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Barcode generator software - The best trick of business management
Fri, 18th Feb 2011
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Revolutionise your business management with top-notch barcode generator software, enabling easy, colourful label creation for various industries.
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Steve Jobs has six weeks to live says National Enquirer
Fri, 18th Feb 2011
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Updated: A US tabloid is claiming that the Apple CEO is stricken with pancreatic cancer and may have just six weeks to live.
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Apple Subscriptions spark Federal anti-trust interest - Updated
Fri, 18th Feb 2011
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New rules mean publishers - such as Amazon - can no longer provide in-app links to websites where users can buy content.
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Crysis 2 PC demo inbound
Fri, 18th Feb 2011
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Xbox LIVE Gold subscribers have had their chance with a multiplayer beta, and now a demo is headed to PC in the not-too-distant future.
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iPhone 4 wins Best Mobile Device
Fri, 18th Feb 2011
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The Global Mobile Awards 2011 have been announced from the Mobile World Congress with Apple and Angry Birds taking top honours.
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Video: Microsoft rolls out new Bing bar
Fri, 18th Feb 2011
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Microsoft unveils revamped Bing bar, enhancing online tasks and integration with Facebook for a more seamless web experience.
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Telltale officially developing The Walking Dead games
Fri, 18th Feb 2011
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The long-rumoured game adaptation of the breakaway hit TV show is official, and it's likely to adopt the episodic nature of its source material.
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Google launches subs service - undercuts Apple
Fri, 18th Feb 2011
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Google launches One Pass, a direct challenge to Apple by offering publishers a lower fee option at 10% for digital content access.
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UPDATE: Diablo III confirmed for consoles
Fri, 18th Feb 2011
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Blizzard advertises for a rather-specific staff role that puts a console version of its upcoming action RPG beyond a shadow of a doubt.
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Sony launches iTunes rival in New Zealand
Fri, 18th Feb 2011
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Sony has launched its snappily titled music streaming service - Music Unlimited powered by Qriocity - in New Zealand.
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Rumour: Bungie's next game a space MMO FPS
Fri, 18th Feb 2011
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Yesterday, Kotaku published two rumours about Bungie. Today, Bungie denied only one of them and failed to comment on the other.
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Google Reader updated on Android
Thu, 17th Feb 2011
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Google Reader's Android app gets refreshed, sporting widgets for unread counts and news tickers, plus a handy Mark previous as read feature.
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Sony to launch gaming tablet?
Thu, 17th Feb 2011
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Sony's latest creation, a PlayStation-Certified 'S1' gaming tablet with dual screens and Android 3.0, promises a revolution in mobile gaming.
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Video: How safe are you online?
Thu, 17th Feb 2011
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A cyber attack forced Lush to remove its NZ website after customer card details were leaked, raising concerns about our online safety and security practices.
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Windows Phone 7 Connector released for Mac
Thu, 17th Feb 2011
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Bridge the Apple-Microsoft divide: Windows Phone 7 Connector for Mac now out, syncing your tunes and snaps effortlessly.
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2degrees launches IDEOS X5
Thu, 17th Feb 2011
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2degrees releases Android 2.2-powered IDEOS X5 in NZ, featuring a Snapdragon processor and 720p HD video capability, priced at $549.
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Vector prioritised for Auckland UFB negotiations
Thu, 17th Feb 2011
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Crown Fibre Holdings has said it will negotiate with Vector for the roll out of Ultra Fast Broadband in Auckland.
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EA: Star Wars: The Old Republic “going right at” World of Warcraft
Wed, 16th Feb 2011
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Electronic Arts' CEO John Riccitiello shoots for the moon with the bold goal of knocking the world's most popular MMO off its perch.
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Noob Saibot confirmed for Mortal Kombat
Wed, 16th Feb 2011
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The latest character confirmed for the rebooted Mortal Kombat is a former hidden character with a mythical origin.
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Apple to make MobileMe free?
Tue, 15th Feb 2011
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Apple may make its MobileMe service free, turning it into a cloud storage hub for photos, music, and videos. A year's subscription currently costs USD $99.