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23 July 2010
Local film Boy, which smashed local box office records, has been found available on bit torrent sites this week. It raises again the issue of movie distribution and illegal downloads. more »
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21 July 2010
I hate to continually write about Apple but it seems to be the most interesting tech topic at the moment. First the good news: the iPad is coming to New Zealand this Friday (23rd of July). more »
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9 July 2010
Dell printer users are frustrated with poor customer service, slow delivery times, and an absence of New Zealand representation. more »
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1 July 2010
While the first iPhone 4s are arriving in American customers’ hands the rest of the world is able to get a glimpse of the new phone’s functions via the iOS4 software upgrade. more »
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17 June 2010
Consumer NZ and the other members of the Drop the Rate, Mate! campaign are celebrating an historic win for consumers, as the Commerce Commission delivered its recommendation to regulate mobile termination rates to the Minister. more »
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17 June 2010
There was a time recently when everyone in New Zealand listening to music on an iPod was a criminal. So was anyone who backed up a CD or made a mixtape. more »
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16 June 2010
Apple's big day has come yet again and the release of the iPhone 4 is all over the internet. The big tech blogs have all had a play with the new toy and had their say. more »
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21 May 2010
We've had a lot of enquiries from members who want to know about steam mops. No doubt that’s because they are heavily advertised on TV as an alternative to a traditional mop and bucket and claim there’s no need for chemicals. more »
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21 May 2010
Facebook and Google are currently under scrutiny for privacy issues, but for different reasons. Recent changes to Facebook's privacy settings mean your information is possibly being broadcast further than you thought. more »
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20 May 2010
Telecom has today pulled its Big Time broadband plan, saying it has become unviable. Released in July last year, the plan offered unlimited speed and, more importantly, unlimited data usage for $69.95 per month. more »
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