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Google apologises to New Zealanders
Wireless Networks

Google apologises to New Zealanders

Google says sorry to NZ over Wi-Fi data collection, removes equipment from Street View cars following Privacy Commissioner's probe.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Dec 2010
UFB rollout begins today in Whangarei
Health Technologies

UFB rollout begins today in Whangarei

The rollout of ultra fast broadband in New Zealand is a go, with the first fibre being laid at Manaia View School.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 14th Dec 2010
New Batman: Arkham City trailer
Gaming

New Batman: Arkham City trailer

Warner Bros. Unveils Thrilling New 'Batman: Arkham City' Trailer, Introducing Villain Hugo Strange. Coming to PC and Consoles in NZ Spring 2021.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 14th Dec 2010
Renaissance picks up Fuji Xerox
Apple

Renaissance picks up Fuji Xerox

Renaissance to distribute Fuji Xerox products in NZ, expanding its tech portfolio and enhancing the local printer market.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 17th Nov 2010
Official: Beatles on iTunes - pricing revealed
Apple

Official: Beatles on iTunes - pricing revealed

The Beatles finally arrive on iTunes, with single albums costing NZD$21.99, individual songs NZD$2.39, and the Box Set NZD$269.99.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 17th Nov 2010
Health issue forces Telecom board resignation
Apple

Health issue forces Telecom board resignation

Sachio Semmoto resigns from Telecom board due to health issues, with no immediate replacement planned amid broadband policy uncertainties.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 16th Nov 2010
Kinect sells 1M units worldwide in first 10 days
Gaming

Kinect sells 1M units worldwide in first 10 days

Microsoft's Kinect flies off the shelves, selling 1M units in just 10 days after US and Europe launch, aiming for 5M by year's end.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 16th Nov 2010
MagnumMac retail re-brand confirmed
Apple

MagnumMac retail re-brand confirmed

Renaissance announces the transformation of MagnumMac into YooBee, rolling out new branding across NZ stores and consolidating online presence.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 9th Nov 2010
New Zealand pays more for fixed line call costs
Apple

New Zealand pays more for fixed line call costs

ComCom ranks New Zealand fixed line and mobile services in the bottom three, compared to other OECD countries.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 9th Nov 2010
Renaissance closes MagnumMac online
Apple

Renaissance closes MagnumMac online

Renaissance bids farewell to MagnumMac online, rebranding it as YooBee in a major overhaul aimed at streamlining services and offerings.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 5th Nov 2010
Telecom revenue down
Apple

Telecom revenue down

Telecom's quarterly revenue falls 2.9% amid regulatory costs and competition despite satisfactory operational performance, says CEO Paul Reynolds.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 5th Nov 2010

Global Stories

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EA announces Shift 2 Unleashed
Gaming

EA announces Shift 2 Unleashed

EA gears up to redefine racing with Shift 2 Unleashed, promising an immersive experience with a graphical revamp and new features.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 17th Nov 2010
Rob Spray joins Zintel Cogent
Unified Communications

Rob Spray joins Zintel Cogent

After leaving TIG in October, Rob Spray has joined Zintel Cogent as National Technical Operations Manager, bypassing the expected TUANZ role.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 17th Nov 2010
The Beatles comes to iTunes
Apple

The Beatles comes to iTunes

The Wall Street Journal reports that Apple's unforgettable iTunes announcement is that it's secured the rights to the Beatles back catalogue.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 16th Nov 2010
Rumour: Gears of War title headed to Kinect?
Gaming

Rumour: Gears of War title headed to Kinect?

IGN reports a potential announcement of a Kinect-enabled Gears of War game by Microsoft and Epic Games at the upcoming Spike TV VGAs.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 16th Nov 2010
Skype 5.0 launches for Mac
Apple

Skype 5.0 launches for Mac

Skype 5.0 debuts for Mac with a sleek redesign, integrated Mac address book, and group video calling for an improved user experience.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 5th Nov 2010
CEOs should seize iPad opportunities
Apple

CEOs should seize iPad opportunities

Business leaders should be speaking with their CIOs as the iPad ecosystem could disrupt existing business models, says Gartner.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 5th Nov 2010
Cyber attack cripples Burma's web
Apple

Cyber attack cripples Burma's web

Slow connections and sporadic outages have plagued Burma's internet service ahead of a major election at the weekend.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 5th Nov 2010