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Biggest bill challenge
Find us NZ’s biggest mobile bill says 2degrees
Fri, 24th Jun 2011
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2degrees is challenging small businesses to submit their biggest mobile bills, with the largest ones competing for prizes like plan credits and LG handsets.
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Huge growth forecast in business software market
Fri, 24th Jun 2011
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Independent analyst Ovum forecasts Asia-Pacific business software market to soar to USD $46bn this year, driven by mobile tech and cloud computing.
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Prototype 2 Facebook app launched
Fri, 24th Jun 2011
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New Prototype 2 app on Facebook lets fans 'hack' for exclusive content ahead of the 2012 game release. Dive into //Blacknet now.
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New Facebook suit launched
Fri, 24th Jun 2011
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The Winklevoss twins have filed another lawsuit against Mark Zuckerberg, alleging Facebook suppressed evidence in their NZD $80 million settlement from 2008.
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Brennan extends into NZ
Fri, 24th Jun 2011
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Brennan IT expands into NZ, launching a Point of Presence to cater to the demand in Australasia for seamless cloud services and more.
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Nintendo DSi and DSi XL price drop
Fri, 24th Jun 2011
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Nintendo has announced that game consoles on sale will be reduced by over $50. The substantial savings starting next week.
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Apple wins touch-screen patent
Fri, 24th Jun 2011
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Apple's triumph in securing a pivotal iPhone touch-screen patent may set the stage for intense legal skirmishes with rival tech giants.
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Kiwi payment gateway launches iPhone App
Thu, 23rd Jun 2011
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Flo2Cash unveils New Zealand's first smartphone payment app, offering merchants a cost-effective, secure way to process credit card payments.
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Aussies a huge step closer to UFB
Thu, 23rd Jun 2011
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Australia’s two largest telecommunications companies, Telstra and Optus, have agreed to participate in the Australian government’s NBN.
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'Trusted malware' on the rise: AVG
Thu, 23rd Jun 2011
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Hackers exploit 'trusted malware' to breach data, with AVG reporting a sharp increase in digitally signed malware attacks in 2011.
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Just what the doctor ordered
Thu, 23rd Jun 2011
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The local District Health Board placing an order for several new C5v Mobile Clinical Assistant (MCA) tablet PCs from Motion following a huge success.
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IRD re-thinks decision on failed software
Wed, 22nd Jun 2011
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IRD reverses stance on failed software projects, boosting IT confidence and safeguarding innovation investments in NZ.
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Exclusive interview with Magic: The Gathering developer
Wed, 22nd Jun 2011
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As gamers eagerly immerse themselves in Duels of the Planeswalkers 2012, TechDay is fortunate to speak with Wizards of the Coast's Worth Wollpert.
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Updated video editing app from Apple
Wed, 22nd Jun 2011
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Apple's Final Cut Pro X revamps video editing: Magnetic Timeline, content auto-analysis, and seamless background rendering at NZ$399.99.
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150 million users for Apple's iCloud
Wed, 22nd Jun 2011
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Apple's iCloud set to revolutionise with 150 million users, following a surge in interest for its free and premium services, reveals RBC Capital survey.
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Startling security lapse at Dropbox
Tue, 21st Jun 2011
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Dropbox confesses to a severe security lapse, leaving users' data unprotected for hours due to a bug in their system.
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Cool CPUs expected to drive new slim Macs
Tue, 21st Jun 2011
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Intel's new ultra-efficient Sandy Bridge chips could power slimmer MacBook Airs, boosting performance while cutting heat and battery use.
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Sega online network compromised
Mon, 20th Jun 2011
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1.3 million users of Sega Pass gaming network hit by hackers, with names, birth dates, email addresses and passwords accessed.
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Blackberry maker shares plummet
Mon, 20th Jun 2011
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Decline hits Blackberry's parent, RIM, as shares fall to a 5-year low, reflecting intense competition from iPhone and Android devices.
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E3 Nintendo Round-up
Mon, 20th Jun 2011
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At E3, Nintendo wowed with the Zelda orchestration, pledged depth with the Wii U, and aimed to please both hardcore and casual gamers.