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Kiwi tech start-up revs up the US rental car industry

Wed, 19th Nov 2014
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This model provides a win-win solution where travellers get a free one-way car or campervan hire while rental companies save big money on relocation costs.
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Paging Dr Watson: Cognitive computing with a twist

Tue, 21st Oct 2014
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IBM's Watson is revamping industries with its natural language processing power, making complex analytics accessible to all.
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Microsoft Studios ignites Project Spark

Sat, 11th Oct 2014
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Microsoft Studio’s Project Spark brings gaming full circle, inviting players to create and share their own games.
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Elementary my dear Watson... IBM launches biggest analytics release in 10 years

Tue, 23rd Sep 2014
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IBM has launched Watson Analytics, a natural language-based service that provides instant access to predictive and visual analytic tools for businesses.
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NZ gaming industry records mega-growth

Mon, 17th Feb 2014
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NZ's gaming sector sees a boom, hitting nearly NZD$300m in sales, with digital sales driving growth and mobile games leading the charge.
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Acronis to integrate with MobileIron, stop mobile data going walkabout

Thu, 11th Apr 2013
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Acronis teams up with MobileIron to lock down mobile data in the workplace, promising a significant leap in data protection for personal devices.
Mac app store

App Store tops 40 billion downloads

Tue, 8th Jan 2013
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Apple's App Store shatters records with 40 billion downloads, 20 billion from 2012 alone, highlighting a stellar year for developers.
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NZ video games growth continues

Thu, 13th Sep 2012
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Local gaming industry nearly doubles in the last two years with 73 commercial video games released in past twelve months.
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Nimble Business Demands Nimble Networks

Mon, 23rd Jul 2012
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SDN revolutionises corporate networks, making them adaptable to rapid business changes, says Extreme Networks' VP, Joy Ghosh.
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Adams asks ICT industry to show leadership

Thu, 1st Mar 2012
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New ICT Minister Amy Adams outlines strategy to ensure New Zealanders benefit from $1.35 billion Ultra Fast Broadband project.
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Broadband: ecosystems, not egosystems - Updated

Mon, 20th Feb 2012
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Expert urges embrace of 'ecosystems' over 'egosystems' for broadband success, as Stephen Fry highlights New Zealand's broadband woes.
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Optimizer HQ offers ultra-cheap SMS marketing

Tue, 10th Jan 2012
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Optimizer HQ debuts Texta, a cost-effective SMS marketing tool for SMEs, priced at just NZD $0.04 per text. Free setup, two-way messaging, and no contracts.
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Game review: Crimson Alliance

Fri, 4th Nov 2011
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Crimson Alliance dazzles Xbox Live with a modern take on classic hack and slash fantasy, offering vibrant co-op action and embracing freemium allure.
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Eventfinder taking off in Australia

Wed, 14th Sep 2011
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Kiwi event marketing platform Eventfinder has made a successful debut in Australia, gaining 4000 events and 1500 daily visitors within its first two weeks.
Old books

Nothing but the classics

Fri, 1st Jul 2011
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If you love history and reading, you could probably waste away hours on this site dedicated to the best classic novels ever written, dating centuries back.
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Use your iPhone to dodge parking officers

Thu, 29th Jul 2010
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Stay one step ahead of parking officers with ParkPatrol's latest iPhone update, leveraging GPS and push notifications to dodge fines worldwide.
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A peek at Google’s Chrome OS

Fri, 1st Jan 2010
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Google showcases its upcoming Chrome OS for netbooks, promising web-based apps, enhanced security, and cloud storage, set for release next year.
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Twitter founder to launch mobile wallet

Thu, 10th Dec 2009
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Twitter founder Jack Dorsey unveils 'Square', a mobile wallet enabling credit card transactions via a small plug-in device, set for March 2010 release.
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Free TV, but not for long

Wed, 2nd Dec 2009
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Telecom is extending its free mobile TV offering for two months to enable an influx of new customers to sample the offering.
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RUNES OF MAGIC

Mon, 1st Jun 2009
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Runes of Magic brings a free-to-play adventure to a crowded MMO market, enticing players with dual classes and a unique 'freemium' model.