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Android and Windows grow as iOS slows…
Fri, 9th Aug 2013
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As iOS growth slows, Android and Windows see an upswing, hinting at a more competitive OS market ahead.
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Ex-Google exec becomes first Facebook CMO
Tue, 6th Aug 2013
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Social networking site hires former Motorola Mobility advisor to expand the company brand, becoming the first Chief Marketing Officer at the firm.
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Microsoft joins the party… slams NZ Telco bill
Thu, 1st Aug 2013
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Microsoft criticises NZ's Telco bill, joining tech titans in warning against threats to privacy and industry growth.
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For your thighs only… first Google Glass Porn released
Tue, 30th Jul 2013
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After a ban, 'Tits and Glass' makes a cheeky comeback with the first Google Glass adult film, pushing the boundaries of tech in the bedroom.
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Top 10 tips for avoiding app rejection
Fri, 26th Jul 2013
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There can be nothing more frustrating than sweating for hours developing your app for public consumption only to have it rejected by an app store.
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Google: Businesses can benefit from mobile Kiwis
Thu, 25th Jul 2013
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Half of NZ now smartphone-savvy, yet businesses lag in making sites mobile-friendly, missing vital sales, warns Google.
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Google unveils Nexus 7 tablet
Thu, 25th Jul 2013
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Google launches the Nexus 7, a 7-inch tablet set to rival Apple's iPad and Amazon's Kindle Fire, unveiled at 'Breakfast with Sundar' event.
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Should online porn be blocked by default?
Wed, 24th Jul 2013
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PM Cameron urges ISPs to block online porn by default to protect children, claiming the internet's freedom has neglected child safety.
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Is Google leading the online TV streaming race?
Thu, 18th Jul 2013
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The internet search engine is reportedly in talks to create a live streaming TV service, meeting with media companies to negotiate deals.
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Facebook slams NZ spying law
Thu, 11th Jul 2013
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Social networking giant seeks an exemption over government proposals which could see over two million Kiwis spied on by authorities.
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Telcos: Compete less, collaborate more
Thu, 11th Jul 2013
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Innovation is critical to telco survival. Yet many operators miss the big picture, exaggerate the threat from over-the-top (OTT) players, and misunderstand the broader benefits of innovation.
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Mega CEO: Should ISPs be privacy crusaders?
Mon, 8th Jul 2013
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Vikram Kumar asks do New Zealanders care enough about their privacy to make it worthwhile for an ISP to be a privacy crusader?.
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99% of Android mobile phones susceptible to newly found takeover attack
Sat, 6th Jul 2013
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Recent vulnerability means that 99% of all android phones could be exploited to the point where they could be completely overidden.
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Dell wears its tech on its sleeve
Fri, 5th Jul 2013
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Dell explores wearable technology amid declining PC sales, with a focus on innovation to combat a shrinking market.
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Welcome to the Google Graveyard…
Thu, 4th Jul 2013
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Google Reader was culled on July 1, leaving yet another loyal Google fan base scrambling frantically to find a replacement.
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Google answers bizarre Glass questions
Wed, 3rd Jul 2013
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Google has released a set of frequently asked questions about Google Glass, answering questions ranging from the stupid to the ridiculous.
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Google issues NZ spy threat
Wed, 3rd Jul 2013
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Internet search giant warns new government spy laws could result in companies quitting New Zealand, after heavily criticising the bill.
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Schools get doodling
Tue, 2nd Jul 2013
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More than $10,000 in technology equipment is up for grabs in the 2013 Doodle 4 Google competition, which is now open for registration.
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It's not Google's, it's Google Mine
Tue, 25th Jun 2013
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According to unofficial reports, search giant is preparing to release a new service called Google Mine - integrated with Google+.
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How I teach my Mother... Computers
Wed, 19th Jun 2013
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Witnessing the setup of this machine and watching her switch from a ten-year-old PC to a Macbook Pro has been the highlight of my week.
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Apple's iWatch - business or pleasure?
Wed, 19th Jun 2013
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Apple's iWatch leans towards pleasure, says Jeffries analyst, amid speculation of its impact on the tech giant's revenue.
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Google launches high up in the Kiwi sky
Mon, 17th Jun 2013
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Google's Project Loon floats above NZ, aiming to connect billions globally with balloon-powered internet, tackling the digital divide.
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Tech giants: 'Let us prove we're innocent'
Thu, 13th Jun 2013
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Microsoft, Google and Facebook call for greater transparency as companies deny any involvement in US government surveillance program.
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Google on the way to Waze deal
Tue, 11th Jun 2013
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Google edges out Apple and Facebook to acquire GPS app Waze for $1.3bn, bolstering its mapping services with real-time data.