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Steve Jobs barred from US patent trial

Thu, 19th Jul 2012
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Judge approves request from Apple to have late CEO's 'thermonuclear' statement discounted in court proceedings.
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Apple forced to admit Samsung didn't copy iPad

Thu, 19th Jul 2012
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A UK judge has ordered Apple to post notices on its website and in British newspapers stating Samsung didn't copy the iPad, a blow to Apple's legal battles.
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NZ lags in middle of OECD broadband rankings

Thu, 19th Jul 2012
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NZ at 17th in OECD for broadband penetration, trailing Switzerland but leading Australia. Hopes for UFB to boost future rankings.
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Auckland startup wins UK deal

Wed, 18th Jul 2012
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Kiwi company selected for technology programme to turn idea for turning groups of people into giant screens into a reality.
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Analysts: Sony's acquisition of Gaikai won't make consoles obsolete

Wed, 11th Jul 2012
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Sony's acquisition of cloud-gaming firm Gaikai aims to bolster its tech sales, not end consoles, say analysts.
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New Chief Skinny Officer - Paul Taylor

Tue, 10th Jul 2012
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Skinny appoints Paul Taylor as chief skinny officer, bringing 16 years of telecom expertise, including roles at BT, Virgin Media, and head of marketing at O2.
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Handle Your Own Publicity

Thu, 5th Jul 2012
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Small businesses can struggle with publicity, but founders Jules Brooke and Simone Heydon are changing that with Handle Your Own PR, now expanding in the UK.
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Get rejected as often as you can

Tue, 3rd Jul 2012
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Embrace rejection to excel in sales, a crucial, yet undervalued path to career success, as no 'yes' comes without a series of 'nos'.
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Iranian game encourages implemention of Salman Rushdie fatwa

Wed, 27th Jun 2012
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An Iranian game titled The Stressful Life of Salman Rushdie encourages players to act out the fatwa against the author, sparking controversy.
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A united nation of technologists

Tue, 26th Jun 2012
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New Zealand's ICT talent gap grows as schools underplay tech careers, prompting recruiters to scout for international talent.
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What UFB means for gamers: Match made in Heaven

Wed, 20th Jun 2012
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UFB's arrival spells a gaming revolution, promising smoother gameplay and enhanced performance, changing the face of gaming in New Zealand.
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UFB rollout – The process

Wed, 20th Jun 2012
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New Zealand's UFB rollout simplifies connectivity, promising vast improvements for homes, schools, and businesses, boosting the national economy.
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Mass Effect 3 fans denied vengeance

Thu, 14th Jun 2012
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UK watchdog rules publishers didn't breach advertising standards in claim that players' decisions would shape game's ending.
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Zeacom sold to Canadian firm for US$30m

Fri, 1st Jun 2012
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Enghouse acquires Kiwi software powerhouse Zeacom for US$30.6m, aiming to bolster its SMB offering and expand globally.
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Huawei controversy could benefit resellers

Tue, 1st May 2012
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With the New Zealand and Australian governments lining up on opposing sides of the Huawei debate, will local resellers feel the fallout?.
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Mako Networks lands distie deal in US, UK

Mon, 5th Mar 2012
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Kiwi company's hardware and software to form foundation of payment security solution in multi-million-dollar deal.
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UFC Undisputed 3 hits the shelves

Fri, 17th Feb 2012
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UFC Undisputed 3, featuring 150+ fighters and the PRIDE debut, delivers brutal MMA action as it launches today, thrilling critics and fans.
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Check out this amazing speech software

Fri, 10th Feb 2012
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UK's Speech Graphics unveils groundbreaking lip-synch tech set to transform motion-capture in games, offering realism beyond motion capture.
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Walk on the wild side with new Lonely Planet app

Wed, 1st Feb 2012
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Lonely Planet's new app takes you on immersive audio tours of London, blending music, history, and unique experiences.
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Exergames help stave off dementia: study

Tue, 24th Jan 2012
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Working out with Xbox Kinect, Nintendo Wii or PlayStation Move could help protect cognition in older adults, researchers find.