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Facebook's new Places feature lets you share your location and discover when friends are nearby, raising questions on privacy.

Cloud computing evolves as the go-to tech solution, promising cost savings and security, despite requiring a shift in corporate IT strategies.

Pacnet partners with Pacific Fibre to fund a NZD $548 million trans-Pacific cable aimed at enhancing connectivity between Australia, New Zealand, and the US.

Facebook has hit rock bottom in customer satisfaction, ranking even lower than the US IRS, reveals a ForeSee Results report.

Apple's market share in New Zealand exceeds 10%, standing out in global PC growth with a select few vendors achieving gains.

Global PC sales surged 22.4% in Q2 2010, driven by strong growth in EMEA and robust desktop shipments, IDC reports. US and APAC lag slightly.

Intergen ascends to Microsoft's elite Inner Circle, celebrating top-tier success in Dynamics partnership at the Worldwide Partner Conference.

Microsoft vows to extend Windows XP downgrade rights, boosting support for customers transitioning to Windows 7.

Mozilla launches Firefox 4 Beta 1, inviting users to test and shape the future of the browser with frequent updates promised.

As Apple and Google escalate their mobile rivalry, Microsoft pulls the plug on its Kin phones’ global launch, consolidating efforts on Windows Phone 7.

Apple unveils iPhone 4 at developer conference in the US; Vodafone to launch in New Zealand in the coming months.

The fate of software patents hangs in the balance as New Zealand’s Commerce Select Committee recommends scrapping their patentability, stirring global debate.

The online analytics company has made two announcements that will help start-ups gain a better understanding of how popular their websites are.

Exalt urges New Zealand to halt fibre cable installations, touting wireless solutions that offer lower latency and cost just 5% per mile compared to fibre.

Global piracy rose 2% in 2009 to 43%, but New Zealand showed a remarkable decline, with local figures bucking this worldwide trend, says IDC.

New Zealand's Izon Science inks a deal with Chemoscience for exclusive distribution of its nanoparticle analysis systems across five Southeast Asian nations.

Company questions research that says smartphones using Google's Android OS have surpassed iPhone sales in the US.

NZ's Izon Science strikes deal with US distributor BridgePath Scientific to enhance the reach of its cutting-edge nanoparticle analysis systems in America.

The FBI's 2009 Internet Crime Report reveals a 22.3% surge in web scams, with total financial losses hitting USD $559.7 million.

Governments representing North America, Europe and Australasia remain hell-bent on pushing through ACTA (Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement).