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Microsoft moves 40K W7 Phones at US launch - Updated
Fri, 12th Nov 2010
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After $US100 million marketing spend, Windows 7 Phone gets off to a slow start in the US - analyst blames Monday.
iTunes Japan gets movies
Fri, 12th Nov 2010
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iTunes Japan now offers over 1000 movies from major Hollywood and Japanese studios. HD titles start at ¥2,000 to buy and ¥300 to rent.
Google launches emergency search
Fri, 12th Nov 2010
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Google has introduced emergency search results in New Zealand for poisoning and suicide searches, providing immediate access to crucial helpline numbers.
Rockstar releases first L.A. Noire trailer
Fri, 12th Nov 2010
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Rockstar debuts trailer for 'L.A. Noire', a 1940s L.A. detective thriller game, set to redefine the genre on Xbox 360 and PS3 next US spring.
The perils of motion-controlled gaming
Thu, 11th Nov 2010
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Motion gaming's new era sparks concern as injuries and damage rise, post-Kinect launch. Warning: enthusiasm may lead to mishaps.
Vodafone loses New Zealand customers
Thu, 11th Nov 2010
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Vodafone New Zealand sees a dip, losing 35,000 users amid a strategy shift and recent service issues, says CEO Vittorio Colao.
ComCom: 'Keep your number' ruling to be extended
Thu, 11th Nov 2010
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ComCom is set to extend the 'keep your number' rule, allowing users to switch networks without changing numbers, for another six years.
iOS 4.2 due Friday
Thu, 11th Nov 2010
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Apple's iOS 4.2 update, packed with 100+ features, expected to launch Friday, Nov 12th in US, making iPads more enticing for organisations.
Geocache Viewer
Wed, 10th Nov 2010
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A geocaching utility that allows you to transfer your Geocaching GPX files from your computer to your iPad/iPhone and view them.
3D Penalty Shootout
Wed, 10th Nov 2010
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Experience a hyper-realistic 3D football penalty shootout, with lifelike player movements and various game modes, set to revolutionise sports gaming.
Kratos spotted in downtown Auckland
Wed, 10th Nov 2010
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It turns out that, when he's not on a quest for bloody revenge, Kratos likes to do regular things like aerobics and ride the reverse bungy!.
Telecom unveils new data roaming fees
Wed, 10th Nov 2010
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Telecom introduces new data roaming fees, offering a capped rate plan of 100MB for AUD $100 in select countries including Australia, the USA, and the UK.
Skype promises Mac improvements - won't say when
Wed, 10th Nov 2010
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Skype has vowed to improve its Mac app amid backlash, including from Xero CEO, but remains tight-lipped on a release date.
Vodafone admits 3G faults
Wed, 10th Nov 2010
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Vodafone admits ongoing 3G faults causing missed calls and delayed texts, promising round-the-clock efforts to fix network issues affecting customer services.
Google News enhanced for smartphones
Wed, 10th Nov 2010
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Google News boosts mobile experience with new features for smoother, more precise browsing on smartphones, says Arun Prasath, Tech Lead.
NZ Open source winners announced
Wed, 10th Nov 2010
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NZ Open Source Awards 2010 honour innovators in software; winners include IRD's Moodle and art project 'Ghosts in the Form of Gifts'.
Prince of Persia: Warrior Within
Wed, 10th Nov 2010
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Prince of Persia: Warrior Within, the highly anticipated video game franchise, is finally available on the App Store.
Email outage strikes TelstraClear
Tue, 9th Nov 2010
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After a significant outage, TelstraClear restores email services, apologises for disruption affecting Paradise and ClearNet users.
Ovum launches analyst app
Tue, 9th Nov 2010
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Updated: Market research will never be far away again with the launch of Ovum's free iPhone app, PocketAnalyst.
MagnumMac retail re-brand confirmed
Tue, 9th Nov 2010
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Renaissance announces the transformation of MagnumMac into YooBee, rolling out new branding across NZ stores and consolidating online presence.