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News: developer preview features, answers from the community, Itsy, and more!

Tue, 20th Mar 2012
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New Mountain Lion developer preview brings Safari tab-syncing across devices and Twitter notifications, alongside community answers on Apple Store.
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Countdown finally begins for Diablo III

Fri, 16th Mar 2012
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After a decade, Diablo III release date set for May 15, 2012, Blizzard reveals. Fans can expect five character classes and special WoW offer.
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News: the new Apple TV, iTunes 1080p content, 15-inch MacBook Air, and more!

Thu, 15th Mar 2012
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Apple ups the game with 1080p Apple TV, while rumours swirl around a 15-inch MacBook Air launch, potentially ending the MacBook Pro era.
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Sega bringing Total War to mobiles

Thu, 15th Mar 2012
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Developers insist title is not a port of PC version but a 're-imagining' designed specifically for touch interfaces.
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News: Nvidia GPU production issues, Aperture and Firefox updates, MacUpdate bundle, and more!

Wed, 14th Mar 2012
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According to MacRumors, issues with Nvidia GPU production are forcing Apple to strongly consider the onboard integrated graphics for future Mac laptops.
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App of the Week: Kindle

Wed, 14th Mar 2012
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From skeptic to fan, the Kindle app transforms reading on small screens, proving indispensable for busy commutes and avid readers alike.
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News: optical Thunderbolt cables, Safari 5.1.4, Sonora for Mac, and more

Tue, 13th Mar 2012
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Latest tech round-up: Optical Thunderbolt cables poised to increase speed and distance, Safari 5.1.4 improves performance, and Sonora beautifies Mac audio.
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Apple sued over Siri shortcomings

Tue, 13th Mar 2012
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Apple faces legal action as a New York man claims Siri's performance falls short of its adverts' promises on speed and accuracy.
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Telecom signs deal with Chch UFB builder

Mon, 12th Mar 2012
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Telecom partners with Christchurch's UFB builder Enable, aiming to boost business recovery with state-of-the-art broadband.
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News: Apple Configurator, iTunes 10.6, other software updates, and more!

Thu, 8th Mar 2012
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Apple rolls out a new tool for managing multiple iOS devices, updates iTunes to 10.6, and more in a flurry of software releases.
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Orcon's UFB pricing ploy: brave or foolish?

Thu, 8th Mar 2012
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Orcon leaps into the UFB market with early pricing plans, a daring strategy amidst consumer apathy and service availability concerns.
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News: Safari 5.2 in Mountain Lion, subscription TV, Lightroom 4, and more!

Tue, 6th Mar 2012
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Safari 5.2 in Mountain Lion is due to see some impressive improvements, most notably of which is a combined address and search bar.
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Apple's 25 billionth download: Where's My Water?

Tue, 6th Mar 2012
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Apple celebrates its 25 billionth app download, Where's My Water?, awarding a Chinese user a $10,000 gift card.
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US Air Force to replace manuals with iPads

Mon, 5th Mar 2012
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The US Air Force embarks on a digital shift, replacing traditional manuals with iPads in a $9.36m move to modernise and streamline operations.
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Apple touts employment numbers

Mon, 5th Mar 2012
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Apple highlights its role in US job creation to tackle criticisms of its overseas labour practices, claiming it indirectly supports over 500,000 jobs.
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Microsoft 'charms' users with Windows 8

Thu, 1st Mar 2012
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Windows Store, Internet Explorer 10 and a new way to navigate: what you need to know about the OS Consumer Preview.
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Celebs make CES cool

Thu, 1st Mar 2012
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The Consumer Electronics Show in Vegas has always been an exciting time for us tech geeks, but it seems that celebrities are getting in on the fun now too!.
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Cloud business app store launches

Thu, 1st Mar 2012
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Exeed is offering resellers the chance to cash in on the cloud market, with the launch of a business app store.
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Store – so you can restore

Thu, 1st Mar 2012
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In the wake of NZ's 2011 natural disasters, firms realise storing data is crucial for swift disaster recovery and business continuity.
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In-Memory Technology: Building a Real-Time Business

Thu, 1st Mar 2012
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In-memory technology to revolutionise how businesses manage data, promising up to 20x faster processing for real-time operations.