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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.
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.
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.
“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.
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.
Is your Black Ops II freezing?
Thu, 15th Nov 2012
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black ops 2
Less than a day from launch and Black Ops II is already experiencing technical difficulties, some gamers are reporting.
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.
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.
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.
Your mini guide to Windows 8
Fri, 26th Oct 2012
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microsoft
Windows 8 introduces a touchscreen interface and a host of new apps, marking Microsoft's biggest OS update since Windows 95.
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.
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.
Warcraft wants casting ideas for movie
Tue, 2nd Oct 2012
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blizzard
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.
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.
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.
Facebook warfare as Taliban dupe Aussie troops
Wed, 12th Sep 2012
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education, learning & training
The Taliban are posing as attractive women on Facebook to trick Australian soldiers into revealing military secrets online, a shocking new review reveals.
Mobile malware multiplying in millions
Thu, 6th Sep 2012
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cybersecurity
Over 1.5m new mobile malware threats detected this year, says McAfee, highlighting the urgent need for enhanced mobile device protection.
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.
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.
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.