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Social networking site beats Wall Street estimates during Q4 and 2012 results, showing growth in mobile revenue.

Following Facebook’s unveiling of Graph Search yesterday, the world offers comment on the social media giants latest launch.

Two American investors have increased their interest in cloud accounting software provider Xero by a total of $82 million.

The New Zealand dollar followed US stock markets lower after internet search engine Google missed profit estimates.

NZ’s first digital accelerator Lightning Lab will back the best startup teams from the ground up with cash, muscle and entrepreneur-driven momentum.

Director Peter Thiel sells most of his stock in the social networking site after the end of the first lockup period.

Early investors of the social networking site appear to be cashing in during their first chance to sell their stock, causing an all-time low in the market.

Larry Page has missed one engagement and cancelled his appearances at two others, but no-one wants to explain why.

Google reports its second consecutive USD $10 billion quarter, driven by strong performances from Chrome, Android, and YouTube.

Top Xero executives sell USD $5 million in shares to welcome new investors, including MYOB co-founder Brad Shofer, without diluting current holdings.

LinkedIn reports over 100% growth in revenue for Q4, with $167.7m earned compared to $81.7m in 2010. Shares rise 9%.

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

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

LinkedIn reports a 120% revenue rise and a 5% profit increase, easing fears of another tech bubble burst with its impressive Q2 post-IPO performance.

American entrepreneur Peter Thiel lauds New Zealand's tech talent and investments, yet faces critique from local engineers citing a lack of global perspective.

A group of tech enthusiasts have released the Startup Genome report, revealing key traits and strategies that make startups and their founders successful.

Communications Minister Steven Joyce revises UFB tender, aiming to enhance local fibre companies’ business models and attract more private investment.

The UK government has received strong interest from private players for its Ultra Fast Broadband network, including international players.

The proposed takeover of video conferencing company Tandberg by multinational Cisco could result in the brand being made redundant in the future.

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