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Paralysed woman uses mind to move robot

Posted on 16 May 2012 by NICKY PHILLIPS

A quadriplegic woman has used her mind to control a robotic arm, taking a sip from a drink bottle unassisted for the first time in 15 years.

New Google search keeps users on page

Posted on 16 May 2012 by Stuff.co.nz - Technology

Google is revamping the way it handles searches in the United States to give users quick access to answers without leaving the page, the company said.

Woman uses thoughts to control robotic arm

Posted on 16 May 2012 by NZ Herald

A brain implant has allowed a paralysed American woman to take a sip of a coffee unaided for the first time in almost 15 years, by using her thoughts to control a robotic arm.The 58-year-old, who lost the ability to speak or move...

Google strives to enlighten with new search tool

Posted on 16 May 2012 by MICHAEL LIEDTKE

Google is introducing a new tool, designed to make its search engine smarter.

Apple to slim down, power up MacBooks

Posted on 16 May 2012 by NZ Herald

Apple is preparing a new lineup of thinner MacBook laptops running on more powerful chips made by Intel, people with knowledge of the plans say.The MacBook Pro machines, to be unveiled at Apple's annual developers conference starting...

iPhone, therefore I crash

Posted on 16 May 2012 by Chris Harris

Apple is worried about drivers sneaking looks at their iPhone's music collection while they drive and the technology giant is working on a solution.

Nokia bets on games, web for cheap models

Posted on 16 May 2012 by Tarmo Virki

Nokia has patched up its ailing basic phones offering with two models offering access to games, applications and the Internet, hoping to regain its footing in emerging markets.

When game launches go bad

Posted on 16 May 2012 by GERARD CAMPBELL

OK, OK, so I screwed up the day you should have taken off for the launch of Diablo 3 - I forgot that the servers didn't go online until 7pm last night - but yesterday's launch of Diablo 3 showed, in some ways, that playing one of the most anticipated g...

Ad skipping set top box infuriates broadcasters

Posted on 16 May 2012 by Pat Pilcher

US satellite broadcaster Dish Network is gaining both bouquets and brickbats from viewers and regular TV networks as it launches the "Auto Hop" feature on its set top boxes that will automatically skip TV adverts.

InternetNZ to organise meeting of ICT NGOs

Posted on 16 May 2012 by Internet NZ

INTERNET - AUCKLAND CITY InternetNZ (Internet New Zealand Inc) has issued an open invitation to NGOs active in the ICT sector to a meeting on Wednesday 11th July 2012 in Auckland. The invitation is published at http://tinyurl.com/cfwgu2b.InternetNZ Chi...

Oracle patent claims versus Google sent to jury

Posted on 15 May 2012 by Dan Levine

A California jury began another round of deliberations on Tuesday in a high profile trial over allegations that Google's Android mobile platform violates Oracle's intellectual property rights.

Gamers line up to grab Diablo 3

Posted on 15 May 2012 by Tipene Bryant

Delane Brill is hooked. He's so keen on the Diablo action role-playing computer game he's taken annual leave to play the latest release in the series.

Review: Max Payne 3 for Xbox 360

Posted on 15 May 2012 by JAMES CULLINANE

Max Payne advances out of the hangar. Amidst the smouldering wreckage, his charred and disfigured quarry desperately - pitifully - scrapes itself across the blistering tarmac with its remaining, peeled arm.

Steve Wozniak: Lessons for NZ from Apple co-founder

Posted on 15 May 2012 by NZ Herald

Steve Wozniak, or Woz, teamed up with Steve Jobs and Ronald Wayne to found Apple Computer in 1976.Wozniak is bringing his Woz Live tour to New Zealand, hosting an event in Auckland on

Mac Planet: New MacBook Pro, anyone?

Posted on 15 May 2012 by NZ Herald

Macs were once actually made in California, although I think the first one I ever bought, in 1989, was assembled in Ireland, where Apple used to have a factory. The next one was, I think, assembled in Malaysia. Now, of course, Apple...




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