Retail stories - Page 490
Flip launches mobile apps
Tue, 5th Apr 2011
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Smartphone apps from Flip have been released for iPhone, iPad and Android devices alongside a new version of the FlipShare software.
Canon prepares for supply shortages
Tue, 5th Apr 2011
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Canon warns of looming product shortages across NZ and Australia due to the impact of a recent earthquake in Japan.
SnapperNet turns 10
Mon, 4th Apr 2011
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SnapperNet celebrates a decade of innovation in NZ's channel business with a harbour cruise, reflecting on dynamic tech evolution.
Telecom launches Android tablet
Mon, 4th Apr 2011
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Telecom launches new V9 Tablet for £399, complete with SIM pack and 500MB credit. Perfect for gaming and video.
Gartner's 10 Top consumer applications to watch in 2012
Fri, 1st Apr 2011
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Gartner reveals top 10 consumer apps to watch in 2012, highlighting location-based services and mobile commerce as key growth areas.
Pumped-up performance for mobile computing
Fri, 1st Apr 2011
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Mobile computing tech enhances, delivering LAN-like speeds for on-the-go workers, elevating productivity despite geographical gaps.
NZ lets its guard down
Fri, 1st Apr 2011
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NZ risks credit card fraud as 180,000 merchants fail to meet PCI Security Standards with the Rugby World Cup just weeks away.
Gray matter
Fri, 1st Apr 2011
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Jane Jensen returns with 'Gray Matter', a nod to classic point-and-click games, meshing mystery with magic in Oxford's eerie locales.
Rumour: Mortal Kombat to feature 'online pass'
Wed, 30th Mar 2011
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Mortal Kombat may introduce 'online pass', requiring a code for full online play, akin to EA and THQ's systems, Joystiq reveals.
Video: Amazon wins cloud-based music race
Wed, 30th Mar 2011
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Amazon beats Apple and Google by launching its own cloud-based music storage and streaming service. Video inside.
Review: Nintendo 3DS
Tue, 29th Mar 2011
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Nintendo's glasses-free 3DS hits the market, captivating with striking 3D visuals and innovative augmented reality gaming, despite its short battery life.
Dick Smith drops Need A Nerd
Tue, 29th Mar 2011
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Dick Smith has axed Need A Nerd, swapping the external tech support for its in-house 'techpert' service, catching consumers by surprise.
Google working on Android mobile wallet
Mon, 28th Mar 2011
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The internet giant is reported to be working with Mastercard to create a system that turns Android phones into electronic wallets.
Play.com admits security breach
Mon, 28th Mar 2011
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Play.com has confirmed a security breach, with customers receiving spam emails linked to an incident at its email provider.
Nuance PDF converter undercuts Adobe Acrobat
Fri, 25th Mar 2011
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Nuance unveils PDF Converter for Mac with editing function, offering similar features to Adobe Acrobat at a lower price.
Resignations continue at Renaissance
Thu, 24th Mar 2011
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Renaissance faces a wave of departures as Jamie Barton and three others resign, escalating concerns within the distributor.
There's no app for freedom of expression
Thu, 24th Mar 2011
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Apple pulls gay 'cure' app after public outcry, sparking debate on freedom of expression vs offensive content.
Apple pulls 'Gay Cure' iPhone app
Thu, 24th Mar 2011
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Apple axes 'Gay Cure' app after 146k petition, siding with LGBT safety over Exodus International's controversial therapy claims.
UFB 'price book' leaked
Wed, 23rd Mar 2011
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Leaked documents suggest that New Zealanders will be paying around $47 a month for ultra fast broadband when it becomes available.
Apple sues Amazon over 'App Store' trademark
Tue, 22nd Mar 2011
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Apple files suit against Amazon, seeking to stop the retail giant from using the App Store name, citing trademark infringement and potential customer confusion.