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Facebook shares falter for second straight day
Wed, 23rd May 2012
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Facebook shares fall for second day as criticism grows over handling of IPO, with analysts predicting further drops.
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China approves ‘Googlerola’ deal – Updated
Wed, 23rd May 2012
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China greenlights Google's $12.5 billion buyout of Motorola, with conditions to keep Android free for five years.
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News: Coda 2 announced, Tim Cook highest paid US CEO, Mission Control mysteries, and more!
Tue, 22nd May 2012
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It's been a few years since the original release of Coda by Panic, and when it first came out in 2007, it changed how a lot of web developers worked on the web.
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Is it time for Gaming-as-a-Service?
Tue, 22nd May 2012
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Nvidia's GeForce GRID pioneers the shift to Gaming-as-a-Service, promising gaming without borders across all devices. Will it redefine our play?.
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Maxnet acquired by Aussie telco for $9.5m
Tue, 22nd May 2012
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Vocus Communications buys NZ's Maxnet for $9.5m, boosting its cloud and data centre footprint in the Australasia region.
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Budget 2012: there's an app for that
Tue, 22nd May 2012
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NZ Treasury launches a free app for budget access on iOS and Android, showcasing government's push for innovative digital public services.
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Apple, Samsung sit-down underway
Tue, 22nd May 2012
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Apple, Samsung CEOs enter mediation in California to resolve patent dispute spanning 20 cases worldwide, despite low expectations.
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Spotify music service now available in NZ
Tue, 22nd May 2012
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Spotify launches in NZ, challenging Rdio with free access to over 16M tracks and unique 'Kia Ora New Zealand' playlist.
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News: Mountain Lion automatic downloads, the state of IPv6 in OS X, and more!
Mon, 21st May 2012
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Apple's Mountain Lion to introduce automatic downloads across devices, beefs up IPv6 support, and commits to 100% renewable energy for data centres.
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Telecom announces Galaxy S III pricing
Mon, 21st May 2012
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Telecom unveils Galaxy S III starting at $1049 or free on a £120/mo plan, introducing advanced voice and face recognition to rival iPhone.
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Could voice actors become gaming's star attractions?
Mon, 21st May 2012
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Nolan North, gaming's George Clooney, predicts voice actors could become key selling points for video games, mirroring film industry trends.
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More video options would drive UFB uptake: Commerce Commission
Mon, 21st May 2012
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A 'diverse range' of supply options will be a pivotal factor encouraging consumers to overcome the cost boundary, regulator says.
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Mark Zuckerberg dons tie for surprise wedding
Mon, 21st May 2012
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He wouldn’t do it for Wall Street, but the Facebook founder scrubbed up to marry his girlfriend of nine years.
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News: retina MacBook costs, Apple confirms sandboxing deadline, OWC Accelsior SSD review, and more!
Sun, 20th May 2012
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It's estimated that the current LCD panel in any model MacBook currently costs Apple around US $68 per machine.
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Impressions: Ghost Recon: Future Soldier
Fri, 18th May 2012
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Much has been made of the near-future tech on display in this, the franchise's fourth official instalment; so how does it stack up?.
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Tanks take to tables in latest Vita release
Fri, 18th May 2012
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Revolutionise your tabletop with PS Vita's latest AR game, making tanks battle in your living room. Available May 22, prices at $3.90.
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Kiwi websites raise the bar for engagement
Fri, 18th May 2012
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Kiwi websites leap forward in user engagement, branching into social media and mobile, finds Intergen. News-media and shopping sites lead the surge.
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Facebook IPO is coming this week - Updated
Fri, 18th May 2012
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Facebook's IPO set for a historic launch this week, aiming for a $104 billion valuation as it goes public on NASDAQ.
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Tongan mobile money transfers enabled by kiwi tech - Updated
Fri, 18th May 2012
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Kiwi innovation empowers Tongans in NZ to easily send money home, revolutionising transfers without the need for banks or smartphones.
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News: hardware-specific features, Sparrow update, Mountain Lion update, and more!
Thu, 17th May 2012
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Apple to unveil hardware-specific features; Sparrow and Mountain Lion get updates, hinting at an exciting future for Apple users.