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Professor Layton vs Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney on Nintendo 3DS
Fri, 7th Feb 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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nintendo
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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kickstarter
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memini
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startups
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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network infrastructure
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software development
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personal computing devices
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
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social media
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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gaming
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digital entertainment
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square enix
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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gaming
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digital entertainment
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xbox
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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uc
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
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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gaming
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digital entertainment
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tomb raider
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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gaming
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digital entertainment
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microsoft
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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gaming
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digital entertainment
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xbox
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 entertainment
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twitter
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twitter music-discovery
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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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
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
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retailers
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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it training
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digital entertainment
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speakers
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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gaming
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digital entertainment
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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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microsoft
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candidates
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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smartphones
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lenovo
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google
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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gaming
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digital entertainment
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microsoft
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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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
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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smartphones
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lenovo
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google
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.