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New Batman: Arkham City villain announced
Wed, 17th Aug 2011
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Mr Freeze joins the rogues' gallery in Batman: Arkham City, vowing revenge against the Dark Knight amid a host of Gotham's most sinister villains.
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Google's US$2.5 bn guarantee
Tue, 16th Aug 2011
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In a bold move, Google promises Motorola Mobility a staggering USD $2.5 billion reverse breakup fee if its USD $12.5 billion acquisition falters.
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Screen problem could delay iPad 3
Tue, 16th Aug 2011
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Apple's iPad 3 faces launch delays due to screen production issues, casting shadows on its highly anticipated release.
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Google to acquire Motorola Mobility - Updated
Tue, 16th Aug 2011
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smartphones
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Google snaps up Motorola Mobility for $12.5bn, gaining 24,500 patents and sparking curiosity over its Android partners' future.
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Mozilla ramps up Firefox schedule
Tue, 16th Aug 2011
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Mozilla hastens Firefox updates to vie with Chrome, launching Firefox 6 only weeks after its predecessor. Critics ponder the impact on enterprise users.
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Game Review: Call of Juarez: the Cartel
Tue, 16th Aug 2011
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Call of Juarez: the Cartel fails to tastefully tackle U.S.-Mexico drug war issues, marred by poor gameplay and stereotypical characters.
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Battlefield 3 to require EA's Origin
Tue, 16th Aug 2011
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DICE confirms that Battlefield 3 will require EA's Origin client on PC, sparking disappointment among Steam users who must install another game client.
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Masters of the Universe
Mon, 15th Aug 2011
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personal computing devices
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apple
Apple accused of wiping out entire galaxy to make desktop wallpaper prettier, sparking speculation about message to Samsung.
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Errors spell disaster for online businesses
Mon, 15th Aug 2011
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cybersecurity
Spelling and grammar errors can cripple online sales, says entrepreneur Charles Duncombe, who saw revenue double after correcting mistakes on his website.
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Copyright law 'will not and cannot work'
Mon, 15th Aug 2011
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copyright
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ISP CEO criticises new copyright law, urging for an overhaul in content delivery to meet consumer needs, effective from Sept 1.
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Norton, Bitdefender enhance Android security
Mon, 15th Aug 2011
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symantec
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norton
Norton and Bitdefender have launched new Android security features to combat malware and theft, offering users enhanced protection and peace of mind.
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New Kiwibank campaign imitates FPS game
Mon, 15th Aug 2011
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Kiwibank's new 'Green Ops' campaign channels FPS game energy to win over customers with an immersive, gamified marketing approach.
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Turtle Beach announces limited edition Modern Warfare 3 headsets
Mon, 15th Aug 2011
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Every fan of the Call of Duty series' online multiplayer will know the importance of communicating with team members. If you want to win, you need to talk.
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First images of Apple's 'spaceship' campus
Mon, 15th Aug 2011
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personal computing devices
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apple
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The campus was first proposed in June, and all going to plan is expected to be finished in 2015. How does it compare with your office?.
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Facebook and Google upping their game
Fri, 12th Aug 2011
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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google
Facebook and Google ignite a digital showdown, broadening their rivalry into gaming with feature updates and popular titles.
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Game review: Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet
Fri, 12th Aug 2011
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Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet dazzles with its striking art, hypnotic music, and puzzle-rich gameplay. This XBLA game is a hit worth downloading.
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Kiwis admit to losing over $750,000
Fri, 12th Aug 2011
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email security
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cybersecurity
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Kiwis report losing over $750,000 to online scams in a year, revealing a fraction of a wider issue, according to NetSafe.
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HP cuts price of TouchPad - Updated
Fri, 12th Aug 2011
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apple
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HP slashes TouchPad prices in NZ, lowering the 16GB to $679 and the 32GB version to $819, amid criticism over high costs compared to the US.
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Vodafone fined $400,000
Fri, 12th Aug 2011
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commerce commission
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Vodafone hit with a £402,375 fine for breaching Fair Trading Act after misleading mobile internet advertising led to unexpected charges for users.
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Splinter Cell Trilogy now available on PlayStation Store
Fri, 12th Aug 2011
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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technology gifts
Classic Splinter Cell Trilogy hits PlayStation Store, offering fans HD remasters of the iconic stealth-action series starring Sam Fisher.