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Vodafone’s acquisition of TelstraClear approved
Tue, 30th Oct 2012
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All regulatory approvals required for its acquisition now granted as Vodafone expects to close deal by tomorrow.
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Microsoft unveils Windows Phone 8
Tue, 30th Oct 2012
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Microsoft debuts Windows Phone 8, offering a personal phone experience that connects people and things that matter most.
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Vodafone fastest for iPhone 5
Mon, 29th Oct 2012
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Vodafone's network crowned the fastest for iPhone 5 users in Auckland and Wellington, outpacing rivals by up to 110%.
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Cancel before the storm
Mon, 29th Oct 2012
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Google postpones Android event scheduled for today due to concerns over the impending Hurricane Sandy across New York.
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Q3 smartphone shipments exceeds 157m
Mon, 29th Oct 2012
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Samsung dominates Q3 with record 56.3m smartphone shipments, doubling Apple's sales as rivals falter.
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Clever Kiwis most savvy social networkers
Mon, 29th Oct 2012
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Kiwis lead in wise social media use, with less than 10% risking job ire by airing work grievances online, says AVG study.
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Apple admits Samsung iPad innocence
Mon, 29th Oct 2012
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Apple acknowledges Samsung didn't copy iPad designs after a UK court ruling, marking a rare legal defeat for the tech giant.
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Kiwi iOS app developer creates Windows 8 version
Fri, 26th Oct 2012
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Video filter App iSupr8 now in windows store from New Zealand firm MEA Mobile.
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Game Review: The Unfinished Swan
Fri, 26th Oct 2012
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With the plethora of first-person and third-person shooting games available on the market today, some people might think original gaming ideas are dying.
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Apple shifts 26.9 million iPhones during Q4
Fri, 26th Oct 2012
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Apple sells 26.9 million iPhones in Q4, earning $36bn but misses Wall Street's higher expectations. Growth follows iPhone 5 launch.
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World's first Windows 8 copy sold in Auckland
Fri, 26th Oct 2012
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Auckland man makes history, purchasing the world's first copy of Windows 8 at Harvey Norman’s, eager for its innovative features.
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Microsoft unveils Windows 8
Fri, 26th Oct 2012
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Microsoft launches Windows 8, its biggest overhaul in 20 years, outshining Windows 95's legacy, says CEO Ballmer in Auckland.
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Skype showcases Windows 8 version
Fri, 26th Oct 2012
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Video calling company launches a version that works on the newest platform around Windows 8.
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Samsung unveils Windows 8 Smart PC
Fri, 26th Oct 2012
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Samsung launches its new ATIV Smart PC and ATIV Smart PC Pro based on Windows 8.
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Windows 8 set to give Apple a run for its money
Fri, 26th Oct 2012
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Microsoft's Windows 8 challenges Apple with superior screen resolution and advanced features, hinting at a PC rebirth.
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Your mini guide to Windows 8
Fri, 26th Oct 2012
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Windows 8 introduces a touchscreen interface and a host of new apps, marking Microsoft's biggest OS update since Windows 95.
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Windows 8, we’re rooting for you
Fri, 26th Oct 2012
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It’s an odd position, after all these years, to be firmly on the side of the company which for good reason became known as ‘the Beast of Redmond’.
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Windows 8 different editions explained
Fri, 26th Oct 2012
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After three years in development, Windows 8 has finally been unleashed in all its glory – and with a slimmed down four versions.
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Amy Adams to address NetHui South delegates
Fri, 26th Oct 2012
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InternetNZ has revealed Amy Adams will deliver a ministerial keynote at the upcoming Net Hui South event in Otago.
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Labour criticises Kordia outsourcing
Fri, 26th Oct 2012
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Labour slams Kordia for axing 50 Kiwi jobs to outsource Auckland call centre to Manila, decrying govt's lack of investment in local employment.
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Science research given $54 million boost
Fri, 26th Oct 2012
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New Zealand's top scientific researchers awarded $54.6 million in Marsden Fund grants.
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Dishonored to release content triple pack
Fri, 26th Oct 2012
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It’s been revealed that three packs of additional content will be released for Dishonored, the first of which will be out before the end of the year.
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Kordia and Orcon to merge under Bartlett
Thu, 25th Oct 2012
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Kordia Networks and Orcon to merge, creating innovative, reliable provider of information services in NZ telecommunications market.
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NZ consumers pay more for iPhone 5 contracts
Thu, 25th Oct 2012
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New price comparison analysis reveals Kiwis are lumbered with some of the most expensive iPhone 5 service plans in the global smartphone marketplace.