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Groundbreaking games hit Mac app store

Wed, 24th Aug 2011
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Iconic Grand Theft Auto series makes its digital debut on Mac app store, with GTA 3 available now and more to follow.
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2011 Web Awards finalists announced

Tue, 23rd Aug 2011
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The voting has now finished and finalists decided. Check out who has made it into the top five in each category.
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Tickets selling for Yoobee store launch

Mon, 22nd Aug 2011
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Yoobee's Britomart store launch tickets at $150 gain steady traction, featuring Knives at Noon and DJ Phoebe. Event set for Sept 5.
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Reports of PC's death greatly exaggerated

Mon, 22nd Aug 2011
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Despite HP ditching its PC division, Microsoft's Frank Shaw argues the PC era is far from over, heralding a future of digital collaboration.
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Investors flee HP

Mon, 22nd Aug 2011
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HP shares plummeted to USD $23.60 as investors panic over the company's drastic strategic shift, casting doubt on its future prospects.
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Shareholder sues Motorola Mobility

Fri, 19th Aug 2011
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Motorola Mobility faces legal challenge from shareholder over insufficient US$12.5 billion Google sale deal, questioning the valuation.
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Huge shake-up for HP

Fri, 19th Aug 2011
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HP announces the end of webOS, eyes British software firm Autonomy for acquisition, and moots spinning off its PC division.
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Samsung adds to notebook range

Thu, 18th Aug 2011
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Samsung NZ targets students with stylish, high-performance Series 3 notebooks, launching next month for over $1000 each.
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Aucklanders to enjoy free wi-fi during RWC

Thu, 18th Aug 2011
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Auckland rolls out free wi-fi for RWC fans: Enjoy 90 mins daily across key venues and transport hubs, says Mayor Len Brown.
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iPad tops consumer interest survey

Thu, 18th Aug 2011
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In a US survey, the iPad reigns supreme in consumer preference, overshadowing new entrants like HP's TouchPad in the competitive tablet market.
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InterDigital sale delayed

Thu, 18th Aug 2011
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The sale of InterDigital, holder of 8800 patents, is delayed to September after Google's unexpected USD $12.5 billion acquisition of Motorola Mobility.
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Android vs iOS: Which are you?

Thu, 18th Aug 2011
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Hunch reveals your smartphone OS might mirror your personality, with iOS users leaning towards liberalism and Android users favouring steak.
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Galaxy Tab 10.1 launched in NZ

Wed, 17th Aug 2011
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Samsung's Galaxy Tab 10.1 hits NZ, defying global bans, as Samsung bets on leading the local market despite iPad 2 competition.
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Small victory for Samsung in patent battle

Wed, 17th Aug 2011
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Samsung notches a win in its patent clash with Apple, overturning a sales ban in the EU, minus Germany, amid false evidence claims.
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Apple offers Lion USB drives

Wed, 17th Aug 2011
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Apple now delivers OS X Lion on USB, costing $69 in the US, an alternative for those unable to download it but at a higher price.
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Screen problem could delay iPad 3

Tue, 16th Aug 2011
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Apple's iPad 3 faces launch delays due to screen production issues, casting shadows on its highly anticipated release.
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Google to acquire Motorola Mobility - Updated

Tue, 16th Aug 2011
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Google snaps up Motorola Mobility for $12.5bn, gaining 24,500 patents and sparking curiosity over its Android partners' future.
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Huawei on target

Tue, 16th Aug 2011
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Huawei's 2011 H1 results show robust growth with revenue up 11% to CNY98.3 billion (NZ$18.5 billion) and operating profit at CNY12.4 billion (NZ$2.3 billion).
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Masters of the Universe

Mon, 15th Aug 2011
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Apple accused of wiping out entire galaxy to make desktop wallpaper prettier, sparking speculation about message to Samsung.
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First images of Apple's 'spaceship' campus

Mon, 15th Aug 2011
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The campus was first proposed in June, and all going to plan is expected to be finished in 2015. How does it compare with your office?.