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Flip launches mobile apps

Tue, 5th Apr 2011
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Smartphone apps from Flip have been released for iPhone, iPad and Android devices alongside a new version of the FlipShare software.
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Canon prepares for supply shortages

Tue, 5th Apr 2011
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Canon warns of looming product shortages across NZ and Australia due to the impact of a recent earthquake in Japan.
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SnapperNet turns 10

Mon, 4th Apr 2011
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SnapperNet celebrates a decade of innovation in NZ's channel business with a harbour cruise, reflecting on dynamic tech evolution.
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Telecom launches Android tablet

Mon, 4th Apr 2011
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Telecom launches new V9 Tablet for £399, complete with SIM pack and 500MB credit. Perfect for gaming and video.
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New iPad 2 advert

Mon, 4th Apr 2011
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Latest TV spot for Apple's iPad 2 talks about technology getting out of the way as the original iPad turns one year old.
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Gartner's 10 Top consumer applications to watch in 2012

Fri, 1st Apr 2011
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Gartner reveals top 10 consumer apps to watch in 2012, highlighting location-based services and mobile commerce as key growth areas.
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BYP: Rethinking your device strategy

Fri, 1st Apr 2011
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As employee expectations rise, firms embrace 'Bring Your Own Device'. BYO boosts productivity, cuts IT costs, and fosters better work-life balance.
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Tip-toeing around security controls

Fri, 1st Apr 2011
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Businesses grapple with securing mobile tech as workers blend personal devices with corporate systems, posing new security challenges.
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Pumped-up performance for mobile computing

Fri, 1st Apr 2011
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Mobile computing tech enhances, delivering LAN-like speeds for on-the-go workers, elevating productivity despite geographical gaps.
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NZ lets its guard down

Fri, 1st Apr 2011
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NZ risks credit card fraud as 180,000 merchants fail to meet PCI Security Standards with the Rugby World Cup just weeks away.
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Margin Opportunity - Selling POS to your customers

Fri, 1st Apr 2011
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Discover the potential of selling POS systems at Sektor's roadshow in Auckland and Wellington this April. Get insights from HP, Zebra and more.
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Apple announces iPad 2

Fri, 1st Apr 2011
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iPad 1 owners look away now - less than a year after launching the original, Apple lifts the veil on a smaller, lighter model that's said to be twice as fast.
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Gray matter

Fri, 1st Apr 2011
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Jane Jensen returns with 'Gray Matter', a nod to classic point-and-click games, meshing mystery with magic in Oxford's eerie locales.
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The evolution of Mortal Kombat

Fri, 1st Apr 2011
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Mortal Kombat's evolution, from igniting controversy in '92 to defining game ratings, showcases its enduring legacy in gaming history.
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Better (but fewer) ads for Gmail

Wed, 30th Mar 2011
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Google to refine Gmail ads, promising fewer but more relevant adverts, including local deals and offers, enhancing user experience.
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Rumour: Mortal Kombat to feature 'online pass'

Wed, 30th Mar 2011
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Mortal Kombat may introduce 'online pass', requiring a code for full online play, akin to EA and THQ's systems, Joystiq reveals.
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NZ iPad 2 shipping times now 4-5 weeks

Wed, 30th Mar 2011
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NZ iPad 2 fever escalates, shipping delays hit 4-5 weeks due to soaring demand since Mar 25 launch. Will you wait or brave the store queues?.
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Video: Amazon wins cloud-based music race

Wed, 30th Mar 2011
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Amazon beats Apple and Google by launching its own cloud-based music storage and streaming service. Video inside.
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Review: Nintendo 3DS

Tue, 29th Mar 2011
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Nintendo's glasses-free 3DS hits the market, captivating with striking 3D visuals and innovative augmented reality gaming, despite its short battery life.
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Dick Smith drops Need A Nerd

Tue, 29th Mar 2011
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Dick Smith has axed Need A Nerd, swapping the external tech support for its in-house 'techpert' service, catching consumers by surprise.