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Business is back on the Mac
Wed, 30th Jan 2013
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accounting systems
MYOB transforms Mac accounting for NZ firms with updated AccountEdge suite, bringing fresh features and Dropbox backup for easier financial management.
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Apple updates iOS to 6.1
Wed, 30th Jan 2013
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Apple's latest iOS 6.1 update boosts LTE support globally, aiming to make it history's most popular OS. Over 300 million devices could upgrade.
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Samsung succeeds as Apple's acceleration slows
Wed, 30th Jan 2013
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Samsung outpaces Apple with a 42% growth and 63 million smartphones shipped in Q4, challenging Apple to innovate further amidst stiff competition.
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Wozniak questions jOBs accuracy
Wed, 30th Jan 2013
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ndi
Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak disputes accuracy of new Steve Jobs film, questioning depiction of early computer building scene.
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Securing Your Holiday Tech Gifts - Mac OS Guide
Tue, 29th Jan 2013
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If you recently acquired an Apple Mac computer there are several simple steps you can take to protect your new machine.
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Kiwi firm behind Anne Frank Diary iPad App
Fri, 25th Jan 2013
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ipad
New Zealand firm breaks new ground with the global launch of The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank as an interactive iPad app.
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Sony fined over major hacking scandal
Fri, 25th Jan 2013
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gaming
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sony
Sony faces a £250k fine for the 2011 PlayStation Network hack, exposing millions of users. ICO deems the security measures inadequate.
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Android App of the Week - SkyScanner
Fri, 25th Jan 2013
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apps
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skyscanner
Find the cheapest flights globally with Skyscanner app - a must-have for travellers seeking top deals directly from airlines and agents.
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Netflix surprises as Apple disappoints
Fri, 25th Jan 2013
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digital entertainment
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Netflix's unexpected profit dazzles as Apple's earnings falter, shaking up Wall Street's dynamics.
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Microsoft marks Data Privacy Day with warning
Fri, 25th Jan 2013
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privacy
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Microsoft issues a Data Privacy Day warning, highlighting research that reveals public concerns over online privacy and the need for better data control.
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China develops gaming weaponry
Fri, 25th Jan 2013
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gaming
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Abandoning its censorship policy on video games, the Chinese government has instead poured millions of dollars into developing its own piece of gaming weaponry.
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NZ ranks 7th in smartphone privacy risk
Fri, 25th Jan 2013
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smartphones
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cybersecurity
New research reveals when it comes to smartphone app use, New Zealand has been ranked 7th in the top 10 countries at risk of privacy exposure.
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Sony tackles Apple with tablet release
Fri, 25th Jan 2013
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apple
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mobility
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tablets & laptops
Struggling electronics company set to introduce a new tablet computer in Japan this year, in direct competition with Apple and Samsung.
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Ask web inventor Berners-Lee a question
Thu, 24th Jan 2013
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telco
World Wide Web inventor Sir Tim Berners-Lee is set to speak in Wellington next month, with the public offered the chance to ask him questions.
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Playstation store set for sale
Thu, 24th Jan 2013
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sony playstation
Sale alert for gamers: Playstation Store slashes prices on Final Fantasy series in a massive January celebration. Starts tomorrow.
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New Android malware infecting thousands
Thu, 24th Jan 2013
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malware
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cybersecurity
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symantec
Spammers may have already stolen up to 450,000 thousand pieces of personal information from infected devices worldwide in just two weeks.
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Review: Devil May Cry
Thu, 24th Jan 2013
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Ninja Theory's reboot of Devil May Cry, despite the controversy, delivers a compelling story and engaging gameplay. A fresh yet respectful take.
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Record Apple results still miss the mark
Thu, 24th Jan 2013
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Despite record revenues and iPhone sales, Apple misses Wall Street forecasts, seeing shares drop 4%.
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Tertiary institutes holding NZ back
Thu, 24th Jan 2013
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it training
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developers
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Tech CEO believes Kiwi tertiary institutions need a radical shift in thinking when it comes to training the next generation of software engineers and developers.
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Intel wishes Stephen Hawking microscopic Happy Birthday
Wed, 23rd Jan 2013
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intel
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chip
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ndi
Intel presents unique birthday gift to Prof Stephen Hawking at ceremony in England. Messages inscribed on silicon wafer.
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Google goes big with $50 billion year
Wed, 23rd Jan 2013
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smartphones
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google
Google shatters expectations with a historic $50 billion revenue in 2012, marking an unprecedented achievement for the tech titan.
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Microsoft grows Surface family
Wed, 23rd Jan 2013
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Microsoft set to expand its Surface lineup with the Pro model, boasting laptop power in a tablet, launching in the US and Canada on Feb 9.
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Renaissance rising up through the ashes
Wed, 23rd Jan 2013
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apple
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renaissance
Renaissance Corp, after a ghastly year of upheaval, sets eyes on a comeback, aiming for a new normal with a focus on retail and education.
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Stop using these 16 terms to describe yourself
Wed, 23rd Jan 2013
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Do you describe yourself differently – on your website, promotional materials, or especially on social media – than you do in person?.