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End of the road for this generation of consoles?
Fri, 14th Dec 2012
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With the end of a console generation fast approaching, many developers claim to have pushed this generation to its limits – but have they?.
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Has Adams put Chorus before consumers?
Fri, 14th Dec 2012
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government
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Amy Adams faces backlash for prioritising Chorus and telcos over consumer savings, sparking a debate over government priorities.
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Android App of the Week - Tune In Radio
Fri, 14th Dec 2012
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africa
Tune In Radio: The app unlocking global music channels, offering a varied palette for every listener, from '90s Alternative to Top 40.
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Teletext loses internet battle, closing early next year
Fri, 14th Dec 2012
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internet
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teletext
After nearly 30 years, TVNZ's Teletext will shut down next April, succumbing to the internet's supremacy and outdated technology.
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The Pope sends first tweet
Fri, 14th Dec 2012
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social media
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twitter
Pope Benedict XVI embraces digital age, blessing over a million Twitter followers in his groundbreaking first tweet.
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FileMaker Go flies past 500,000 downloads
Fri, 14th Dec 2012
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FileMaker Go hits over 500,000 downloads as firms craft business solutions on iOS, marking rapid growth in custom app development.
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Guatemala deports McAfee to US
Fri, 14th Dec 2012
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John McAfee has been deported to the US from Guatemala amidst evasion from Belize police, now stating he'll hang in Miami for a while.
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FBI arrests Kiwi in global Facebook ring
Fri, 14th Dec 2012
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Kiwi caught in FBI swoop on global Facebook scam ring, facing charges in a cybercrime operation that cost users NZ$1 billion.
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Google Maps goes back to iPhone
Fri, 14th Dec 2012
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Google Maps triumphantly returns to iPhone, promising a smoother, detailed mapping experience after a three-month hiatus.
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YouTube's new facility to kill broadcast TV
Thu, 13th Dec 2012
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youtube
YouTube transforms an LA hangar into a cutting-edge studio, nurturing the next content creation giants.
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Norton 360 Multi-Device
Wed, 12th Dec 2012
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symantec
Norton 360 Multi-Device expands to Mac, offering up to 5-device protection including Android, but lacks iPhone/iPad support.
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Diablo 3 to play on consoles?
Wed, 12th Dec 2012
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Blizzard teases Diablo 3 on consoles but says it's not an official project yet. Hope for console gamers as development continues.
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Pandora Internet Radio launches across ANZ
Wed, 12th Dec 2012
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Pandora Radio launches in Australia and New Zealand, offering a unique personalised music experience on mobile and web platforms.
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Key’s Commerce Commission threat cheats Kiwis
Wed, 12th Dec 2012
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John Key's threat to overrule NZ's Commerce Commission could raise broadband bills by $12 monthly, Labour claims, criticising political interference.
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Telecom down…again
Wed, 12th Dec 2012
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christchurch
Telecom customers in New Zealand face further connection issues, following two outages yesterday, with no compensation offered.
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Yahoo reveals new email service
Wed, 12th Dec 2012
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Yahoo launches its revamped email service, promising a streamlined, mobile-first experience, marking Marissa Mayer's first major move as CEO.
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NZ-China sign joint tech deal
Wed, 12th Dec 2012
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cloud services
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digital technology
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Deal to boost science and technology links and co-operation between the two countries has been signed in Wellington.
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San Andreas hits North America but not NZ
Tue, 11th Dec 2012
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san andreas
The best-selling Playstation 2 game of all time is scheduled to come to the Playstation Network in North America today.
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Labour backs telco data roaming rates
Tue, 11th Dec 2012
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telecommunications
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labour
Horrendous data-roaming costs to Kiwis travelling overseas just got a lot more affordable according to Labour.
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Telecom slashes data roaming costs
Tue, 11th Dec 2012
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telecommunications
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Telecom cuts data roaming costs dramatically, introducing a flat daily rate for travellers, starting 21 December. Say goodbye to bill shocks!.
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Will PCs enter the living room?
Tue, 11th Dec 2012
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Competition for the next-generation of consoles will come from living-room based PCs, according to Valve’s Gabe Newell.
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Google's GMail goes down
Tue, 11th Dec 2012
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gmail
Global users breathe relief as Google announces GMail and Drive services are back after a worldwide disruption.
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Telecom fixes NZ-wide fault
Tue, 11th Dec 2012
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broadband
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customers
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telecommunications
Telco firm returns service to 200,000 customers after broadband connection problems earlier this morning.
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Oz cops concerned with Apple maps
Tue, 11th Dec 2012
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Australian police warn against Apple Maps after motorists get stranded in a national park, miles from their destination.