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Warcraft 3: Reforged is launching sooner than you think
Blizzard's remaster of Warcraft 3 has gotten a late-January release date. 
© 2019 PC World 5:05pm 

These car safety systems lead to distracted driving, according to AAA study
Driver assist systems that are designed to make driving safer may actually cause distractions of their own. 
© 2019 Stuff.co.nz 2:05pm 

Students form stronger friendships following social media ban
Students were told to abstain from social media for one week, with successful results. 
© 2019 Stuff.co.nz 10:35am 

Twitch avoids Russia ban over pirated Premier League games
Russia's state media reports that the matter was resolved after Twitch removed pirated recordings. 
© 2019 BBCWorld 8:25am 

Apple Arcade just got a lot cheaper, if you're willing to pay for a whole year
Apple is slashing the annual price of Apple Arcade, its fledgling video game subscription service. The catch is you have to subscribe for 12 months to get the reduced price. 
© 2019 CNN 3:05am 

Glitter stink bomb 2.0 to deter 'porch pirates'
Individuals and companies are fighting back against those who steal packages from outside homes. 
© 2019 BBCWorld 2:05am 

US journalist's seizure triggered by tweet
A malicious GIF left a journalist partially paralysed. He wants to change how US law treats online attacks. 
© 2019 Stuff.co.nz Tue 9:15pm 

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How charity apps may be making us more generous
There are more ways than ever to give to charity - so are these innovations spurring our generosity? 
© 2019 BBCWorld Tue 1:15pm 

Lobby group objects to sensors in state houses, Kāinga Ora responds
Home health charity Whare Hauora has sent an open letter urging housing minister Dr Megan Woods to stop Kāinga Ora's new project to put sensors in state homes. READ MORE:• Cryptopia heist: cops update, liquidators ask... 
© 2019 NZ Herald Tue 12:35am 

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Top tech firms sued over DR Congo cobalt mining deaths
A lawsuit accuses Apple, Google, Tesla, Microsoft and others of using cobalt mined by child labour. 
© 2019 BBCWorld Tue 8:25am 


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Exclusive: TCL failed to deliver their first 8K TV
Months after it was promised, local availability for the TCL X10 has yet to materialise. 
© 2019 PC World 5:05pm 

Instagram e-cigarette posts banned by ad watchdog
British American Tobacco and three other vaping companies have posts promoting e-cigarettes banned. 
© 2019 BBCWorld 1:15pm 

Why online shopping may have peaked
Enjoy your online Christmas shopping this year, the future may not be quite so rosy. 
© 2019 Aardvark 10:25am 

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Ofcom proposes locked-handset ban
Several mobile phone providers offer handsets that cannot easily be transferred to a new network. 
© 2019 BBCWorld 2:25am 

What's the best colour lighting for sleep?
Contrary to popular belief, the blue light from screens might not be that bad, researchers say. 
© 2019 BBCWorld Tue 9:15pm 

Flaxmere shooting: 'We are on lockdown, please stay out of the school, we are all hidden'
A man has been shot in Flaxmere, Hawke's Bay.Police and ambulance were called to Henderson Rd about 2.20pm. An adult has reportedly sustained injuries, a police spokesperson said. DO YOU KNOW MORE? EMAIL US The incident... 
© 2019 NZ Herald Tue 3:05pm 

Car in the UK 'blows up' from too much air freshener
The UK motorist had just sprayed an "excessive" amount of aerosol ... then he lit a cigarette. 
© 2019 Stuff.co.nz Tue 1:45pm 

Top tech firms sued over DR Congo cobalt mining deaths
Apple, Google, Tesla and Microsoft are among firms named in a lawsuit seeking damages over deaths and injuries of child miners in the Democratic Republic of Congo. 
© 2019 RadioNZ Tue 12:45am 

Watch a dog accidentally drive a car into a pond in China
CCTV in China captures the moment a pet accidentally submerges its owner's car. 
© 2019 Stuff.co.nz Tue 11:15am 

Boxing day sales?
Fighting fatigue, I patiently await the Boxing day sales. 
© 2019 Aardvark Tue 9:55am 

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