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In just a week, Walter Isaacson's biography of Steve Jobs leaps into the US top 20 bestsellers of 2011, selling 379,000 copies.

The IDEOS X3 smartphone features menus in Te Reo, and will be available at 2degrees retail stores before Christmas.

NZ launches first 'Getting IT Right' survey with IDC to benchmark and improve future IT services. Open till Nov 30, aiming at reducing project failures.

Batman: Arkham City review - A sequel that outshines its predecessor, delivering an immersive experience as the Dark Knight.

GrabOne launches GrabOne Families to target group deals, aiming to bring affordable, family-friendly bargains to parents and guardians for a week at a time.

Planet Fun to bring child-friendly LeapFrog LeapPad tablets to NZ, offering a safe, tech-savvy option for kids this Christmas.

GTA V could lead a digital revolution, ditching discs for download codes and collectibles, forecasts industry expert Peter Warman.

Auckland's Nextspace secures significant investment from ICE Angels, boosting development and export of its advanced 3D city visualisation tool, Visual City.

New Zealand sees a second annual decline in businesses amid economic uncertainty, as 48,950 firms shut their doors, outpacing the 42,370 start-ups.

Gov approves deeds for UFB and RBI networks, paving way for competitive broadband services. A major step after Chorus' initial rejection.

Rihanna's music downloaders face fines under NZ's 'Skynet law', with ISP Orcon issuing first copyright infringement notices.

EA's Battlefield 3 explodes onto the scene, selling 5m units in a week, ahead of its clash with Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3.

Apple's visionary Steve Jobs has died at 56, leaving a legacy of innovation with the iPhone and iPad transforming tech globally.

Delve into the ultimate procrastination havens, from pranking to puzzles, and candy quizzes to bubble wrap popping, escape the humdrum with these sites.

Clocked revolutionises gaming in NZ, offering free swaps of video games and DVDs, proving one man's trash is indeed another's treasure.

If you love your furry four-legged friends but hate leaving them behind when you go away on holiday, this is definitely the site for you.

The phrase Draw me like one of your French girls, from 'Titanic,' has become a viral meme, featuring photos of people and pets in sprawled poses.

Everyone knows that kids can be cruel. This is particularly true when you’re a girl with a boy’s name, and you listen to country music.

Sitecore's integrated CMS propels a 50% revenue surge in 2010/2011. CEO Seifert credits success to the shift towards multifunctional web platforms.

L Word star Leisha Hailey kicked off Southwest flight for kissing her partner, sparking a Twitter storm and allegations of discrimination.