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Facebook tests 'Buy With Friends' feature allowing users to share and unlock deals with friends, hinting at potential rivalry with daily deal sites.

Namco Bandai unveils the first glimpse of Ridge Racer 3D, set to power Nintendo 3DS launch in March. Await full reveal post February 8th.

Microsoft's Business Integration Roadshow kicks off in Auckland on Feb 14, aiming to streamline businesses with cutting-edge tech.

Telecom has resolved a broadband connectivity issue that disrupted internet access this morning. Customers may still face delays due to heavy demand.

By 2015 revenue from mobile apps will reach $58 billion, but apps will have to grow up and deliver better experiences along the way.

Imperva launches PartnerSphere Cloud Alliance, enabling MSPs and cloud providers to enhance security for cloud data centers and certify their services.

Plus: Intel goes after the cool factor by employing Black Eyed Peas mouthpiece will.i.am as Director of Creative Innovation - seriously.

Win big at Wellington's unique Rock Band Battle of the Bands event on Feb 3rd, where air-guitar skills could secure top prizes!.

News Corp's The Daily set to launch on iPad in two weeks, priced at US$0.99/week, as unveiled by James Murdoch at a Munich media event.

Andrew Donaldson ascends as SmartPay's CEO, eyeing rapid expansion in Australia while steering NZ operations post EFTPOS upgrade.

Motorola's training event arrives in Auckland on 15th-16th Feb, aiming to boost knowledge of its wireless products at Cliftons.

Orders now being taken for Orcon's local loop unbundled (LLU) telephone and ADSL2+ broadband network services.

EMC celebrates a historic 2010, reporting a 19% revenue increase to $4.9bn and a 61% surge in net income, buoyed by the storage and virtualisation sectors.

Google Voice revolutionises phone use in the US, allowing users to merge mobile numbers with Google accounts for unified calling.

After launching in New Zealand last October, Microsoft is now offering a free, 30-day trial for Office For Mac.

Google unveils Cloud Print, enabling printing from any app on diverse devices without software, initially launching in the US.

Just when you thought Apple had given up on the other coloured iPhone, comes leakage from two major US retailers.

There are three key steps that governments should be taking in the quest for mass cloud adoption, says Microsoft.

Despite the fact that only the PC version will feature a mod toolset, Valve contends that user-made content will eventually be available on all platforms.

Vodafone, outperformed by NZ banks in customer service, pledges significant improvements to claim the top spot, including onshore support and enhanced tools.