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Review: iLuv SmashBox Pro
Fri, 1st Feb 2013
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iLuv SmashBox Pro review: A rugged speaker and phone case combo, perfect for the active and adventurous. Pros outweigh cons for on-the-go tunes and calls.
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Twitter gives fired marketeers 15 minutes of fame
Fri, 1st Feb 2013
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resignations
Today we awaken to the news that a wit (or wits) in the marketing department of UK retailer HMV live tweeted their ignominious exit from the company.
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Review: Seagate Backup Portable Plus
Fri, 1st Feb 2013
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Seagate Backup Plus Portable impresses with innovative features, including social media backup and flexible connections, scoring a solid 4/5.
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Review: Samsung ATIV Smart PC
Fri, 1st Feb 2013
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Samsung's ATIV Smart PC blurs the line between tablet and laptop but falls short on performance, earning a 2/5 rating.
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Review: FitBit One
Fri, 1st Feb 2013
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FitBit One revolutionises fitness tracking with step, floor, and sleep quality monitoring, though its use of imperial measurements may deter some.
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Console sales figures released...
Fri, 1st Feb 2013
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Sales figures for consoles and handhelds are in, and they’re pretty much exactly as expected in an all too predictable end to the seventh generation of gaming.
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Review: Samsung Galaxy Camera
Fri, 1st Feb 2013
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As a free-lance photographer myself, the chance to test out the new Samsung Galaxy Camera was a welcome offering.
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The futility of RIANZ
Fri, 1st Feb 2013
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RIANZ's £250k battle yields a mere £600 fine, highlighting the failure of its outdated business model in the digital age. Time for change.
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Review: Powerbag by Ful
Fri, 1st Feb 2013
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For many tech “power-users”, running out of battery is one’s biggest nightmare if you'’re in the middle of something important.
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Facebook financials beat expectations
Fri, 1st Feb 2013
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facebook
Social networking site beats Wall Street estimates during Q4 and 2012 results, showing growth in mobile revenue.
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Mega copyright warnings for Dotcom
Fri, 1st Feb 2013
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mega
Kim Dotcom's Mega.co.nz faces 150 copyright notices just days post-launch, despite claims of ignorance due to encrypted user data.
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Lightning strikes twice with return
Thu, 31st Jan 2013
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square enix
You’ll be glad to hear that Square Enix has just dropped a large chunk of knowledge about the next instalment.
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Android App of the Week - Hoyts Cinemas
Thu, 31st Jan 2013
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Revolutionise movie nights with the Hoyts Cinemas app - book tickets, find sessions and cinemas with ease, all in one place!.
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First copyright casualty in NZ
Thu, 31st Jan 2013
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NZ's first copyright breach under new laws sees a user fined $616 for sharing Rihanna song, setting precedent for future cases.
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Microsoft releases Office 365 Home Premium
Thu, 31st Jan 2013
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Microsoft has launched Office 365 Home Premium, revolutionising its Office suite to suit modern, busy lifestyles with cloud services and across-device accessibility.
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Robots to take over the city
Wed, 30th Jan 2013
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anthropic
Purpose-built international arena for technology enthusiasts could soon be a unique showpiece of the future Christchurch city.
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InternetNZ announces acting CEO
Wed, 30th Jan 2013
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Jordan Carter steps in as acting CEO of InternetNZ, gearing up to steer the organisation through a pivotal transition period.
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Rockstar reveals GTA V details
Wed, 30th Jan 2013
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An interview with Rockstar’s Dan Houser has revealed further details about much anticipated crime simulator Grand Theft Auto V.
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Vodafone doubles Auckland’s network capacity
Wed, 30th Jan 2013
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Telco company improves coverage and speed to two thirds of the city.
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Apple increases iPad memory to 128GB
Wed, 30th Jan 2013
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Apple unveils a 128GB iPad, doubling storage for users to enjoy more content and apps, starting Feb 5.
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Business is back on the Mac
Wed, 30th Jan 2013
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MYOB transforms Mac accounting for NZ firms with updated AccountEdge suite, bringing fresh features and Dropbox backup for easier financial management.
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Apple updates iOS to 6.1
Wed, 30th Jan 2013
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Apple's latest iOS 6.1 update boosts LTE support globally, aiming to make it history's most popular OS. Over 300 million devices could upgrade.
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Samsung succeeds as Apple's acceleration slows
Wed, 30th Jan 2013
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Samsung outpaces Apple with a 42% growth and 63 million smartphones shipped in Q4, challenging Apple to innovate further amidst stiff competition.
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Wozniak questions jOBs accuracy
Wed, 30th Jan 2013
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Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak disputes accuracy of new Steve Jobs film, questioning depiction of early computer building scene.