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Samsung set to bolster Galaxy S with Froyo update, offering speedier performance, voice-guided GPS, and Flash Player support from mid-Oct.

Free mobile videos fueled by ads roll out globally, with plans to hit Australia and NZ by June '11. Sports, music, and films included.

3 Hong Kong partners with Swanbay to provide free mobile videos featuring ads, expanding content offerings to sports, music, and movies.

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.

Gavin Bethwaite from New Zealand has been honoured as Konica Minolta's top global salesperson, with colleague Daniel Marshall securing the second spot.

NZ developers urged to join the BlackBerry Super Apps Developer Challenge, aiming to spotlight top apps across APAC with $1.5m in prizes.

After working with the search giant for five years on iGoogle gadgets, Labpixies has now become part of the Google stable.

As ICT demand spikes, firms struggle in a dwindling talent pool, turning globally to fill critical roles in a competitive job market.

The Auckland-based computing infrastructure and platform services company has named two new client services managers.

It's on the market to 30 million Latin American subscribers, but a Unisys voice to text application developed in Wellington is not available here.

GFG Group, an Auckland-based electronics payments software provider, reports a 19% rise in sales, driven by growth in Asia and the Middle East.

ICANN and the US Department of Commerce have solidified ICANN's international role, reinforcing a global, multi-stakeholder governance model for the internet.

As NZ businesses face increasing data demands, Symantec's survey reveals a concerning lack of resources, with over 50% struggling with storage and recovery.

New Zealand government plans to ban handheld devices while driving, putting the onus on employers to enforce phone conduct.

New Zealand fleet management systems face a tough challenge convincing locals to use the technology #innovation #export.

Spending on stimulus packages alone may not be enough to improve the lives of New Zealanders amidst the economic downturn. Innovation is key.

A hacker breached the US Homeland Security Department's phone system in 2008, making USD $12,000 in calls. Is your PBX system secure? Most aren't.

Ubisoft, one of the world's largest video game publishers, unveiled Assassin's Creed Altaïr's Chronicles, exclusively for the Nintendo DS.

Empire Earth III departs from its roots, simplifying gameplay and introducing cartoonish graphics, leaving fans of the series questioning its legacy.