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The business lunch question
Tue, 23rd Aug 2011
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A Kiwi entrepreneur is bringing LetsLunch, a US networking site for business lunches, to New Zealand, creating unique opportunities for corporate professionals.
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More details on PlayStation Vita
Tue, 23rd Aug 2011
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Sony's PlayStation Vita wows with social apps like Facebook and Twitter, promising a near-PS3 gaming experience on the go.
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Office 365 suffers outage - Updated
Thu, 18th Aug 2011
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The outages are frustrating for technology companies trying to convince IT professionals that cloud services are reliable.
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PS3 price slashed
Wed, 17th Aug 2011
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Sony has dramatically cut the price of its Playstation 3 console around the world, with New Zealand consumers to benefit from drops of $150.
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Battlefield 3 to require EA's Origin
Tue, 16th Aug 2011
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DICE confirms that Battlefield 3 will require EA's Origin client on PC, sparking disappointment among Steam users who must install another game client.
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Amazon's cloud crash
Wed, 10th Aug 2011
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Amazon AWS outage hits US East Coast and Europe, disrupting Netflix and Reddit. Brief chaos post lightning strike and echoes of April's crash.
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Battlefield 3 runs out of Steam
Tue, 9th Aug 2011
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EA's Battlefield 3 won't launch on Steam, marking a rift in the gaming world as EA promotes its own Origin service for distribution.
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Apple and Microsoft crushing innovation: Google - Updated
Sat, 6th Aug 2011
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Google executive criticizes Apple and Microsoft for waging patent war against Android, claiming it stifles innovation.
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Newcomers to challenge 'entrenched' players
Fri, 5th Aug 2011
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New services Google+ and iCloud are set to challenge Facebook's dominance in the mobile space, according to a survey by Appcelerator and IDC.
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Proxim’s Kiwi Wireless Push
Mon, 1st Aug 2011
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Proxim aims to boost its market share in New Zealand with Renaissance, targeting various sectors for its wireless solutions.
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Christchurch’s resilient business community
Mon, 1st Aug 2011
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Christchurch businesses demonstrate remarkable resilience post-earthquakes, with sectors, especially IT, rallying to restore the economic fabric.
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Protect your children online
Mon, 1st Aug 2011
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Quarter of kids have 'online births' before real ones, highlighting the urgent need for parents to navigate their children's digital world safely.
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LulzSec strikes The Sun
Tue, 19th Jul 2011
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LulzSec reneges on quitting, hacks The Sun to post fake story on Murdoch's death amid News Corp's ongoing phone-hacking scandal.
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Vodafone wants to know your ...
Tue, 5th Jul 2011
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Vodafone NZ launches 'Share Everything Day' to capture a 24-hr snapshot of Kiwi life via social media, aiming for a unique insight into national trends.
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Cyclic trend for social media spam
Fri, 1st Jul 2011
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A study shows social media spam attacks follow a cycle of rise and fall, peaking every 20 days, affecting platforms like Facebook and Twitter.
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Social media NZ
Fri, 1st Jul 2011
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From futuristic payment apps like Google Wallet to landmark legal battles involving Twitter, 2011 is revolutionising the digital and mobile world.
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Hosting goes virtual
Fri, 1st Jul 2011
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Virtualisation technology reshapes business, enabling operations from anywhere, anytime - a revolution that's redefining global connectivity.
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What’s on your bucket list?
Fri, 1st Jul 2011
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‘My Bucket List’ site aims to connect users through shared life goals and aspirations, providing a platform to plan and achieve dreams together.
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LulzSec claims an end to hacking campaign
Mon, 27th Jun 2011
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LulzSec bids farewell to hacking, citing boredom, amidst questions on their dissolution following a member's arrest in England.
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Stolen password analysis reveals bookish trend
Fri, 17th Jun 2011
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Analysis of stolen passwords uncovers a literary flavour, with 'romance' and 'mystery' popular among users, hinting at bookworm habits.