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2degrees: 30 new stores in 12 months
Fri, 26th Nov 2010
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2degrees to open 30 stores across NZ in a £30m retail expansion, bucking recession trends and creating 200 jobs, starting this weekend.
Ingram Micro secures iPad rights
Fri, 26th Nov 2010
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Ingram Micro clinches deal to distribute Apple's iPad and accessories, boosting its tech portfolio and exciting the market.
iOS 4.3 due December?
Fri, 26th Nov 2010
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Apple hints at iOS 4.3 release in December, featuring an app subscription service and a partnership with Rupert Murdoch for The Daily.
Hands-on preview: Homefront
Fri, 26th Nov 2010
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THQ treated Game Console to an early look at what promises to be one of the most topical and frighteningly plausible shooters of 2011.
December NetGuide out next week!
Fri, 26th Nov 2010
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December's NetGuide is your key to freebies online! Overflows with tips on snagging free stuff, from music to e-books. On sale Monday for $6!.
Gran Turismo 5 scores 87 on Metacritic
Thu, 25th Nov 2010
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Gran Turismo 5 rides into controversy, snagging a Metacritic 87, despite its PlayStation-3-exclusive hype and lengthy build-up since E3 2005.
Sony NZ working on TV3, C4, Prime EPG support for PlayTV
Thu, 25th Nov 2010
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There's still hope that PlayTV adopters will enjoy the benefits of EPG support for TV3, C4 and Prime, says Sony Computer Entertainment New Zealand.
Telcos pledge unmetered iSky access
Thu, 25th Nov 2010
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Six telcos, including Orcon and Vodafone, offer unmetered access to iSky, Sky's new online TV service in NZ, promising more flexibility.
Is iSKY headed to Xbox 360, PS3? - Updated
Wed, 24th Nov 2010
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At an iSKY conference held this afternoon, the broadcaster revealed its intentions to launch its platform on the popular home-gaming consoles.
Axl Rose sues Activision to the tune of US$20M
Wed, 24th Nov 2010
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The Guns N' Roses frontman is but the latest artist to take Activision to task for the use of their music in one of the Guitar Hero titles.
Under 35s prefer apps to browsers
Wed, 24th Nov 2010
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Apps quickly becoming the favourite way to access internet radio, maps, social networks, navigation and games, says new study.
World of Warcraft patch 4.0.3a now live
Wed, 24th Nov 2010
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Blizzard launches WoW patch 4.0.3a, reshaping Azeroth in prep for Cataclysm with new races, areas, and the menacing Deathwing's arrival.
NZ gets Xbox LIVE Black Friday deals
Wed, 24th Nov 2010
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NZ gamers rejoice as Xbox LIVE rolls out Black Friday deals including 67% off on Portal: Still Alive and more, valid until Nov 29.
Samsung Galaxy Tab sells 600k
Wed, 24th Nov 2010
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Samsung's Galaxy Tab reaches a milestone, selling over 600,000 units globally (excluding New Zealand) in just one month, eyeing one million by year-end.
Android upgrade hits Sony Ericsson Xperia smartphones
Wed, 24th Nov 2010
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Sony Ericsson's Xperia smartphones receive 2.1 Android upgrade, bringing enhanced home screens, improved auto-focus, better Bluetooth, and social integration.
New Epic Mickey trailer: Into the Archives
Wed, 24th Nov 2010
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Disney unveils 'Into the Archives' trailer for Epic Mickey, showcasing 80 years of Mickey's history and a new gameplay twist with a magical paintbrush.
The story behind Jobs' 1985 Apple resignation
Wed, 24th Nov 2010
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Discover the untold story of Steve Jobs' 1985 Apple exit, fuelled by his quest for innovation and a great computer yet to be created.
Half a million numbers 'ported' since 2007
Tue, 23rd Nov 2010
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A significant landmark for the industry and its customers, says Telecommunications Carriers' Forum CEO, David Stone.
Myspace secures Facebook integration
Tue, 23rd Nov 2010
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Myspace introduces Mashup with Facebook, enabling users to personalise content streams through their Facebook likes and interests.
iOS 4.2 out now in New Zealand
Tue, 23rd Nov 2010
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Apple launches iOS 4.2 in New Zealand, transforming the iPad with multitasking, folders, and AirPlay, just in time for the holidays.