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Mozilla to launch phone operating system after securing 18 mobile operator partners, including device commitments from a host of companies.

Google has released an ultra high-resolution Chromebook Pixel laptop made famous, or maybe infamous, for its lofty price tag that starts at $1,299.

Vendors opt for subscription models, from Office to Amazon, ditching upfront payments for monthly dues, transforming business-client relationships.

Shantanu Narayen refuses to answer questions on how the company can justify charging Aussies $1,400 more for its software.

Reliable source claims search engine is in the early stages of building stand-alone retail stores across the U.S.

HP eyes a comeback in the tablet market, adopting Android in a bid to stay relevant amid soaring sales and shifting computing preferences.

Microsoft, that paragon of virtue which has always put customer interests first, has the old Googler square in its sights.

Eric Schmidt sells half his Google shares, sparking debate on motives behind the move - is it strategic diversification or a sign of concern?.

Another exciting week has wrapped up here at NZET, Here's a summary of the news stories that were biggest in NZ this week.

Website hosting leads online job growth at 3300%, with AWS seeing a 466% rise. Apple jobs decline amid 'app-fatigue' while Android gains 7%.

Google shatters expectations with a historic $50 billion revenue in 2012, marking an unprecedented achievement for the tech titan.

ExaGrid's EX Series has clinched a coveted spot in InfoWorld's 2013 Technology of the Year Awards, being praised for its innovative scalable backup solutions.

Google urges businesses to set New Year's resolutions, aiming for growth and a stronger online presence in 2013.

Google dazzles with its vibrant data centre in Oklahoma, balancing tech and aesthetic, and bolstering local employment and education.

US corporate earnings will take centre stage with Apple, Microsoft, IBM and Google among those scheduled to release in the coming days.

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

Kim Jong Un jokingly thanks Eric Schmidt post-visit in spoof note, poking fun at censorship and US-North Korea relations.

Google's Eric Schmidt warns North Korea faces economic decline if it ignores the internet, despite controversy over his visit.

Federal Trade Commission closes 19-month review, concluding Google’s services are good for users and good for competition.

The 'consumerisation of IT' expands, reshaping major businesses with cloud, mobile, and social tech, paving the way for geospatial and big data trends.