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Review: Sony Xperia Z2

Tue, 30th Sep 2014
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The Sony Xperia Z2 dazzles with its no-compromise approach, boasting superior screen, sound, and camera quality, but questions its practicality.
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Sony unveils Minecraft: PlayStation 3 Edition

Thu, 17th Apr 2014
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Sony announces Minecraft: PS3 Edition on disc from 14 May, following over 1.5M downloads, expanding its reach across PlayStation platforms.
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Kiwi first as Auckland's Media Design School partners with PlayStation NZ

Wed, 16th Apr 2014
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Auckland's Media Design School partners with Sony to become NZ's only tertiary institute for developing PlayStation games.
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Kiwi based eCommerce company continues global growth

Tue, 15th Apr 2014
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Transaction Services Group (TSG) has acquired UK-based direct debit billing provider Harlands Group, expanding its international operations.
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Why your business needs MY HR...

Tue, 15th Apr 2014
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MYHR revolutionises NZ's HR, aiding over 100 small businesses with expert support and legal peace of mind as they grow in a booming economy.
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EMC: World's data doubling every two years...

Tue, 15th Apr 2014
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The digital universe is set to multiply 10-fold between 2013 and 2020, resulting in a staggering 44 trillion gigabytes of data.
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Symantec: 552 million identities exposed in 2013...

Thu, 10th Apr 2014
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During 2013 cyber criminals unleashed the most damaging series of cyber attacks in history, with 552 million identities exposed during the calendar year...
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Google and Citrix join forces to deliver business-critical Windows apps

Thu, 10th Apr 2014
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Citrix and Google collaborate to bring critical Windows apps to Google Chromebooks for improved manageability, security, and cost savings.
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Woosh Wireless declares price war on Kiwi rivals...

Tue, 8th Apr 2014
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Woosh Wireless introduces uncapped fixed line data 24% cheaper than competitors, aiming to provide cost savings to customers.
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Kiwis get first taste of Bitcoin ATMs

Fri, 4th Apr 2014
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The first Bitcoin ATM machines available to New Zealanders were unveiled this week, at an event in Auckland's CBD.
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Windows start menu set for comeback...

Fri, 4th Apr 2014
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Microsoft hints at a classic start menu revival in next Windows iteration, blending tradition with modern touch for a seamless user experience.
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The Insurgent Pack arrives for Killzone

Thu, 3rd Apr 2014
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Killzone’s Insurgent Pack introduces a game-changing Character Class, new abilities, weapons, and thrilling modes, redefining multiplayer combat.
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Pivotal looking to change Big Data forever

Thu, 3rd Apr 2014
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Pivotal unveils Big Data Suite, aiming to revolutionize data economics with a comprehensive, penalty-free subscription offer.
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Join in Whittaker's hi-tech egg hunt

Thu, 3rd Apr 2014
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Whittaker's unveils a hi-tech egg hunt with a mobile app to engage chocolate fans and support Starship Foundation.
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LinkedIn takes legal action following user email address exposure

Thu, 3rd Apr 2014
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It has been revealed that the email addresses of LinkedIn users can easily be exposed via a web browser add-on tool.
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Sell Hack hits back following LinkedIn legal action

Wed, 2nd Apr 2014
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Sell Hack responds to LinkedIn's legal threat, emphasizing a surge in signups, despite a halt to their email-revealing Chrome plugin.
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Facebook's Zuck earns a buck...

Wed, 2nd Apr 2014
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Mark Zuckerberg took a symbolic USD $1 salary in 2013, joining other Silicon Valley titans, while amassing a net worth of USD $27 billion.
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EA April fools joke lambasted

Wed, 2nd Apr 2014
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EA's April Fools' prank, mocking the Wii U via Frostbite's Twitter, faces backlash for crossing the line into spitefulness.
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Samsung seeks Google's help in Apple battle

Tue, 1st Apr 2014
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It seems like every time you go online you are greeted with the news of the latest legal wranglings between tech giants Samsung and Apple.
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MYOB updates Mac accounting solution AccountEdge

Tue, 1st Apr 2014
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New Zealand business solutions provider MYOB, has today announced new updates to their AccountEdge product suite.