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Mozilla to launch phone operating system after securing 18 mobile operator partners, including device commitments from a host of companies.

Google has released an ultra high-resolution Chromebook Pixel laptop made famous, or maybe infamous, for its lofty price tag that starts at $1,299.

Vendors opt for subscription models, from Office to Amazon, ditching upfront payments for monthly dues, transforming business-client relationships.

Shantanu Narayen refuses to answer questions on how the company can justify charging Aussies $1,400 more for its software.

HP eyes a comeback in the tablet market, adopting Android in a bid to stay relevant amid soaring sales and shifting computing preferences.

Microsoft, that paragon of virtue which has always put customer interests first, has the old Googler square in its sights.

Another exciting week has wrapped up here at NZET, Here's a summary of the news stories that were biggest in NZ this week.

Google shatters expectations with a historic $50 billion revenue in 2012, marking an unprecedented achievement for the tech titan.

Google dazzles with its vibrant data centre in Oklahoma, balancing tech and aesthetic, and bolstering local employment and education.

Following Facebook's unveiling of Graph Search yesterday, the world offers comment on the social media giants latest launch.

Kim Jong Un jokingly thanks Eric Schmidt post-visit in spoof note, poking fun at censorship and US-North Korea relations.

Google's Eric Schmidt warns North Korea faces economic decline if it ignores the internet, despite controversy over his visit.

Federal Trade Commission closes 19-month review, concluding Google's services are good for users and good for competition.

In under 48 hours, Google Maps has soared to 10 million iOS downloads, reclaiming its top spot as iPhone users' favourite map app.

Google Maps triumphantly returns to iPhone, promising a smoother, detailed mapping experience after a three-month hiatus.

Global users breathe relief as Google announces GMail and Drive services are back after a worldwide disruption.

Google's Nexus sales forecast dipped to 9.6M for next year amid stiff competition, down from a lofty 14.6M, as it battles giants like Apple.

Apple axes maps chief Richard Williamson, signalling a major shake-up after iPhone 5's maps debacle, as it battles to restore user faith.

Google to pay $255k to Melbourne man for defamation after linking him with underworld figures in search results.

Google postpones Android event scheduled for today due to concerns over the impending Hurricane Sandy across New York.