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Android App Review: Figure 1

Tue, 25th Feb 2014
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Here's something interesting. Figure 1 is a new app that lets doctors share images and information online with other medical professionals.
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Apple's Cook gets grilled

Thu, 23rd May 2013
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The US Senate aggressively question Apple's CEO Tim Cook over allegations that it avoids billions in taxes via its Irish subsidiaries.
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Now playing: Twitter #music

Fri, 19th Apr 2013
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Twitter launches #music, a new service using tweet trends to find your next favourite track, transforming how we discover music online.
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Waikato teams win at Microsoft Imagine Cup

Thu, 28th Mar 2013
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Two University of Waikato teams win categories in Microsoft Imagine Cup, developing software to solve real-world problems.
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Apple NZ pays 0.4% tax of its half-billion sales

Mon, 25th Mar 2013
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Apple NZ's tax payment is just 0.4% on $571 million sales, sparking scrutiny over multinational tax practices.
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Key Microsoft execs to present NZ SharePoint Conference

Tue, 5th Mar 2013
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Senior Microsoft execs to unveil the future of Office at NZ SharePoint Conference, highlighting innovations across devices.
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Cloud computing revives struggling mainframe

Wed, 3rd Oct 2012
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Mainframes, once believed to be facing extinction by 2000, are experiencing a revival in 2012 thanks to cloud computing, ensuring their ongoing relevance.
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Samsung investigating Galaxy S III heat issue

Sat, 23rd Jun 2012
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Samsung is probing an incident where a Galaxy S III allegedly ignited while in a car mount in Ireland, raising safety concerns among users.
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News: Apple's tax avoidance, 100 Thunderbolt devices, the road to OS Xi, and more!

Mon, 30th Apr 2012
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There's a fantastic piece from the New York Times on how Apple sidesteps billions in taxes, by taking advantage of a few laws in the US.
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Microsoft releases OneNote for iPhone in NZ

Thu, 28th Jul 2011
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Microsoft's OneNote app now graces iPhones in NZ and other countries, with Microsoft aiming for wider Office suite accessibility.
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NZ iPad 2 launch isn't March 25th - retail

Fri, 4th Mar 2011
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Despite Apple saying it's March 25th in New Zealand, both YooBee/MagnumMac and JB say iPad 2's launch date is unconfirmed.
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Sony launches iTunes rival in New Zealand

Fri, 18th Feb 2011
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Sony has launched its snappily titled music streaming service - Music Unlimited powered by Qriocity - in New Zealand.
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Kaseya opens Auckland service centre

Wed, 8th Dec 2010
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New Zealand and Ireland-based facilities to offer customers round the clock support and a more responsive, professional service.
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Mobile Maps UK & Ireland

Fri, 24th Sep 2010
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Sygic Mobile Maps revolutionises UK and Ireland navigation on iPhones with offline maps, voice guidance, and safety features like speed camera alerts.
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New Zealand iPad launch this Friday

Wed, 21st Jul 2010
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Apple's iPad hits New Zealand this Friday with prices starting from NZ$799, alongside Austria, Belgium and others.
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Angry Birds

Sat, 29th May 2010
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Angry Birds takes the world by storm, top paid app in dozens of countries, promises unmatched castle-crashing fun with 135 levels of pig-punishing action.
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NZ iPad launch planned for July

Sat, 8th May 2010
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New Zealand gears up for iPad launch in July with plans to introduce the iBookstore app alongside it, following Apple's global rollout.