Stories by Staff - Page 317

One in five US adults owns a tablet: report
Tue, 24th Jan 2012
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Nearly 20% of US adults now own tablet PCs like iPads or Kindle Fires, a sharp rise from 10% last December, hints at festive boom.

Tauranga firm talks up monitoring solution
Mon, 23rd Jan 2012
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Tauranga's Delta Technology unveils MOTHER, an AI-level monitoring system transforming IT management with unmatched global capabilities.

RIM co-CEOs step down
Mon, 23rd Jan 2012
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BlackBerry's chiefs, Lazaridis and Balsillie, step down with former co-COO Thorsten Heins taking the helm, signalling a new chapter for RIM.

Facebook on the hunt for new ANZ boss
Mon, 23rd Jan 2012
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Paul Borrud, Facebook’s ANZ head, is set to leave after six years, prompting the search for a new leader to drive its local business operations.

Microsoft champions same-sex marriage
Mon, 23rd Jan 2012
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Microsoft endorses same-sex marriage ahead of Washington state's crucial vote, citing benefits for business and economic growth.

Online retail specialists' US$2m app appeal
Mon, 23rd Jan 2012
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BigCommerce is offering developers up to USD $20,000 from its USD $2 million ‘Integration Fund’ to create apps enhancing its e-commerce platform.

The unlikely winner of CES 2012: Windows Phone
Mon, 23rd Jan 2012
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Against all odds, Windows Phone shines at CES 2012, outpacing rivals with an expansive ecosystem and user-friendly appeal.

Ingram Micro CEO steps down
Mon, 23rd Jan 2012
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Gregory Spierkel steps down as CEO of Ingram Micro after six years to focus on family, with Alain Monie set to take the helm.

Trailer: Resident Evil 6
Mon, 23rd Jan 2012
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Capcom unveils trailer for Resident Evil 6, promising thrilling action with Chris Redfield and Leon S. Kennedy. Out on November 20. Are you excited?.

Apple fans get 'Samsunged' in new ad
Mon, 23rd Jan 2012
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Samsung teases Apple fans in new ad, sparking rivalry before the Super Bowl. Could we just got Samsunged become the next catchphrase?.

Key exporter chooses Microsoft business intelligence
Mon, 23rd Jan 2012
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NZ's leading meat exporter, Silver Fern Farms, taps Microsoft BI to innovate from 'Plate to Pasture', streamlining strategic insights.

Techie toothbrush gives feedback on your clean
Fri, 20th Jan 2012
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Revolutionise your dental routine with Oral-B's smart toothbrush, offering real-time feedback to improve brushing habits and ensure a stellar clean.

Trailer: Fallout: New Vegas Ultimate Edition
Fri, 20th Jan 2012
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Bethesda unveils the enticing trailer for Fallout: New Vegas Ultimate Edition, bundling the game with all DLCs and extras.

Diablo III still a long way off: developer
Fri, 20th Jan 2012
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Diablo III's release lingers in uncertainty, says developer, urging fans for patience as the iconic sequel undergoes extensive fine-tuning.

Mobile 'grabbing' on the rise
Fri, 20th Jan 2012
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Mobile sales surge as GrabOne reports over 10% of purchases now via phones, just 14 months post mobile app launch. Target set at 25% by September.

Intel’s earnings surprise
Fri, 20th Jan 2012
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Despite grappling with supply chain issues, Intel stunned investors with quarterly revenue of USD $13.9 billion, surpassing its revised forecast.

Investors unimpressed at Google result
Fri, 20th Jan 2012
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Google's shares plummet nearly 10% as it misses Wall Street's earnings expectations, despite strong revenue growth and user sign-ups.

Kiwi authorities arrest MegaUpload founder
Fri, 20th Jan 2012
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MegaUpload founder Kim Dotcom arrested in Auckland over US charges of running a criminal enterprise, shaking the digital world.

Epson's $50 customer incentive
Fri, 20th Jan 2012
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Epson entices customers with up to $50 cashback on select Stylus and Workforce printers this summer. Time to upgrade before March 31.

Apple's three education innovations
Fri, 20th Jan 2012
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Apple reveals a trio of education upgrades: iBooks 2 for interactive textbooks, iBooks Author for personalised content creation, and a revamped iTunes U.