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Ipadapps

iPad apps pricier than those on iPhone

Mon, 29th Mar 2010
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According to leaked screenshots from the iPad app store, it appears that iPad apps are far pricier than their iPhone counterparts.
Music matters

Music Matters campaign pushes legal downloads

Fri, 26th Mar 2010
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The Music Matters campaign urges consumers to support artists by downloading music only from legal sources, with backing from Spotify, iTunes, and even Napster.
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Free ePub books will sync with iPad

Thu, 25th Mar 2010
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Apple confirms free ePub books will sync on iPads, easing concerns over content restrictions, says CEO Jobs. A win for fans of classics.
Ipadmaps

iPad sales likely to outpace original iPhone

Sun, 21st Mar 2010
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With an estimated 200,000 iPads already pre-ordered, analysts believe that there could be more iPads sold in its first quarter than the 1.
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Google TV will push Apple into action

Fri, 19th Mar 2010
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Google's upcoming TV device, backed by Sony, Intel, and Logitech, poses a threat to Apple TV sales, according to reports.
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USB storage coming to Xbox 360

Fri, 19th Mar 2010
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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Xbox 360 to embrace USB storage in firmware update, allowing game saves on external drives, Joystiq reports. A boon for gamers.
90000ipads

90,000 iPads ordered in first six hours

Sat, 13th Mar 2010
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With iPad pre-orders opening today in the US, one analyst claims the that more than 90,000 iPads have been ordered in the first six hours of availability.
Fallback

Free Battlefield: Bad Company 2 DLC hits March 31st

Fri, 12th Mar 2010
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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technology gifts
EA announces free DLC for Battlefield: Bad Company 2, with two new multiplayer modes to be released on the same day as Modern Warfare 2's first map pack.
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iPad turns heads of some e-reader owners

Thu, 11th Mar 2010
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retail
More than a quarter of current e-reader owners wish they'd waited for the iPad, according to a new consumer survey.
Mobileph2

Credibility of ComCom in question - 2degrees

Wed, 10th Mar 2010
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government
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commerce commission
2degrees challenges ComCom's credibility over non-regulation of mobile termination rates, fearing harm to consumers and industry.
Ingrammicro

Ingram Micro website still not working

Wed, 10th Mar 2010
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distributors
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retail
Resellers report serious issues with Ingram Micro's new website, impacting their businesses. Integration problems and missing information cited.
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Apple to host videos in the cloud

Fri, 5th Mar 2010
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cloud services
Apple is reportedly planning to move iTunes video libraries into the cloud, following talks with content providers.
Fujitsu

Fujitsu enters the cloud

Wed, 3rd Mar 2010
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retail
Fujitsu launches Cloud Services in NZ, promising local control over data with reduced costs, meeting governance and regulatory needs.
Physicalsecurity

SafeNet CTO: 'Physical security doesn't cut it'

Wed, 3rd Mar 2010
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cloud services
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SafeNet CTO Russ Dietz declares that old physical security measures are outdated as the company launches new cloud solutions to bolster data protection.
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'TRUE MOBILITY'

Mon, 1st Mar 2010
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workforce technology
From making calls to revolutionising industries, 'True Mobility' marks a new era of connectivity, reshaping how we work and live.
Fallback

[UPDATE] PlayStation Network fault prevents offline play

Mon, 1st Mar 2010
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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PSN fault leaves gamers unable to play offline or online, affecting global PS3 users. Sony works on fix; slim models less impacted.
Fallback

Content control

Mon, 1st Mar 2010
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digital signage
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In the quest for the perfect digital signage, simplicity and reliability reign supreme, ensuring imagery hits its mark on time.
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A digital on-ramp

Mon, 1st Mar 2010
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Retailers seek 'stickiness' with consumers, using digital signage as a potent tool to keep brands in customers' minds and pockets.
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Look here, buy now

Mon, 1st Mar 2010
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Digital signage might not be in every store around the country, but it's certainly making a good effort to be!.
Fallback

The selling point

Mon, 1st Mar 2010
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supply chain
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inventory management systems
Digital signage, while gaining traction in retail, faces confusion and challenges despite potential for enhancing customer experience.