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Steve Ballmer revitalises Microsoft with a unifying Let's Go motto, aiming for innovation and speed in the face of industry competition.

NZ plans to extend spy laws spark fears of unchecked surveillance and privacy invasion, questioning the morality of mass data collection.

Following strongest Office 365 quarter, Microsoft brings Office and SharePoint Store to the masses - adding 22 countries including New Zealand.

Good news for Nintendo Wii U and 3DS owners emanating from the US as it appears Nintendo has signed an exclusive worldwide partnership with SEGA.

New Zealanders hit out over government proposals to review taxing overseas purchases online, a move which has been welcomed by retailers.

Sony opts for optical drives over downloads, safeguarding NZ gamers against slow net speeds and high data costs.

EMC aims to fix 'broken' backup with new solutions, as 57% of firms faced data loss last year. The launch promises a blueprint for efficiency.

A movement emerges for Microsoft to restore original Xbox One features, with a petition at change.org demanding digital sharing options.

Social networking giant seeks an exemption over government proposals which could see over two million Kiwis spied on by authorities.

Apple and Amazon have concluded their legal battle over the app store term, agreeing to dismiss ongoing lawsuits in a Californian court.

Telecom launches ultra VDSL, ensuring faster broadband to almost two-thirds of homes and businesses across the country.

To celebrate its 5th birthday, the App Store is giving away a selection of free apps and games to customers. #AppStoreBirthday.

Wholesale aggregator finalises the sale of its New Zealand business assets to Solarix Networks Limited, an IP Carrier Grade network Service Provider.

Pixlr Express app review: A free, user-friendly photo editor that's more tomato sauce than fine seasoning but offers fun features for casual use.

Internet mogul and telco agree a deal, with Mega CEO Vikram Kumar saying Gen-i will account for around 10% of the website's capacity.

Global app downloads set to double to 160 billion by 2017, fuelled by smartphone adoption in developing markets and free-download apps.

Master key could affect any Android phone released in the past four years, representing nearly 900 million devices and 99% of the market.

In a bid to push Apple to retail leadership, CEO Tim Cook will implement sweeping changes to the way iPhones are sold and marketed.

Kim Dotcom releases official Android app - now available free of charge from the Google Play Store - with iOS and Windows to follow.

Telecom has become the official Telecommunications & ICT Partner for PremierLeaguePass.com with all 50GB broadband plans upgraded to 80GB at no extra cost.