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New Zealand's Optimizer HQ unveils Swipe HQ, a game changer for mobile payments, directly via the headphone jack.

Apple's social network, Ping, is set to be axed in the next update of iTunes as it has failed to resonate with consumers.

Apple unveils iOS 6 at WWDC in San Francisco, featuring Facebook integration, Siri updates for iPad, and a new Maps app.

Woosh and Vodafone ramp up broadband wars, doubling data caps for users, with bonuses like free calls and unlimited site access.

Telstra faces intensifying pressure to outline its future in NZ amid rumours of selling TelstraClear to Vodafone. Speculations rise on potential market moves.

Vodafone NZ eyes TelstraClear acquisition in a move that could bolster its 4G spectrum and reshape the telecommunications landscape.

As firms grapple with the complexities of social media, the role of IT in driving robust usage policies is becoming undeniable.

Apple's App Store launches a thrifty thrill with a 'free app of the week' promotion, starting with 'Cut the Rope: Experiments'.

Blizzard assures users the only breaches it has seen have come from password theft - but a lot of people aren't convinced.

Pervasive capture, vital for effective problem resolution in networks, is revolutionising the way outages and anomalies are managed.

Diablo III's launch woes cause a Twitter storm and meme frenzy as players struggle to defeat the toughest boss yet: the login screen. #Error37.

Twitpic launches a free iPhone app with editing features, challenging Instagram, and hints at an Android release next month.

Discover Pocket, the app revolutionising how you save content for later, on both iOS and Android. It's time to streamline your digital browsing.

US company launches special bra with side pocket to hold ladies' cellphones and cards while they're hitting the dance floor.

Guild Wars 2 beta packed as 'hundreds of thousands' test the servers, sparking positive buzz. The game's unique questing and no fees impress.

Microsoft to launch Windows 8 'release preview' in June, hinting at a near-final build ahead of public release.

Microsoft unveils InTune update, enabling app deployment across iOS, Android, and Windows, revolutionising BYOD and enterprise mobility.

While Apple and Samsung discuss resolving patent disputes, Twitter introduces the Innovator's Patent Agreement, pledging patents for defence only.

TomTom's new app is a game-changer for the geographically challenged, offering advanced features and social media integration for GBP £78.

iPhone and iPad users can now navigate direct to locations on Facebook, as well as share arrival times on Twitter.