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DreamWorks teams up with Zynga, bringing Kung Fu Panda 2 into CityVille with exclusive collectibles and quests until 31 May.

Two upcoming Bright*Star conferences bring social media and mobile marketing gurus together to share their knowledge.

Mocavo introduces a free, site-specific genealogy search engine, eliminating the need for special query formats and streamlining family history research.

Major music labels have signed deals licensing their content to Apple's yet-to-be-announced cloud-based music service.

Macworld has teamed up with the author of the 'Mac at Work' book to present a webcast on getting the most out of your Mac in the workplace.

An explosion at the controversy-ridden Chinese iPad factory in Chengdu has reportedly killed two and injured more.

InternetNZ has announced a new award to recognise significant contributions to the development of the internet in New Zealand.

HP snubs Thunderbolt for USB 3.0, citing wider support and questioning the need for more fancy solutions in its desktop PCs.

A UN report on the right to freedom of expression calls the denial of internet service a violation of civil rights.

Vodafone has slashed its trans-Tasman data roaming rate to an industry-low NZD $1/MB, tightening competition with Telecom and 2degrees.

Gov unveils £1bn ICT budget boosting UFB in schools and online services, aiming for 75% Kiwi UFB access by 2019.

Sony's PlayStation Store reopens on 24 May with new content, offering twice-weekly updates and free games for PSN account holders.

Google is revolutionising work for small businesses with Apps enhancing tasks from generating letterheads to creating websites and intranets.

Rumoured refresh: New MacBook Airs with Sandy Bridge processors and Thunderbolt ports may launch in June/July, Taiwanese blog discloses.

Google begins global rollout of Wi-Fi vulnerability fix on Android, averting potential data theft from public networks.

Apple may introduce NFC tech in iOS devices, aligning with trends in contactless payments and bolstering its retail capabilities.

Telecom's new Connect Me dashboard enables T-Stick users to seamlessly manage 3G and Wi-Fi connections, offering quick access to usage and top-up from desktops.

Tech giants Microsoft, Nokia, HTC, and Sony Ericsson join Amazon in challenging Apple's 'App Store' trademark in Europe as too generic.

Blackberry PlayBook tablets recalled due to OS build issue, with majority still in distribution channel. RIM working to replace affected devices.

Norton 360 Version 5.0 offers minimal new features, but excels in performance and user experience, earning our Editor’s Choice for a third year.