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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
New theory for video game violence
Wed, 16th Jan 2013
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A US conspiracy theorist has come up with some new ideas about video game violence, saying the Pentagon is to blame.
Facebook unveils new search engine
Wed, 16th Jan 2013
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Facebook has announced its new search engine, Graph Search, which will allow users to navigate their connections and make new ones.
Rebuilt. Redesigned. Reinvented. New.Myspace.com
Wed, 16th Jan 2013
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Social networking site relaunches online, bringing a brand new design and user experience to the table.
Microsoft and Sony set for console launch?
Wed, 16th Jan 2013
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A new report from a reputable gaming magazine claims Sony and Microsoft will announce new consoles around March sometime.
Radical redesign of Facebook's apps proved wrong
Wed, 16th Jan 2013
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Online speculation suggested Facebook's big event launch today could see a change to the company's mobile apps design.
Facebook Graph Search FAQ
Wed, 16th Jan 2013
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Facebook announces new search engine called Graph Search, allowing users to find people, photos, places and interests.
Apple TV and iPod giveaways
Wed, 16th Jan 2013
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YooBee and Flexirent's new deal offers free Apple TV or iPod Touch on equipment rentals before Jan 31, enhancing tech accessibility for businesses.
US Govt dismisses Megaupload's entrapment claims
Tue, 15th Jan 2013
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US government rejects Kim Dotcom's entrapment claims over Megaupload shutdown as unfounded, igniting a legal spat.
Sony changes their image
Tue, 15th Jan 2013
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Sony changes image and replaces the Playstation Network and Store with a single entity: the Sony Entertainment Network.
Samsung Galaxy S surpasses 100m sales
Tue, 15th Jan 2013
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Samsung's Galaxy S, S II, and S III smash 100m sales, outpacing rivals and marking a major triumph over Apple's iPhone.
Samsung signs exclusive deal with TVNZ Ondemand
Tue, 15th Jan 2013
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Deal aims to bring broadcaster's on demand content to customers via the new TVNZ Ondemand app for Samsung Smart TV’s.
Tablet sales smashing PC shipments
Tue, 15th Jan 2013
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Declining worldwide PC shipments during 2012 signal a structural shift of the PC market according to latest findings.
iPhone 5 order cuts simply noise
Tue, 15th Jan 2013
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Wall Street experts dismiss recent claims that Apple are planning to make significant cuts to iPhone 5 orders.
Apple turns sour overnight
Tue, 15th Jan 2013
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Wall Street fall amid concern Apple is facing headwinds, fanning concern that other companies might struggle with demand for their products and services too.
NZ Lotteries appoints technology chief
Mon, 14th Jan 2013
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NZ Lotteries hires Warren Hughes as CTO to guide technology platform transformation and improve customer experience.
Kim Jong Un’s spoof Google thank you note
Mon, 14th Jan 2013
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Kim Jong Un jokingly thanks Eric Schmidt post-visit in spoof note, poking fun at censorship and US-North Korea relations.
Xbox 360s second year at the top
Mon, 14th Jan 2013
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Xbox 360 dominates US console sales for a second year, with 1.4m units sold in December and securing 7 top game titles.
Google urges North Korea to go online
Mon, 14th Jan 2013
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Google's Eric Schmidt warns North Korea faces economic decline if it ignores the internet, despite controversy over his visit.
Ambitious Cyberpunk 2077 set for launch?
Mon, 14th Jan 2013
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cyberpunk 2077
An extremely interesting upcoming video-game from the makers of the Witcher looks to be one of the most ambitious games of all time.