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’Now’s good’ for TelstraClear to buy a mobile network
Thu, 31st May 2012
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There's speculation acquisition-hungry Telstra may use its New Zealand subsidiary and substantive war chest to shake up the local mobile market.

Facebook-Instagram deal faces scrutiny
Thu, 31st May 2012
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facebook
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instagram
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federal trade commission
The Federal Trade Commission's scrutiny of Facebook's USD $1 billion acquisition of Instagram delays the deal, amid doubts over the high valuation.

Do you know your 'IT debt'?
Thu, 31st May 2012
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cloud services
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mainframe
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micro focus
Two thirds of kiwi IT decision makers users don’t know what it would cost to bring their application portfolios up to date.

Dell challenges iMac with its largest ever all-in-one
Thu, 31st May 2012
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Dell has introduced its largest ever all-in-one PC to the New Zealand market, in a direct challenge to the top-end iMac.

Stole Me site aims to fight crime online
Thu, 31st May 2012
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trade me
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police
Bay of Plenty couple launches Stole Me, a website to help victims list stolen items for free, aiming to curb online trade of ill-gotten goods.

Google 'Knowledge Graph’ brings perfect search a step closer - Updated
Thu, 31st May 2012
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yahoo
Google has taken a big step towards its ultimate goal of perfecting the internet search with the launch of a new intelligent search feature, Knowledge Graph.

Aggressive Galaxy S III move from 2degrees - Updated
Thu, 31st May 2012
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vodafone
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mobile payment
2degrees shakes up the Galaxy S III launch with a bold offer: free on a 2-year £89 plan, outflanking Vodafone and Telecom's pricing.

News: Tim Cook at D10, new Apple TV OS, Apple's anodisation, and more!
Wed, 30th May 2012
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personal computing devices
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apple
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nzmac
At D10, Tim Cook reveals Apple TV's success, hints at new fully-featured OS, and dazzles with innovative anodisation techniques for device colouring.

App of the week: Grab a Seat
Wed, 30th May 2012
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apple
Discover Grab a Seat, the fuss-free app alerting travellers to top deals for flights. No login required, it's a must-have for savvy flyers.

News: WWDC 2012 schedule announced, next-gen MacBooks, Espionage for Mac, and more!
Tue, 29th May 2012
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personal computing devices
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apple
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nzmac
Apple teases next-gen MacBooks and more at WWDC 2012, with awaited MacBook updates and Espionage Mac encryption review.

What to watch for at E3
Tue, 29th May 2012
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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halo
We run through the titles we're most interested in hearing more about at next week's massive gaming convention.

Prototype iPad hits eBay
Tue, 29th May 2012
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ipad
Rare find: A unique prototype first-gen iPad, with dual docking ports, listed on eBay could fetch over $10,000.

Galaxy S III pricing from Vodafone - Updated
Tue, 29th May 2012
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samsung
Vodafone unveils Samsung Galaxy S III pricing, offering the chance to win a space travel prize with every purchase in New Zealand.

News: smart TV test batch, 2big NAS review, Automator workflows, and more!
Mon, 28th May 2012
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storage
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personal computing devices
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apple
Apple rumoured to be manufacturing their own smart TVs, with a possible announcement in the near future. Sotheby's auctioning rare Apple items.

Tim Cook says 'No, thanks' to US$75 million
Mon, 28th May 2012
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personal computing devices
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apple
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financial results
Apple CEO Tim Cook has asked to be exempted from a restricted stock payout that would have seen him awarded around US$75 million over the next few years.

Gaming ruining young men: study
Mon, 28th May 2012
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digital entertainment
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technology gifts
Study reveals video games and porn may be undermining young men's ability to succeed in relationships and education.

Great news for iOS cheapskates!
Mon, 28th May 2012
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smartphones
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Apple's App Store launches a thrifty thrill with a 'free app of the week' promotion, starting with 'Cut the Rope: Experiments'.

Game review: Diablo III
Mon, 28th May 2012
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Diablo III shatters sales records, offering a seamless blend of multiplayer and single-player action, despite facing launch night woes.

Orcon steps up for CanTeen
Mon, 28th May 2012
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canteen
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partners
State-owned ISP signs up as official sponsor for organisation providing support for young people living with cancer.

Grocery shopping? There’s an app for that - Updated
Mon, 28th May 2012
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smartphones
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apps
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shopping
Countdown's revamped app transforms grocery shopping, making lost lists and aisle confusion history. Now available for iPhone, Android soon.