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Professor Layton vs Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney on Nintendo 3DS

Fri, 7th Feb 2014
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Two iconic titans of puzzle and courtroom drama unite on 29th March in a unique crossover for Nintendo 3DS fans.
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meMINI set for manufacture as Kickstarter campaign closes

Wed, 5th Feb 2014
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The Kiwi creators of meMINI are preparing to manufacture the wearable camera as soon as the Kickstarter crowd-funding campaign ends.
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Dell disputes 15,000 jobs cut rumours

Wed, 5th Feb 2014
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Dell denies rumours of 15,000 job cuts, confirming only a small portion of its workforce accepted voluntary severance, as it optimises operations.
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See your Facebook life in a minute...

Wed, 5th Feb 2014
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Facebook launches personal Look Back videos to mark its 10th anniversary, showcasing users' most-liked posts and photos.
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Murdered: Soul Suspect Announced For Xbox One and PS4

Wed, 5th Feb 2014
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Square Enix today announced supernatural detective thriller <strong>Murdered: Soul Suspect</strong> will be released on Xbox One and PlayStaion 4.
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Dustforce sweeps its way onto consoles

Wed, 5th Feb 2014
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Dustforce leaps onto PS3 and PS Vita, with Xbox 360 to follow, as the critically-acclaimed janitorial platformer expands its cleaning crusade.
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Telecom to launch 'GigaWiFi' competition

Tue, 4th Feb 2014
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Telecom unveils 'GigaWiFi' comp, set to boost fibre uptake with ultra-fast 5G WiFi hotspots across NZ, enriching digital connectivity.
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What makes Lara Croft Next-Gen?

Tue, 4th Feb 2014
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Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition executive producer Scot Amos breaks down the tech behind what makes the island of Yamatai Next-Gen.
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Xbox 360 owners, put your Warface on

Tue, 4th Feb 2014
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Crytek and Microsoft Studios have launched a public beta for “Warface Xbox 360 Edition,” letting fans experience the dynamic FPS ahead of its Autumn release.
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Honda Legend pack arrives on FORZA 5

Tue, 4th Feb 2014
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For the second year in a row, Honda and the Forza Motorsport franchise have teamed up to bring fans exclusive Honda content.
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Startup and Twitter combine to unearth future talent

Mon, 3rd Feb 2014
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digital music
Twitter collaborates with startup 300 Entertainment to revolutionize music discovery, aiming to spot future stars by analysing social media buzz.
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Exploding iPhones claim two more victims...

Mon, 3rd Feb 2014
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iPhone Overheats and Burns Student, Highlighting Dangers of Back Pocket Storage; Czech Owners Report Bulging Batteries.
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Love it or loath it... Facebook is about to turn 10

Mon, 3rd Feb 2014
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Facebook turns 10 tomorrow, reflecting on a journey from a Harvard dorm to a global giant with 1.2 billion users. Its future? Boundless.
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Kiwis have golden opportunity to hook into multicore computing's promise

Mon, 3rd Feb 2014
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The newness of many computer cores on one chip, known as multicore, is an IT opportunity for New Zealand says Nicolas Erdody.
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Games for Gold February line-up...

Mon, 3rd Feb 2014
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xbox live
February has arrived and that means it's time to announce the next free games coming to Xbox Live Gold members as part of Games with Gold on Xbox 360.
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Microsoft set to announce new CEO...

Fri, 31st Jan 2014
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Four months after Microsoft announced that CEO Steve Ballmer would retire, the software giant is reportedly close to naming a replacement.
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Are Samsung and Google friends again?

Fri, 31st Jan 2014
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Samsung and Google's relationship shows signs of healing following Lenovo's acquisition of Motorola, promising a more unified Android market.
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Xbox 360 to get Lococycle and Halo: Spartan Assault

Fri, 31st Jan 2014
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Good news for Xbox 360 owners as Microsoft has announced that top selling titles Lococycle and Halo: Spartan Assault are both on their way to the console.
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iPhone 6 - Big screen and solar charging?

Thu, 30th Jan 2014
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apple iphone
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The iPhone 6 is rumoured to feature a 5-inch HD screen and innovative solar charging technology, amidst speculation on its other striking specifications.
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Lenovo says 'Hello Moto' to the tune of $3 billion

Thu, 30th Jan 2014
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Google is on the verge of selling its Motorola Mobility smartphone operations to Lenovo for around USD $2.91 billion if reports are to be believed.