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Legal row crucial to digital TV

Fri, 22nd Jan 2010
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A complex legal battle involving Microsoft and TiVo could affect the future of digital video recorders (DVRs).
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Microsoft changes NZ Partner Awards

Thu, 21st Jan 2010
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Microsoft revamps NZ Partner Awards, expanding categories to better recognise excellence, with aims to propel local partners onto the global stage.
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2degrees backer a formidable foe

Thu, 21st Jan 2010
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John Stanton, 2degrees backer, shares insights and long-term investment plans at Auckland event, highlighting his experience and commitment.
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Apple in talks with book publisher

Wed, 20th Jan 2010
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According to the Wall Street Journal, Apple has entered into talks with HarperCollins about bringing e-books to the rumoured Apple tablet.
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New chair for 2degrees

Wed, 13th Jan 2010
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Trilogy International solidifies control over 2degrees, appointing Stewart Sheriff as new Chair amidst shareholder challenges due to the Haiti earthquake.
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Telecom admits breach - pays back $9.5m

Tue, 12th Jan 2010
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Telecom has admitted to yet another breach of the Fair Trading Act after it misled more than 130,000 broadband customers and was forced to pay back $9.
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iPhone app downloads top 3 billion

Wed, 6th Jan 2010
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Apple's app downloads soar past 3B, overshadowing Google's Nexus One launch, boasts a vast, unmatched mobile experience.
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Disney Sing It: Pop Hits

Fri, 1st Jan 2010
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Disney Sing It: Pop Hits hits the right note with tracks from Taylor Swift and Miley Cyrus, offering engaging modes and 'Sing It Pro' coaching.
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SONY ERICSSON AINO

Fri, 1st Jan 2010
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Available from: Vodafone and Telecom<br />In the market for a phone? Own a PlayStation 3? Then the Sony Ericsson Aino demands your attention.
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A peek at Google's Chrome OS

Fri, 1st Jan 2010
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Google showcases its upcoming Chrome OS for netbooks, promising web-based apps, enhanced security, and cloud storage, set for release next year.
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Murdoch declares war on Google

Fri, 1st Jan 2010
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Unless a foolproof way is found of generating revenue from online news, the future of journalism itself is under threat.
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Sidhe Interactive adds another gaming award to its trophy cabinet

Thu, 17th Dec 2009
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Sidhe Interactive's Shatter clinches best PlayStation Store game of 2009 by IGN, outshining strong contenders in a remarkable win.
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Telecom advert likely to mislead – ASA

Wed, 16th Dec 2009
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The Advertising Standards Association has ruled in favour of 2degrees over a complaint it lodged against Telecom regarding misleading advertising.
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Vodafone's new wi-fi device stuck in slow lane

Tue, 15th Dec 2009
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Vodafone's new portable wi-fi device allows up to five users to share a 3G broadband connection but won't support speeds from its HSPA+ upgrade.
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Telecom apologises for ongoing XT outage

Mon, 14th Dec 2009
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Telecom is apologising for a massive outage that continues to affect the XT Network south of Taupo today, blaming it on a 'technical fault'.
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Major XT Network outage

Mon, 14th Dec 2009
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[Update] Telecom is reporting via Twitter a massive outage on the XT Network this morning with no coverage south of Taupo.
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XT services

Mon, 14th Dec 2009
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Gen-i's CEO Chris Quin is claiming that XT mobile services affected by today's outage are functioning and that the majority of services have been restored.
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Twitter founder to launch mobile wallet

Thu, 10th Dec 2009
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Twitter founder Jack Dorsey unveils 'Square', a mobile wallet enabling credit card transactions via a small plug-in device, set for March 2010 release.
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Plantronics sell Altec Lansing for US$18 million

Mon, 7th Dec 2009
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Plantronics has agreed to sell Altec Lansing to Prophet Equity LP, a Texas-based private equity firm, for US$18 million in cash.
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Chess With Friends Free

Sun, 6th Dec 2009
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Chess With Friends revolutionizes how we play chess, making it possible to duel friends anytime, earning a top free game award in 2008.