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Nokia to cut 4,000 jobs in phone manufacturing
Posted on 9-Feb-2012 10:37 Commentscomments

Company says plans changes to its manufacturing operations will increase efficiency in smartphone production....

Local ISP Airnet focus on growth and new services for Hawke's Bay
Posted on 9-Feb-2012 10:13 Commentscomments

Airnet sees major opportunities to improve regional internet and telecommunications options for businesses and consumers as the Government’s Ultrafast Broadband initiative becomes a reality....

2degrees numbers after two and half years: 875,000 customers
Posted on 9-Feb-2012 08:16 Commentscomments

Mobile operator 2degrees is now serving 875,656 customers after two and a half years in the market, with more than 275,000 ported numbers from other provider....





Akamai acquires Blaze
Posted on 9-Feb-2012 07:40 Commentscomments

Cloud-based frontend optimization technology expected to complement Akamai site acceleration solutions for improving the performance of customers' web sites and applications....

Intel introduces SSD 520 Series
Posted on 8-Feb-2012 17:19 Commentscomments

The Intel SSD 520 delivers up to 80,000 maximum 4K random write Input-Output Operations Per Second (IOPS) and up to 50,000 4K random read IOPS to speed through every day operations....

Enable Services partners with Huawei for Christchurch UFB build
Posted on 8-Feb-2012 17:17 Commentscomments

Enable Services Limited has today announced a partnership with Huawei New Zealand to supply the fibre equipment required for Christchurch’s UFB network, and for services to manage operations and maintenance....

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How long would you expect your car to be rust free?
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MegaUpload Has Been Taken Offline
Created by 1080p, last reply by alienwithin on 9-Feb-2012 11:44 (460 replies)
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Prescription specs online
Created by tardtasticx, last reply by oxnsox on 9-Feb-2012 20:40 (57 replies)
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TiVo on special: $200 is there something I need to know?
Created by nickd, last reply by mattwnz on 8-Feb-2012 15:14 (72 replies)
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Fiji Roaming Issue
Created by scheduler, last reply by scheduler on 9-Feb-2012 12:39 (13 replies)

Xtra Broadband Down? DNS Problem? [2012-02-07]
Created by CBSYS, last reply by johnr on 7-Feb-2012 07:06 (13 replies)

Dick Smith up for sale
Created by freitasm, last reply by turnin on 8-Feb-2012 13:55 (109 replies)
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Anyone Else Problem Accessing Google, yahoo, blogger, etc [2012-02-02]
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Philips Stretch review
Posted on 4-Jan-2012 13:44 Commentscomments

What happens when you mix together sound technology, surf-inspired design, and a material that's six times more resistant than that used in headphones? The Philips Stretch is what happens....

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freitasm
A Geekzoner (BarTender) has put together a few apps that may be useful if you ever wonder about mobile coverage... The first one is a map of New Zealand cell sites. The second one (pictured below), gives you a view of which cell sites are available near an address you enter. The third one is a link...
juha
This will be big. Via LNLPaintballNZ

Google Docs a phishing site
Posted by juha on 7-Feb-2012 21:29 Comments1 comment
juha
Oh the irony; Chrome warns that Google Docs has been reported as a phishing site..

freitasm
Here are some data collected from the OECD Broadband portal. How is New Zealand doing? 1. Fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 inhabitants (June 2011): Rank DSLCableFibre/LAN Other TotalTotal subscriptions1Netherlands21.216.01.30.038.5 6 392 0002Switzerland27.210.60.20.338.3 2 983 2813Denmark...
Megaupload and the US grand jury
Posted by juha on 31-Jan-2012 14:29 Comments10 comments
juha
Megaupload again: according to the US Justice Dept, Dotcom, Batato, Bencko, Echternach, Ortmann, Nomm and van der Kolk were indicted by a grand jury in the Eastern District of Virginia on January 5 this year. Megaupload and Vestor Ltd were also included in the indictment, and it's on the basis of th...
freitasm
Incredible reading the "reasons" for DMCA notices sent to Twitter, asking for tweets to be removed. Here are some: [quote] Where does this Tweet link to: The Tweet links to another website where the infringing material is made available. Where is the infringing material: The linked website links to...
Part 1 - Planning
Posted by hazza87 on 28-Jan-2012 13:27 Comments12 comments
hazza87
I have decided to do a write up of my recent experiences in cabling a large home for data and voice. When i undertook this project i intended to learn how to install and terminate cat5e/6 cabling, install patch panels and hook the whole thing up to telecom phone lines. I gained valuable experience i...
juha
As posted on SoundCloud: 2Johns2Cups by goldenturkey This is what police raided NZ media over? Even RadioNZ, which never had the recording but only reported on the issue? :::FACEPALM:::

robscovell
It all started when Polly and I came back from the supermarket and realised we'd forgotten to get some vegetables we needed. So we got back into the car and nipped out for just 15 minutes to Garden Fresh. When we got back, while walking down the driveway, I noticed a blue T shirt. "Odd," I thought. ...
VisualStudio
While the default blue on white base colour scheme in Visual Studio 2010 is fine for most, some people (like myself and several of my colleagues) prefer working against a darker background or with different sets of font styles and colours - in my case this is mostly to help with eye strain, staring ...

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Impossible to pay ACC bill online for free
Created by surfisup1000, last reply by mckenndk on 10-Feb-2012 05:21 (22 replies)
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2 degrees website not currently working properly
Created by mattwnz, last reply by farcus on 10-Feb-2012 03:05 (5 replies)

New Freeview "Lifestyle" channel mentioned in article
Created by Flippikat, last reply by GeoffisPure on 10-Feb-2012 01:25 (12 replies)

How to make an Android homescreen shortcut to get your 2degrees balance
Created by Publius, last reply by Publius on 9-Feb-2012 23:52

Sony PRS-T1 ex USA
Created by Woodgnome, last reply by Woodgnome on 9-Feb-2012 23:43 (2 replies)

Use your old school Pokemon games while you can...
Created by M_I_C_H_A_E_L, last reply by M_I_C_H_A_E_L on 9-Feb-2012 23:39

iMessage with different mobile networks
Created by pinkydot, last reply by Peppery on 9-Feb-2012 23:38 (19 replies)
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SOHO - I'm starting to get irritated with the way Sky is running it
Created by JimmyH, last reply by JimmyH on 9-Feb-2012 23:22 (7 replies)

Locking SkyTV Decoder
Created by Retox, last reply by JimmyH on 9-Feb-2012 23:20 (9 replies)

Getting video recorded on a Freeview PVR onto my PC?
Created by Richard7666, last reply by JimmyH on 9-Feb-2012 23:14 (14 replies)

twitter notifications on 2degrees
Created by ALTRON, last reply by nzfatmatt on 9-Feb-2012 23:10 (8 replies)

setting up new home theatre
Created by sqlpro, last reply by Dunnersfella on 9-Feb-2012 23:00 (3 replies)

Playing TV on iPad via HDMI
Created by crosmr, last reply by tdgeek on 9-Feb-2012 22:55 (2 replies)

Telstra Cable
Created by crackrdbycracku, last reply by mercutio on 9-Feb-2012 22:48 (16 replies)
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Technisat DVB-s rev 2.3 blind scan.
Created by conrodnz, last reply by conrodnz on 9-Feb-2012 22:42 (42 replies)
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