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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.
First come first served for free Vodafone Maori app
Mon, 23rd Jul 2012
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Vodafone celebrates Maori Language Week by offering free downloads of the Hika Maori app to the first 50,000 customers.
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.
In-flight iPad takes off with Qantas
Mon, 23rd Jul 2012
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Qantas to equip every seat with free iPads, offering 200 hours of TV and audio, outshining Virgin Australia's in-flight entertainment.
Money motivation for Yahoo’s Mayer
Mon, 23rd Jul 2012
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Marissa Mayer, upon her Yahoo CEO venture, could amass over $60m in bonuses and shares, marking a pivotal financial incentive move.
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.
Runescape hits user jackpot
Fri, 20th Jul 2012
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MMO reaches new levels of popularity with surge of users; population now three times bigger than that of the United Kingdom.
ASB enables Facebook friend payments
Fri, 20th Jul 2012
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ASB revolutionises banking with Facebook friend payments, eliminating the need for account details for seamless transactions.
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.
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.
Touchy Treyarch taunts critics
Fri, 20th Jul 2012
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Treyarch stirs controversy by tersely responding to PS3 gamers' complaints about neglect, escalating tensions online.
Kiwi camera fights skin cancer
Fri, 20th Jul 2012
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Kiwi innovation fights skin cancer with a cutting-edge camera, revolutionising early detection and saving lives.
News: EPEAT again, fixes for 2012 MacBooks, 1024 pixel icons in the MAS, and more!
Thu, 19th Jul 2012
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The long and the short of is, Apple pulled all their products from the EPEAT product registry, then put them back after the public outcry.
Steve Sinofsky sets Windows 8 release date
Thu, 19th Jul 2012
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Microsoft locks in 26 October for Windows 8 launch, promises upgrades and new PCs alongside Surface tablets, says Windows division chief.
Trailer: Metro: Last Light
Thu, 19th Jul 2012
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Dive into the depths with the new Metro: Last Light trailer, promising post-apocalyptic thrills and a storyline that might just outshine Call of Duty.
Steve Jobs barred from US patent trial
Thu, 19th Jul 2012
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Judge approves request from Apple to have late CEO’s ‘thermonuclear’ statement discounted in court proceedings.
Do you forget your daily deal purchases?
Thu, 19th Jul 2012
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If you’re a fan of so-called ‘daily deal’ sites, chances are you’ve experienced the frustration of paying for a deal.
YouTube enables face blurring to protect dissidents
Thu, 19th Jul 2012
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Google has launched a new tool which allows users to blur out faces in videos to protect themselves from government retribution.
Apple forced to admit Samsung didn't copy iPad
Thu, 19th Jul 2012
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UK court orders Apple to declare Samsung didn't copy iPad design in a notable defeat for the tech giant.
NZ lags in middle of OECD broadband rankings
Thu, 19th Jul 2012
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NZ at 17th in OECD for broadband penetration, trailing Switzerland but leading Australia. Hopes for UFB to boost future rankings.
News: iCloud email addresses, Thunderbolt display issues, Skype updated, and more!
Wed, 18th Jul 2012
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Apple introduces @icloud.com emails, tackles Thunderbolt display issues, and updates Skype in their latest roll-out. More on 9to5Mac.
Bikini bonus for Tekken Tag pre-orders
Wed, 18th Jul 2012
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Namco Bandai Games has announced that Tekken Tag Tournament 2 will feature 150 swimsuit character costumes as pre-order bonus content.
Orcon throws down gauntlet with free fibre deal
Wed, 18th Jul 2012
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State-owned ISP offers consumers, schools and businesses UFB internet for $0 per month - so what's the catch?.
New Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer is pregnant
Wed, 18th Jul 2012
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Marissa Mayer takes over as Yahoo CEO while revealing she's 6 months pregnant, showcasing the board's modern approach to leadership.