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Apple Subscriptions spark Federal anti-trust interest - Updated

Fri, 18th Feb 2011
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New rules mean publishers - such as Amazon - can no longer provide in-app links to websites where users can buy content.
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Crysis 2 PC demo inbound

Fri, 18th Feb 2011
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Xbox LIVE Gold subscribers have had their chance with a multiplayer beta, and now a demo is headed to PC in the not-too-distant future.
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iPhone 4 wins Best Mobile Device

Fri, 18th Feb 2011
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The Global Mobile Awards 2011 have been announced from the Mobile World Congress with Apple and Angry Birds taking top honours.
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Telltale officially developing The Walking Dead games

Fri, 18th Feb 2011
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The long-rumoured game adaptation of the breakaway hit TV show is official, and it's likely to adopt the episodic nature of its source material.
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Google launches subs service - undercuts Apple

Fri, 18th Feb 2011
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Google launches One Pass, a direct challenge to Apple by offering publishers a lower fee option at 10% for digital content access.
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UPDATE: Diablo III confirmed for consoles

Fri, 18th Feb 2011
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Blizzard advertises for a rather-specific staff role that puts a console version of its upcoming action RPG beyond a shadow of a doubt.
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Sony launches iTunes rival in New Zealand

Fri, 18th Feb 2011
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Sony has launched its snappily titled music streaming service - Music Unlimited powered by Qriocity - in New Zealand.
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CA launches partner solution centre

Fri, 18th Feb 2011
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CA Technologies launches Partner Solution Centre, offering partners tools to enhance virtualisation services and tap into CA's virtual product portfolio.
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Rumour: Bungie's next game a space MMO FPS

Fri, 18th Feb 2011
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Yesterday, Kotaku published two rumours about Bungie. Today, Bungie denied only one of them and failed to comment on the other.
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Telecom extends Brightstar relationship

Thu, 17th Feb 2011
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Brightstar re-signed to offer chain services for all mobile, broadband and fixed line products for the next three years.
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Google Reader updated on Android

Thu, 17th Feb 2011
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Google Reader's Android app gets refreshed, sporting widgets for unread counts and news tickers, plus a handy Mark previous as read feature.
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HP unveils data centre construction service

Thu, 17th Feb 2011
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Critical Facilities Implementation service promises to simplify the process of designing and building data centres.
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Sony to launch gaming tablet?

Thu, 17th Feb 2011
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Sony's latest creation, a PlayStation-Certified 'S1' gaming tablet with dual screens and Android 3.0, promises a revolution in mobile gaming.
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Video: How safe are you online?

Thu, 17th Feb 2011
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A cyber attack forced Lush to remove its NZ website after customer card details were leaked, raising concerns about our online safety and security practices.
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Windows Phone 7 Connector released for Mac

Thu, 17th Feb 2011
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Bridge the Apple-Microsoft divide: Windows Phone 7 Connector for Mac now out, syncing your tunes and snaps effortlessly.
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Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011 released

Thu, 17th Feb 2011
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Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011 is now live, boasting global availability, enhanced for up to 150,000 users, and is unlocking sub-second response times.
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2degrees launches IDEOS X5

Thu, 17th Feb 2011
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2degrees releases Android 2.2-powered IDEOS X5 in NZ, featuring a Snapdragon processor and 720p HD video capability, priced at $549.
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Additions to Telecommunications Bill proposed

Thu, 17th Feb 2011
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Government announces legislative changes to UFB, RBI and any changes that would apply if Telecom was to structurally separate.
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Vector prioritised for Auckland UFB negotiations

Thu, 17th Feb 2011
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Crown Fibre Holdings has said it will negotiate with Vector for the roll out of Ultra Fast Broadband in Auckland.
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TUANZ, InternetNZ seek extension to Telco Bill submissions

Thu, 17th Feb 2011
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More time is needed to review the changes which go far beyond separating Telecom's business in two, says TUANZ.