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Can 'open world' games still tell good stories?
Gaming

Can 'open world' games still tell good stories?

Witcher series artist doubts 'open world' RPGs like Skyrim will define gaming's future, citing storytelling challenges.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Mar 2012
Dell 'ultrabook' arrives in NZ
Network Infrastructure

Dell 'ultrabook' arrives in NZ

Dell's sleek XPS 13 'ultrabook', hailed from January's CES, makes its NZ debut, marrying high specs with attractive pricing.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 13th Mar 2012
Bitdefender enters cloud storage market
Storage

Bitdefender enters cloud storage market

Bitdefender shakes up cloud storage with launch of Safebox, offering 2GB free or up to 60GB with a focus on simplicity and competitive pricing.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 13th Mar 2012
Apple sued over Siri shortcomings
Apple

Apple sued over Siri shortcomings

Apple faces legal action as a New York man claims Siri's performance falls short of its adverts' promises on speed and accuracy.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Mar 2012
News: Apple's design ethos, dual hard drive kit, Apple HQ pictures, and more!
Apple

News: Apple's design ethos, dual hard drive kit, Apple HQ pictures, and more!

Sir Jonathan Ive was interviewed for the Evening Standard, where he talked about Apple's design ethos and answered a few design-related questions.

By Benny Ling • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Mar 2012
Apple: We're out of iPads
Apple

Apple: We're out of iPads

Apple's next-gen iPads sold out pre-launch in the US, with frenzied fans now facing in-store queues for the March 16 release.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Mar 2012
New 'Give Way' rule: test yourself online
Browsers

New 'Give Way' rule: test yourself online

New Zealand's 'Give Way' rules update on March 25 may cause road confusion. eDrive launches an online module to help drivers adjust safely.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 12th Mar 2012
Telecom signs deal with Chch UFB builder
Unified Communications

Telecom signs deal with Chch UFB builder

Telecom partners with Christchurch's UFB builder Enable, aiming to boost business recovery with state-of-the-art broadband.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 12th Mar 2012
The 12 'enemies of the internet'
Copyright

The 12 'enemies of the internet'

Reporters Without Borders adds two countries to 'worst offender' list on fourth annual World Day Against Cyber Censorship.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Mar 2012
Game review: Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning
Gaming

Game review: Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning

Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning grips players with its vast world and RPG charm, proving to be an unexpectedly captivating adventure.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 12th Mar 2012
News: iTunes in 1080p, iWork.com to shut down, Lion-compatible Quicken, and more!
Apple

News: iTunes in 1080p, iWork.com to shut down, Lion-compatible Quicken, and more!

ITunes now offers content in 1080p, and for those of you that have smaller download limits but enjoy the higher quality, there's good news.

By Benny Ling • 2 min read • Sun, 11th Mar 2012
Otago IT students put through 'pressure-cooker'
EduTech

Otago IT students put through 'pressure-cooker'

Otago Polytechnic's IT students faced a 'pressure-cooker' scenario, pitching projects to industry pros in a bid to simulate real-world challenges.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 9th Mar 2012
Nokia Lumia 800 coming to 2degrees
Unified Communications

Nokia Lumia 800 coming to 2degrees

Nokia expands NZ presence, bringing Lumia 800 to 2degrees. Telecom, Vodafone start sales; 2degrees pricing TBA. #NokiaLumia #NewZealand.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 9th Mar 2012
What you should know about the Kony doco
YouTube

What you should know about the Kony doco

A viral YouTube doco on Ugandan warlord Joseph Kony by Invisible Children has sparked debate over its accuracy and the ethics of social media activism.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 9th Mar 2012
News: Apple Configurator, iTunes 10.6, other software updates, and more!
Apple

News: Apple Configurator, iTunes 10.6, other software updates, and more!

Apple rolls out a new tool for managing multiple iOS devices, updates iTunes to 10.6, and more in a flurry of software releases.

By Benny Ling • 2 min read • Thu, 8th Mar 2012
New Apple TV boxes available this Friday
Apple

New Apple TV boxes available this Friday

Apple's third-gen Apple TV, now supporting 1080p resolution, launches in New Zealand this Friday for NZD $159. New interface update available.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 8th Mar 2012
Orcon's UFB pricing ploy: brave or foolish?
Unified Communications

Orcon's UFB pricing ploy: brave or foolish?

Orcon leaps into the UFB market with early pricing plans, a daring strategy amidst consumer apathy and service availability concerns.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Mar 2012
iPhoto, iMovie 1.3, GarageBand 1.2 available now on iOS
iOS

iPhoto, iMovie 1.3, GarageBand 1.2 available now on iOS

Apple launches iPhoto on iOS alongside updates for iMovie and GarageBand, bringing creative tools to iPhone and iPad users.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 8th Mar 2012
Gaming legend Peter Molyneux to leave Microsoft-owned Lionhead Studios
Gaming

Gaming legend Peter Molyneux to leave Microsoft-owned Lionhead Studios

Peter Molyneux, the brain behind Fable, bids farewell to Lionhead Studios and Microsoft Euro to embark on a new venture, 22 Cans.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 8th Mar 2012