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Laser names former Ingram Micro manager Tyler Smith as its new NZ country manager, aiming to bolster business growth in the region.

The internet giant is reported to be working with Mastercard to create a system that turns Android phones into electronic wallets.

Pre-order interest for Nintendo's glasses-free 3D handheld easily outpaces that of the company's flagship console.

Play.com has confirmed a security breach, with customers receiving spam emails linked to an incident at its email provider.

Nuance unveils PDF Converter for Mac with editing function, offering similar features to Adobe Acrobat at a lower price.

Skype unveils Qik Video Connect, a novel iPhone app for live streaming and video chats, enhancing sharing with family and friends.

Renaissance faces a wave of departures as Jamie Barton and three others resign, escalating concerns within the distributor.

Apple pulls gay 'cure' app after public outcry, sparking debate on freedom of expression vs offensive content.

Apple axes 'Gay Cure' app after 146k petition, siding with LGBT safety over Exodus International's controversial therapy claims.

Leaked documents suggest that New Zealanders will be paying around $47 a month for ultra fast broadband when it becomes available.

RIM confirms BlackBerry PlayBook's launch in the US and Canada for April 19, with prices ranging from $499 to $699. No NZ release date yet.

Apple files suit against Amazon, seeking to stop the retail giant from using the App Store name, citing trademark infringement and potential customer confusion.

Apple overturns wife's veto, gifts man a free iPad 2 with a cheeky note, sparking debates on marital finances.

LG set to release world's slimmest smartphone, the LG Optimus Black, in New Zealand in May. No carrier details announced as of yet.

Discover Localscope, the app turning heads as it helps users locate everything from petrol stations to the perfect coffee spot.

Motorola's Xoom wi-fi tablet gets a late March release in the US. But there's no word at all on when we might see it in New Zealand.

Xero gears up to launch its eagerly awaited free iPhone app, Xero Touch, by late March, following successful employee tests and demo.

Steve Jobs expresses solidarity with Apple's Japanese team amidst devastation, offering support following the delay of iPad 2 launch due to tragic events.

FileMaker launches Bento 4 on Mac App Store, enhancing its database apps with new features like label printing and geo-tagging.

Apple postpones the iPad 2's Japan launch due to last week's devastating earthquake and tsunami, focusing on recovery efforts.