Stories by Staff - Page 312

Skyrim creation kit on its way
Fri, 3rd Feb 2012
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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the elder scrolls
Bethesda announces the eagerly awaited Skyrim creation kit for modders, promising to enhance gaming with new features and free Steam download.

Steve Jobs Android ad: homage or horror?
Fri, 3rd Feb 2012
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smartphones
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martech
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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.