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Digital downloads more popular than hardcopy books - Amazon

Tue, 20th Jul 2010
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Amazon.com has announced that sales of e-books compatible with its digital reader Kindle, have outstripped book sales in recent months.
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Kroll names NZ distributor - Updated

Tue, 20th Jul 2010
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Soft Solutions tells The Channel its always on the lookout for new vendor opportunities in the New Zealand marketplace.
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Facebook will announce 500 million users this week

Tue, 20th Jul 2010
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Facebook is set to announce its 500-millionth user this week, celebrating with Facebook Stories to highlight diverse user experiences and narratives.
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Google cans Nexus One phone

Tue, 20th Jul 2010
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Google is discontinuing its Nexus One mobile phone following receipt of its final order from the phone's manufacturer, HTC.
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Apple grows PC market share

Tue, 20th Jul 2010
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Apple's market share in New Zealand exceeds 10%, standing out in global PC growth with a select few vendors achieving gains.
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Need A Nerd teams with Ace Training

Tue, 20th Jul 2010
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New Zealand's Ace Training and Need A Nerd have partnered to offer comprehensive tech solutions, combining expert support with tailored training for SMEs.
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Renaissance BDM jumps ship

Tue, 20th Jul 2010
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Chris Kidd departs Renaissance for a pivotal role at SMX, aiming to helm the cloud email security firm's expansion across NZ and Australia.
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Village Roadshow Selects Sitecore CMS as the Foundation for its Online Marketing Strategy

Mon, 19th Jul 2010
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Village Roadshow has chosen Sitecore CMS to develop a personalised and targeted online marketing strategy for its diverse entertainment ventures.
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Apple solves iPhone 4 reception problem

Mon, 19th Jul 2010
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In response to widespread signal issues, Apple CEO Steve Jobs announces free Bumper cases for all iPhone 4 buyers and refunds for those who already purchased.
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IDC: PC sales up 22% globally

Mon, 19th Jul 2010
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Global PC sales surged 22.4% in Q2 2010, driven by strong growth in EMEA and robust desktop shipments, IDC reports. US and APAC lag slightly.
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Telcoinabox plunges $2 million into expansion

Mon, 19th Jul 2010
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Telcoinabox invests USD $2 million to centralise its support operations in Sydney, aiming for a 25% increase in service providers and greater efficiency.
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iPhone 4 New Zealand announcement this week?

Mon, 19th Jul 2010
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Update: Apple says July 30th but we're still waiting for confirmation from Vodafone on pricing and launch details.
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Vodafone explains Micro-SIM card process

Mon, 19th Jul 2010
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Vodafone briefs consumers on Micro-SIM cards necessary for Apple's iPhone 4, offering free swaps and support for existing and new customers in New Zealand.
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Icehouse event for start-ups

Mon, 19th Jul 2010
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The Icehouse's monthly First Wednesday events offer aspiring entrepreneurs insights into start-up success. October's session is open, but spots are limited.
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SteelCloud opens NZ BlackBerry app service

Mon, 19th Jul 2010
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SteelCloud has launched its BlackBerry Hosting service in NZ, offering SMEs cost-saving solutions and direct access to tech experts.
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Just Laptops wins Synnex giveaway

Mon, 19th Jul 2010
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Auckland’s Just Laptops clinches Synnex’s NZD $4000 Gateway Getaway prize, a hefty reward from the promotion held by Synnex and Gateway from April to June.
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Free Aion expansion release date announced

Mon, 19th Jul 2010
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World of Warcraft's not the only MMO with an expansion around the corner! Read on for details of Aion's upcoming free expansion Assault on Balaurea.
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Facebook movie trailer released

Mon, 19th Jul 2010
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The trailer for 'The Social Network', a film about Facebook's creation directed by David Fincher and starring Jesse Eisenberg, has just been released.
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Mafia II DLC plans announced

Mon, 19th Jul 2010
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With just over a month till the game hit shelves, 2K details some of the post-release DLC support that Mafia II players can expect.
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Orcon launches mobile, promises shake-up

Mon, 19th Jul 2010
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Orcon shakes up NZ's mobile market with no fixed-term contracts, offering competitive rates and allowing users to keep their numbers.