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Apple is set to shake up mobile advertising with the rumoured launch of its iAd platform, potentially dealing a blow to Google's ad dominance.

According to leaked screenshots from the iPad app store, it appears that iPad apps are far pricier than their iPhone counterparts.

The Music Matters campaign urges consumers to support artists by downloading music only from legal sources, with backing from Spotify, iTunes, and even Napster.

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

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.

Google's upcoming TV device, backed by Sony, Intel, and Logitech, poses a threat to Apple TV sales, according to reports.

Xbox 360 to embrace USB storage in firmware update, allowing game saves on external drives, Joystiq reports. A boon for gamers.

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.

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.

More than a quarter of current e-reader owners wish they'd waited for the iPad, according to a new consumer survey.

2degrees challenges ComCom's credibility over non-regulation of mobile termination rates, fearing harm to consumers and industry.

Apple is reportedly planning to move iTunes video libraries into the cloud, following talks with content providers.

Telarus targets Kiwi SMEs, inking deals with Vector and CityLink, as CEO Jules Rumsey predicts deregulation will drive demand for managed services.

Fujitsu launches Cloud Services in NZ, promising local control over data with reduced costs, meeting governance and regulatory needs.

ApocalyPS3 crisis averted as PlayStation 3 users regain access to games and PSN, with a fix for lost data also emerging.

PSN fault leaves gamers unable to play offline or online, affecting global PS3 users. Sony works on fix; slim models less impacted.

New Zealand's business paradox: high CRM tech investment but lacking in delivering the personal touch consumers expect.

Retailers seek 'stickiness' with consumers, using digital signage as a potent tool to keep brands in customers' minds and pockets.

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

In the evolving workplace, sharing knowledge fosters innovation and strengthens companies, as new tools like Yammer and Spigit transform collaboration.