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Window of opportunity as Phablet shipments set to smash 120m mark?

Tue, 28th Jan 2014
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Phablet sales soar to 120m by 2018, with East Asia leading demand for gaming and streaming on larger screens, reports Juniper Research.
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Good Technology offers free customer BlackBerry migration

Fri, 24th Jan 2014
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Good Technology unveils 'Migrate Now' to aid BlackBerry users switch to iOS, Android, or Windows Phone for free, targeting those stuck in contracts.
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Record-breaking Microsoft smashes Surface sales

Fri, 24th Jan 2014
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Microsoft reports a staggering $24.52 billion in Q2 revenue, thanks to soaring Surface sales, robust Xbox numbers, and cloud service growth.
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Review: Wacom Intuos Pro Medium

Wed, 22nd Jan 2014
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Wacom Intuos Pro Medium impresses but Mac users face limitations - an indispensable tool for graphic designers. Score: 8/10.
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HP slaps up Microsoft with Windows 7 ad

Tue, 21st Jan 2014
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HP revives Windows 7 in a bold move, suggesting it's back by popular demand, overshadowing Microsoft's push for Windows 8 upgrades.
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Review: Rapoo E6700 Bluetooth Keyboard

Mon, 20th Jan 2014
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The Rapoo E6700 keyboard is the newest release from the fast growing Chinese manufacturer's stable. How does it stack up in day to day use?.
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Sun not yet set on Microsoft's Windows XP support threat

Sat, 18th Jan 2014
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Microsoft has extended support for Windows XP until July, but has stressed that it is not a supported operating system.
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Windows 9 in line as Microsoft drops Windows 8 flops?

Wed, 15th Jan 2014
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Microsoft plans to drop the Windows 8 name and brand its next release as Windows 9 in an attempt to distance itself from the Windows 8 failure.
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Yet another Windows executive leaves Microsoft...

Tue, 14th Jan 2014
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Following on from Jon DeVaan's Microsoft retirement earlier this week, Redmond's head of software testing has also cut his losses.
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Android out in front as device market braces for 2.5 billion unit sales

Wed, 8th Jan 2014
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Android leads as global device sales approach 2.5 billion, with emerging markets driving growth and mobile phones dominating shipments.
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AMD and BlueStacks Collaboration Brings Full Android OS Experience to Windows PCs

Wed, 8th Jan 2014
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AMD teams with BlueStacks to integrate full Android OS experience into Windows PCs, offering seamless app usage and enhanced gaming.
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Into the Dead now available for Windows 8.1 and Windows Phone

Sun, 5th Jan 2014
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Game publisher PikPok has announced that their original title, Into the Dead, is now available for Windows 8.1 and Windows Phone.
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Microsoft NZ: Windows 8.1 reaches over 130,000 apps

Thu, 12th Dec 2013
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Microsoft NZ cheers as Windows 8.1's app store hits 130,000+ apps, highlighting the OS's growing popularity and new features.
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Microsoft NZ: 'Windows 8.1 is Windows 8 made better'

Tue, 10th Dec 2013
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That's the view of Dean Edwards, Microsoft New Zealand's Surface Manager, who believes Windows 8.1 represents a new era for the software giant.
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Microsoft considers one Windows fits all approach

Tue, 26th Nov 2013
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Microsoft eyes unification: Mulling over a 'one Windows' strategy, streamlining OS for better flexibility and universal app compatibility.
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Nokia follows Microsoft's lead… bashes Apple's iPad

Tue, 26th Nov 2013
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In a bid to promote the new Nokia Lumia 2520 tablet, Nokia has taken a leaf out of Microsoft's book - by shamelessly bashing Apple's iPad.
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Celebrating 30 years of Windows

Tue, 12th Nov 2013
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Both iconic and significant in the evolution of personal computing, on November 10, 1983, Bill Gates introduced Windows.
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Windows XP: It's the good advice that you just didn't take

Fri, 8th Nov 2013
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Windows XP users face risks as support ends, akin to a car breaking down before a crucial event. Time to upgrade, warns Microsoft NZ.
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FREE Invite - Ingram Micro's Tempo Training for Microsoft Windows

Thu, 7th Nov 2013
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Free Windows training in NZ! Join Ingram Micro's Tempo Training in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch. Limited spaces, book now!.
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Exclusive: Microsoft comes down hard on local channel pirate

Thu, 7th Nov 2013
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Online auction trader OnlineSale Computers has been stung with $15,000 in penalties after admitting to hardloading unlicensed Microsoft software on PCs.