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Review: F1 Race Stars Xbox 360
Fri, 23rd Nov 2012
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F1 Race Stars reimagines F1 racing with a whimsical, karting twist, blending iconic tracks and drivers with arcade fun.
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Apple registers iMessage trademark
Fri, 23rd Nov 2012
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Apple finally secures iMessage trademark, years after its 2011 debut, enhancing its messaging service for iOS and Mac users.
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10 tips to prevent mobile malware
Fri, 23rd Nov 2012
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smartphones
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malware
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firewall
Sophos shares 10 essential tips for securing mobile devices against malware, highlighting the importance of updated OS, encryption, and user awareness.
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Fibre will be worth the wait...but there will be a wait
Fri, 23rd Nov 2012
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broadband
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ufb
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telco
NZ's journey to fibre broadband will be a slow-starting marathon, not a sprint, with true dominance over copper years away, says IDC.
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Kiwis grabbing gifts online this xmas
Fri, 23rd Nov 2012
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customers
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grabone
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online shopping
GrabOne predicts online retailers will profit this Christmas as more New Zealanders purchase gifts online.
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How to: Rank well locally to improve your SEO
Thu, 22nd Nov 2012
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martech
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seo
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zeald
Boost your local SEO: Learn why ranking well locally is crucial for businesses and discover key strategies to dominate local search results.
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GTA goes iOS and Android
Thu, 22nd Nov 2012
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apple
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smartphones
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Gamers can experience the brutal world of Grand Theft Auto: Vice City for the first time on iOS and Android platforms next month.
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Review: Kinect Nat Geo TV - America the Wild
Thu, 22nd Nov 2012
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Kinect Nat Geo TV transforms your living room into a wild, educational adventure for the family, scoring a roaring 8/10.
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iTunes 11 release imminent?
Thu, 22nd Nov 2012
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apple
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icloud
Apple set to unveil iTunes 11 within days, boasting a sleek interface and iCloud integration, following a delay from its initial October launch.
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Mobile devices key to productivity says NZ Integrator
Thu, 22nd Nov 2012
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partner programmes
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productivity
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ipad
After a 28 year history of selling and supporting Apple products in New Zealand, Imagetext officially has the largest contingent of Apple certified engineers in New Zealand.
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Android App of the Week - Kindle for Android
Thu, 22nd Nov 2012
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kindle
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If you’re like me and you’ve been hanging out for what seems like forever for someone to buy you a Kindle, the Kindle for Android App is a perfect substitute until your next birthday.
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Mobile data roaming to hit $35 billion by 2017
Thu, 22nd Nov 2012
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juniper networks
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telco
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ndi
Juniper Research predicts mobile data roaming revenues to soar to $35bn by 2017, driven by more active roamers amidst bill shock fears.
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Vodafone offers new iPad range across NZ
Thu, 22nd Nov 2012
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Vodafone NZ to dazzle Kiwis with the new iPad range, offering $0 upfront on a 2GB plan. First to carry both models nation-wide.
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Windows celebrates 27th birthday
Wed, 21st Nov 2012
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windows
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Microsoft's operating system celebrated through Forbes magazine history timeline, documenting 27 facts over 27 years.
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Nuketown 2025 map removed from Black Ops II
Wed, 21st Nov 2012
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gaming
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treyarch
Treyarch ignites fury by removing Nuketown 2025 from Black Ops II, betraying pre-order fans' trust. Will they make amends? #CODDrama.
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Skype launches ANZ prepaid cards
Wed, 21st Nov 2012
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voip
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contact centre
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nz
Launch becomes the first direct, on-ground marketing the internet communications giant has done across the region.
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Technical problems plague new Wii U
Tue, 20th Nov 2012
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gaming
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nintendo
Nintendo Wii U launch in the US marred by slow loading times, system crashes, igniting fan frenzy despite tech woes.
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Tongariro crosses broadband barrier
Tue, 20th Nov 2012
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data centre maintenance / management
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broadband
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power / energy
Tongariro's remote OPC base leaps into the digital age with broadband, conquering logistics and cost hurdles, thanks to Genesis Energy.
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Review: Kinect TV - Sesame Street
Tue, 20th Nov 2012
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Sesame Street magic comes alive with Kinect TV, transforming children's playtime into interactive learning adventures.
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iOS apps hit one million?
Tue, 20th Nov 2012
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smartphones
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apple
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Appsfire claims Apple's App Store has reached 1 million approved apps, despite Apple stating 700,000 last month. Updates to follow.
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Bill establishes Special Inquiry into data breaches
Tue, 20th Nov 2012
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labour
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electronic data safety bill
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retailers
Electronic Data Safety Bill will establish a Special Commission of Inquiry into the spate of disastrous data breaches across government.
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Samsung shuns Apple settlement
Tue, 20th Nov 2012
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apple
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htc
Samsung stands firm against Apple, rejecting a settlement offer amid global patent disputes, unlike HTC's recent agreement with the US titan.
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Ballmer slams Apple and Android
Tue, 20th Nov 2012
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microsoft
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apple
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smartphones
Steve Ballmer critiques Apple and Android, praising Windows Phone 8 as a balance between quality and affordability in the smartphone realm.
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Telecom launches Windows Phone 8
Mon, 19th Nov 2012
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microsoft
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smartphones
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Telecom New Zealand launches Windows Phone 8 with Nokia, Samsung, and HTC, showcasing the system's integration across devices.