Retail stories - Page 554
Telecom asks for analogue landline phones
Wed, 23rd Feb 2011
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Old fashioned corded analogue phones, that don't require a power source, can be donated at any Telecom retail store.
Nintendo announces two-game 3DS launch lineup
Wed, 23rd Feb 2011
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Nintendo's 3DS launch in Australasia to include just two games, amidst confusion over third-party titles availability.
Ubisoft announces Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood PC ship date, specs
Wed, 23rd Feb 2011
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Ubisoft sets March 18th for Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood PC launch, unveils multiplayer mode and system specs. Codex Edition not in NZ.
Earthquake rocks Christchurch
Tue, 22nd Feb 2011
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Christchurch reeling from 6.3 magnitude quake; comms disrupted, Cathedral damaged. Live updates via #eqnz. Emergency lines: 0800 779997.
Govt could buy back Telecom shares
Tue, 22nd Feb 2011
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Proposed change to the Telecommunications Amendment Bill could allow the government to buy back parts of Telecom.
Barcode generator software - The best trick of business management
Fri, 18th Feb 2011
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Revolutionise your business management with top-notch barcode generator software, enabling easy, colourful label creation for various industries.
Apple Subscriptions spark Federal anti-trust interest - Updated
Fri, 18th Feb 2011
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New rules mean publishers - such as Amazon - can no longer provide in-app links to websites where users can buy content.
Telltale officially developing The Walking Dead games
Fri, 18th Feb 2011
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The long-rumoured game adaptation of the breakaway hit TV show is official, and it's likely to adopt the episodic nature of its source material.
Telecom extends Brightstar relationship
Thu, 17th Feb 2011
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Brightstar re-signed to offer chain services for all mobile, broadband and fixed line products for the next three years.
Windows Phone 7 Connector released for Mac
Thu, 17th Feb 2011
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Bridge the Apple-Microsoft divide: Windows Phone 7 Connector for Mac now out, syncing your tunes and snaps effortlessly.
Apple to make MobileMe free?
Tue, 15th Feb 2011
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Apple may make its MobileMe service free, turning it into a cloud storage hub for photos, music, and videos. A year's subscription currently costs USD $99.
HP snaps up real-time analytics firm
Tue, 15th Feb 2011
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Vertica buyout to let HP customers analyse large chunks of data stored in physical, virtual and cloud environments.
Lush NZ website hacked - card details leaked
Tue, 15th Feb 2011
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Cosmetics retailer Lush has taken its Australian and New Zealand websites offline after another hack, urging customers to cancel their cards immediately.
Telecom invests in IP data usage tech
Tue, 15th Feb 2011
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Alcatel-Lucent's Wireless Network Guardian brought in to help Telecom offer a better experience across its 3G network.
Mighty Ape staffers get engaged on World of Warcraft
Fri, 11th Feb 2011
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Mighty Ape lovebirds, Scott and Rhia, engaged in World of Warcraft, exchanging vows in Stormwind to the delight of gaming fans.
Rock Band will continue to rock
Fri, 11th Feb 2011
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Rock Band vows to play on, offering a lifeline to Guitar Hero fans, despite the franchise's end. Harmonix promises the beat marches on with ongoing development.
Xbox NZ posts record year
Thu, 10th Feb 2011
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Xbox NZ celebrates record-breaking year, dominating the 2010 holiday season with a 14% sales surge and a significant rise in LIVE subscribers.
Google Translate now on iPhone
Thu, 10th Feb 2011
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Google Translate app now available for iPhone users, boasting voice input for 15 languages and audible translations in 23 languages.
Various Capcom iPhone titles: $1.29 each
Thu, 10th Feb 2011
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Grab iconic games like Street Fighter IV and Devil May Cry for just £1.29 on iPhone and iPad, as Capcom slashes prices in a mega sale.
Nintendo 3DS: the official NZ launch details
Wed, 9th Feb 2011
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The speculation can now end, as we've just received the official press release from Nintendo about the local launch details for the 3DS.