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Four in 10 Kiwis unaware of mobile security policies
Wed, 7th Nov 2012
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Kiwi organisations says mobile security is a top priority but are not using measures to secure mobile devices and apps.
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Gabon plans to suspend Me.ga domain
Wed, 7th Nov 2012
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Gabon gears up to block Kim Dotcom's Me.ga domain, marking a setback for the new file-sharing venture amid copyright concerns.
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Electric system changing votes in U.S.
Wed, 7th Nov 2012
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A voting machine error in Pennsylvania changes Obama votes to Romney, sparking concerns over the integrity of the U.S. electoral process.
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Microsoft kills Messenger, keeps Skype
Wed, 7th Nov 2012
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Software company migrating users to Skype after announcing plans to retire its Messenger service early next year.
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U.S. Election Day 2012 on Facebook
Wed, 7th Nov 2012
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As the U.S. heads to the polls, the social networking site encourages voters to participate in the democratic process.
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Enable celebrates over 1,000 fibre connections
Tue, 6th Nov 2012
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Enable's fibre network flourishes with over 1,000 connections, doubling figures post Govt collaboration, marking a new era in Christchurch.
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Skyrim download pack releasing next month
Tue, 6th Nov 2012
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Dragonborn, Skyrim's latest DLC, to launch Dec 4 with potential dragon riding, exclusively on Xbox Live for now. PC and PS3 gamers may wait.
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Microsoft's window of opportunity
Tue, 6th Nov 2012
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Microsoft's Steve Ballmer bets big on new Windows Phone, eyeing rapid growth to challenge Android and iOS as the third force in smartphones.
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Logitech’s G600 MMO mouse: Give your game a boost
Tue, 6th Nov 2012
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Logitech's G600 gives gamers a competitive edge with 20 customisable buttons and ergonomic design, making it a hit for MMO enthusiasts.
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Too much Facebook is unhealthy
Tue, 6th Nov 2012
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Facebook admits excessive use can be unhealthy, echoing concerns about digital wellbeing despite its billion users worldwide.
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Apple sells three million iPads in three days
Tue, 6th Nov 2012
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Apple's new iPad mini and fourth gen iPad sales soar to 3 million in three days, doubling their record. Demand exceeds supply.
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Microsoft building own smartphone?
Mon, 5th Nov 2012
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Microsoft teases a venture into smartphone development, testing its own design that rivals iPhone 5 and Galaxy SIII.
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Review: WWE '13
Mon, 5th Nov 2012
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WWE '13 nails the Attitude Era, offering fans a nostalgic trip and a roster boasting over 100 characters. But, does it tackle past flaws?.
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GrabOne ready for Xmas with Wish List
Mon, 5th Nov 2012
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GrabOne's new 'Wish List' feature transforms Xmas gift shopping for Kiwis, enabling easy sharing of desired experiences with family and friends.
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Vodafone ends roaming bill
Mon, 5th Nov 2012
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Vodafone launches a revolutionary way of using data to give globe trotters certainty over their mobile bill while away.
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Apple under fire over Kiwi’s cut-price order
Mon, 5th Nov 2012
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Apple faces tribunal in NZ after cancelling a man's order worth $1600 acquired for just $35 due to website pricing error.
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Androids hold 75% of market share
Mon, 5th Nov 2012
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Android dominates the smartphone market, holding a staggering 75% share in Q3 2012, with shipments hitting a record 136 million units.
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Dotcom to 'reboot' Pacific Fibre plan
Mon, 5th Nov 2012
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Kim Dotcom aims to revive Pacific Fibre's vision, connecting NZ to the U.S. with an undersea cable via his new website Me.ga.
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Quade Cooper cops $60,000 fine
Fri, 2nd Nov 2012
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Wallabies' Quade Cooper hit with a £60,000 fine and a three-match ban after a Twitter-rant about ARU and a video game goes awry.
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'Most Wanted' taxi hits Sydney streets
Fri, 2nd Nov 2012
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Sydney-siders have been travelling in style for the last couple of weeks thanks to EA Australia and Need for Speed: Most Wanted.
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Is Apple finally playing catch up?
Fri, 2nd Nov 2012
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As the iPad mini hits New Zealand, Adam Leach, principal analyst at Ovum provides his view on Apple’s Strategy.
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Chorus deal doesn’t go far enough
Fri, 2nd Nov 2012
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New Zealand Labour Party criticises Government's ultra-fast broadband deal, saying it will expire before most people can be connected.
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Sony slashes PS Vita expectations
Fri, 2nd Nov 2012
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A new financial report from Sony shows they have slashed their expectations for the Playstation Vita and other handhelds.
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Testing underway for new BlackBerry 10
Fri, 2nd Nov 2012
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RIM's BlackBerry 10 enters global testing phase, a vital move as it gears up to rival iPhone and Android devices in a bid for survival.