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Larry page

Should Google's CEO reveal his mystery illness?

Tue, 26th Jun 2012
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data privacy
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google
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wsj
Larry Page has missed one engagement and cancelled his appearances at two others, but no-one wants to explain why.
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Did Apple raise its wages to trump a New York Times report?

Mon, 25th Jun 2012
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technology gifts
Ahead of NYT exposé, Apple lifts employee wages, sparking debate on insider info use for preempting media critique.
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Apple-Motorola patent case dismissed 'with prejudice'

Mon, 25th Jun 2012
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apple
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motorola
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patents
A US judge halts the Apple-Motorola patent feud, ruling neither proved need for damages, hinting this won't end tech industry battles.
Swipe hq

Accept payments on your mobile with 'Swipe HQ'

Sat, 23rd Jun 2012
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martech
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commerce systems
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payment technologies
New Zealand's Optimizer HQ unveils Swipe HQ, a game changer for mobile payments, directly via the headphone jack.
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Acer's frosty response to the Microsoft Surface

Fri, 22nd Jun 2012
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microsoft
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acer
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surface
Acer slams Microsoft's move into tablet market with Surface, casting doubts on its success and future partnership dynamics.
Red home phone

Vodafone extends BestMate to the home

Fri, 22nd Jun 2012
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uc
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bestmate
Plan allows customers to call up to five NZ mobiles or landlines from their home phone as much as they like. So what'll it cost?.
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Windows Phone 8 to share core with desktop/tablet OS

Thu, 21st Jun 2012
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windows
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windows phone
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huawei
Phone operating system to run on same code as forthcoming desktop & tablet platform – meaning current users won't be able to upgrade.
Ross patterson

Commerce Commission not ready to rule on copper loop

Thu, 21st Jun 2012
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uc
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commerce commission
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copper network
Commerce Commission delays ruling on copper loop prices, seeking more discussion before a December decision, says Dr Ross Patterson.
Vadaxchange screenshot

Vadacom kicks off in the cloud

Thu, 21st Jun 2012
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uc
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software development
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contact centre
Vadacom pioneers in cloud comms, launching a SaaS-based VadaXchange system in NZ, transforming telephony with on-the-go business solutions.
Suit and tie

Are you an 'accidental entrepreneur'?

Tue, 19th Jun 2012
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symantec
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founders
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forrester
Study shows business founders have been driven by necessity rather than inspiration since the downturn of 2008.
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Mozilla's bid to make the best iPad browser

Tue, 19th Jun 2012
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apple
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yahoo
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ipad
Mozilla unveils 'Junior', an iPad browser aiming to outshine Safari with full-screen browsing and thumb-friendly navigation.
Copyright key

'The Oatmeal' in copyright stoush

Mon, 18th Jun 2012
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copyright
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the oatmeal
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content creation
The Oatmeal's Matthew Inman clashes with Funnyjunk in a high-stakes copyright row, spotlighting digital content ownership issues.
Opera cookie monster

Play dress-up in your browser with Opera 12

Fri, 15th Jun 2012
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browsers
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opera
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dark web
Latest release from 'browser junkies' intro's ability to customise themes; so is the update all style and no substance?.
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Android to lose ground in tablets: IDC

Fri, 15th Jun 2012
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microsoft
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apple
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ipad
Apple dominance expected to increase on market appeal of third-gen iPad; what could Microsoft bring to the table?.
Maxnet1

Maxnet added to TrueNet speed test - Updated

Fri, 15th Jun 2012
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uc
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telstraclear
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truenet
Maxnet joins TrueNet's speed test, shining in browsing speed only to falter at peak times. Updates promise improvement.
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What's Microsoft got planned for Monday?

Fri, 15th Jun 2012
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microsoft
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apple
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operating systems
Microsoft teases a 'major announcement' for LA event on Monday, sparking speculation on focus on Windows RT and ARM devices.
Craig scroggie

Craig Scroggie named CEO of NextDC

Thu, 14th Jun 2012
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hyperscale
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dc
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symantec
Craig Scroggie ascends as CEO of Australia's NextDC, heralded by Bevan Slattery's praise for his unparalleled energy and leadership.
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TelstraClear in gun after Fair Go going-over

Thu, 14th Jun 2012
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uc
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telstraclear
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telstra
TelstraClear faces customer fury after a 'Fair Go' report details the ISP's poor response to a special deal, leading to a promise of improved service.
Eol

UFB for $59 per month?

Thu, 14th Jun 2012
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uc
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eol
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isp
Tauranga residents can now access UFB for just $59/month with EOL's LightWave Lite, the cheapest in NZ, but with a speed cap and VoIP plan buy.
Opentouch ipad

Cross-device collaboration from Alcatel-Lucent

Thu, 14th Jun 2012
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uc
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ipad
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alcatel-lucent
Alcatel-Lucent teases Kiwis with a new, tablet-friendly OpenTouch Conversation platform for seamless cross-device collaboration, launching Q4.