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Samsung rivals Apple with Galaxy Note 8
Tue, 22nd Jan 2013
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Samsung plans to unveil the Galaxy Note 8, challenging Apple's iPad mini, at next month's trade show, sparking fierce rivalry in the mini tablet market.
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Apple halves LCD panel order?
Tue, 22nd Jan 2013
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Amid slow iPhone 5 sales, reports suggest Apple slashes Sharp's LCD panel orders by half, sparking Wall Street speculation.
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Apple heads in new direction
Tue, 22nd Jan 2013
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Apple's new products are struggling to outdo each other, says CNBC's Herb Greenberg. Is the tech giant a victim of its own success?.
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iPhone 5 voted Time Magazine Gadget of the Year
Tue, 22nd Jan 2013
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Time Magazine crowns iPhone 5 as 2012's 'Gadget of the Year', outshining Samsung's Galaxy S III with its sleek design and innovation.
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Facebook loses 1.4m US users
Mon, 21st Jan 2013
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Social networking site posts quietened Christmas period as active users desert social media.
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Tim Cook to give lawsuit evidence
Mon, 21st Jan 2013
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Apple CEO Tim Cook to give evidence in class action lawsuit over alleged illegal hiring practices in Silicon Valley.
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Fake raid kickstarts Mega reign
Mon, 21st Jan 2013
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Kim Dotcom's Mega launch features a staged raid, drawing eyes and speculation over a jab at U.S. authorities.
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Million Mega users after day one
Mon, 21st Jan 2013
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Kim Dotcom's new Mega site hits a million users in under 24 hours, defying expectations and making internet history.
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Kiwi backed Mega revenge free
Mon, 21st Jan 2013
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Kim Dotcom denies that his new file-sharing service, Mega, is a revenge mission against the US government or Hollywood.
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Mega questions answered
Mon, 21st Jan 2013
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Kim Dotcom launches new Mega file-sharing service, promising a robust, law-adhering platform and plans for significant job creation in NZ.
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Dotcom: Privacy is a basic human right
Mon, 21st Jan 2013
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At Mega's launch, Kim Dotcom promotes privacy as a basic human right, challenging global norms on data rights.
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Dotcom unveils Mega.co.nz
Mon, 21st Jan 2013
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Kim Dotcom launches Mega.co.nz with a lavish party, marking a defiant comeback with 50GB free for every user and a stand for internet privacy.
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Dotcom prepares for Mega launch party
Fri, 18th Jan 2013
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Kim Dotcom gears up for an extravagant party at his mansion to launch Mega.co.nz, amid high anticipation and ice cream giveaways.
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Bioshock Infinite gets the thumbs up
Fri, 18th Jan 2013
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Bioshock Infinite soars in early gameplay, promising stunning visuals, thrilling action, and a mysterious sky-high adventure.
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Waikato students win place at international 24hr CaseIT comp
Fri, 18th Jan 2013
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Students to represent New Zealand at a 24hr IT business case competition in Canada, where it will compete against 15 teams from top international universities.
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TelstraClear tops broadband survey
Fri, 18th Jan 2013
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TelstraClear leads as the fastest broadband provider in December, outpacing rivals despite its recent acquisition by Vodafone.
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Staying connected during natural disasters
Fri, 18th Jan 2013
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Microsoft launches HelpBridge app to ensure vital connections during natural disasters, allowing for easy, multifaceted emergency communications.
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Trade Me rival preparing comeback
Thu, 17th Jan 2013
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Wheedle gears up for a bold return to rival Trade Me, promising a revamped website post overcoming past technical woes.
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Android App of the Week - InstaPicFrame for Instagram
Thu, 17th Jan 2013
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If you’re obsessed with Instagram like me, this photo app is a great addition.
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Dotcom ads pulled by Mediaworks
Thu, 17th Jan 2013
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Mediaworks drops Dotcom's Mega ads after music label complaints, halting a 500-ad campaign days before launch. #MegaLaunch #AdPull.
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Inventor of the web heads to Wellington
Thu, 17th Jan 2013
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Sir Tim Berners-Lee to visit Wellington to deliver a public lecture exploring the benefits of an open internet.
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Can Graph Search combat Facebook's commercial struggles?
Thu, 17th Jan 2013
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Following Facebook’s unveiling of Graph Search yesterday, the world offers comment on the social media giants latest launch.
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Sex, dating and xmas spam traffic
Thu, 17th Jan 2013
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Symantec's December intelligence report shows the sex/dating category made up a whopping 82.6% of all spam traffic.
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Zombie complaints come in droves
Wed, 16th Jan 2013
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An especially gruesome special edition has offended some people and forced an especially official apology. Special.