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Father kills son’s video game characters
Thu, 10th Jan 2013
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gaming
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technology gifts
In a bid to coax his son into work, a dad hires gamers to slay his son's video characters, sparking global debate on parenting.
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Mobile banking users to pass 1 billion by 2017
Thu, 10th Jan 2013
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digital banking
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juniper networks
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ovum
Mobile banking to hit over 1B users by 2017, doubling since 2012, amid a surge in demand and tech availability, Juniper Research finds.
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Facebook film ads facing the chop
Thu, 10th Jan 2013
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engagement
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lg
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ndi
Social networking site's new anti-spam algorithm comes under fire as film executives consider cutting advertising.
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Sony switches off PS2 for last time
Thu, 10th Jan 2013
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gaming
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sony
Sony fans worldwide mourn as production of the Playstation 2 comes to an end after 12 years, selling 150 million units. #gaming.
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Tablets to topple notebooks in 2013
Thu, 10th Jan 2013
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mobility
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tablets & laptops
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notebook
Tablets set to outstrip notebooks in 2013 with over 240 million units expected to ship, dethroning the traditional laptop.
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Facebook set to unveil new project?
Thu, 10th Jan 2013
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smartphones
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technology gifts
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facebook
Facebook to make big reveal next week, speculation on new gadget launch or revolutionary product. #facebookunveil.
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Pokemon Rainbow rumours gathering pace
Wed, 9th Jan 2013
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gaming
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technology gifts
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nintendo
A recently announced Pokemon Nintendo Direct could indicate a new upcoming title in the series, and speculation has already arisen about the unannounced game.
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Space tweet welcomes 2013
Wed, 9th Jan 2013
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twitter
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communication
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ndi
Twitter looks back at the New Year and shows the best tweets from around the globe as the world welcomed 2013.
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FTC closes Google antitrust review
Wed, 9th Jan 2013
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gaming
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reviews
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technology gifts
Federal Trade Commission closes 19-month review, concluding Google’s services are good for users and good for competition.
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China becomes biggest global Android market
Tue, 8th Jan 2013
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apple
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smartphones
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Two in every three mobile phones sold in China in 2012 were powered by Android with the US market catching up rapidly.
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Apple hits highest ever US smartphone share
Tue, 8th Jan 2013
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apple
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smartphones
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Apple reaches a milestone, capturing 53.3% of the US smartphone market ahead of Christmas, led by iPhone 5 sales.
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App Store tops 40 billion downloads
Tue, 8th Jan 2013
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smartphones
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gaming
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apple
Apple's App Store shatters records with 40 billion downloads, 20 billion from 2012 alone, highlighting a stellar year for developers.
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Armed robbers attack Apple
Tue, 8th Jan 2013
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smartphones
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apple
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technology gifts
Robbers target Apple in audacious heists across the USA and France, swiping iPhones and iPads worth over $1.3m on New Year's Eve.
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Troubled THQ attracting interest
Mon, 7th Jan 2013
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gaming
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twitter
The future of THQ is anything but certain, with five potential buyers expressing an interest in purchasing the financially troubled company.
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Review: LiitleBigPlanet 2 Cross Controller DLC
Mon, 7th Jan 2013
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gaming
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reviews
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LittleBigPlanet 2's Cross Controller DLC cleverly enriches PS3 gaming with PS Vita, offering a fresh layer of dual-screen gameplay charm.
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Smartphone msg app to lose operators $54bn by 2016
Fri, 4th Jan 2013
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smartphones
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technology gifts
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sms
SMS revenues to take a hit within three years due to the increasing popularity of social messaging services on smartphones.
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Domain name registrars celebrates 10 year anniversary
Fri, 4th Jan 2013
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web development
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domain names
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domain name commission
Registrars has celebrated ten years of being able to connect to a shared registry system.
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Put your PC on a New Year’s diet
Fri, 4th Jan 2013
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pc hardware
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opera software
Many people are now making resolutions to slim down in 2013, but have you considered also putting your computer on a well-deserved New Year's diet?.
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Kiwi couple tackle free speech online
Fri, 4th Jan 2013
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twitter
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thinkpinion
Thinkpinion.com recently launched as the ultimate online destination for people to give their opinion about anything and everything.
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Overwhelming response to virtual Twitter patrol
Thu, 3rd Jan 2013
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social media
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twitter
Nearly 45,000 people took to Twitter to follow police on a virtual ride-along in the Bay of Plenty on New Year's Eve.
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Free WiFi hotspots for Kiwi holidaymakers
Fri, 28th Dec 2012
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cloud services
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telecommunications
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wifi
New Zealanders get free WiFi this summer thanks to Telecom and Vodafone installing public hotspots throughout the country.
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Tapping the power of Social Media
Thu, 27th Dec 2012
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gartner
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collaboration
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social media
Business and IT leaders are failing in their social media efforts due to a lack of emphasis on community participation, says Gartner.
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Security breakthrough for Apple & Andriod devices
Mon, 24th Dec 2012
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apple
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smartphones
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technology gifts
StrikeForce introduces MobileTrust, a pivotal security solution for Apple and Android, targeting keyloggers and enhancing mobile device protection.
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Securing Your Holiday Tech Gifts - Android Guide
Mon, 24th Dec 2012
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cybersecurity
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cios
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christmas
The good folk at ESET bring us a phenomenal series on securing your Christmas tech gifts, this time it's any Android phone or tablet.