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Renaissance claims Apple victory in New Zealand

Thu, 9th Sep 2010
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Renaissance triumphs as Apple's share in New Zealand's PC market soars to over 11%, debunking rumours of new distributors.
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Nike launches GPS iPhone app

Wed, 8th Sep 2010
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Nike+ GPS app uses iPhone GPS & accelerometer to track pace, distance, time & calories burned. Provides feedback from athletes & connects to Nike community.
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Vodafone launches 30 Days of Music

Fri, 3rd Sep 2010
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Vodafone NZ kicks off first '30 Days of Music' event, gearing up for the NZ Music Awards with downloads, prizes, and special encounters.
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US military stores to ban Medal of Honor

Fri, 3rd Sep 2010
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GameStop stores on US military bases globally to ban Medal of Honor game for letting players be Taliban, citing respect for troops.
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New Zealand-specific PlayStation news ahoy!

Thu, 2nd Sep 2010
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Sony NZ gears up for Christmas with PS releases, including Gran Turismo 5, new streaming service MUBI, and extra storage PS3 models.
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See Metallica in Sydney with Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock

Thu, 2nd Sep 2010
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Kiwis, pre-order Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock for a chance to win a trip to Sydney and rock out at a Metallica concert!.
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New Apple TV 80% smaller

Thu, 2nd Sep 2010
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Apple unveils a sleek, 80% smaller Apple TV, promising easy streaming of HD content from YouTube to your TV, all for just NZD$169.
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Tablet computing: a new frontier of fragmentation

Wed, 1st Sep 2010
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Tablet wars heat up as fragmentation challenges app developers, with iPad and Android leading the race in a burgeoning market.
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Mobile termination rates

Wed, 1st Sep 2010
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Gov approves regulation of mobile termination rates, a move that may lead to fairer prices for NZ telecom users despite mixed industry views.
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Storage starter

Wed, 1st Sep 2010
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Digital data is growing at a staggering rate, posing challenges in storage and management. SMEs need efficient strategies, often turning to cloud services.
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Getting ready for the tax changes

Wed, 1st Sep 2010
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New Zealand tax system set for major overhaul from October 1st, with changes to GST, PAYE, and company tax. Businesses urged to prepare.
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Game review: Mafia II

Wed, 1st Sep 2010
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Mafia II brings a genuine cinematic adventure to gamers, recounting a WWII vet's journey into the mob, set in the detailed Empire Bay.
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TRANSFORMERS: WAR FOR CYBERTRON

Wed, 1st Sep 2010
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After 26 years, 'War for Cybertron' finally delivers a Transformers game true to the original, blending nostalgia with modern gameplay.
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DEMON'S SOULS

Wed, 1st Sep 2010
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IF THE EXTREME DIFFICULTY DOESN'T PUT YOU OFF, THERE'S REWARD TO BE HAD IN THIS CLASSICALLY STYLED ROLE-PLAYER.
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PLAYSTATION PLUS

Wed, 1st Sep 2010
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REAGAN MORRIS TRIALS THE NEWLY LAUNCHED PREMIUM ONLINE SERVICE FOR PS3, PLAYSTATION PLUS, TO ASCERTAIN WHETHER THE BONUSES ARE WORTH THE ADDED COST.
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New Kid on the Block

Wed, 1st Sep 2010
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Orcon, best known for its calling and internet services, recently entered the overcrowded mobile market with a 'no contract' approach to owning handsets.
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Google Waves Goodbye

Wed, 1st Sep 2010
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Google is discontinuing its real-time communication app, Google Wave, due to low user adoption despite initial enthusiasm from developers.
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Earth to enterprise

Wed, 1st Sep 2010
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Business continuity plans derived from the business are always more accurate than assumptions made by the CIOs.
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Precious papers preserved

Wed, 1st Sep 2010
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NZ businesses embrace tech to protect critical paper documents, ensuring legality and easy access amidst disasters.
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How to… Implement a workable back–up plan

Wed, 1st Sep 2010
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Cloud services are transforming disaster recovery. To build a robust back-up plan, consider network bandwidth and seeding backups, plus offsite storage.