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PLAYSTATION MOVE HANDS-ON PREVIEW

Thu, 1st Jul 2010
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Sony's PlayStation Move promises millimetre precision in motion gaming, outshining Wii. But is it more than a bid for the casual crowd?.
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Google rolls out new Android update

Wed, 30th Jun 2010
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Google launches Android 2.2 update, introducing portable hotspot, Flash support, and enhanced home screen features for Nexus One users.
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PayPal embraces credit cards

Tue, 29th Jun 2010
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PayPal unveils Guest Payments, enabling merchants to accept credit cards directly, simplifying online transactions for businesses and consumers alike.
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Optimation optimistic over 2010 growth

Thu, 17th Jun 2010
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Optimation eyes growth in 2010, buoyed by IT sector recovery and plans to hire 60 new staff, reflecting optimism in NZ's tech landscape.
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Inmarsat launches IsatPhone Pro

Wed, 16th Jun 2010
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Inmarsat debuts the IsatPhone Pro, claiming the new USD $500-600 satellite phone sets a benchmark in durability and performance for remote environments.
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Apple releases Safari 5 into the wild

Thu, 10th Jun 2010
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Apple unveils Safari 5 with improved speeds, HTML5 support, and new Safari Reader, promising a 30% boost over Safari 4 for users.
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BlackBerry app challenge detailed

Wed, 9th Jun 2010
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NZ developers urged to join the BlackBerry Super Apps Developer Challenge, aiming to spotlight top apps across APAC with $1.5m in prizes.
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Apple announces iPhone 4

Tue, 8th Jun 2010
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Apple unveils iPhone 4 at developer conference in the US; Vodafone to launch in New Zealand in the coming months.
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RELEASE DATE (FINALLY) ANNOUNCED FOR STARCRAFT II

Tue, 1st Jun 2010
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hankfully, though, it turns out that Starcraft II: Wings of Liberty is no Duke Nukem Forever; the game will officially hit New Zealand shelves.
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Game review: ALAN WAKE

Tue, 1st Jun 2010
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Remedy Entertainment's eerie psychological thriller, Alan Wake, masterfully blends horror inspirations to immerse players in a gripping battle against darkness.
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E3 IN LOS ANGELES - WHAT TO EXPECT

Tue, 1st Jun 2010
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Anticipate game-changing reveals at E3 in Los Angeles, from Jun 15-17, with big names like Microsoft and Sony set to dazzle with tech and titles.
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2degrees enters a new phase

Tue, 1st Jun 2010
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2degrees shakes up NZ mobile market, gaining over 200,000 subscribers in 6 months, proving sceptics wrong and signalling a new chapter.
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In my palm

Tue, 1st Jun 2010
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Seoul's IT execs reveal a 30% drop in handset exports, spotlighting the iPhone's rise and the shift towards a 'mobile me' culture.
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CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENTS

Tue, 1st Jun 2010
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Navigating the maze of bringing an idea to market involves sharing information. Here's how confidentiality agreements can protect your intellectual property.
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Project Natal to be renamed at E3

Fri, 28th May 2010
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Microsoft remains tight-lipped on speculation that Project Natal will be renamed 'Wave' at next month's E3 videogame show in LA.
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Steve Jobs confirms Apple keynote

Tue, 25th May 2010
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Steve Jobs to kickstart the sold-out WWDC with a keynote, promising major announcements including the expected reveal of iPhone 4G.
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Adobe CS5 gets HTML5 support

Sat, 22nd May 2010
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Adobe is offering a free HTML5 extension pack for Creative Suite 5 (CS5) users, after Apple called HTML5 the web standard of the future.
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Google selects VM for cloud collaboration

Fri, 21st May 2010
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VMware and Google set to offer technologies and expertise to help accelerate enterprise adoption of cloud computing.
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Microsoft sues Trade Me pirate

Wed, 19th May 2010
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Microsoft wins lawsuit against Trade Me seller for pirating Office 2007, spotlighting NZ's low piracy but stressing the fight continues.
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Facebook integration for next iPhone?

Sun, 16th May 2010
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Rumour has it that the iPhone OS 4 will feature stronger Facebook integration, including synced contacts and messaging.