All stories - Page 563
Keep calm and carry on? Or switch internet provider?
Mon, 18th Feb 2013
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telco
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yahoo xtra
Yahoo Xtra attack worse than first feared, with around 60,000 passwords cancelled by Telecom in a desperate bid to halt the breach.
Consumers say NO to internet tracking
Fri, 15th Feb 2013
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telco
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ovum
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ndi
Digital consumers around the world are starting to tire of their personal data being collected across the internet.
Police porno pretenders preying on porn public
Fri, 15th Feb 2013
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police
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users
Porn site users, cue embarrassing red cheeks among the male Kiwi community, are under risk from scammers impersonating New Zealand Police.
Donate Your Desktop for charity
Fri, 15th Feb 2013
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donate your desktop
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city mission
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partners
Kiwi desk spaces turn charitable with Donate Your Desktop, changing wallpaper for donations.
City quartet receives UFB upgrade
Fri, 15th Feb 2013
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broadband
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ufb
Orcon launches UFB in four additional cities across New Zealand, allowing access to the country's new $1.5bn network.
On the ball Orcon in Facebook putdown
Fri, 15th Feb 2013
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facebook
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orcon
Orcon dazzles with witty Facebook retort amidst minor connection hiccup, proving even technical glitches can have a humorous side.
Playstation meeting moves to New York
Fri, 15th Feb 2013
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gaming
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sony
Playstation meeting on Feb 20 could be the time for big PS4 announcement. Analysts and fans are eagerly waiting.
Mortal Kombat set for Aussie release
Fri, 15th Feb 2013
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gaming
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mortal kombat
Well, we all missed it but apparently this week pigs have flown, hell has frozen over, and Mortal Kombat is going to be released in Australia. Sorry, what?.
Smartphone sales grow, everything else, not so
Fri, 15th Feb 2013
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apple
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smartphones
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technology gifts
Smartphone sales soar to 207.7 million units in Q4 2012, overshadowing feature phones' sharp decline, predicts Gartner.
PS3 becomes best-selling Kiwi console
Fri, 15th Feb 2013
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gaming
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sony
Sony's PS3 dominates as NZ's top console, sweeping the $149m games industry in sales last year.
Android App of the Week - NZ Fishing Rules
Fri, 15th Feb 2013
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apps
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ministry of primary industries
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development
Kiwis love summer and summer means fishing, so an app that helps you look up all those fishing rules would really come in handy.
Malicious malware websites multiply by 600%
Fri, 15th Feb 2013
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malware
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cybersecurity
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cios
Global websites containing malicious malware have multiplied by a worrying 600%, with 85% of legitimate web hosts playing home to the sites.
Apple updates MacBook Pro prices
Thu, 14th Feb 2013
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apple
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retailers
Apple is making the MacBook Pro with Retina display faster and more affordable with updated processors and lower starting prices.
EA: Money talks
Thu, 14th Feb 2013
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gaming
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ea
The man with the money at Electronic Arts has revealed a lot in an interesting interview, including some plans for the next console generation.
Better late than never... Xtra security warning
Thu, 14th Feb 2013
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telco
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yahoo xtra
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cios
Telecom rolls out urgent password reset for Yahoo Xtra users after a cyber attack compromised 5% of accounts.
No hope for next-gen consoles?
Thu, 14th Feb 2013
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gaming
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technology gifts
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consoles
One Kiwi developer has allegedly posted on an online forum his opinions that the next-generation of consoles is doomed to failure.
HP dives (back) into tablet fray – with Android
Thu, 14th Feb 2013
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apple
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mobility
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tablets & laptops
HP eyes a comeback in the tablet market, adopting Android in a bid to stay relevant amid soaring sales and shifting computing preferences.
Mud wrestling: Microsoft targets Gmail
Thu, 14th Feb 2013
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microsoft
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google
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gmail
Microsoft, that paragon of virtue which has always put customer interests first, has the old Googler square in its sights.
Don't be a mug this Valentine's Day
Thu, 14th Feb 2013
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malware
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cybersecurity
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valentine's day
Online dating safety tips for all those out there looking for love.
You think you cooler than me: Apple or Samsung?
Wed, 13th Feb 2013
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apple
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technology gifts
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samsung
Now that you have the annoying Mike Posner song in your head, try turning your thoughts to the Samsung versus Apple battle for coolness.
BNZ launches game-changing banking aimed at youth
Wed, 13th Feb 2013
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digital banking
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bnz
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online banking
BNZ unveils YouMoney, a groundbreaking, customisable banking experience for the youth, setting a new standard in personalised banking.
Celebrity FAIL: Alicia, er, Keys, tweets from her…iPhone
Wed, 13th Feb 2013
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smartphones
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apple
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technology gifts
Alicia Keys, BlackBerry's 100% exclusive advocate, caught tweeting from an iPhone, sparking debate on brand loyalty and honesty.
Will Telecom drop Yahoo?
Tue, 12th Feb 2013
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telco
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yahoo xtra
Telecom review email service for broadband customers after Kiwi breach in 'phishing attack.' CEO admits change is needed.
Kim Dotcom's Mega mission
Tue, 12th Feb 2013
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mega
Kim Dotcom tells SBS Dateline he's fighting the US on charges, vows to protect internet freedom: Mega is not just a business, it's a mission.