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Microsoft enabling voice for kiwi Kinect owners - Updated

Wed, 7th Dec 2011
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Xbox Kinect's voice command update, tackling NZ's unique accent, faces a slight delay but promises an enhanced gaming experience.
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Opera: 'because Justin Bieber doesn't use it'

Wed, 7th Dec 2011
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Opera 11.60 debuts, promising a sleek alternative to boring default browsers, with a cheeky nod to Justin Bieber.
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Apple's iOS codenames

Tue, 6th Dec 2011
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For Mac developers it's big cats, for Android it's desserts - what do iPhone developers name their creations after?.
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InternetNZ labels TelstraClear promo 'disastrous'

Mon, 5th Dec 2011
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TelstraClear's 'meter-free weekend' labelled 'disastrous' by InternetNZ amid user complaints and network strain.
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2012 Security Predictions

Thu, 1st Dec 2011
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In 2012, expect a surge in mobile ransomware, Android worms, and sophisticated cyber-attacks, says FortiGuard Labs' security forecast.
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What's hot for 2012? social media and tech trends we'll all be obsessing over

Thu, 1st Dec 2011
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In 2012, businesses move beyond basics, embracing diverse social platforms and real-time engagement, reshaping the digital landscape.
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Datasquirt Directors recommend purchase offer is accepted

Thu, 1st Dec 2011
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New Zealand-based, ASX listed Datasquirt recently announced, subject to shareholder approval, the conditional sale of its complete business to LiveOps.
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Urinal video games launched in the UK

Wed, 30th Nov 2011
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UK pubs to introduce urinal video games, turning bathroom breaks into gaming sessions, controlled purely by one's aim.
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Nissan Australia faces Facebook wrath

Thu, 24th Nov 2011
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Nissan Australia faces a social media backlash after awarding a Facebook competition prize to a close friend of its social media co-ordinator, igniting outrage.
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How not to run a Twitter campaign

Wed, 23rd Nov 2011
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Qantas' ill-timed #QantasLuxury Twitter campaign backfires amid industrial disputes, drawing backlash from frustrated passengers and viral ridicule.
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Should tweens be on Facebook?

Wed, 23rd Nov 2011
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Study reveals over 58% of parents say their tweens use social networks, sparking debate on age restrictions and digital maturity.
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Friend or foe?

Fri, 18th Nov 2011
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Jimmy Kimmel is calling on Facebook users to ditch their unwanted 'friends' on his second annual National Unfriend Day. #NUD.
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Facebook and Twitter going down the toilet

Tue, 15th Nov 2011
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Facebook and Twitter users are joining a campaign by ToiletDay.org to post about the global toilet shortage in support of World Toilet Day this Saturday.
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Cloud reality not meeting the hype

Thu, 10th Nov 2011
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Cloud computing's promised revolution falls short, with a significant gap between expectations and reality, reports a global Symantec survey.
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Short wait for Firefox 8

Tue, 8th Nov 2011
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Firefox 8 debuting today with Twitter search integration and enhanced security, marking Mozilla's latest swift update.
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Southwest scandal

Tue, 1st Nov 2011
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L Word star Leisha Hailey kicked off Southwest flight for kissing her partner, sparking a Twitter storm and allegations of discrimination.
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Baby boomers catching up to younger generations' technology skills

Tue, 1st Nov 2011
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You might think that young people are the only ones in the know when it comes to technology, the internet and social media, but you'd be wrong!.
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The cooks source [sic] controversy, or web justice 101

Tue, 1st Nov 2011
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Monica Gaudio's fight for copyright justice sends shockwaves through the internet, causing Cooks Source magazine's downfall.
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Hackers port Siri onto iPhone 4

Mon, 31st Oct 2011
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Main point of difference in iPhone 4S imported to predecessor device - although not well enough for a public release.
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Spam alert!

Tue, 25th Oct 2011
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All forms of social media need to be approached as professionally and strategically as any other communication platform you use.