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Put your PC on a New Year’s diet
Fri, 4th Jan 2013
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pc hardware
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opera software
Many people are now making resolutions to slim down in 2013, but have you considered also putting your computer on a well-deserved New Year's diet?.
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Kiwi couple tackle free speech online
Fri, 4th Jan 2013
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twitter
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thinkpinion
Thinkpinion.com recently launched as the ultimate online destination for people to give their opinion about anything and everything.
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Overwhelming response to virtual Twitter patrol
Thu, 3rd Jan 2013
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social media
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twitter
Nearly 45,000 people took to Twitter to follow police on a virtual ride-along in the Bay of Plenty on New Year's Eve.
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Free WiFi hotspots for Kiwi holidaymakers
Fri, 28th Dec 2012
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cloud services
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telco
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wifi
New Zealanders get free WiFi this summer thanks to Telecom and Vodafone installing public hotspots throughout the country.
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Tapping the power of Social Media
Thu, 27th Dec 2012
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gartner
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collaboration
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social media
Business and IT leaders are failing in their social media efforts due to a lack of emphasis on community participation, says Gartner.
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Security breakthrough for Apple & Andriod devices
Mon, 24th Dec 2012
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apple
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smartphones
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technology gifts
StrikeForce introduces MobileTrust, a pivotal security solution for Apple and Android, targeting keyloggers and enhancing mobile device protection.
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Securing Your Holiday Tech Gifts - Android Guide
Mon, 24th Dec 2012
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cybersecurity
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cios
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christmas
The good folk at ESET bring us a phenomenal series on securing your Christmas tech gifts, this time it's any Android phone or tablet.
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Dick Smith calls time on Boxing Day sales
Mon, 24th Dec 2012
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shopping
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dick smith
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nz
Bargain hunters urged to get ahead of the queues for Boxing Day bargains by shopping online this Christmas Eve.
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15% of social media reviews fake in two years
Mon, 24th Dec 2012
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gartner
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social media
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ndi
Gartner predicts 15% of social media reviews will be fake by 2014, as brands face FTC litigation over deceptive endorsements.
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Tumblr releases official iPad App
Fri, 21st Dec 2012
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apple
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smartphones
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technology gifts
Tumblr launches its anticipated iPad app with full features, including Markdown and GIF support, now available for free on the App Store.
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Nintendo lunches TVii
Fri, 21st Dec 2012
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gaming
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technology gifts
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nintendo
Nintendo launches TVii for Wii U in North America, promising a unified second-screen experience for TV, cable, and on-demand services.
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One-million-square-feet extension for Apple's Austin branch
Fri, 21st Dec 2012
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apple
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technology gifts
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ndi
Apple's Austin expansion adds 1-million-square-feet to its Texas base, aiming to create 3,600 jobs in a US$304m investment for growth.
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Kiwis provide network support after Typhoon Pablo
Fri, 21st Dec 2012
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telco
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vodafone
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vodafone foundation
Vodafone Foundation’s Instant Network deployed to support emergency disaster relief in Philippines.
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Panasonic auctions 10 TVs for $1 reserve
Fri, 21st Dec 2012
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trade me
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panasonic
Panasonic teams up with Trade Me, auctioning 10 TVs from $1 to support NZ's Starship hospital this Christmas.
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Dick Smith recalling portable DVD/Media Players
Fri, 21st Dec 2012
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nz
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dick smith
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customer service
Potential safety hazard where the internal lithium-ion rechargeable battery may overheat and pose a fire risk to customers.
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Samsung drops European sales ban with Apple
Fri, 21st Dec 2012
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apple
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technology gifts
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samsung
Samsung halts its quest to ban Apple products in Europe, advocating for consumer choice amid ongoing patent battles.
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No rest for Kiwi workers over xmas
Fri, 21st Dec 2012
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ict
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regus
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employment
Kiwi workers face a 'workation' over Christmas, with over 40% unable to switch off, tethered to tech, says Regus report.
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Microsoft lagging five years behind Apple
Fri, 21st Dec 2012
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microsoft
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apple
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smartphones
Microsoft trails Apple by five years in the smartphone race, despite growth forecasts, says Analysys Mason.
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Facebook looks back at 2012
Fri, 21st Dec 2012
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facebook
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london
Social networking site releases review of the past twelve months, looking back at the people, moments and things that created the most buzz in 2012.
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THQ files for Bankrupcy
Thu, 20th Dec 2012
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gaming
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technology gifts
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thq
Troubled gaming giant THQ declares bankruptcy, putting its iconic studios and games up for sale in a bid to secure a fresh start.
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Review: Far Cry 3
Thu, 20th Dec 2012
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gaming
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reviews
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technology gifts
Far Cry 3 review: A thrilling tropical adventure turns a holiday nightmare into a fight for survival. An epic must-play for action/RPG fans.
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Vodafone refunds Kiwi credit after Cyclone Evan
Thu, 20th Dec 2012
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edutech
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it in healthcare
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telco
Following this week’s devastation caused by tropical cyclone Evan, Vodafone has announced it will credit all Kiwi customers’ calls and TXTs to Fiji, Samoa and American Samoa.
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Charlie Bit My Finger video…
Thu, 20th Dec 2012
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youtube
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advertising
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ndi
Former most viewed video of all time sets up brothers with estimated £100,000 windfall.
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Young learners losing out
Thu, 20th Dec 2012
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edutech
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government
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labour
Some of our youngest learners are losing out thanks to the government’s lack of progress in closing the digital divide.