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Users still unhappy with Skype Mac
Tue, 1st Feb 2011
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Despite Skype 5 for Mac's recent update, users voice frustration over persistent issues, notably a feature that blocks webcam access for other programs.
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2degrees creates 80 Christchurch jobs
Tue, 1st Feb 2011
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2degrees to open new contact centre in Christchurch CBD, creating 80 jobs to enhance its customer service, says CEO Eric Hertz.
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TVNZ to broadcast global gaming content
Fri, 28th Jan 2011
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International gaming TV content is headed to our shores through an exclusive partnership between TVNZ and Ginx TV.
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Telecom pushes $600 iPhone deal online
Fri, 28th Jan 2011
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Telecom tempts Vodafone iPhone users with a £600 account credit to switch, offering free SIMs and online deal sign-ups until month-end.
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PlayStation Suite delivers PlayStation to Android devices
Fri, 28th Jan 2011
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Sony's PlayStation Suite brings iconic PlayStation games to Android devices, promising a 'PlayStation quality' experience for mobile gamers.
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New Era IT named Apple Education reseller
Fri, 28th Jan 2011
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New Era IT steps into a new role as Apple Education reseller, promising comprehensive Apple solutions for NZ's education sector.
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Facebook updates app for old mobiles
Fri, 28th Jan 2011
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Facebook commits to enhancing app features for users of older mobiles, expanding access to over 2,500 devices globally.
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Facebook working on group buying feature
Thu, 27th Jan 2011
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Facebook tests 'Buy With Friends' feature allowing users to share and unlock deals with friends, hinting at potential rivalry with daily deal sites.
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Trailer released for Nintendo 3DS' Ridge Racer 3D
Thu, 27th Jan 2011
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Namco Bandai unveils the first glimpse of Ridge Racer 3D, set to power Nintendo 3DS launch in March. Await full reveal post February 8th.
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Telecom fixes broadband hiccup
Thu, 27th Jan 2011
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Telecom has resolved a broadband connectivity issue that disrupted internet access this morning. Customers may still face delays due to heavy demand.
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Gartner: App revenue to grow 1000%
Thu, 27th Jan 2011
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By 2015 revenue from mobile apps will reach $58 billion, but apps will have to grow up and deliver better experiences along the way.
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Play Rock Band, win prizes
Wed, 26th Jan 2011
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Win big at Wellington's unique Rock Band Battle of the Bands event on Feb 3rd, where air-guitar skills could secure top prizes!.
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iPad Daily priced and dated
Wed, 26th Jan 2011
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News Corp's The Daily set to launch on iPad in two weeks, priced at US$0.99/week, as unveiled by James Murdoch at a Munich media event.
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Orcon goes live in Hamilton and Tauranga
Wed, 26th Jan 2011
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Orders now being taken for Orcon's local loop unbundled (LLU) telephone and ADSL2+ broadband network services.
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EA details first Dead Space 2 DLC
Wed, 26th Jan 2011
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EA announces Dead Space 2: Severed DLC with the return of Gabe Weller and Lexine Murdock. No PC release confirmed.
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Port your mobile number to Google Voice
Wed, 26th Jan 2011
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Google Voice revolutionises phone use in the US, allowing users to merge mobile numbers with Google accounts for unified calling.
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Try Office For Mac - free for 30 days
Wed, 26th Jan 2011
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After launching in New Zealand last October, Microsoft is now offering a free, 30-day trial for Office For Mac.
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Google launches cloud printing service
Wed, 26th Jan 2011
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Google unveils Cloud Print, enabling printing from any app on diverse devices without software, initially launching in the US.
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White iPhone 4 reappears
Tue, 25th Jan 2011
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Just when you thought Apple had given up on the other coloured iPhone, comes leakage from two major US retailers.
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User-created Portal 2 content will reach all platforms
Tue, 25th Jan 2011
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Despite the fact that only the PC version will feature a mod toolset, Valve contends that user-made content will eventually be available on all platforms.