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Countdown to Christmas with our best articles of the year
Mon, 15th Dec 2014
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digital entertainment
From gay CEOs, sexist CEOs and mean CEOs to women at the top, disappearing ISPs and our whole office fighting it out on their Fitbits, we’ve had a great year.
ESET and Facebook team up to bolster security
Fri, 5th Dec 2014
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malware
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cybersecurity
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facebook
ESET has joined Facebook's anti-malware initiative to provide all Facebook users with the ESET Online Scanner for free.
Wearables hit fashion world with Intel smart bracelet
Tue, 25th Nov 2014
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fleet management
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personal computing devices
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wearables
Intel unveils chic MICA smart bracelet in collab with Opening Ceremony, blending fashion with tech and enhancing connectivity.
Thousands fall each hour for ‘free Audi R8’ Facebook scam
Mon, 24th Nov 2014
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email security
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cybersecurity
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scams
Over 200,000 duped by a Facebook scam offering 'free' Audi R8s, as Bitdefender reveals an alarming rise in victims mostly from the US and the UK.
Social media giving a voice to those without a voice
Fri, 21st Nov 2014
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facebook
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social media
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twitter
The ability to help animals has become far more accessible with the use of technology. Apps, websites and social media help people who want to get involved.
Could Facebook Groups be the next Messenger?
Wed, 19th Nov 2014
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personal computing devices
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apple
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facebook
Facebook launches a standalone app for Groups, aiming for more organised and efficient community interactions without forcing download.
Soon you'll actually be allowed to Facebook at work
Tue, 18th Nov 2014
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data analytics
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martech
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cdp
Facebook prepares to blend professional and social worlds with its new Facebook at Work platform, challenging tech giants in enterprise tools.
Social media tracks down thief who stole from youth charity
Mon, 17th Nov 2014
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facebook
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youthline
Footage clearly captures the man grabbing the bench from the charity’s Ponsonby office and taking it to his truck, which is also clearly seen in the video.
Facebook explains how it gets and uses information with privacy policy update
Thu, 13th Nov 2014
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data privacy
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personal computing devices
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apple
Facebook updates privacy policy, introduces Privacy Basics & proposes changes to policies, including clearer explanation of ads.
Facebook's gonna let you control more of the crap you see on your News Feed
Wed, 12th Nov 2014
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facebook
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feedback
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users
Changes will enable users to give more feedback to Facebook about whether they want to see certain posts on their feeds.
Messenger reaches half a billion users, but not by choice
Tue, 11th Nov 2014
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facebook
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messenger
Facebook's Messenger app now boasts over 500 million monthly users, but many were coerced into downloading the app, sparking user discontent.
Facebook joins the fight against Ebola with three initiatives
Fri, 7th Nov 2014
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edutech
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emergency services
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facebook
Facebook launches trio of initiatives to combat Ebola, including donations, education, and communication aid for West Africa.
Facebook scams target everyone, not just uneducated suckers
Wed, 5th Nov 2014
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malware
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email security
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cybersecurity
Bitdefender has released a two-year study into Facebook scams revealing scammers infect millions of Facebook users with the same repackaged tricks.
Social networks drain smartphone batteries, says AVG
Wed, 5th Nov 2014
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personal computing devices
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facebook
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apple
AVG reports social networks like Facebook and Instagram are major culprits in smartphone battery drain and storage woes.
Sharing photos on Facebook via smartphone has become much easier - and cooler
Mon, 3rd Nov 2014
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personal computing devices
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apple
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facebook
Facebook's new update transforms photo sharing into storytelling on smartphones, making it sleeker and more intuitive.
Foreigners denied Facebook and Twitter as North Korea orders blanket ban
Mon, 3rd Nov 2014
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facebook
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twitter
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north korea
The blanket ban ends access to services previously available to diplomatic missions and international humanitarian organisations.
Social media key to new growth for NZ exporters and start ups
Fri, 31st Oct 2014
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facebook
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social media
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dhl
Social media is becoming an increasingly crucial tool for NZ exporters, and exporters are using this channel in more creative and innovative ways.
Facebook jumps on the anonymity bandwagon with new Rooms app
Fri, 24th Oct 2014
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personal computing devices
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smartphones
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apple
Facebook launches Rooms app, encouraging anonymous conversations about shared interests without needing a real name or account.
More gigs for social media users with new Spark offer
Wed, 22nd Oct 2014
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uc
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social media
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facebook
Refreshing newsfeeds and checking Twitter timelines has become a part of people’s day-to-day lives, so it makes sense to give customers more data to do so.
Kiwi tech start up jumps in the online shopping ring
Mon, 20th Oct 2014
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facebook
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trade me
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shopping
Kiwi start-up SellShed's new app revolutionises smartphone shopping, attracting 4,000 global downloads in its debut week.