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GrabOne launches instant deals
Wed, 1st Feb 2012
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GrabOne Instant debuts in Auckland, offering real-time deals to boost local businesses and let shoppers snag bargains on the go.

App of the Week: Rdio & Brancott Estate
Wed, 1st Feb 2012
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For those a little less inclined to look ridiculous, you can simply select the option to match your wine with the right dish.

Apple’s new retail boss
Wed, 1st Feb 2012
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John Browett steps in as Apple’s new retail chief, inheriting the challenge of maintaining success amid fewer stores and an expanding Chinese market.

MegaUpload data safe for now
Wed, 1st Feb 2012
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MegaUpload's data reprieve: Users' files secure for two more weeks as lawyers negotiate with US authorities, amidst fears for cloud storage trust.

Review: Philips DS8550/10 iPad/iPhone Docking Speaker
Wed, 1st Feb 2012
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With the rising popularity of the iPod and iPhone over the last few years, many speaker dock systems have appeared on the market.

Review: Microsoft Touch Mouse
Wed, 1st Feb 2012
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It seems we have an obsession with touch at the moment, with touch sensitive controls spreading from smart phones to tablets to even our computer peripherals.

Does tech retailing have a future?
Wed, 1st Feb 2012
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Woolworths is closing 100 Dick Smith stores and selling the rest, raising doubts about the future of brick-and-mortar tech retailing as online sales surge.

News: Airport Utility updated, MacBook Air LandingZone, Bill Gates and Steve Jobs, and more!
Tue, 31st Jan 2012
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Apple has released an updated version of their AirPort Utility for Lion, and now it looks very much like its iOS counterpart.

Is your business tech savvy, or just tech sufficient?
Tue, 31st Jan 2012
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Kiwi entrepreneurs and employees are lacking basic technology skills, hindering productivity and growth in New Zealand.

Fresh perspective in Dead Island DLC
Tue, 31st Jan 2012
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Deep Silver announces a thrilling twist for Dead Island with new DLC, allowing players to control Ryder White. Drops 1st February with extra loot.

From forest floor to non-sexy speech - Updated
Tue, 31st Jan 2012
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NZ's TranscribeMe innovates with non-sexy, precise transcription from forest origins to global market shake-up, offering a unique US$1/min service.

Nintendo releases grim earnings forecast
Tue, 31st Jan 2012
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Nintendo faces its first annual loss since 1981 with a forecast down to 65 billion yen, blame falls on weak 3DS sales and strong yen.

'On this, you have my word': Tim Cook
Tue, 31st Jan 2012
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Apple pre-empted the report a few weeks ago when it released its Supplier Code of Conduct and 2012 Progress Report.

Apple 'tests' recruits on fake projects
Tue, 31st Jan 2012
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A new book reveals that Apple assigns fake projects to new recruits to test their loyalty and secrecy before trusting them with real work.

Symantec patches up pcAnywhere
Tue, 31st Jan 2012
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Symantec declares pcAnywhere safe after rolling out crucial patches, following a 2006 source code theft that left users vulnerable.

News: Apple patents with magnets, patently false and offensive, Autodesk Inventor Fusion, and more!
Mon, 30th Jan 2012
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Apple eyes innovative use of magnets in patents, rebuts patently false NYT supply chain report, and Autodesk brings Fusion to Mac.

News: employee discounts, MyBook Thunderbolt Duo, Cobook, and more!
Sun, 29th Jan 2012
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Apple boosts employee perks with new discounts and intriguing tech debuts, including MyBook Thunderbolt Duo and Cobook, at recent Macworld event.

Symantec to users: disable pcAnywhere
Fri, 27th Jan 2012
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Symantec urges pcAnywhere users to disable the tool amid security risk revelations linked to a 2006 source code breach.

Is Nokia back on track?
Fri, 27th Jan 2012
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Did Nokia find its path? Despite a €1.07 billion loss, the Finnish giant sees hope as Lumia sales top 1 million, hinting at comeback dreams.

News: Cook on iCloud, lesser-known facts from Apple's earnings call, Inside Apple, and more!
Thu, 26th Jan 2012
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The transcript of Tim Cook on the Apple earnings call has a small section dedicated to iCloud, but his remarks on iCloud are as important as the rest.