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The new browser wars

21 March 2011

In preparation for releasing its latest Internet Explorer browser, IE9, Microsoft launched the IE6 Countdown website. more »

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Group-buying websites

8 March 2011

Recently there’s been an increase in group-buying websites in New Zealand.more »

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Shopping online

8 November 2010

As a red-blooded Kiwi male I love the fact that online shopping has become so popular. It means I can go shopping with the click of a button. more »

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Faking it

7 September 2010

Anyone know an exiled Nigerian prince? There seemed to be so many of them around a few years ago. Maybe they got all the money they needed and are living happier lives now. more »

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Keeping it to yourself

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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Big Time loser

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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Tech in Argentina: some observations

11 December 2009

I just went to Argentina for three weeks. At the start of the trip I had a bit of online-based work to do, so I was concerned about what kind of internet I would find. more »

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Overlord of the broadband

16 January 2009

Stephen Fry is an utter gadget geek. Who knew? Not me – but this awesomely eloquent individual owns seven iPhones, at last count. Even better, his website is host to a series of entertaining blog posts and podcasts. I’m particularly...more »

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