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TradeMe tech chiefs seek skilled tech experts at Tech.Ed, citing urgent need to expand to match ambitious IT plans.

Konami preps fans with two PES 2012 demos, challenging FIFA's reign ahead of its Oct release. First demo drops Aug 24, showcasing new AI.

Iconic Grand Theft Auto series makes its digital debut on Mac app store, with GTA 3 available now and more to follow.

The voting has now finished and finalists decided. Check out who has made it into the top five in each category.

A Kiwi entrepreneur is bringing LetsLunch, a US networking site for business lunches, to New Zealand, creating unique opportunities for corporate professionals.

Gen-i clinches a £26m deal with NZ Racing Board, bringing cutting-edge ICT services to boost betting channels.

Nationwide protests against the controversial 'Skynet' file sharing bill gain momentum, with over 2,500 Facebook pledges to attend rallies this Saturday.

Duo New Zealand beefs up its security suite, partnering with Origin Storage, Data Locker, and Apricorn to broaden its market offerings.

Sony's PlayStation Vita wows with social apps like Facebook and Twitter, promising a near-PS3 gaming experience on the go.

Zendesk’s customer engagement strategy includes buying clients drinks, a tactic that aligns with their recent milestone of surpassing 10,000 clients.

Yoobee's Britomart store launch tickets at $150 gain steady traction, featuring Knives at Noon and DJ Phoebe. Event set for Sept 5.

HP shares plummeted to USD $23.60 as investors panic over the company's drastic strategic shift, casting doubt on its future prospects.

Thousands flock to Gamescom 2011 in Cologne, unveiling Sony's budget PSP E-1000 and sparking debate with Activision's call for industry unity.

Telecom has written off USD $257 million in asset impairments due to Ultra Fast Broadband upgrades, yet still saw a 1.6% rise in net earnings.

Motorola Mobility faces legal challenge from shareholder over insufficient US$12.5 billion Google sale deal, questioning the valuation.

Researchers uncover unique property in 'anyon' particles, hinting at a potential breakthrough for quantum computing, elevating hopes for future developments.

Google Maps now features live weather updates, including global forecasts and temperatures, in partnership with weather.com and US Naval Research Lab.

HP announces the end of webOS, eyes British software firm Autonomy for acquisition, and moots spinning off its PC division.

Just a week after slashing prices, HP has announced it will cease production of its TouchPad tablets and other webOS devices, signalling a strategic shift.

Microsoft unveils a behind-the-scenes look at Windows 8 through a new blog, hinting at an 'App Store' and a reimagined Windows experience.