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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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'.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.