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Vodafone buys TelstraClear for $840 million

Thu, 12th Jul 2012
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Sale includes TelstraClear's voice and data-based services, its network infrastructure, and its kiwi customer base.
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Twin additions to Dell XPS range

Wed, 27th Jun 2012
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XPS 13 joined by beefier machines for users looking for larger screens, improved battery life or performance graphics.
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Skinny Mobile boss departs

Wed, 27th Jun 2012
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Skinny Mobile's chief, Paul O'Shannessey exits just before Telecom's major network shift, leaving the brand's future uncertain.
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Check out Google's Jellybean sculpture

Wed, 27th Jun 2012
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Google adds a jellybean Android sculpture at its HQ, heralding the Jellybean OS release before the I/O conference.
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OpenHost's sexy play for Net24 customers

Tue, 26th Jun 2012
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OpenHost woos Net24 clients with a cheeky campaign featuring a '70s sleaze, offering free migration and hosting to ditch Voyager's new fold.
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Shoppers, parents and thieves: who should know about Bitdefender 2013

Tue, 26th Jun 2012
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Bitdefender 2013 launches with advanced Anti-Theft, Parental Control and Safepay features, enhancing security for users and challenging thieves.
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Should Google's CEO reveal his mystery illness?

Tue, 26th Jun 2012
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Larry Page has missed one engagement and cancelled his appearances at two others, but no-one wants to explain why.
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Did Apple raise its wages to trump a New York Times report?

Mon, 25th Jun 2012
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Ahead of NYT exposé, Apple lifts employee wages, sparking debate on insider info use for preempting media critique.
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Apple-Motorola patent case dismissed 'with prejudice'

Mon, 25th Jun 2012
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A US judge halts the Apple-Motorola patent feud, ruling neither proved need for damages, hinting this won't end tech industry battles.
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Accept payments on your mobile with 'Swipe HQ'

Sat, 23rd Jun 2012
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New Zealand's Optimizer HQ unveils Swipe HQ, a game changer for mobile payments, directly via the headphone jack.
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Acer's frosty response to the Microsoft Surface

Fri, 22nd Jun 2012
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Acer slams Microsoft's move into tablet market with Surface, casting doubts on its success and future partnership dynamics.
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Vodafone extends BestMate to the home

Fri, 22nd Jun 2012
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Plan allows customers to call up to five NZ mobiles or landlines from their home phone as much as they like. So what'll it cost?.
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Windows Phone 8 to share core with desktop/tablet OS

Thu, 21st Jun 2012
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Phone operating system to run on same code as forthcoming desktop & tablet platform – meaning current users won't be able to upgrade.
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Commerce Commission not ready to rule on copper loop

Thu, 21st Jun 2012
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Commerce Commission delays ruling on copper loop prices, seeking more discussion before a December decision, says Dr Ross Patterson.
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Vadacom kicks off in the cloud

Thu, 21st Jun 2012
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Vadacom pioneers in cloud comms, launching a SaaS-based VadaXchange system in NZ, transforming telephony with on-the-go business solutions.
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FileMaker brings Mac functionality to Bento for iPad

Thu, 21st Jun 2012
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Bento for iPad gets a major boost, mirroring Mac's Bento 4 features, allowing users to create personalised productivity apps.
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Are you an 'accidental entrepreneur'?

Tue, 19th Jun 2012
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Study shows business founders have been driven by necessity rather than inspiration since the downturn of 2008.
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Mozilla's bid to make the best iPad browser

Tue, 19th Jun 2012
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Mozilla unveils 'Junior', an iPad browser aiming to outshine Safari with full-screen browsing and thumb-friendly navigation.
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'The Oatmeal' in copyright stoush

Mon, 18th Jun 2012
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The Oatmeal's Matthew Inman clashes with Funnyjunk in a high-stakes copyright row, spotlighting digital content ownership issues.
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Play dress-up in your browser with Opera 12

Fri, 15th Jun 2012
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Latest release from 'browser junkies' intro's ability to customise themes; so is the update all style and no substance?.