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Kids today are entertainment media junkies, spending more than 50 hours a week with their cell phone, music player or game console, according to a US study.

Microsoft revamps NZ Partner Awards, expanding categories to better recognise excellence, with aims to propel local partners onto the global stage.

John Stanton, 2degrees backer, shares insights and long-term investment plans at Auckland event, highlighting his experience and commitment.

Mayoral candidate Jack Yan is hosting a speaking tour in Europe starting next week as part of his 2010 mayoral bid.

Vodafone's marketing director, Mark Rushworth, has resigned and will depart on Friday. CEO Russell Stanners will manage marketing until a replacement is found.

NZ gamers gear up for MAG's release on Feb 11th, setting a new console benchmark with 256-player battles. Sony ensures an optimal online experience.

According to the Wall Street Journal, Apple has entered into talks with HarperCollins about bringing e-books to the rumoured Apple tablet.

New Echo Screen Protector for iPhone 3GS: Shields your screen and doubles as a mirror when off, with an easy-to-apply kit included.

Apple's elusive tablet could be unveiled at their Jan 27th event, igniting speculations with an invite to see our latest creation.

Amid security fears, a dramatic shift as users ditch Internet Explorer, despite Sophos warning of the woes in temporary browser switches.

In a multimillion-dollar deal announced today, NCR will replace more than 80% of Westpac New Zealand's ATM network by June.

Gamers who purchase original copies of Mass Effect 2 will receive free exclusive downloadable content, says Electronic Arts.

Dell's new eco-friendly 'Froot' computer replaces traditional monitors and keyboards with projector technology, offering a biodegradable design.

Experts debunk PDF theory in Google China hack, revealing an IE exploit as the true culprit, now dubbed 'operation Aurora'.

Wellington boasts the fastest internet speeds in Oceania, topping Akamai's Q3 2009 report with 3488 Kbps, outpacing major cities like Sydney and Canberra.

Users of the Microsoft Outlook email program are being warned about the rapid spread of malware specifically targeted at users of that program.

Mainfreight has overhauled its entire IT environment in China and Hong Kong and deployed a virtualisation solution from Citrix which supports 160 users.

Adobe has issued updates for its Adobe Reader and Adobe Acrobat tools, which are widely used for reading and sharing PDF files.

Some of the year's most anticipated games, including Gran Turismo 5, Splinter Cell: Conviction, and Ruse, have been delayed.

Google has threatened to pull its search engine from the People's Republic of China, after an attack originating from the country.