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Overwhelming response to virtual Twitter patrol

Thu, 3rd Jan 2013
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Nearly 45,000 people took to Twitter to follow police on a virtual ride-along in the Bay of Plenty on New Year's Eve.
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The Pope sends first tweet

Fri, 14th Dec 2012
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Pope Benedict XVI embraces digital age, blessing over a million Twitter followers in his groundbreaking first tweet.
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Will PCs enter the living room?

Tue, 11th Dec 2012
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Competition for the next-generation of consoles will come from living-room based PCs, according to Valve's Gabe Newell.
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“Inconsistent” police evidence in Dotcom case

Fri, 7th Dec 2012
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A judge in Kim Dotcom's trial has labelled police findings inconsistent, highlighting contradictions in affidavits by detective inspector Grant Wormald.
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Bing reveals top 2012 searches

Wed, 28th Nov 2012
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Microsoft has revealed the iPhone 5 to be the top-searched news story of 2012, along with a host of other results from search engine Bing.
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Is your Black Ops II freezing?

Thu, 15th Nov 2012
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Less than a day from launch and Black Ops II is already experiencing technical difficulties, some gamers are reporting.
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Twitter resets passwords after hacker threats

Sat, 10th Nov 2012
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Twitter reset passwords for thousands, warning of phishing threats. The company admits the mass action may have been excessive, causing user inconvenience.
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Overloading hits Dotcom's new site

Fri, 2nd Nov 2012
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Kim Dotcom's new site, Mega, crashes on launch due to high demand, amid his ongoing battle with US authorities over internet piracy charges.
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Trend Micro announces apps for Windows 8

Tue, 30th Oct 2012
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Offering consumers protection of their digital lives on all Windows 8 compatible devices at home or on the go.
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Your mini guide to Windows 8

Fri, 26th Oct 2012
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Windows 8 introduces a touchscreen interface and a host of new apps, marking Microsoft's biggest OS update since Windows 95.
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Sky's the limit for social media

Mon, 15th Oct 2012
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As the world watched Felix Baumgartner's 24-mile skydive from the stratosphere on Sunday, the world shared their feelings through social media.
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Bethesda springs Hearthfire download surprise

Fri, 5th Oct 2012
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Bethesda surprises PC users today, making Hearthfire downloadable content for the Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim available without previous updates.
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Warcraft wants casting ideas for movie

Tue, 2nd Oct 2012
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A Warcraft movie has been a long time in the making but Blizzard high-ups have asked for casting ideas to speed up the process.
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Steve Jobs widow joins Forbes Rich List

Thu, 20th Sep 2012
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Laurene Powell Jobs, widow of Steve Jobs, inherits $11bn, becoming Silicon Valley's wealthiest woman and 28th globally on Forbes Rich List.
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Android App of the Week - My Tracks

Mon, 17th Sep 2012
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Handy little app from Google that records your path, speed and distance whenever you do some outdoor activities.
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Facebook warfare as Taliban dupe Aussie troops

Wed, 12th Sep 2012
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The Taliban are posing as attractive women on Facebook to trick Australian soldiers into revealing military secrets online, a shocking new review reveals.
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Mobile malware multiplying in millions

Thu, 6th Sep 2012
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Over 1.5m new mobile malware threats detected this year, says McAfee, highlighting the urgent need for enhanced mobile device protection.
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NetGuide Kim Dotcom Edition on sale now

Thu, 6th Sep 2012
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Kim Dotcom, once deemed a perilous criminal, unveils his charismatic side online. Dive into NetGuide's latest edition to explore his saga and more.
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Apple denies FBI device ID list

Thu, 6th Sep 2012
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Apple distances itself from a hacker group's claim of stealing 12m device identification numbers from an FBI laptop.
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Zendesk launches mobile web support portal

Wed, 29th Aug 2012
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Zendesk launches a new mobile customer portal, enabling more than 20,000 businesses to offer improved self-support anytime.