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Sean Mitchell
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Having started his career at Renaissance. Sean joined Apple in Melbourne for a number of years before working in the media space. This started with Review Publishing and later the tech publisher IDG Communications. In 2006 he was involved in the launch of The Channel magazine. As they say – the rest is history.

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Website review: Fmylife

Wed, 1st Jun 2011
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Say goodbye to your bad day blues with FMyLife.com, the website dedicated to sharing and laughing at life's unfortunate moments.
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Value to the customer

Wed, 1st Jun 2011
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SMBs embrace unified communications for cost-saving, enhanced mobility, and flexibility, shifting towards open architecture and cloud environments.
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Browser wars

Sun, 1st May 2011
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IE9 revitalises the browsing experience, introducing Pinned Sites and direct search in the address bar, fuelling the browser wars.
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Nokia reports 5 million daily Ovi Store downloads

Wed, 13th Apr 2011
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Nokia's Ovi Store hits 5m daily downloads, fuelled by Symbian device popularity and top apps like AngryBirds and Facebook Chat, marking a significant growth.
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Game review: Stacking

Fri, 1st Apr 2011
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In 'Stacking,' a pint-sized matryoshka doll takes on a big adventure to save his family, blending unique puzzles with a rich silent film style.
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Symantec commits to partner growth

Mon, 28th Mar 2011
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Symantec bolsters partner support in Asia Pacific with new channel resources, aiming to fuel business growth and expand market footprint.
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Game review: Woolcraft

Fri, 25th Feb 2011
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The cutest sheeps in the world are lost and the owner misses her beloved ones! Its up to you to guide the sheeps with logic, digging and crafting.
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Domino's launches iPhone pizza app

Wed, 9th Feb 2011
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Domino's pizza app hits NZ, already a hit in Australia with 50K downloads in its first week. Order, track, and pay for your meal in a snap.
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Game review NBA Jam

Tue, 1st Feb 2011
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NBA Jam reboot soars, melding nostalgia with new modes. It breaks from traditional hoops with big heads and fiery dunks!.
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Game review: Rage

Tue, 1st Feb 2011
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RAGE, from the creators of Doom, blends FPS and RPG in a post-apocalyptic world, setting sights on being the year's top title with award-winning visuals.
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Game review: Portal 2

Tue, 1st Feb 2011
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Portal 2 review: Valve's sequel elevates the beloved puzzle adventure with co-op play, promising more innovative gameplay in an expanded world.
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Mitigating the risks of non-proprietary software in the enterprise

Tue, 25th Jan 2011
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Enterprises leveraging non-proprietary software must navigate quality, security, and support pitfalls to sustain growth.
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App review: Skype

Thu, 30th Dec 2010
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apple
With Skype on your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad, you can make and receive calls, and instant message anyone else on Skype, wherever they are in the world.
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App review: findDeals

Thu, 9th Dec 2010
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Never miss a bargain in NZ again with findDeals.co.nz, your go-to app compiling daily deals from over 40 stores!.
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Game review: Fable lll

Wed, 1st Dec 2010
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Fable III: Charming and fun, but marred by bugs. The most mature installment yet with a thought-provoking final act.
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Costing Carrier Ethernet

Wed, 1st Dec 2010
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wireless networks
Carrier Ethernet emerges as the go-to solution for wide area connectivity, boasting unmatched reliability and cost-effectiveness.
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Trade Me launches dedicated app

Wed, 17th Nov 2010
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apple
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apple iphone
Trade Me launches a new app for iPhone users, offering a sleek way to manage auctions on-the-go. Stay connected to NZ's top site anytime, anywhere.
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Game review: FIFA 11

Mon, 1st Nov 2010
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FIFA 11 dazzles with 'Personality Plus' system and full 11 vs. 11 online play - a must-buy for footy fans craving authenticity and depth.
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Angry Birds Halloween

Thu, 21st Oct 2010
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This Halloween, Angry Birds is back with a spooktacular edition, featuring 45 levels of pig and pumpkin-smashing mayhem. Prepare for frightful fun!.
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Is Microsoft in talks to buy Adobe?

Fri, 8th Oct 2010
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apple
Shares in Adobe surged 17% amid rumours of Microsoft's interest in acquisition to challenge Apple's mobile dominance, as CEOs of both companies meet.