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Google to fight YouTube bullies
Wed, 25th Jul 2012
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Google sets to combat YouTube bullies by making users reveal real identities, aiming to cleanse the platform of abusive comments.
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Apple exceeds financial expectations
Wed, 25th Jul 2012
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Apple shatters expectations with a net profit of $8.82 billion in Q3, as iPad sales hit a record 17 million amid strong overall performance.
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Google submit EU anti-trust plans
Wed, 25th Jul 2012
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european union
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ndi
Google moves towards settling EU anti-trust dispute by offering concessions to address competition concerns and avoid hefty fines.
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News: September product launches, Mountain Lion Mail, Tweetbot for Mac, and more!
Tue, 24th Jul 2012
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Apple gears up for September with a 13 MacBook Pro refresh, new iMac, and more as Mountain Lion Mail and Tweetbot for Mac debut.
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Mists of Pandaria sets release date
Tue, 24th Jul 2012
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blizzard
World of Warcraft's biggest expansion, Mists of Pandaria, launches 25 Sept, bringing new races, a raised level cap, and fresh realms to explore.
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Firefox browser beta suited
Tue, 24th Jul 2012
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mozilla
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Mozilla unveils Firefox 15 beta, promising faster speeds, reduced memory leakage, and advanced audio features, set for release on August 28.
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US govt reveals privacy plans
Tue, 24th Jul 2012
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google
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do not track
US government's push for a 'Do Not Track' option sparks controversy among tech giants, threatening the revenue model of internet advertising.
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Olympic tech wins gold
Tue, 24th Jul 2012
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olympic games
Tech innovations steal the spotlight at London 2012 Olympics, setting a high-tech stage for Kiwi athletes and world champions alike.
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EA monopoly lawsuit passes Go
Tue, 24th Jul 2012
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gaming
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cloud services
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hyperscale
EA settles lawsuit over a gaming monopoly, promising a £27m fund for affected gamers and hinting at a future without exclusive football game deals.
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iPhone 5 in Apple alteration?
Tue, 24th Jul 2012
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Apple plans to shrink its iPhone dock connector, sparking accessory buzz but risking user backlash. Adapter rumors offer a glimmer of hope.
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News: Mountain Lion features, Up-to-Date Program, AppleCare Reps, and more!
Mon, 23rd Jul 2012
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AppleInsider reveals Mountain Lion's smart new features and free upgrade deal through Apple's Up-to-Date program. AppleCare reps gear up for launch.
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Game Review: Duel of the Plane Walkers 2013
Mon, 23rd Jul 2012
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Following the successful release of Duel of the Plane Walkers 2011, Stainless Games has come back with Duel of the Plane Walkers 2013.
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Web hacker faces US extradition
Mon, 23rd Jul 2012
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Hacker Dimitry Olegovich Zubakha faces US extradition after Cyprus arrest for DDoS attacks on Amazon and eBay, risking 10 years in jail.
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CityLink changes capital’s connectivity
Mon, 23rd Jul 2012
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cloud services
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wellington
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citylink
Newly named CityFi, the premium network aims to become ‘less clunky’ and more convenient allowing customers to easily log on without usernames or passwords.
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Batman shooting triggers video game violence debate
Mon, 23rd Jul 2012
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Colorado tragedy reignites the video game violence debate after a cinema shooting during The Dark Knight Rises premiere.
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First come first served for free Vodafone Maori app
Mon, 23rd Jul 2012
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apple
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Vodafone celebrates Maori Language Week by offering free downloads of the Hika Maori app to the first 50,000 customers.
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Kiwis ignore internet piracy law
Mon, 23rd Jul 2012
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40% of Kiwis flout internet piracy law, accessing illegal content despite 'three-strikes' rule aimed at curbing copyright infringement.
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In-flight iPad takes off with Qantas
Mon, 23rd Jul 2012
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apple
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panasonic
Qantas to equip every seat with free iPads, offering 200 hours of TV and audio, outshining Virgin Australia's in-flight entertainment.
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Money motivation for Yahoo’s Mayer
Mon, 23rd Jul 2012
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google
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yahoo
Marissa Mayer, upon her Yahoo CEO venture, could amass over $60m in bonuses and shares, marking a pivotal financial incentive move.
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News: Sparrow acquisition, in-app-purchases system exploit, second NC data centre, and more!
Sun, 22nd Jul 2012
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Google snatches up Sparrow amidst in-app purchase exploits and plans second N.C. data center, impacting future app updates and expansion.
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Runescape hits user jackpot
Fri, 20th Jul 2012
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gaming
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mmo
MMO reaches new levels of popularity with surge of users; population now three times bigger than that of the United Kingdom.
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ASB enables Facebook friend payments
Fri, 20th Jul 2012
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martech
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commerce systems
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payment gateways
ASB revolutionises banking with Facebook friend payments, eliminating the need for account details for seamless transactions.
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Microsoft reports first quarterly loss in 26 years
Fri, 20th Jul 2012
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Microsoft marks first quarter loss in 26 years, not from weak performance but due to a one-off $6.2bn write-down from a 2007 buy.
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Customers criticise Vodafone late penalty
Fri, 20th Jul 2012
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Vodafone to charge £10 for late payments starting next month, stirring discontent among users. Critics label the move a money grab.