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Specific Spotify gets the personal touch
Thu, 5th Jul 2012
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Spotify boosts its personal touch, launching artist-curated apps to deepen music discovery for over 16 million tracks.
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News: beta iCloud website, expensive Thunderbolt cables, App Store Sandboxing, and more!
Wed, 4th Jul 2012
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Apple has unveiled a new beta of the iCloud website that features a few new apps that aren't currently available to consumers on the normal iCloud website.
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App of the week....Chrome for iOS
Wed, 4th Jul 2012
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Chrome lands on iOS, mixing slow performance with seamless sync capabilities. Discover why this app's pros may outweigh its cons.
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Sony Playstation expands into cloud with acquisition
Wed, 4th Jul 2012
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Sony set to reshape the gaming landscape, acquiring Gaikai Inc. for $380m to launch a pioneering cloud gaming service.
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Four smart online areas to consider in your exit strategy
Wed, 4th Jul 2012
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Businesses eyeing exit strategies must not overlook their online databases and social media presence, vital assets for attracting future buyers.
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New Nokia Lumia and LG Optimus announced
Wed, 4th Jul 2012
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Nokia and LG unveil their latest smartphones in NZ, with the Lumia 610 offering rich social experiences and the stylish LG Optimus L3 appealing to fashion-conscious consumers.
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Cheaper hotel after lunch - iPhone App
Wed, 4th Jul 2012
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A new iPhone App has been launched by a kiwi company, to solve last minute accommodation issues for travelers.
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The latest and greatest from TomTom
Tue, 3rd Jul 2012
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TomTom introduces the Via 620, a new study revealing the favourite Kiwi holiday spot and Mapshare for New Zealanders on the move.
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News: Apple executives after Apple, Retina app updates, iWork closes soon, and more!
Tue, 3rd Jul 2012
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Apple's Bob Mansfield retires, making way for Dan Riccio amid updates for Retina apps, while iWork faces closure, reshaping the tech landscape.
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Can Hardcore and Social games live in harmony?
Tue, 3rd Jul 2012
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Hideo Kojima believes social and hardcore gaming will unite, blending intense action with social interactivity in harmony.
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Twitter cuts links with LinkedIn
Tue, 3rd Jul 2012
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Twitter slashes its social ties with LinkedIn, stopping the automatic syncing of user tweets to their LinkedIn profiles.
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The Fitbit System hits New Zealand stores
Tue, 3rd Jul 2012
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Fitbit debuts in NZ, offering kiwis a seamless system to track health and fitness with innovative gadgets and apps.
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Could consoles be on the way out in Japan?
Mon, 2nd Jul 2012
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In Japan, handheld gaming reigns with the 3DS leading sales, while traditional consoles may face a cloudy future.
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Will Dawnguard be the only DLC for Skyrim?
Mon, 2nd Jul 2012
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Bethesda focuses solely on Dawnguard, hinting it might be Skyrim's only DLC. As players choose between vampires or hunters, the future remains uncertain.
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Giving old wood new life - iPad
Mon, 2nd Jul 2012
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Sounder Industries innovates by turning historic lumber into a unique, eco-friendly iPad amplifier, enhancing sound naturally.
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Lollypop Chainsaw Review
Mon, 2nd Jul 2012
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Lollipop Chainsaw delights with its unique blend of zombie-slaying and cheerleading, led by the unconventional zombie hunter Juliet Starling.
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Game Review: Lollypop Chainsaw
Mon, 2nd Jul 2012
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Lollipop Chainsaw dazzles as a unique hack-n-slash adventure featuring a cheerleader against zombies, blending gory action with dark humour.
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News: MobileMe shuts down, Chrome crashing MacBook Air, the original OS X tablet, and more!
Sun, 1st Jul 2012
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MobileMe service ends as Apple transitions users to iCloud, Google's Chrome causing MacBook Air crashes, and Modbook revives the OS X tablet.
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Review: Norton 360 V6
Sun, 1st Jul 2012
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Norton 360 V6 impresses with its user-friendly interface, robust security features, and minimal system impact. A top pick for PC protection.
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Review: Belkin ScreenCast AV4
Sun, 1st Jul 2012
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The Belkin ScreenCast AV 4 is a device that will allow you to connect your HDMI components to your HD TV wirelessly.
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Review: Air NZ mPass App
Sun, 1st Jul 2012
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Air NZ's mPass app transforms the travel hassle into a breeze, making check-ins smooth for both domestic and international flyers.
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Clever thinking offers entrepeneur global potential
Fri, 29th Jun 2012
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Awesome idea for recovering the costs of your unused office space is a proudly kiwi affair.
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Australia becoming cashless society says MasterCard
Fri, 29th Jun 2012
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MasterCard study shows Australia edging towards a cash-free future, with young, affluent men leading the mobile payment charge.
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Microsoft Office 365 free for educators
Fri, 29th Jun 2012
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Microsoft New Zealand unveils Office 365 for Education for free, transforming learning with cloud-based tools for students and educators.