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Apple's event may redefine education, hinting at a new challenge to Amazon with innovations in e-textbooks and publishing.

Security firm AVG plans to raise up to USD $125 million through an IPO on the New York Stock Exchange, after a prosperous year for tech IPOs.

Razer wows CES with Project Fiona, a tablet promising PC gaming power in your hands, hinting at under $1000 pricing if it hits the market.

Expat New Zealanders in Vancouver aim to register the .kiwi domain, offering an alternative to the .nz suffix and supporting Christchurch's rebuilding efforts.

Google says sorry for using underhand tactics in Kenya, including database snooping and falsely claiming partnership with local firm Mocality.

Apple's iPhone 4S launch in China was marred by chaos as huge crowds caused sales to be suspended at Apple's retail stores in Beijing and Shanghai.

CEO Tim Cook reveals over 200 manufacturing facilities have been audited for working conditions in the past year.

Reddit plans a 12-hour blackout to protest against the US's SOPA, aiming to make a significant statement in the fight for internet freedom.

Bethesda wins Fallout MMO rights after lengthy legal battle, paving the way for future titles without third-party claims.

Sony urges caution on early Vita sales in Japan, stressing it's too soon to gauge global success from initial figures.

Facebook is set to surpass 1 billion users by August, driven by growth in India and Brazil, predicts UK-based digital market analyst iCrossing.

Harvard expert warns businesses must join Google+ or risk losing top SEO rankings, highlighting Google's strategic leverage.

Facebook's new Listen With feature offers users a virtual concert experience, allowing up to 50 friends to enjoy music synchronously.

Midas InfoMedia, a Wellington-based company, achieved 1077% growth in Deloitte's APAC Technology Fast 500, ranking 4th in NZ's IT sector.

Skinny's launch promises to shake up the prepaid mobile market, but delays in SIM delivery frustrate eager customers.

Significant IT changes in 2012 will boost reseller opportunities, says EMC's Clive Gold. Expect gains from virtualisation and UFB rollout.

In a swift turnaround, Vodafone zooms from last to first in ADSL browsing speed, edging out rivals with sub-0.5 second page loads.

Apple's not interested and now Microsoft has pulled the plug; where to now for the Consumer Electronics Show?.

Half a billion people in China now access the internet, yet penetration is only 37.7%, suggesting significant growth potential remains.

Cisco has named former NSN exec Richard Kitts as its new VP for ANZ, succeeding Les Williamson who moved up to a regional role in Asia-Pacific.