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Analysts tip Amazon's rumoured tablet as a potential iPad rival, betting on competitive pricing and vast sales to challenge Apple's dominance.

The government has approved Telecom’s separation plan, leaving only one more step in the demerger between the giant telco and its network arm, Chorus.

CA Technologies has appointed Bill McMurray, a 25-year industry veteran, as vice president for Australia and New Zealand operations.

Aussies lose out as Samsung-Apple legal row over patents stalls Galaxy Tab 10.1 launch, with costs likely to hit consumers.

SonicWALL will unveil its SuperMassive E10000 Series firewall at a Wellington event, with insights from experts on security challenges in the digital age.

InternetNZ announces a $50,000 fund boost for projects that improve NZ's internet access and education, each getting up to $20,000.

Apple resorts to a hefty $380m stock bonus to ensure Tim Cook remains at the helm, aiming for stability and growth post-Jobs era.

Hacker behind JailbreakMe, Nicholas Allegra, bags Apple internship, turning his knack for bypassing iOS restrictions into an opportunity.

Telcos have just six weeks to pitch for the 700MHz band, pivotal for 4G rollout, says Ministry of Economic Development.

Fairfax Media plans to sell 30-35% of auction site Trade Me, following a full-year net loss of AUD $390.9 million, with details yet to be disclosed.

Hundreds gather in Auckland to protest the imminent Copyright (Infringing File Sharing) Amendment Bill, to no avail, as the bill nears enactment.

In order to make the most out of your first meeting with your accountant, here’s a list of five important questions to bring with you.

Age of Empires Online beta heralds a return to the beloved strategy classic, wrapped in a fresh MMO crust, promising nostalgia and innovation.

Tech.Ed’s The Hub dazzles with fierce car racing at Intergen and retro gaming at Fuji Xerox. Xbox and Thycotic brew up fierce and caffeinated fun.

Apple stocks recover after a brief fall post-Jobs' resignation, signaling investor confidence in successor Tim Cook's leadership.

Game devs hail PS Vita as Sony's easiest platform to develop for, raising hopes for its success against Nintendo's 3DS.

GeoSmart, a NZ firm, launches live traffic services in Australia, aiding motorists with info on road incidents and optimal routes.

Steven Joyce ignites Tech.Ed with a visionary speech, paving the way for NZ's tech industry, before launching Auckland’s UFB project.

Despite this week's big announcements about national and international connectivity, benefits to broadband consumers are still some time away.

Six months post-Christchurch quake, its memory fuels NZ's disaster recovery market, with significant interest at the Wellington conference.