later this month.
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Smart tech = greater confidence?
Fri, 22nd Mar 2013
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cloud services
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Kiwi businesses feel more positive about their future if they embrace new technology, suggesting a shift in attitude among New Zealanders.
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UPDATED: Rule Britannia - BB10 is not safe to cross the waves
Thu, 21st Mar 2013
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Has BlackBerry's new operating system launch has been hit with a hammer blow? Has the British government's security agency questioned it's security levels?.
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Xbox files leaked, what's the secret?
Thu, 21st Mar 2013
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gaming
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xbox
Leaked Xbox documents reveal next-gen console will require constant internet, igniting DRM concerns and fan uproar.
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Apple closes one security hole, opens another
Thu, 21st Mar 2013
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apple
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smartphones
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Yesterday’s update of iOS 6.1.3 promised the fix to stop unauthorised access to the iPhone via the locked screen.
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Scammers unleashing hell through holiday campaigns
Thu, 21st Mar 2013
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bitdefender
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banking
Scammers target holidaymakers with spammed malware through flight and hotel deals, hitting a high of 6% of all spam. Stay vigilant!.
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Telecom set for UFB network launch?
Thu, 21st Mar 2013
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broadband
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chorus
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telco
Telecom hints at a UFB network debut on March 28, aiming to stir competition in Chorus areas. Plans were teased by CEO last August.
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Android App of the Week - Facebook
Thu, 21st Mar 2013
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instagram
Instead of reviewing a new application, I wanted to take a moment to point out how awesome the Facebook app is.
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Bribery claims mount for Microsoft
Thu, 21st Mar 2013
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microsoft
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siemens
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U.S. Federal Authorities investigating allegations that the software company bribed overseas governments in exchange for business.
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Mobile tech tax: It’s OK, you can keep enjoying your tablets
Thu, 21st Mar 2013
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mobility
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tablets & laptops
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ipad
Cheers to your gadgets! The UK government bins the feared 'iPad tax', ensuring your mobile tech stays tax-free for now.
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Adobe CTO bites the poisoned Apple
Thu, 21st Mar 2013
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apple
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martech
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creative technologies
Software specialist joins the Apple ranks, despite public spat with Steve Jobs over Flash usage - his first day at work should be a cracker.
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Microsoft to end Windows Phone 8 support by July 2014
Thu, 21st Mar 2013
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microsoft
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windows phone
Microsoft says cut-off date will kick-in within sixteen months, which isn't enough for those two year long-term phone contract lovers.
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Apple watch out - Samsung's on the move
Thu, 21st Mar 2013
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apple
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samsung
Samsung gears up to challenge Apple with its own smart wristwatch, escalating the tech rivalry.