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Apple v Samsung judge quizzes jury
Tue, 31st Jul 2012
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Prospective jurors in Apple v Samsung patent lawsuit are questioned as the smartphone giants begin their long-awaited courtroom showdown.
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Former CEO Ross Levinsohn leaves Yahoo
Tue, 31st Jul 2012
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After being overlooked for the top Yahoo job two weeks ago, Levinsohn leaves the company effective immediately.
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South Korean mobile network hacked
Mon, 30th Jul 2012
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Millions of mobile phone users in South Korea suffer security breach during five month hacking spree across the country.
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Apple and Samsung prepare for court
Mon, 30th Jul 2012
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Apple and Samsung gear up for a landmark court battle that could redefine tech history, amid a $2.5bn showdown over patents.
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Trailer: Black and White 2
Mon, 30th Jul 2012
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New Pokémon Black and White 2 to launch in New Zealand on Oct 11, with fresh battles, creatures, and a World Tournament mode.
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Olympic fans told to text, tweet or watch TV
Mon, 30th Jul 2012
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TV coverage issues has led to calls for lessened twitter and texting activities during the Olympics as data networks become overloaded.
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AVG reveals internet security scams
Mon, 30th Jul 2012
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Online security company reveals annual reports, showing a need for consumer awareness when using the internet.
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Apple snubs Australian parliamentary probe
Mon, 30th Jul 2012
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The world’s leading technology companies decline a public enquiry into IT prices Down Under as Australian MPs voice concerns.
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Cloud computing increases IT innovation says IBM study
Mon, 30th Jul 2012
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IBM study reveals cloud computing could boost IT innovation, reshaping roles and increasing demand for IT services in New Zealand.
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Google faces enquiry over undeleted data
Mon, 30th Jul 2012
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Following the global outage of Google Talk, the internet search engine is under investigation after admitting failing to delete private user information.
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Galaxy smartphones drive Samsung profits
Fri, 27th Jul 2012
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Samsung's Galaxy smartphones propel the tech giant to record profits, with over $5.7bn in Q2 earnings, dwarfing Apple's iPhone sales.
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New govt ‘Virtual Meeting Rooms’ to save taxpayers' money?
Fri, 27th Jul 2012
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Asnet launches VideoNet to connect NZ govt agencies virtually, aiming to slash taxpayer costs on travel and meetings.
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Facebook meets expectations in first earnings report
Fri, 27th Jul 2012
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The world’s no.1 social-networking site performs as predicted but still faces concerns from worried investors.
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Twitter crashes on Olympics eve
Fri, 27th Jul 2012
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Twitter crashes yet again on the eve of the London 2012 Olympics, sparking concerns over its ability to handle the games' traffic.
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AT&T appoints NZ general manager
Fri, 27th Jul 2012
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AT&T boosts its New Zealand arm, appointing Peter Thomson from IPConnect as GM to drive regional sales opportunities.
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Google speeds up Internet service
Fri, 27th Jul 2012
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Google to revolutionise connectivity with Fiber TV in Kansas City, offering speeds 100x faster and HD recording for over 500 hours.
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Apple questions Samsung royalty rates
Thu, 26th Jul 2012
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Apple slams Samsung over 'excessive' patent fees amid their escalating legal battle, with court showdown set for next week.
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Trailer: Dishonored
Thu, 26th Jul 2012
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Bethesda unveils a new Dishonored trailer, revealing Corvo's escape tactics via supernatural powers. Available in Australia and New Zealand on October 11.
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Juniper and Riverbed join forces
Thu, 26th Jul 2012
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Juniper Networks and Riverbed Technology partner in a USD $75 million deal to enhance WAN optimization, application delivery, and mobility solutions.
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CallPlus offers unlimited school internet
Thu, 26th Jul 2012
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CallPlus pioneers in NZ by providing unlimited internet to schools, aiming to enhance education with its fibre packages and partnerships.