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No accounts breached after password hack: LinkedIn

Mon, 11th Jun 2012
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LinkedIn assures users that no accounts were breached following last week's password hack, with compromised passwords swiftly disabled to prevent access.
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Telecom to de-list from NYSE

Fri, 8th Jun 2012
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Telecom to de-list ADRs from NYSE on 9th July, aiming to cut administration costs. Shares remain on NZX, ASX. Second-half EBITDA forecast at USD $560M.
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The Pirate Bay scoffs at search ban suggestion

Thu, 7th Jun 2012
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RIAA says search engines should block illegal file sharing sites – why the most popular site of all thinks it's a good idea.
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Pressure on Telstra to confirm NZ plans

Thu, 7th Jun 2012
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Telstra faces intensifying pressure to outline its future in NZ amid rumours of selling TelstraClear to Vodafone. Speculations rise on potential market moves.
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Nasdaq to pay US$40m for Facebook fumble

Thu, 7th Jun 2012
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Nasdaq proposes a US$40m fund to settle Facebook IPO mishaps, facing criticism for inadequate compensation and undermining competitors.
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Free UFB breakfasts with Orcon

Thu, 7th Jun 2012
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Special Auckland events for consumers, businesses and schools who want to know more about making the most of fibre.
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Ron Jeremy fronts for PETA's new .xxx site

Wed, 6th Jun 2012
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Animal cruelty prevention charity continues its tradition of edgy campaigns with website on controversial domain.
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'Turn IPv6 on and leave it on'

Wed, 6th Jun 2012
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Facebook, Google, and other major internet firms will permanently switch to IPv6 at midday NZT today, marking a pivotal step in global internet infrastructure.
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Microsoft shows off Halo 4 at E3

Tue, 5th Jun 2012
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Microsoft dazzles E3 with the return of Master Chief in Halo 4, claiming it to be 2012's biggest release alongside other exciting announcements.
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Vodafone NZ in talks to buy TelstraClear

Tue, 5th Jun 2012
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Vodafone NZ eyes TelstraClear acquisition in a move that could bolster its 4G spectrum and reshape the telecommunications landscape.
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Facebook trialling parental controls for under-13s

Tue, 5th Jun 2012
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Facebook is testing new parental controls to allow under-13s on the network, with parent-linked accounts to monitor usage.