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Google on the box

Thu, 1st Jul 2010
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Google TV set to transform how we watch and interact with our screens by blending Web and television, alongside partners like Sony.
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Report: Rural NZ left behind without broadband

Thu, 17th Jun 2010
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Nearly 3/4 of rural NZ fear youth are at a disadvantage without broadband, affecting education, IT skills, and social opportunities.
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UPDATE: Firefight (with matchmaking) confirmed for Halo: Reach

Wed, 16th Jun 2010
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Halo: Reach revamps its Firefight multiplayer mode with matchmaking, promising a new and improved experience for fans.
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Halo 3 crushes Sony's exclusives

Thu, 10th Jun 2010
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Microsoft claims Halo 3's sales eclipse those of all major Sony PS3 exclusives combined, citing impending NPD figures.
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Proud to be KIWI

Tue, 1st Jun 2010
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Air NZ fiercely defends its Kiwi identity, rejecting rumours of moving its contact centre to Manila, valuing local voice in customer service.
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The channel that can't be ignored

Tue, 1st Jun 2010
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Social networking emerges as a vital tool for contact centres, reshaping customer care with real-time engagement and feedback, says survey.
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Tweetie 2 becomes Twitter for iPhone

Fri, 21st May 2010
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Twitter unveils Twitter for iPhone, rebranding the acclaimed Tweetie 2 app as its official iPhone application, now available for free.
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Scammers use iPhone 4G as bait

Tue, 18th May 2010
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The promise of a free next generation iPhone being used to gather email addresses and other personal information.
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Epic warns of Gears 3 leaks

Thu, 6th May 2010
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Epic Games debunk reports from badly translated Russian scans of Gears of War 3, reminding fans not to believe the false information.
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Future perfect: telco in 2015

Sat, 1st May 2010
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In the throes of change, 2015's telco landscape reshapes under demand for advanced connectivity, hinting at a collaborative future.
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Activision to publish future, multiplatform Bungie titles

Fri, 30th Apr 2010
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Activision secures a 10-year deal with Bungie, makers of Halo, spreading future titles across multiple platforms, including PS3.
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Top ten from Telco Day

Thu, 22nd Apr 2010
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At TUANZ Telco Day, top insights reveal support for Chorus by TelstraClear CEO and a push for patient-owned health records by 2014.
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Report: YouTube draining corporate bandwidth

Tue, 20th Apr 2010
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YouTube videos now consume 10% of corporate bandwidth, outpacing all other internet usage, reveals Network Box report.
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Apple: No more support for iPhone 2G

Fri, 16th Apr 2010
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Chief Executive Steve Jobs has confirmed that the company will not be offering any further support for the iPhone 2G.
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iTunes to integrate with Facebook connect

Sun, 11th Apr 2010
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iTunes gears up to deepen social ties with Facebook Connect integration, facilitating users in sharing their music purchases.
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On the front line of connectivity

Thu, 1st Apr 2010
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How are councils using technology, and connecting their citizens? Louis van Wyk takes a look at the local government sector.
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President Obama hacked

Fri, 26th Mar 2010
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A 24 year old man has been arrested by French police after he allegedly hacked the President of the United States' Twitter account.
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New MW2 maps to hit XBL March 30th

Wed, 10th Mar 2010
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Infinity Ward hints at first map pack for Modern Warfare 2, set to arrive on Xbox Live on March 30th. #Mapathy.
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IBM cuts head count

Wed, 3rd Mar 2010
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IBM slashes over 1,500 jobs, representing a minor fraction of its 400,000-strong global workforce, as reported by the Associated Press.
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Social Networking and Privacy

Mon, 1st Mar 2010
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Your digital identity is at risk every time you go online. From social networks to casual web browsing, ensure your privacy with these tips.