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Apple faces iPad battle in China
Wed, 8th Feb 2012
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Apple embroiled in a legal tussle in China as Proview Technology claims iPad trademark rights, seeking NZ$1.9bn in damages.
Negotiations over Symantec hack revealed
Wed, 8th Feb 2012
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Symantec's alleged $50k hush money offer to hacker revealed amid police sting, sparking controversy and source code leak threats.
News: Apple's iTV, updated UI resources in 10.7.3, Droplr for Mac, and more!
Tue, 7th Feb 2012
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Canadian telecoms get early access to Apple's iTV, controlled by voice and gestures, alongside macOS 10.7.3 UI updates and new Mac apps.
Used game sales strangling industry: developer
Tue, 7th Feb 2012
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Volition developer suggests blocking used games on next-gen consoles, highlighting the severe impact on the gaming industry's revenue.
Is this Samsung’s last Apple laugh?
Tue, 7th Feb 2012
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Samsung's Superbowl ad may mark the final jibe at Apple, showcasing fans switching to Galaxy Note in a $10.5m spectacle. Will this end the rivalry?.
Apple's iBooks Author EULA fix
Tue, 7th Feb 2012
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Apple revises iBooks Author EULA after backlash, ensuring creators retain rights to content not in .ibooks format.
News: Apple violates FRAND patents, Motorola gets patent ruling, Apple's donations, and more!
Mon, 6th Feb 2012
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Two big stories surrounding Motorola and Apple this morning, all to do with patents, injunctions, and other fun legal proceedings.
News: Apple clarifies iBooks Author EULA, updated Snow Leopard update, Clarify, and more!
Sun, 5th Feb 2012
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Apple has updated the EULA of iBooks Author in order to clear the air surrounding the terms by which iBooks are to be sold.
Skyrim creation kit on its way
Fri, 3rd Feb 2012
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Bethesda announces the eagerly awaited Skyrim creation kit for modders, promising to enhance gaming with new features and free Steam download.
Steve Jobs Android ad: homage or horror?
Fri, 3rd Feb 2012
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A Taiwanese firm's ad with a Steve Jobs lookalike promoting an Android product has sparked outrage for tastelessness.
Writer quashes talk of February Apple event
Fri, 3rd Feb 2012
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Noted tech myth-buster derails rumors of an unusual Apple event in February, stating no such gathering will occur.
News: Passware FileVault cracking, Mac OS X 10.7.3 released, the Apple iTV, and more!
Thu, 2nd Feb 2012
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A company called Passware has revealed they can crack Lion's full-disk encryption as used in FileVault 2 in under an hour.
Nokia bringing Lumia range to NZ - Updated
Thu, 2nd Feb 2012
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Nokia's Lumia series set to revitalise its presence in NZ next month, with Telecom and Vodafone on board. Expectations ride high for the brand's comeback.
Can 'one big hit' save Nintendo?
Thu, 2nd Feb 2012
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Shigeru Miyamoto, Nintendo's legendary game designer, commits to landing 'one big hit' to revive the company's fortunes.
Microsoft leaps on Google dissent
Thu, 2nd Feb 2012
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Exec on Hotmail, Bing, Office and Internet Explorer: 'If you've tried them before and moved on, come on back'.
Apple takes teaching to new heights
Thu, 2nd Feb 2012
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Apple's iBooks Author revolutionises education, enabling tailored teaching content for students, fostering a more individualised learning experience.
Facebook takes first step towards IPO - Updated
Thu, 2nd Feb 2012
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Facebook announces its first step towards IPO, aiming for a US$5 billion public offering, amidst investor caution and scam warnings.
US deal site brings 'escapes' to NZ
Thu, 2nd Feb 2012
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US deal site LivingSocial launches 'Escapes' in NZ, offering Kiwis travel deals after a wet summer, with initial trips to Thailand and domestic spots.
Game on in Auckland with Auckmageddon
Thu, 2nd Feb 2012
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Gaming fans have just over a week to secure their tickets to attend the massive LAN gaming event, Auckmageddon.
Gaming violence doesn't cause aggression: study
Thu, 2nd Feb 2012
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Recent study challenges myth, finding no link between game violence and real-world aggression in youths, shifting the long-held debate.