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Microsoft to launch Office for iOS and Android?
Mon, 15th Oct 2012
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Microsoft set to introduce Office apps for iOS and Android in March 2013, amid mixed messages and confusion over official announcements.
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Are handheld games consoles on borrowed time?
Fri, 12th Oct 2012
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Console developers have been given some food for thought today as new research shows mobile gaming is becoming a real force in the industry.
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Looking back at the EB Expo 2012
Fri, 12th Oct 2012
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For three days last week, Sydney’s Olympic Showground played host to Australasias biggest gaming event ever, the EB Expo 2012.
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Mozilla Firefox upgrade taken offline
Fri, 12th Oct 2012
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Mozilla hauls its latest Firefox off the net over a security hole, urging users to revert to an older version pending a fix.
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Google moves threaten independent legal counsel
Fri, 12th Oct 2012
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Search engine prevents legal firm from advertising based on company's new policy.
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Samsung releases Galaxy S III mini
Fri, 12th Oct 2012
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Samsung unveils the Galaxy S III mini in Germany, aiming to compete with Apple's iPhone 5 with a compact 4-inch screen and Android 4.1.
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Labour demands Dotcom audio from Key meeting
Fri, 12th Oct 2012
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Opposition questions the Prime Minister over alleged audio-visual recording of his previously denied Dotcom meeting with government agency in February.
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Kindle fails to catch fire
Fri, 12th Oct 2012
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Amazon's newest Kindle launch may burn cash rather than books, aiming for profits post-purchase in tough tech terrain.
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Gaikai goes big with games website
Thu, 11th Oct 2012
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Gaikai unveils a slew of recent AAA titles on its new website, post-Sony acquisition, challenging console norms with cloud gaming.
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Teenage boys most monitored on Facebook
Thu, 11th Oct 2012
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Latest findings show parents are more protective of boys than girls on social networking sites, especially during back-to-school seasons.
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Samsung Galaxy S III 'Mini' set for unveiling
Thu, 11th Oct 2012
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Company Mobile chief confirms the release of a smaller version of it's Android smartphone, set for unveiling in Germany on Thursday.
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No.1 reason websites fail… (And how to fix it)
Thu, 11th Oct 2012
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Firstly, it's important to understand that the success of any website is measured by the results that it achieves. What do we mean by website results?.
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Microsoft CEO suggests Apple approach
Thu, 11th Oct 2012
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World's largest software company signals a shift to hardware and online services, in line with long-time rival Apple.
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Android App of the Week - The Rock FM
Thu, 11th Oct 2012
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YUS! Finally The Rock has released their very own app, available on Android!.
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Skype under 'worm' malware attack
Wed, 10th Oct 2012
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Hackers are taking advantage of Skype users with a new malware, infecting Windows PCs through a cunning 'lol is this your new profile pic?' trick.
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Sony slammed over PS4 plans
Wed, 10th Oct 2012
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Amid months of next-generation speculation, an editorial predicting the downfall of Sony’s next-gen console has been savaged by the online community.
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Microsoft senses hands on need for mobile device
Wed, 10th Oct 2012
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Software manufacturer details plans for a sensor bracelet allowing users to control a range of equipment using hand gestures.
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Stuck in the middle with Huawei
Wed, 10th Oct 2012
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NZ caught in a tech tug-of-war between the US and China, amidst Huawei and Dotcom controversies, raising cyber-espionage fears.
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Negative headlines causes Apple stock decline
Wed, 10th Oct 2012
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As company shares fall 10% in the face of recent bad publicity, Wall Street analysts continue recommending investors to buy.
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Skynet suspect takes case to Tribunal
Wed, 10th Oct 2012
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Internet user charged under the Skynet law for music piracy requests formal hearing in front of the Copyright Tribunal.
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Review: PES 2013
Wed, 10th Oct 2012
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It has been a drawn out battle of giants for many years and now another round of 'who has the best soccer title' is upon us.
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InternetNZ hosts first NetHui conference in South Island
Tue, 9th Oct 2012
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InternetNZ will hold its first ever regional Internet conference - dubbed NetHui South - at Dunedin’s Otago University and Otago Museum in late November.
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Court fight for Megaupload user
Tue, 9th Oct 2012
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Kyle Goodwin, sues for his lost Megaupload files in a landmark US court case, highlighting the plight of innocent users caught in legal crossfires.
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Muslims complain over Modern Warfare 2 map
Tue, 9th Oct 2012
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Activision pulls Modern Warfare 2 map after Muslim community outcry over offensive picture frames.