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Game review: Woolcraft

Fri, 25th Feb 2011
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The cutest sheeps in the world are lost and the owner misses her beloved ones! Its up to you to guide the sheeps with logic, digging and crafting.
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Orcon customers report usage meter issues

Fri, 25th Feb 2011
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Orcon halts broadband usage count for affected customers amidst reports of meter inaccuracies, promising a system redesign.
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Intel unveils new Thunderbolt technology

Fri, 25th Feb 2011
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New PC connection technology can transfer a HD movie in less than 30 seconds - Apple MacBook Pros first to use the new tech.
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New MacBook Pros announced

Fri, 25th Feb 2011
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Apple reveals five new faster MacBook Pros boasting Thunderbolt tech and FaceTime HD, starting at NZ$1999. Critics urge waiting for 2012 overhaul.
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Orcon releases iPhone broadband usage app

Thu, 24th Feb 2011
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Orcon launches a free iPhone app to help users monitor broadband usage, promising future updates and a pending Android version.
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Happy birthday Steve Jobs - the website

Thu, 24th Feb 2011
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Birthday website launched while iPad 2 rumours reach top speed following invites for a special event being sent out.
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MagnumMac Founder Murray Wood missing in quake - Updated

Thu, 24th Feb 2011
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MagnumMac founder Murray Wood is presumed dead following the Christchurch earthquake as reports indicate he was in the collapsed CTV building.
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Reuters: iPad launch on March 2nd

Wed, 23rd Feb 2011
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Contrary to reports of a delay until June, Apple is said to be preparing an event on March 2nd to launch the new iPad.
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Ubisoft announces Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood PC ship date, specs

Wed, 23rd Feb 2011
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Ubisoft sets March 18th for Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood PC launch, unveils multiplayer mode and system specs. Codex Edition not in NZ.
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Motorola training webinar detailed

Tue, 22nd Feb 2011
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Motorola sets to revolutionise wireless with a webinar on their latest solutions for partners, March 3rd. Discover more about Motorola WiNG.
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Huawei to upgrade Vodafone's Australian network

Tue, 22nd Feb 2011
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Huawei is set to upgrade Vodafone's network in Australia, with 300 new staff and 200 contractors to tackle a nationwide RAN project across 8000 sites.
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MS releases first Windows Phone 7 update

Tue, 22nd Feb 2011
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Microsoft rolls out a preliminary update for Windows Phone 7, focusing on improving the software update process, with larger updates coming soon.
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Five new MacBook Pros coming Thursday?

Mon, 21st Feb 2011
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It's not confirmed but you might want to hold off on buying that flash new MacBook Pro for another week - just in case.
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Android is too geeky for 'pretty girls'

Mon, 21st Feb 2011
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Frank Meehan, CEO of Android handset-maker INQ, says developers should focus on what the cool kids want instead of just the geeks - his words, not ours.
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Steve Jobs attends Obama's tech dinner - Updated

Mon, 21st Feb 2011
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Despite reports of ill health, the Apple CEO made it to a very special dinner hosted by US President, Barack Obama.
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Barcode generator software - The best trick of business management

Fri, 18th Feb 2011
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Revolutionise your business management with top-notch barcode generator software, enabling easy, colourful label creation for various industries.
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Steve Jobs has six weeks to live says National Enquirer

Fri, 18th Feb 2011
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Updated: A US tabloid is claiming that the Apple CEO is stricken with pancreatic cancer and may have just six weeks to live.
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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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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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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.