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More details on PlayStation Vita
Tue, 23rd Aug 2011
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Sony's PlayStation Vita wows with social apps like Facebook and Twitter, promising a near-PS3 gaming experience on the go.

Tickets selling for Yoobee store launch
Mon, 22nd Aug 2011
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Yoobee's Britomart store launch tickets at $150 gain steady traction, featuring Knives at Noon and DJ Phoebe. Event set for Sept 5.

Reports of PC's death greatly exaggerated
Mon, 22nd Aug 2011
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Despite HP ditching its PC division, Microsoft's Frank Shaw argues the PC era is far from over, heralding a future of digital collaboration.

Investors flee HP
Mon, 22nd Aug 2011
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HP shares plummeted to USD $23.60 as investors panic over the company's drastic strategic shift, casting doubt on its future prospects.

Gamescom 2011 round up
Mon, 22nd Aug 2011
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Thousands flock to Gamescom 2011 in Cologne, unveiling Sony's budget PSP E-1000 and sparking debate with Activision's call for industry unity.

Breakthrough could provide key to quantum computing
Fri, 19th Aug 2011
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Researchers uncover unique property in 'anyon' particles, hinting at a potential breakthrough for quantum computing, elevating hopes for future developments.

Google adds weather to Google Maps
Fri, 19th Aug 2011
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Google Maps now features live weather updates, including global forecasts and temperatures, in partnership with weather.com and US Naval Research Lab.

Microsoft heavy-hitters unleashed at Gamescom 2011
Fri, 19th Aug 2011
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At Gamescom 2011, Microsoft dazzles with Xbox 360 exclusives, setting sights on global dominance with hits like Gears of War 3 and Forza 4.

HP to discontinue webOS devices
Fri, 19th Aug 2011
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Just a week after slashing prices, HP has announced it will cease production of its TouchPad tablets and other webOS devices, signalling a strategic shift.

Aucklanders to enjoy free wi-fi during RWC
Thu, 18th Aug 2011
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Auckland rolls out free wi-fi for RWC fans: Enjoy 90 mins daily across key venues and transport hubs, says Mayor Len Brown.

Game review: Bastion
Thu, 18th Aug 2011
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You see what looks like the remnants of an intro, and you hear the voice of a narrator ease you into your first few moments, but it’s when all goes quiet.

iPad tops consumer interest survey
Thu, 18th Aug 2011
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In a US survey, the iPad reigns supreme in consumer preference, overshadowing new entrants like HP's TouchPad in the competitive tablet market.

Android vs iOS: Which are you?
Thu, 18th Aug 2011
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Hunch reveals your smartphone OS might mirror your personality, with iOS users leaning towards liberalism and Android users favouring steak.

Bodycount demo now on Xbox Live
Thu, 18th Aug 2011
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Xbox Live unleashes Bodycount demo, inviting players to embrace mayhem and destruction in a no-holds-barred action shooter experience.

Innovators to go on show next month
Wed, 17th Aug 2011
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A showcase of events promoting the New Zealand IT industry is set to begin in three weeks, coinciding with the Rugby World Cup.

Galaxy Tab 10.1 launched in NZ
Wed, 17th Aug 2011
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Samsung's Galaxy Tab 10.1 hits NZ, defying global bans, as Samsung bets on leading the local market despite iPad 2 competition.

Virus invades Metservice website
Wed, 17th Aug 2011
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Metservice website hit by malware amid peak traffic, spreading Personal Shield Pro Trojan through ads. Company working on fixes.

PS3 price slashed
Wed, 17th Aug 2011
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Sony has dramatically cut the price of its Playstation 3 console around the world, with New Zealand consumers to benefit from drops of $150.

Small victory for Samsung in patent battle
Wed, 17th Aug 2011
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Samsung notches a win in its patent clash with Apple, overturning a sales ban in the EU, minus Germany, amid false evidence claims.

Apple offers Lion USB drives
Wed, 17th Aug 2011
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Apple now delivers OS X Lion on USB, costing $69 in the US, an alternative for those unable to download it but at a higher price.