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The IT industry in New Zealand is striving for rules without regulation, focusing on industry standards and customer demands.

CallPlus is considering rolling out a brand new WiMax network in New Zealand, offering an alternative to existing infrastructure.

The UK government must change its approach to cost reduction in the public sector to achieve sustainable outcomes.

The Ministry of Economic Development's review of s92A of the Copyright Act is unlikely to deliver the needed changes, creating more problems than it solves.

The Beca Group, a professional services company, calls for improved data communications and broadband facilities in New Zealand for better productivity.

The Trax 436 is a 4.3-inch Widescreen GPS unit with Bluetooth and 3D terrain, and specific landmarks that pop up out of the map while you're driving.

TomTom's ONE is its absolute entry-level GPS system, with a 3.5-inch touchscreen interface and Sensis WhereIS maps.

The One XL is pretty much exactly what the name suggests; a larger 4.3-inch version of the simpler ONE GPS system with Bluetooth capability.

Garmin Nuvi 765 impresses with its user-friendly interface and quick signal lock, but falls short on re-routing efficiency.

Navman S150 review: A feature-rich mid-range GPS with excellent mount, but its fiddly touchscreen interface may distract drivers.

The Nuvi 255 is the Nuvi 765's little brother in just about every respect, from the 3.5-inch screen to spoken street names, but with the omission of Bluetooth.

Satellite Internet users with the ISP Farmside will get double the download speeds on their Rocket Broadband service from this month.

New Nike shoe sensor connects to iPhone for tracking runs or syncing with gym equipment. Designed for fitness freaks, priced at $39.

The Palm Treo Pro, priced at USD $999 and sold by Telecom, offers business executives email, wi-fi, GPS, and Office file editing on Windows Mobile 6.1.

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The Conduit revives the FPS genre on the Wii with innovative controls and custom settings, despite its typical sci-fi plot and motion-sensitive challenges.

Virtua Tennis 2009 serves an ace with easy gameplay and new stars like Andy Murray, offering a more realistic yet accessible tennis simulation.

The Sims 3 revolutionises casual gaming with enhanced graphics, unique traits for character customisation, and a seamless town for exploration.

Little King's Story: A Wii title tipped as the best, blending quirky charm with complex global conquest, in a world of pastels and power moves.

Twitter hit by scams as experts warn of the dark side of its soaring popularity, urging users to think before they click or share.