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Apple snags Microsoft's cloud guru, Kevin Timmons, to elevate its data center prowess amid a search for an engineering ace.

PES 2011 3D impresses on 3DS, delivering captivating gameplay despite complex controls and audio missteps, scoring an 8 overall.

Telecom exits Yahoo!Xtra, selling its 49% stake to Yahoo!7, paving way for complete Yahoo! New Zealand rebranding while ensuring service continuity.

Sony's PlayStation 3 sales soar past 50 million units globally, narrowing the gap with Xbox 360 and challenging market dynamics.

Crysis 2 dazzles with its visuals on PS3, Xbox 360 and PC, but its single-player campaign fails to match up, marred by poor AI and design.

The latest and greatest from Turtle Beach is now available in New Zealand. Does it warrant its premium price point?.

Apple's elusive White iPhone 4 to hit US stores in two weeks, confirms Bloomberg, amidst anticipation and manufacturing challenges.

The sleek Nokia E7, boasting business-focused features and exclusive to Vodafone NZ, hits shelves at NZ$1299, merging style with efficiency.

Polycom teams with Microsoft, hosting new Accordent Media Services on Azure, enhancing video management for businesses globally.

NZ Herald's iPad app earns prestigious 'digital Oscar' with its innovative design, placing it among the world's top news apps.

Game Informer breaks news of Nintendo's upcoming console that's reportedly more powerful than both the Xbox 360 and the PlayStation 3.

Fuji Xerox Printers revamps marketing and sales teams in Australia and New Zealand with four new appointments to boost its channel partner strategy.

73% oppose the regulatory holiday in gov's broadband plans, as public and businesses unite for a rethink. Calls grow for a strategy shift.

Christchurch-based Powerhouse Ventures has picked up an Incubator Innovation of the Year award at a conference in the US.

Crown Fibre Holdings boosts local UFB initiative by appointing Rodger Fisher and Jo Brosnahan as chairs to oversee fibre deployment.

A joint statement has been issued from Motorola and Huawei, who have agreed to shake hands and settle all pending litigation.

Better Twitter and Facebook integration, as well as 78 bug fixes, have been released as part of the latest beta for the Chrome-based social browser.

IBM unveils its Smarter Commerce initiative, aiming to revolutionize how firms adapt to market trends and customer preferences.

Trend Micro's Security Roadshow will bring its cloud security insights and new Affinity Partner benefits to Auckland on May 11 and Wellington on May 13.

A next generation iPad 3 is only in the initial planning stage, say Chinese component makers who don't expect a release this year.