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Facebook working on group buying feature

Thu, 27th Jan 2011
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Facebook tests 'Buy With Friends' feature allowing users to share and unlock deals with friends, hinting at potential rivalry with daily deal sites.
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Trailer released for Nintendo 3DS' Ridge Racer 3D

Thu, 27th Jan 2011
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Namco Bandai unveils the first glimpse of Ridge Racer 3D, set to power Nintendo 3DS launch in March. Await full reveal post February 8th.
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Microsoft Business Integration Roadshow detailed

Thu, 27th Jan 2011
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Microsoft's Business Integration Roadshow kicks off in Auckland on Feb 14, aiming to streamline businesses with cutting-edge tech.
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Telecom fixes broadband hiccup

Thu, 27th Jan 2011
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Telecom has resolved a broadband connectivity issue that disrupted internet access this morning. Customers may still face delays due to heavy demand.
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Gartner: App revenue to grow 1000%

Thu, 27th Jan 2011
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By 2015 revenue from mobile apps will reach $58 billion, but apps will have to grow up and deliver better experiences along the way.
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Imperva tightens partner cloud security

Thu, 27th Jan 2011
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Imperva launches PartnerSphere Cloud Alliance, enabling MSPs and cloud providers to enhance security for cloud data centers and certify their services.
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Intel drops $100 Million in university research

Thu, 27th Jan 2011
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Plus: Intel goes after the cool factor by employing Black Eyed Peas mouthpiece will.i.am as Director of Creative Innovation - seriously.
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Play Rock Band, win prizes

Wed, 26th Jan 2011
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Win big at Wellington's unique Rock Band Battle of the Bands event on Feb 3rd, where air-guitar skills could secure top prizes!.
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iPad Daily priced and dated

Wed, 26th Jan 2011
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News Corp's The Daily set to launch on iPad in two weeks, priced at US$0.99/week, as unveiled by James Murdoch at a Munich media event.
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New NZ chief for SmartPay

Wed, 26th Jan 2011
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Andrew Donaldson ascends as SmartPay's CEO, eyeing rapid expansion in Australia while steering NZ operations post EFTPOS upgrade.
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Motorola training rolls into Auckland

Wed, 26th Jan 2011
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Motorola's training event arrives in Auckland on 15th-16th Feb, aiming to boost knowledge of its wireless products at Cliftons.
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Orcon goes live in Hamilton and Tauranga

Wed, 26th Jan 2011
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Orders now being taken for Orcon's local loop unbundled (LLU) telephone and ADSL2+ broadband network services.
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EMC reports record 2010 financials

Wed, 26th Jan 2011
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EMC celebrates a historic 2010, reporting a 19% revenue increase to $4.9bn and a 61% surge in net income, buoyed by the storage and virtualisation sectors.
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Port your mobile number to Google Voice

Wed, 26th Jan 2011
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Google Voice revolutionises phone use in the US, allowing users to merge mobile numbers with Google accounts for unified calling.
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Try Office For Mac - free for 30 days

Wed, 26th Jan 2011
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After launching in New Zealand last October, Microsoft is now offering a free, 30-day trial for Office For Mac.
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Google launches cloud printing service

Wed, 26th Jan 2011
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Google unveils Cloud Print, enabling printing from any app on diverse devices without software, initially launching in the US.
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White iPhone 4 reappears

Tue, 25th Jan 2011
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Just when you thought Apple had given up on the other coloured iPhone, comes leakage from two major US retailers.
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MS - Govt needs to work towards cloud adoption

Tue, 25th Jan 2011
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There are three key steps that governments should be taking in the quest for mass cloud adoption, says Microsoft.
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User-created Portal 2 content will reach all platforms

Tue, 25th Jan 2011
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Despite the fact that only the PC version will feature a mod toolset, Valve contends that user-made content will eventually be available on all platforms.
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Vodafone set on leading NZ customer service

Tue, 25th Jan 2011
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Vodafone, outperformed by NZ banks in customer service, pledges significant improvements to claim the top spot, including onshore support and enhanced tools.