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Optimation deal to drive Google cloud in NZ

Fri, 20th Jul 2012
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Optimation partners with Barbador to boost Google Cloud services in NZ, aiming to transform IT usage among local businesses.
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YouTube enables face blurring to protect dissidents

Thu, 19th Jul 2012
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Google has launched a new tool which allows users to blur out faces in videos to protect themselves from government retribution.
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Yahoo names Google's Marissa Mayer as new CEO

Wed, 18th Jul 2012
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Marissa Mayer, formerly of Google, takes the helm as Yahoo's new CEO, marking the company's third leadership change in a year.
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Google tech advocate to address Auckland conference

Tue, 17th Jul 2012
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Google Chief Technology Advocate Mike T Jones will be among a group of digital experts from across the globe descending on Auckland.
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Layman's explanation of Google+

Fri, 13th Jul 2012
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Google+ decoded: A comprehensive guide for those mystified by social media, revealing how to share, connect, and thrive online.
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App of the week....Chrome for iOS

Wed, 4th Jul 2012
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Chrome lands on iOS, mixing slow performance with seamless sync capabilities. Discover why this app's pros may outweigh its cons.
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Google's new baby to stop Microsoft, Apple

Fri, 29th Jun 2012
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In an interesting move Google is seriously getting into the hardware business with the launch of a new tablet.
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Google to unveil tiny tablet at I/O: rumour

Wed, 27th Jun 2012
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Google poised to reveal the Nexus 7, a compact competitor to the iPad, at its I/O conference, with rumours of a $199 starting price.
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Check out Google's Jellybean sculpture

Wed, 27th Jun 2012
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Google adds a jellybean Android sculpture at its HQ, heralding the Jellybean OS release before the I/O conference.
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Should Google's CEO reveal his mystery illness?

Tue, 26th Jun 2012
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Larry Page has missed one engagement and cancelled his appearances at two others, but no-one wants to explain why.
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'Turn IPv6 on and leave it on'

Wed, 6th Jun 2012
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Facebook, Google, and other major internet firms will permanently switch to IPv6 at midday NZT today, marking a pivotal step in global internet infrastructure.
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Google 'Knowledge Graph' brings perfect search a step closer - Updated

Thu, 31st May 2012
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Google has taken a big step towards its ultimate goal of perfecting the internet search with the launch of a new intelligent search feature, Knowledge Graph.
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Westcon readying vendor marketplace

Mon, 28th May 2012
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Westcon is launching a Kiwi online marketplace amid concerns of revenue drain from NZ's economy due to overseas cloud services.
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Critics impressed by Yahoo's 'Axis' search engine

Thu, 24th May 2012
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Axis works with Chrome, Firefox, Safari and Internet Explorer, and versions for Android and Windows Phone are on the way.
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China approves 'Googlerola' deal – Updated

Wed, 23rd May 2012
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China greenlights Google's $12.5 billion buyout of Motorola, with conditions to keep Android free for five years.
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Facebook IPO is coming this week - Updated

Fri, 18th May 2012
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Facebook's IPO set for a historic launch this week, aiming for a $104 billion valuation as it goes public on NASDAQ.
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Google to launch iCloud challenge next week

Tue, 17th Apr 2012
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Leaked info suggests Google Drive will offer 5GB of space for free; so will it work with Apple operating systems?.
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Google fined for side-stepping FCC

Mon, 16th Apr 2012
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Google fined £19k by FCC for not cooperating in a privacy breach probe linked to Street View data collection, despite its £38bn cash reserve.
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Second US$10 bn quarter for Google

Fri, 13th Apr 2012
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Google reports its second consecutive USD $10 billion quarter, driven by strong performances from Chrome, Android, and YouTube.
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Google: 170 million people have 'upgraded' to Google+ - Updated

Thu, 12th Apr 2012
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Google boasts 170 million users on Google+, now one-fifth the size of Facebook, amid updates to enhance the platform's allure.