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TomTom launches live traffic updates
Mon, 18th Oct 2010
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TomTom has launched Live Services in New Zealand, offering real-time traffic updates, safety camera reporting, and weather forecasts for Go Live GPS users.
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Sales of virtual goods overtake advertising
Mon, 18th Oct 2010
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Advertising agencies blamed for sales of virtual goods overtake advertising in top categories on Apple's iOS platform.
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Samsung reveals Froyo update details
Mon, 18th Oct 2010
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creative technologies
Samsung set to bolster Galaxy S with Froyo update, offering speedier performance, voice-guided GPS, and Flash Player support from mid-Oct.
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Cut the Rope
Fri, 15th Oct 2010
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smartphones
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apple
Cut the Rope game enthrals players with physics-based puzzles, tasking them with feeding candy to a cute monster, Om Nom.
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Telecom sponsors All Blacks UK tour
Fri, 15th Oct 2010
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cloud services
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Telecom renews sponsorship for the All Blacks' UK tour, introducing the Telecom BackingBlack Tour with exclusive content and events for UK fans.
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111 text service for deaf launched
Fri, 15th Oct 2010
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emergency services
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community
A new 111 text service for the deaf and hearing impaired was launched today in Auckland by Police Minister Judith Collins, enhancing emergency accessibility.
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Skype re-launches - adds Facebook integration
Fri, 15th Oct 2010
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apple
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Skype revamps app with Facebook integration and group video calls, promising enhanced connectivity and a sleek new interface.
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Microsoft's Bing to access your Facebook 'Likes'
Fri, 15th Oct 2010
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google
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Microsoft strengthens ties with Facebook with deal to integrate content from Facebook straight into Bing's search results.
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Orcon: ComCom decision means better deals for Kiwis
Fri, 15th Oct 2010
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government
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commerce commission
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telcos
Chief Executive Scott Bartlett sees substantial reduction of broadband and telephone packages following a recent Commerce Commission ruling.
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First Primal Carnage trailer released
Thu, 14th Oct 2010
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console gaming
A first-person shooter that allows you to play as a human or a dinosaur? Take a look at this first teaser trailer!.
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HTC clarifies Windows Phone 7 plans
Thu, 14th Oct 2010
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HTC retracts its announcement: The HD7 will no longer launch in New Zealand via Telecom, but will be exclusively available with Telstra in Australia.
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Huawei goes after 'cumbersome service planning'
Thu, 14th Oct 2010
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smartphones
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cloud services
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it industry
Huawei launches Digital Shopping Mall to streamline cloud services and boost operators' revenue generation with faster market entry and reduced costs.
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Samsung dates Skype Galaxy S fix
Thu, 14th Oct 2010
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smartphones
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Samsung has confirmed that the Froyo update, expected in Nov/Dec, will resolve Skype issues on the Galaxy S. The device recently surpassed 5 million sales.
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Red Dead Redemption: Undead Nightmare official trailer
Thu, 14th Oct 2010
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gaming
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The undead masses are about to converge on the Wild West. Watch the official launch trailer for Red Dead Redemption's Undead Nightmare!.
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Official Mortal Kombat website is now live
Thu, 14th Oct 2010
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gaming
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Warner Bros. Interactive and NetherRealm Studios unveil the official site for the Mortal Kombat reboot, promising weekly updates.
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New Norton 360 beta ready to download
Thu, 14th Oct 2010
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symantec
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outlook
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yahoo
Symantec has launched the public beta of Norton 360 version 5.0, featuring identity protection, automatic backup, and PC tuneup, for free download.
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Valve announces DOTA 2
Thu, 14th Oct 2010
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gaming
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We now have confirmation that an official title based on the ever-popular Warcraft III mod is in development at Valve.
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Another delay for Gran Turismo 5
Thu, 14th Oct 2010
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gaming
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The nightmare continues for Sony as the release date slips yet again for its upcoming racing sim. Read on for more details.
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Apple announces Mac event
Thu, 14th Oct 2010
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Apple gears up to unveil Mac OS X 10.7 Lion at a special event on 20th October at their HQ, teasing it with a lion-themed invite.
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TVNZ6 NetGuide Schools Multimedia Challenge winners to be announced Nov 12
Wed, 13th Oct 2010
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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techday
Judging is now underway for the TVNZ6 NetGuide Schools Multimedia Challenge with the winners to be announced next month.