Retail stories - Page 576

On the cusp of its international iPad release, most Apple retail stores in the US are facing iPad 3G shortages due to high demand and customer satisfaction.

Global piracy rose 2% in 2009 to 43%, but New Zealand showed a remarkable decline, with local figures bucking this worldwide trend, says IDC.

Microsoft wins lawsuit against Trade Me seller for pirating Office 2007, spotlighting NZ's low piracy but stressing the fight continues.

Microsoft is set to launch Office Web Apps on 15 June, challenging Google Docs with a free web-based version of Office 2010.

SnapTell revolutionises shopping with a snap: instant ratings, prices, and info for books, DVDs, CDs, and games, directly to your mobile.

Alan Wake's first DLC, 'The Signal', to light up Xbox LIVE on July 27. Free with download token, others pay. Details in Game Console May issue.

On the market for a new phone? Pick up the new Sony Ericsson X10i and you just might land yourself a PlayStation Portable as well.

Rockstar drops the final trailer for Red Dead Redemption ahead of its May 21st release, sparking excitement with a glimpse into the open-world Western.

Bento's personal database app launches on iPad, offering sync with desktop and a Filemaker Light experience, priced at $4.99.

EA's 'Online Pass' scheme for sports games to limit online play for second-hand copies, stirring controversy among gamers.

From May 12, Mac users join the Steam community, enjoying a global game download service with over 25M gamers worldwide.

The Commerce Commission is recommending that ICT Minister Steven Joyce reject Vodafone's and Telecom's undertakings and regulate Mobile Termination Rates.

New Zealand gears up for iPad launch in July with plans to introduce the iBookstore app alongside it, following Apple's global rollout.

CEO Paul Reynolds says increased competition, economic slowdown, regulatory interventions and XT network issues are behind the drop in revenue.

Australia's government broadband spend to hit $26bn, aiming for top-tier fibre access to 90% of homes, says NBN study.

Independent game developer Wolfire has announced it will<br />sell a bundle of five games –with a combined retail value of US$80 (NZ$111.

Richard Hooper, former Ofcom deputy chair, challenges NZ's telco regulation approach; advises harmony among agencies and advocates for dark fibre access.

Blizzard confirms StarCraft II's global release on July 27, hitting screens from the US to New Zealand. A digital version follows.

With 3G iPad sales estimated at 300,000, Apple today announced that it has sold more than a million iPads since its US launch on April 3rd.

83% of all email in March was spam says web security firm, who says attackers are using the World Cup as a way to target internet users.