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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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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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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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Apple to make MobileMe free?

Tue, 15th Feb 2011
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Apple may make its MobileMe service free, turning it into a cloud storage hub for photos, music, and videos. A year's subscription currently costs USD $99.
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Skype launches mobile partner programme

Tue, 15th Feb 2011
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Skype expands its horizons with a mobile partner programme, aiming to connect more users globally while offering novel features to carriers.
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RIM unveils new 4G PlayBook tablets

Tue, 15th Feb 2011
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RIM expands its BlackBerry PlayBook line with two new 4G models, enhancing mobile web and enterprise capabilities.
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Skype partners with Tomizone

Mon, 14th Feb 2011
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Skype boosts global connectivity, partnering with Tomizone to offer pay-as-you-go Wi-Fi in Australia, NZ, and the South Pacific.
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Orcon moves into the South Island

Mon, 14th Feb 2011
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Christchurch and Dunedin now able to sign up for Orcon's telephone and broadband services, Palmerston North and Rotorua next.
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Sony Ericsson's Xperia Play officially detailed

Mon, 14th Feb 2011
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The first official details are revealed at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. And there are even a few that we didn't already know! Read on for the goods.
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Nokia, MS announce mobile partnership - video

Mon, 14th Feb 2011
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An open letter from Nokia CEO Stephen Elop and Microsoft Steve Ballmer has confirmed a deal to take Apple and Google head on.
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Smaller, cheaper iPhone in the works?

Fri, 11th Feb 2011
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Apple is preparing a smaller iPhone to combat the growth of Android-based devices according to someone who's seen a prototype.
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EA games pre-loaded on BlackBerry PlayBook

Fri, 11th Feb 2011
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EA partners with RIM to preload Need for Speed Undercover and Tetris on the BlackBerry PlayBook, showcasing its 3D gaming capabilities.
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Twitter takeover talks didn't go anywhere

Fri, 11th Feb 2011
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Google and Facebook's exploratory acquisition talks with Twitter have stalled, with a hefty price tag of $8-10 billion cited.
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iPad 3 “surprise” in September?

Thu, 10th Feb 2011
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Apple rumored to be preparing for release of another iPad in September, potentially overlapping with release of iPad 2.
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Nokia CEO: Our platform is burning

Thu, 10th Feb 2011
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Nokia CEO declares firm is on a burning platform, eyes Microsoft WP7 deal as lifeline in tech industry's heated battle.
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Nokia seeks MS partnership to battle Google, Apple

Thu, 10th Feb 2011
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A software deal is said to on the table to bring Microsoft's WP7 mobile operating system to Nokia phones. Can two wrongs make a right?.
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VEPA offers a new perspective on data centre networking

Thu, 10th Feb 2011
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VEPA, an innovative solution, is set to revolutionise how data is managed across virtual machines, simplifying networking in server virtualisation.
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Google Translate now on iPhone

Thu, 10th Feb 2011
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Google Translate app now available for iPhone users, boasting voice input for 15 languages and audible translations in 23 languages.
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Various Capcom iPhone titles: $1.29 each

Thu, 10th Feb 2011
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Grab iconic games like Street Fighter IV and Devil May Cry for just £1.29 on iPhone and iPad, as Capcom slashes prices in a mega sale.