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Telecom asks for analogue landline phones

Wed, 23rd Feb 2011
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Old fashioned corded analogue phones, that don't require a power source, can be donated at any Telecom retail store.
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Nintendo announces two-game 3DS launch lineup

Wed, 23rd Feb 2011
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Nintendo's 3DS launch in Australasia to include just two games, amidst confusion over third-party titles availability.
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Ubisoft announces Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood PC ship date, specs

Wed, 23rd Feb 2011
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Ubisoft sets March 18th for Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood PC launch, unveils multiplayer mode and system specs. Codex Edition not in NZ.
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Earthquake rocks Christchurch

Tue, 22nd Feb 2011
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Christchurch reeling from 6.3 magnitude quake; comms disrupted, Cathedral damaged. Live updates via #eqnz. Emergency lines: 0800 779997.
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Govt could buy back Telecom shares

Tue, 22nd Feb 2011
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Proposed change to the Telecommunications Amendment Bill could allow the government to buy back parts of Telecom.
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Barcode generator software - The best trick of business management

Fri, 18th Feb 2011
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Revolutionise your business management with top-notch barcode generator software, enabling easy, colourful label creation for various industries.
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Apple Subscriptions spark Federal anti-trust interest - Updated

Fri, 18th Feb 2011
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New rules mean publishers - such as Amazon - can no longer provide in-app links to websites where users can buy content.
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Telltale officially developing The Walking Dead games

Fri, 18th Feb 2011
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The long-rumoured game adaptation of the breakaway hit TV show is official, and it's likely to adopt the episodic nature of its source material.
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Telecom extends Brightstar relationship

Thu, 17th Feb 2011
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Brightstar re-signed to offer chain services for all mobile, broadband and fixed line products for the next three years.
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Windows Phone 7 Connector released for Mac

Thu, 17th Feb 2011
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Bridge the Apple-Microsoft divide: Windows Phone 7 Connector for Mac now out, syncing your tunes and snaps effortlessly.
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Apple to make MobileMe free?

Tue, 15th Feb 2011
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Apple may make its MobileMe service free, turning it into a cloud storage hub for photos, music, and videos. A year's subscription currently costs USD $99.
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HP snaps up real-time analytics firm

Tue, 15th Feb 2011
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Vertica buyout to let HP customers analyse large chunks of data stored in physical, virtual and cloud environments.
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Lush NZ website hacked - card details leaked

Tue, 15th Feb 2011
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Cosmetics retailer Lush has taken its Australian and New Zealand websites offline after another hack, urging customers to cancel their cards immediately.
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Telecom invests in IP data usage tech

Tue, 15th Feb 2011
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Alcatel-Lucent's Wireless Network Guardian brought in to help Telecom offer a better experience across its 3G network.
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Mighty Ape staffers get engaged on World of Warcraft

Fri, 11th Feb 2011
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Mighty Ape lovebirds, Scott and Rhia, engaged in World of Warcraft, exchanging vows in Stormwind to the delight of gaming fans.
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Rock Band will continue to rock

Fri, 11th Feb 2011
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Rock Band vows to play on, offering a lifeline to Guitar Hero fans, despite the franchise's end. Harmonix promises the beat marches on with ongoing development.
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Xbox NZ posts record year

Thu, 10th Feb 2011
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Xbox NZ celebrates record-breaking year, dominating the 2010 holiday season with a 14% sales surge and a significant rise in LIVE subscribers.
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Google Translate now on iPhone

Thu, 10th Feb 2011
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Google Translate app now available for iPhone users, boasting voice input for 15 languages and audible translations in 23 languages.
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Various Capcom iPhone titles: $1.29 each

Thu, 10th Feb 2011
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Grab iconic games like Street Fighter IV and Devil May Cry for just £1.29 on iPhone and iPad, as Capcom slashes prices in a mega sale.
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Nintendo 3DS: the official NZ launch details

Wed, 9th Feb 2011
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The speculation can now end, as we've just received the official press release from Nintendo about the local launch details for the 3DS.