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Dark Souls director apologises to console players
Fri, 20th Apr 2012
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Question about whether new content in ‘Prepare to Die’ PC port will be made available on consoles remain unanswered.
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Tim Cook meeting didn't happen: Valve CEO
Fri, 20th Apr 2012
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Valve CEO debunks rumours of a Tim Cook visit, clarifies no meeting with Apple took place amidst gaming project speculations.
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Want to help improve New Zealand's broadband?
Fri, 20th Apr 2012
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Testing company TrueNet needs more than 200 volunteers to help them measure the country's broadband performance - ISP employees need not apply.
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News: pushing iCloud to MobileMe users, Tim Cook named in TIME list, PCIe SSD, and more!
Thu, 19th Apr 2012
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Apple wants MobileMe users to make the jump to iCloud, and they're sending out free Snow Leopard DVDs to ease the transition to OS X Lion.
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GPS for golfers
Thu, 19th Apr 2012
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Garmin launches golf GPS in NZ, offering maps for 27,000 courses worldwide with options ranging from handheld devices to wristwatches.
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Orcon boss trashes doomsayer rivals
Thu, 19th Apr 2012
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Orcon's boss, Scott Bartlett, challenges doom-laden rivals, eyeing bright futures and partnerships at TelCon12.
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Bethesda's Dishonored a steampunk sensation
Thu, 19th Apr 2012
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gaming
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Part Assassin's Creed, part Metal Gear Solid 4, part Skyrim - could this be the most exciting new game of the year?.
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News: power management technology, G-RAID Thunderbolt drive, Flashback update, and more!
Wed, 18th Apr 2012
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apple
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Apple innovates with new power management tech for Macs, introduces G-RAID Thunderbolt drive, while 140,000 Macs remain Flashback-infected.
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BNZ replaces NetGuard cards with new app feature
Wed, 18th Apr 2012
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personal computing devices
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BNZ simplifies mobile banking by eliminating the need for NetGuard cards, using a feature within the app instead.
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Halo 4 set for November 6 release
Wed, 18th Apr 2012
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A new trilogy begins - and it starts with a journey that will encompass the next decade of ‘Halo’ games and experiences.
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Local Star Wars TOR players given chance to transfer characters
Wed, 18th Apr 2012
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If you've spent months building up your character on an overseas server, you've got less than a week to arrange to transfer them here.
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Telecom moves into Warehouse Stationery stores
Wed, 18th Apr 2012
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Telecom ramps up retail reach, partnering with Warehouse Stationery to sell handsets in 55 stores, aiming to boost customer transitions to XT network.
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Twitter says its patents are a shield, not a weapon
Wed, 18th Apr 2012
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While Apple and Samsung discuss resolving patent disputes, Twitter introduces the Innovator’s Patent Agreement, pledging patents for defence only.
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News: LuckyCat malware threat, no more iWork and Aperture trials, iTunes library sharing, and more!
Tue, 17th Apr 2012
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New security threat infects machines via Microsoft Word exploit. LuckyCat malware allows remote access to machine's contents.
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Game review: Lego Harry Potter: Years 5-7 on PS Vita
Tue, 17th Apr 2012
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Lego Harry Potter: Years 5-7 on PS Vita disappoints with cramped levels and weak puzzles, tarnishing both franchises.
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Orcon announces jumbo plans for Genius
Tue, 17th Apr 2012
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Orcon refreshes Genius VoIP offerings with competitive plans: New up to 1TB for high-data users, aiming to meet rising demands for more internet freedom.
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Game review: Kinect Star Wars
Tue, 17th Apr 2012
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Kinect Star Wars, aiming for the younger crowd, delivers mixed force-powered joy but leaves seasoned fans wanting.
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World will be copper for next 2-3 years: TelstraClear CEO
Tue, 17th Apr 2012
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TelstraClear CEO declares the telecom industry will bank on copper for 2-3 more years, despite the allure of fibre broadband.
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Google to launch iCloud challenge next week
Tue, 17th Apr 2012
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storage
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google
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cloud services
Leaked info suggests Google Drive will offer 5GB of space for free; so will it work with Apple operating systems?.
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Govt may regulate broadband marketing
Tue, 17th Apr 2012
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ICT Minister aims to regulate how broadband is marketed, ensuring Kiwis can distinguish UFB options, amidst launching a $14.4m rural broadband phase.