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Facebook video calling

Facebook launches video calling for Messenger

Thu, 30th Apr 2015
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Facebook introduces video calling feature for its Messenger app, enabling face-to-face conversations. Rollout begins today in various countries.
Microsofty

No Microsoft store for New Zealand? Don't fret.

Thu, 23rd Apr 2015
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Aussie gains, NZ waits: Microsoft's Sydney flagship store to offer full range, with no current plans for a Kiwi equivalent.
Microsofty

Aussie Aussie Aussie: Microsoft to open flagship shop in Sydney

Tue, 21st Apr 2015
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Microsoft to open its flagship store in Sydney, challenging Apple with cutting-edge tech experience on Pitt Street Mall.
Cloud infrastructure

IDC: cloud IT infrastructure market reaches $8 billion

Mon, 20th Apr 2015
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Worldwide cloud IT infrastructure market grew by 14.4% in the Q414 as service providers continue to expand their datacenters.
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Michael Hill warns full-year result under pressure due to tough Australian market

Thu, 9th Apr 2015
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Michael Hill International, the listed jewellery retailer, says a drop in same store sales in its biggest market of Australia in the first nine months.
Spy

New Zealanders part of global opposition to USA big brother mass surveillance

Mon, 23rd Mar 2015
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Amnesty International says people want Google, Microsoft and Yahoo to secure their communications to prevent government access.
Video conf

Cisco remains top dog in enterprise videoconferencing equipment

Mon, 16th Mar 2015
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Enterprise videoconferencing equipment showed positive results in 4Q14 with overall videoconferencing equipment revenue increasing 15.8%.
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IBM opens new Aussie cloud centre, eyes NZ customers

Thu, 12th Mar 2015
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cloud services
​IBM is going toe-to-toe with Microsoft, opening its second SoftLayer cloud centre in Australia, with Kiwi companies expected to be utilising it.
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Sydney cloud centre as IBM expands Australian SoftLayer network

Thu, 12th Mar 2015
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IBM has opened its second SoftLayer cloud centre in Australia, with the Sydney centre joining the Melbourne centre, which launched late last year.
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It's here! Apple Watch launch date finally revealed

Tue, 10th Mar 2015
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Apple has lifted the veil on the Apple Watch, revealing its special features and announcing it will officially be available April 24.
Looppay

Samsung's mobile payment move poses more challenges to Google than Apple

Thu, 26th Feb 2015
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Mobile payments are not yet a driver of handset sales. Few people will be basing their phone purchasing decisions on mobile payment functionality.
American money

Private equity, pension fund take Riverbed ownership

Tue, 16th Dec 2014
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Riverbed seals a £3.6 billion deal with Thoma Bravo and Teachers' Private Capital, eyeing strategic growth and further innovation.
Fallback

The PS4 exclusive racer Driveclub races to your garage

Wed, 8th Oct 2014
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After a year's delay, Driveclub finally hits PS4, blending sim and arcade racing. Is it worthy of your collection? Critics weigh in.
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Off the scales as Apple smashes record iPhone sales...

Tue, 23rd Sep 2014
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Apple shatters records, selling over 10 million iPhone 6 models in just three days post-launch, according to CEO Tim Cook.
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Monitor this... Dell leads Samsung, HP, Lenovo and LG

Fri, 19th Sep 2014
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PC monitor shipments decline worldwide in 2Q14, but strong growth seen in US and Asia/Pacific, according to IDC.
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Double trouble as Apple launches iPhone 6…

Wed, 10th Sep 2014
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Apple has announced its newest iPhones, the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, featuring larger screens and improved technology.
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Videoconferencing remains relevant despite mixed market results

Wed, 3rd Sep 2014
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IDC report shows mixed results for videoconferencing equipment, with revenue increasing but still a decline year on year.
Surface 11

Breaking down Microsoft's Surface investment…

Tue, 12th Aug 2014
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mobility
Microsoft's Surface range is reportedly losing the company billions, despite the success of its newest model, the Surface Pro 3.
Fallback

Lenovo leads the way as PC market lives to fight another day

Sat, 12th Jul 2014
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Global PC shipments decline at the slowest rate since 2012, boosted by business replacement and consumer interest.
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Surface Pro 3 hits the shops as Surface Mini flops

Tue, 24th Jun 2014
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Microsoft launches Surface Pro 3 in the US and Canada, but the missing Surface Mini, referenced in the user guide, leaves customers puzzled.