Stories by Staff - Page 312

Steve Jobs Android ad: homage or horror?
Fri, 3rd Feb 2012
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personal computing devices
A Taiwanese firm's ad with a Steve Jobs lookalike promoting an Android product has sparked outrage for tastelessness.

Writer quashes talk of February Apple event
Fri, 3rd Feb 2012
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personal computing devices
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apple
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ipad
Noted tech myth-buster derails rumors of an unusual Apple event in February, stating no such gathering will occur.

BI master class on offer in Auckland
Fri, 3rd Feb 2012
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Opportunity knocks for NZ’s data pros! Master class w/ BI leaders in Auckland, 26-27 March. Network and learn at a premier event. #DataIntelligence.

What's your mobile marketing strategy?
Thu, 2nd Feb 2012
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smartphones
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blackberry
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technology gifts
Mix of tools offers huge opportunity to engage with customers - but how do you make sure you're not doing more harm than good?.

Can 'one big hit' save Nintendo?
Thu, 2nd Feb 2012
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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nintendo
Shigeru Miyamoto, Nintendo's legendary game designer, commits to landing 'one big hit' to revive the company's fortunes.

Microsoft leaps on Google dissent
Thu, 2nd Feb 2012
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microsoft
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google
Exec on Hotmail, Bing, Office and Internet Explorer: 'If you've tried them before and moved on, come on back'.

Facebook takes first step towards IPO - Updated
Thu, 2nd Feb 2012
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personal computing devices
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apple
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ipo
Facebook announces its first step towards IPO, aiming for a US$5 billion public offering, amidst investor caution and scam warnings.

Pacific Fibre's sunken treasure
Thu, 2nd Feb 2012
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network infrastructure
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kordia
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pacific fibre
Pacific Fibre eyes a lucrative venture, adding climate and disaster predicting sensors to its undersea cables between Australia, NZ, and the US.

US deal site brings 'escapes' to NZ
Thu, 2nd Feb 2012
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grabone
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daily deal
US deal site LivingSocial launches 'Escapes' in NZ, offering Kiwis travel deals after a wet summer, with initial trips to Thailand and domestic spots.

New rules spread infrastructure burden
Thu, 2nd Feb 2012
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uc
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government
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commerce commission
NZ Commerce Commission expands telecommunication funding rules, broadening the scope under the newly established TDL system.

Gaming violence doesn't cause aggression: study
Thu, 2nd Feb 2012
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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battlefield
Recent study challenges myth, finding no link between game violence and real-world aggression in youths, shifting the long-held debate.

Wii U launch won't affect Xbox: Microsoft
Thu, 2nd Feb 2012
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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microsoft
Microsoft France dismisses Nintendo's Wii U as competition, asserting the iconic brand no longer rivals Xbox or PlayStation in the console market.

Save your data
Wed, 1st Feb 2012
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data protection
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dr
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cloud services
So the worst case has happened and your hard drive is dead – and you didn’t back up! Don’t panic just yet, there may still be hope!.

The most natural and beautiful air purifiers
Wed, 1st Feb 2012
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smart home
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eco-friendly
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technology gifts
With all the advertisements for various cleaners out there, it’s hard not to start worrying about the cleanliness of your home.

The kiwi story
Wed, 1st Feb 2012
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blogging
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retail
Explore 'The Kiwi Story', your go-to site for discovering exceptional New Zealand businesses like Edible Beds in Auckland, organic gardening made easy.

The everywhereist
Wed, 1st Feb 2012
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blogging
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creative technologies
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photos
Renowned travel blogger Geraldine DeRuiter’s site, lauded by TIME in 2011, offers hilarious yet insightful takes on global adventures and everyday absurdities.

Google tips and tricks - Back to School Apps
Wed, 1st Feb 2012
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smartphones
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apps
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google
Boost your back-to-school productivity with Evernote, Google Docs and more. Discover the ultimate apps for notes, docs, and study aids.

A guide to facebook’s timeline
Wed, 1st Feb 2012
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partner programmes
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data privacy
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facebook
Facebook's Timeline, a digital scrapbook of your life, stirs mixed feelings. Here's how to navigate it, embrace nostalgia or protect your privacy.

Social Media: The next level
Wed, 1st Feb 2012
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digital entertainment
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data privacy
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youtube
The Kardashians continue to define digital narcissism, while debates on ownership of Twitter followers and new value social networks emerge in 2022.

Breach in the Matrix with Epoc Headset
Wed, 1st Feb 2012
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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headsets
If you thought the Matrix and all its sci-fi gadgets was cool then you are going to love the new mind controlled gaming headset, The Epoc.