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Apple CEO's message to employees
Thu, 6th Oct 2011
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in memoriam
Apple CEO Tim Cook announces the passing of innovator Steve Jobs in heartfelt letter to staff, promising to honour his legacy.
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InternetNZ helps Christchurch schools connect
Thu, 6th Oct 2011
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InternetNZ pledges video conference services to aid Christchurch schools' recovery, enhancing learning networks post-earthquake.
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Steve Jobs passes away
Thu, 6th Oct 2011
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apple
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wsj
Apple visionary, Steve Jobs, passes away at 56, leaving a legacy of innovation. The world mourns the loss of an amazing human being.
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Trailer madness!
Thu, 6th Oct 2011
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digital entertainment
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assassin's creed
Gamers rejoice as publishers unveil thrilling trailers for upcoming releases, including Assassin's Creed: Revelations, ahead of the festive season.
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Acronis adds syncing to backup products
Wed, 5th Oct 2011
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dr
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cloud services
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acronis
Acronis revolutionises backup with sync feature in True Image Home 2012, aiming to simplify digital life and shake up the market.
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Gen-i wins govt Apple contract - Updated
Wed, 5th Oct 2011
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personal computing devices
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lenovo
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apple
Gen-i secures a coveted spot as one of two suppliers for Apple tech to NZ government agencies, broadening access to iPads and more.
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Game review: Madden NFL 12
Wed, 5th Oct 2011
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digital entertainment
Madden NFL 12: A game that teases with intricate NFL simulations and in-depth franchise modes, but tests patience with lengthy menus and loading times.
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Apple reveals NZ pricing for iPod suite
Wed, 5th Oct 2011
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apple
Apple NZ unveils pricing for updated iPod lineup, with the iPod Touch starting at NZD $289. No word yet on the iPhone 4S availability.
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iPhone 4S to launch with iOS 5 & iCloud
Wed, 5th Oct 2011
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ios
Apple has held its highly anticipated iPhone event, introducing an upgraded model, the iPhone 4S, and announcing the release dates for iOS 5 and iCloud.
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2degrees' $2.24 billion gift
Wed, 5th Oct 2011
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partners
2degrees shakes up NZ market, contributing $2.2B to the economy and breaking the Telecom-Vodafone grip, according to Venture Consulting.
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¼ million Kindle Fires ordered
Wed, 5th Oct 2011
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amazon
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kindle
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Amazon's Kindle Fire ignites the market with 250,000 pre-orders in 5 days, challenging the iPad with basics at a lower price.
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US telco bets the farm on the iPhone
Tue, 4th Oct 2011
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apple
Ahead of Apple's big reveal, Sprint invests US$20bn in 30.5m iPhones, betting it will rival AT&T and Verizon in the US telco market.
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Ubisoft to launch I Am Alive this quarter
Tue, 4th Oct 2011
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gaming
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gen-i
Ubisoft's long-awaited I Am Alive game set for a Winter launch, promising a unique take on post-apocalyptic survival.
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Game review: Dead Island
Tue, 4th Oct 2011
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Dead Island game review: A sun-kissed yet zombie-infested getaway, blending horror and paradise on Banoi Island. An enthralling yet buggy adventure.
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Say goodbye to the iPod
Tue, 4th Oct 2011
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apple
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ipod
Apple phases out click-wheel games, signalling the possible end for the iPod, once a symbol of its tech domination.
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Apple rejects Samsung offer
Tue, 4th Oct 2011
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apple
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samsung
Apple dismisses Samsung's settlement offer in the Australian court, prolonging the global patent dispute over tablet technology.
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Vodafone network outage - Updated
Tue, 4th Oct 2011
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vodafone
Vodafone has posted a notice on its online forum saying some users may currently be unable to browse the internet.
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Democratic fam
Sat, 1st Oct 2011
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Patrice champions YouTube's role in democratising fame, sparking debate over internet stardom's authenticity and its creative liberty.
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The pet peeve gallery
Sat, 1st Oct 2011
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Discover every conceivable irritation at once in the ultimate gallery of pet peeves, from signal-skippers to space-stealers. Get ready to nod in agreement!.
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Website review: Adopt me
Sat, 1st Oct 2011
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martech
This is a fun website that could be used to teach your kids the responsibility of pet ownership before getting a real one.