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Telecom submits final UFB proposal - promises change
Unified Communications

Telecom submits final UFB proposal - promises change

Telecom offers Crown Fibre a bid for its broadband initiative, restructures and plans to create a new company, Chorus.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Apr 2011
Telecom sells Yahoo!Xtra stake
Unified Communications

Telecom sells Yahoo!Xtra stake

Telecom exits Yahoo!Xtra, selling its 49% stake to Yahoo!7, paving way for complete Yahoo! New Zealand rebranding while ensuring service continuity.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 15th Apr 2011
Nokia E7 out now - exclusive to Vodafone
Unified Communications

Nokia E7 out now - exclusive to Vodafone

The sleek Nokia E7, boasting business-focused features and exclusive to Vodafone NZ, hits shelves at NZ$1299, merging style with efficiency.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 15th Apr 2011
Fuji Xerox tweaks ANZ channel team
Printing

Fuji Xerox tweaks ANZ channel team

Fuji Xerox Printers revamps marketing and sales teams in Australia and New Zealand with four new appointments to boost its channel partner strategy.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 14th Apr 2011
Mortal Kombat delayed, Portal 2 releasing early?
Gaming

Mortal Kombat delayed, Portal 2 releasing early?

Amidst gaming shakeups, Mortal Kombat's launch is delayed to April 29, while Portal 2 gets an early release, retailers confirm.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 13th Apr 2011
Nintendo claims record sales for 3DS
Gaming

Nintendo claims record sales for 3DS

Nintendo's 3DS smashes records in Australia, selling over 31,000 units in four days, marking the biggest handheld console launch.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 13th Apr 2011
Review: SHIFT 2: Unleashed
Gaming

Review: SHIFT 2: Unleashed

SHIFT 2: Unleashed revs up thrilling races and heart-stopping moments, pushing the boundaries of racing simulations.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Fri, 8th Apr 2011
Flip launches mobile apps
Apple

Flip launches mobile apps

Smartphone apps from Flip have been released for iPhone, iPad and Android devices alongside a new version of the FlipShare software.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 5th Apr 2011
Canon prepares for supply shortages
Disaster Recovery

Canon prepares for supply shortages

Canon warns of looming product shortages across NZ and Australia due to the impact of a recent earthquake in Japan.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 5th Apr 2011
SnapperNet turns 10
Snapper Network Distributors

SnapperNet turns 10

SnapperNet celebrates a decade of innovation in NZ's channel business with a harbour cruise, reflecting on dynamic tech evolution.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 4th Apr 2011
Telecom launches Android tablet
Google

Telecom launches Android tablet

Telecom launches new V9 Tablet for £399, complete with SIM pack and 500MB credit. Perfect for gaming and video.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 4th Apr 2011

Stories from Other Regions

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Review: TrapIt iOS App
Gaming

Review: TrapIt iOS App

In a first for Game Console, our resident mobile-gaming guru Hamish Bode reviews an iPhone game from Kiwi developer Little Geek.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Apr 2011
Review: Turtle Beach Ear Force PX5 wireless gaming headset
Gaming

Review: Turtle Beach Ear Force PX5 wireless gaming headset

The latest and greatest from Turtle Beach is now available in New Zealand. Does it warrant its premium price point?.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 15th Apr 2011
Nokia reports 5 million daily Ovi Store downloads
Nokia

Nokia reports 5 million daily Ovi Store downloads

Nokia's Ovi Store hits 5m daily downloads, fuelled by Symbian device popularity and top apps like AngryBirds and Facebook Chat, marking a significant growth.

By Sean Mitchell • 1 min read • Wed, 13th Apr 2011
Cisco to close Flip business
Cisco

Cisco to close Flip business

550 employees to go as Cisco exits most of its consumer businesses to realign its operations. Full details inside.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Apr 2011
Mortal Kombat delayed in NZ?
Gaming

Mortal Kombat delayed in NZ?

A local retailer claims that Mortal Kombat won't release on its scheduled April 21st release date in New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 12th Apr 2011
PSP 3000 discounted
Gaming

PSP 3000 discounted

Sony slashes PSP 3000 price to $239.99 in NZ from April 11, offering a budget-friendly gateway to portable gaming and entertainment.

By Chris Leggett • 1 min read • Mon, 11th Apr 2011
New iPad 2 advert
Apple

New iPad 2 advert

Latest TV spot for Apple's iPad 2 talks about technology getting out of the way as the original iPad turns one year old.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 4th Apr 2011