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Mobile data roaming to hit $35 billion by 2017
Thu, 22nd Nov 2012
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Juniper Research predicts mobile data roaming revenues to soar to $35bn by 2017, driven by more active roamers amidst bill shock fears.

Vodafone offers new iPad range across NZ
Thu, 22nd Nov 2012
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Vodafone NZ to dazzle Kiwis with the new iPad range, offering $0 upfront on a 2GB plan. First to carry both models nation-wide.

Windows celebrates 27th birthday
Wed, 21st Nov 2012
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Microsoft's operating system celebrated through Forbes magazine history timeline, documenting 27 facts over 27 years.

Nuketown 2025 map removed from Black Ops II
Wed, 21st Nov 2012
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Treyarch ignites fury by removing Nuketown 2025 from Black Ops II, betraying pre-order fans' trust. Will they make amends? #CODDrama.

Skype launches ANZ prepaid cards
Wed, 21st Nov 2012
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Launch becomes the first direct, on-ground marketing the internet communications giant has done across the region.

Technical problems plague new Wii U
Tue, 20th Nov 2012
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Nintendo Wii U launch in the US marred by slow loading times, system crashes, igniting fan frenzy despite tech woes.

Tongariro crosses broadband barrier
Tue, 20th Nov 2012
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power / energy
Tongariro's remote OPC base leaps into the digital age with broadband, conquering logistics and cost hurdles, thanks to Genesis Energy.

Review: Kinect TV - Sesame Street
Tue, 20th Nov 2012
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digital entertainment
Sesame Street magic comes alive with Kinect TV, transforming children's playtime into interactive learning adventures.

iOS apps hit one million?
Tue, 20th Nov 2012
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Appsfire claims Apple's App Store has reached 1 million approved apps, despite Apple stating 700,000 last month. Updates to follow.

Bill establishes Special Inquiry into data breaches
Tue, 20th Nov 2012
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Electronic Data Safety Bill will establish a Special Commission of Inquiry into the spate of disastrous data breaches across government.

Samsung shuns Apple settlement
Tue, 20th Nov 2012
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Samsung stands firm against Apple, rejecting a settlement offer amid global patent disputes, unlike HTC's recent agreement with the US titan.

Ballmer slams Apple and Android
Tue, 20th Nov 2012
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microsoft
Steve Ballmer critiques Apple and Android, praising Windows Phone 8 as a balance between quality and affordability in the smartphone realm.

Telecom launches Windows Phone 8
Mon, 19th Nov 2012
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Telecom New Zealand launches Windows Phone 8 with Nokia, Samsung, and HTC, showcasing the system's integration across devices.

Key’s Dotcom denial baffles Labour
Mon, 19th Nov 2012
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Labour's David Shearer challenges PM John Key's claim of ignorance about Kim Dotcom, sparking heated debate in New Zealand politics.

Quicken has a new name, look and feel
Mon, 19th Nov 2012
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Renaming of Reckon’s personal range of software first step in rebranding Reckon product suite under one single brand name.

Financial threat for THQ
Fri, 16th Nov 2012
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ubisoft
Things aren’t looking good for video game publisher THQ, and other companies might just be preparing to pounce.

'Buy One FileMaker, Give One Free’
Fri, 16th Nov 2012
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software development
FileMaker launches holiday BOGOF deal on FileMaker Pro 12; buy one, gift another for free till Dec 20. Perfect for enhancing business tasks.

Cybersecurity predictions for 2013
Fri, 16th Nov 2012
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network security
From mass compromises of Wordpress to a spear-phishing attack on the White House, there is no doubt cybercriminals gained confidence and momentum in 2012.

Playstation All-Stars adds two characters
Fri, 16th Nov 2012
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all stars battle royale
It hasn’t even been released yet but two new characters are already set to join the cast of Playstation All-Stars Battle Royale.

NZ becomes 'Best Country for Business'
Fri, 16th Nov 2012
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New Zealand takes the crown as 'Best Country for Business' in Forbes' rankings, excelling in personal freedom and investor protection among other metrics.