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App of the Week: a bit of fun
Wed, 27th Jun 2012
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From flicking paper in offices to calculating life stats, explore the quirky apps turning dull moments into fun!.
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Square Enix boss has one condition for Final Fantasy VII remake
Wed, 27th Jun 2012
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Square Enix CEO states Final Fantasy VII remake hinges on surpassing the original's quality. Patience required as fans await.
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Skinny Mobile boss departs
Wed, 27th Jun 2012
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Skinny Mobile's chief, Paul O’Shannessey exits just before Telecom’s major network shift, leaving the brand's future uncertain.
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Check out Google’s Jellybean sculpture
Wed, 27th Jun 2012
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Google adds a jellybean Android sculpture at its HQ, heralding the Jellybean OS release before the I/O conference.
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News: automatic security updates, AirPort Express review, signing documents with Preview, and more!
Tue, 26th Jun 2012
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Mountain Lion introduces automatic security updates, enhancing user security with daily checks—plus, the latest on AirPort Express and digital signing.
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Shoppers, parents and thieves: who should know about Bitdefender 2013
Tue, 26th Jun 2012
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Bitdefender 2013 launches with advanced Anti-Theft, Parental Control and Safepay features, enhancing security for users and challenging thieves.
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Facebook enables organ donor declarations
Tue, 26th Jun 2012
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Facebook users can now use the social network to declare their decision to become an organ donor on their Timeline.
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Should Google's CEO reveal his mystery illness?
Tue, 26th Jun 2012
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Larry Page has missed one engagement and cancelled his appearances at two others, but no-one wants to explain why.
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Mass Effect 3 ending extension available now
Tue, 26th Jun 2012
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Mass Effect 3: Extended Cut, a response to fan fury, now free to download for deeper insights into Shepard's journey.
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News: MacBook Pro Retina review, the next Mac desktops, TextExpander 4, and more!
Mon, 25th Jun 2012
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Anantech has undoubtedly the most comprehensive review of the new MacBook Pro with Retina display you can read.
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Did Apple raise its wages to trump a New York Times report?
Mon, 25th Jun 2012
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Ahead of NYT exposé, Apple lifts employee wages, sparking debate on insider info use for preempting media critique.
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Apple-Motorola patent case dismissed 'with prejudice'
Mon, 25th Jun 2012
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A US judge halts the Apple-Motorola patent feud, ruling neither proved need for damages, hinting this won't end tech industry battles.
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Game review: Tabletop Tanks and PulzAR on PS Vita
Mon, 25th Jun 2012
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Can the latest offerings from Sony's XDev studios make better use of the Vita's much-lauded augmented reality than the lightweight launch titles?.
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Samsung investigating Galaxy S III heat issue
Sat, 23rd Jun 2012
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Samsung probes after a Galaxy S III reportedly caught fire in a car, intensifying safety concerns.
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Acer's frosty response to the Microsoft Surface
Fri, 22nd Jun 2012
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Acer slams Microsoft's move into tablet market with Surface, casting doubts on its success and future partnership dynamics.
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Metal Gear creator confirms Metal Gear Solid 5
Fri, 22nd Jun 2012
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Hideo Kojima announces Metal Gear Solid 5, promising a game rich in narrative, with new conversation trees, and more espionage action.
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Vodafone extends BestMate to the home
Fri, 22nd Jun 2012
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Plan allows customers to call up to five NZ mobiles or landlines from their home phone as much as they like. So what'll it cost?.
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Watch two gamers defeat Diablo III on 'Hardcore Inferno' mode
Fri, 22nd Jun 2012
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Kripp and Krippi defy odds, beating Diablo III's toughest level on Hardcore Inferno mode, live in front of 45,000 viewers.
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News: new MacBook Air review, MagSafe to MagSafe 2 adapter, 10.7.5 seeded, and more!
Thu, 21st Jun 2012
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The MacBook Air, along with the MacBook Pro, was updated at WWDC last week to include faster processors than its predecessor.
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Windows Phone 8 to share core with desktop/tablet OS
Thu, 21st Jun 2012
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Phone operating system to run on same code as forthcoming desktop & tablet platform – meaning current users won’t be able to upgrade.
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NetSafe launches Android security app
Thu, 21st Jun 2012
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NetSafe's new Android security app aims to boost cybersafety by providing advice, quizzes, and a reporting tool, following a successful Cyber Security Awareness Week.
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FileMaker brings Mac functionality to Bento for iPad
Thu, 21st Jun 2012
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Bento for iPad gets a major boost, mirroring Mac's Bento 4 features, allowing users to create personalised productivity apps.
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Renaissance to sell distie business to Exeed
Thu, 21st Jun 2012
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NZ's Renaissance agrees to sell its IT distie division to Exeed, reshaping its business and focusing on Yoobee brands.
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Yuke’s acquires license for lingerie football video game
Thu, 21st Jun 2012
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Yuke's to create a video game for the Lingerie Football League, in a move that blurs lines between sports and entertainment.