Stories by Mike - Page 2
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.
Twin additions to Dell XPS range
Wed, 27th Jun 2012
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network infrastructure
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xps
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tablets
XPS 13 joined by beefier machines for users looking for larger screens, improved battery life or performance graphics.
Skinny Mobile boss departs
Wed, 27th Jun 2012
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skinny
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cdma
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retail
Skinny Mobile's chief, Paul O'Shannessey exits just before Telecom's major network shift, leaving the brand's future uncertain.
Check out Google's Jellybean sculpture
Wed, 27th Jun 2012
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google
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jellybean
Google adds a jellybean Android sculpture at its HQ, heralding the Jellybean OS release before the I/O conference.
OpenHost's sexy play for Net24 customers
Tue, 26th Jun 2012
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voyager internet
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web drive
OpenHost woos Net24 clients with a cheeky campaign featuring a '70s sleaze, offering free migration and hosting to ditch Voyager's new fold.
Shoppers, parents and thieves: who should know about Bitdefender 2013
Tue, 26th Jun 2012
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apple
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bitdefender
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technology gifts
Bitdefender 2013 launches with advanced Anti-Theft, Parental Control and Safepay features, enhancing security for users and challenging thieves.
Should Google's CEO reveal his mystery illness?
Tue, 26th Jun 2012
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data privacy
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google
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wsj
Larry Page has missed one engagement and cancelled his appearances at two others, but no-one wants to explain why.
Did Apple raise its wages to trump a New York Times report?
Mon, 25th Jun 2012
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apple
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technology gifts
Ahead of NYT exposé, Apple lifts employee wages, sparking debate on insider info use for preempting media critique.
Apple-Motorola patent case dismissed 'with prejudice'
Mon, 25th Jun 2012
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apple
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motorola
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patents
A US judge halts the Apple-Motorola patent feud, ruling neither proved need for damages, hinting this won't end tech industry battles.
Accept payments on your mobile with 'Swipe HQ'
Sat, 23rd Jun 2012
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martech
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commerce systems
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payment technologies
New Zealand's Optimizer HQ unveils Swipe HQ, a game changer for mobile payments, directly via the headphone jack.
Acer's frosty response to the Microsoft Surface
Fri, 22nd Jun 2012
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microsoft
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acer
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surface
Acer slams Microsoft's move into tablet market with Surface, casting doubts on its success and future partnership dynamics.
Vodafone extends BestMate to the home
Fri, 22nd Jun 2012
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uc
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bestmate
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?.
Windows Phone 8 to share core with desktop/tablet OS
Thu, 21st Jun 2012
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windows
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windows phone
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huawei
Phone operating system to run on same code as forthcoming desktop & tablet platform – meaning current users won't be able to upgrade.
Commerce Commission not ready to rule on copper loop
Thu, 21st Jun 2012
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uc
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commerce commission
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copper network
Commerce Commission delays ruling on copper loop prices, seeking more discussion before a December decision, says Dr Ross Patterson.
Vadacom kicks off in the cloud
Thu, 21st Jun 2012
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software development
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contact centre
Vadacom pioneers in cloud comms, launching a SaaS-based VadaXchange system in NZ, transforming telephony with on-the-go business solutions.
FileMaker brings Mac functionality to Bento for iPad
Thu, 21st Jun 2012
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apm
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lcnc
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software development
Bento for iPad gets a major boost, mirroring Mac's Bento 4 features, allowing users to create personalised productivity apps.
Are you an 'accidental entrepreneur'?
Tue, 19th Jun 2012
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symantec
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founders
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forrester
Study shows business founders have been driven by necessity rather than inspiration since the downturn of 2008.
Mozilla's bid to make the best iPad browser
Tue, 19th Jun 2012
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apple
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yahoo
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ipad
Mozilla unveils 'Junior', an iPad browser aiming to outshine Safari with full-screen browsing and thumb-friendly navigation.
'The Oatmeal' in copyright stoush
Mon, 18th Jun 2012
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copyright
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the oatmeal
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content creation
The Oatmeal's Matthew Inman clashes with Funnyjunk in a high-stakes copyright row, spotlighting digital content ownership issues.
Play dress-up in your browser with Opera 12
Fri, 15th Jun 2012
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browsers
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opera
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dark web
Latest release from 'browser junkies' intro's ability to customise themes; so is the update all style and no substance?.