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Ingram signs Kanex exclusivity deal for NZ Mac users

Tue, 8th Mar 2011
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Kanex portfolio to feature a range of products that enhance connectivity between Mac and audio-visual display equipment.
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Renaissance issues Murray Wood statement

Tue, 8th Mar 2011
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Renaissance mourns the tragic death of board member Murray Wood, a victim of the Christchurch earthquake, extending deep sympathies to his family.
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Renaissance picks up MSI

Tue, 8th Mar 2011
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Renaissance to distribute MSI desktops, notebooks, netbooks, and graphics cards to local assemblers in New Zealand. Chair says distribution is shrinking.
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BlackBerry Messenger app for Android, iOS?

Mon, 7th Mar 2011
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Research In Motion is said to be working on Android and iPhone versions of its proprietary instant messenger app.
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NZ iPad 2 launch isn't March 25th - retail

Fri, 4th Mar 2011
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Despite Apple saying it's March 25th in New Zealand, both YooBee/MagnumMac and JB say iPad 2's launch date is unconfirmed.
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PC demand to drop in the face of iPad 2

Fri, 4th Mar 2011
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iPad and other tablets will redefine the PC's position following a loss in consumer enthusiasm for mobile PCs, says analysts.
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Twitter tweaked for iPhone, iPad

Fri, 4th Mar 2011
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New updates includes easier uploading of photos, autocomplete for @usernames and hashtags and an iOS exclusive Quick Bar. Oh and 'promoted trends'...
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Entire Random House catalogue now on iBooks

Fri, 4th Mar 2011
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Random House's full catalogue of 17,000 ebooks lands in Apple's iBookstore, marking a major expansion in digital reading options.
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Renaissance distribution continues to shrink

Thu, 3rd Mar 2011
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Renaissance shifts away from distribution, seeking to 'own' the customer; Chairman Colin Giffney outlines mixed results but sees right direction.
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Wed, 2nd Mar 2011
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The Space Wolves are here! Help Royston the friendly Space Engineer rid his planets of the mischievous Space Wolves by slinging Silver balls at them.
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Ex-Apple manager pleads guilty to fraud

Wed, 2nd Mar 2011
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Former global supply manager, Paul Devine, admits taking bribes in return for giving information that led to manufacturers winning Apple contracts.
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Does Apple's key designer want out?

Wed, 2nd Mar 2011
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Jonathan Ive, Apple's Senior VP of Industrial Design and the man responsible for the iPod, is said to be eyeing a move back to the UK.
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Trend watch: Display technology

Tue, 1st Mar 2011
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2010 saw the emergence of LED and 3D technology in the commercial display market, with predictions for more growth in 2011.
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Sony chooses Android

Tue, 1st Mar 2011
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Sony teams with Android for its latest PSP move, launching PlayStation Suite for games across Android devices, aiming to capture the mobile gaming market.
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7 security questions answered

Tue, 1st Mar 2011
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Cyber-safety expert Lloyd Borrett answers 7 pressing security questions, offering insights on threats, social media risks, and password strategies.
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Google 'vastly improves' Microsoft Office

Mon, 28th Feb 2011
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New Cloud Connect service will teach your old docs new tricks, says Google. No plans for a Mac release though.
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Verizon iPhone 4 also has death grip issues

Mon, 28th Feb 2011
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Consumer Reports says that the new Verizon iPhone 4 suffers the same reception problems as the original model, only now you don't get a free case.
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Motorola sues TiVo

Mon, 28th Feb 2011
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Motorola strikes back at TiVo in a legal battle over DVR patents, asserting its technology's priority following a clash with Verizon.
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Kiwi app devs support New Zealand Red Cross appeal

Mon, 28th Feb 2011
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Kiwi app developers rally together to support Christchurch earthquake victims with proceeds from app sales. 100% goes to New Zealand Red Cross.
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Apple releases Mac OS X Lion dev preview

Mon, 28th Feb 2011
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Apple unveils Mac OS X Lion dev preview, integrating iPad's best features for a transformative Mac experience says Philip Schiller.