Mega stories - Page 2
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'The raid took place NOW, exactly 2 years ago…'
Mon, 20th Jan 2014
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Kim Dotcom commemorates the 2-year anniversary of the dramatic raid on his NZ mansion by US officials, recalling 'a zero-threat family' terrorised.
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Dotcom dives into politics with the Internet Party
Wed, 15th Jan 2014
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Kim Dotcom unveils name and logo for his political movement: the Internet Party, as he tires of political nonsense.
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Party launched as Dotcom “f****** tires” of political nonsense
Wed, 15th Jan 2014
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Megaupload founder, Kim Dotcom, plans to enter New Zealand politics, vowing to fight for change and take on the government.
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Mega launches iOS app
Mon, 2nd Dec 2013
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apple
Kim Dotcom's Mega has now introduced an iOS app, facilitating file management the go, following its Android version's success.
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Crown claims 'deficient' Dotcom search warrants not invalid
Fri, 29th Nov 2013
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Crown admits flaws in Dotcom's 2012 raid warrants but argues they remain valid, as court mulls extradition battle details.
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Slingshot and Dotcom offer free MEGA accounts to customers
Sat, 2nd Nov 2013
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Slingshot partners with Kim Dotcom to offer NZers free MEGA accounts, boosting value on broadband deals with 500GB cloud storage.
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Kim Dotcom resigns Mega directorship to fight US charges
Thu, 5th Sep 2013
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Kim Dotcom has stepped down from his Mega data storage company directorship to concentrate on fighting US extradition charges and developing new ventures.
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Kim Dotcom for PM? Call it the No Hope Party says Key
Mon, 2nd Sep 2013
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Megaupload founder is set to launch his own political party in New Zealand, hoping to win power at the November 2014 elections.
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Top cloud computing providers sign up to Code of Practice
Thu, 15th Aug 2013
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A selection of New Zealand’s top cloud computing providers have signed up to the Cloud Computing Code of Practice in Auckland earlier today.
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You gotta fight, for Dotcom's right, for transparency…
Tue, 30th Jul 2013
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Megaupload founder dispatches legal team to Wellington today, as his lawyers fight for full disclosure in New Zealand's highest court.
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Should pressured NZ bow to Dotcom demands?
Wed, 17th Jul 2013
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Kim Dotcom may be wanted in the US for alleged copyright crimes, but should New Zealand bow to such demands for extradition?.
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NZ spies carry damaging disguise
Fri, 12th Jul 2013
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NZ plans to extend spy laws spark fears of unchecked surveillance and privacy invasion, questioning the morality of mass data collection.
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Android App Review: Mega
Tue, 9th Jul 2013
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Given the hype surrounding the unveiling of the Mega Android app, we got out best man on the job to give his unbiased view on Kim Dotcom’s latest release.
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Telecom hosts Dotcom's Mega site
Mon, 8th Jul 2013
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retailers
Internet mogul and telco agree a deal, with Mega CEO Vikram Kumar saying Gen-i will account for around 10% of the website's capacity.
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Mega CEO: Should ISPs be privacy crusaders?
Mon, 8th Jul 2013
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Vikram Kumar asks do New Zealanders care enough about their privacy to make it worthwhile for an ISP to be a privacy crusader?.
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Mega launches Android app
Fri, 5th Jul 2013
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Kim Dotcom releases official Android app - now available free of charge from the Google Play Store - with iOS and Windows to follow.
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Dotcom gets set to question Key
Wed, 3rd Jul 2013
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Kim Dotcom prepares to challenge PM John Key in Parliament over NZ's spying agency expansion, promising a revealing showdown.
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The Spy who killed Kiwi Privacy
Thu, 27th Jun 2013
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chorus
Kim Dotcom criticizes proposed New Zealand spy bill, warns of abuse of power by government. Telcos also oppose bill. #GCSB.
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Oh no...Dotcom's extradition hearing delayed...again
Tue, 11th Jun 2013
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Kim Dotcom's extradition delayed yet again as Supreme Court wrangles continue, with a decision possibly pushed to April 2014.
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Dotcom wins US court battle
Tue, 4th Jun 2013
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New Zealand court grants Megaupload founder access to all evidence seized by police during a raid on his property in early 2012.