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Copyright law won't cover streaming: MED
Thu, 21st Jul 2011
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MED clarifies Copyright Act changes won't apply to streaming sites like YouTube, only peer-to-peer file sharing from Sept 1.
Flight sim pushes pre-order specials
Thu, 21st Jul 2011
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Namco Bandai sweetens the deal for NZ fans pre-ordering Ace Combat: Assault Horizon with a deluxe edition at no extra cost.
Apple's new OS, Mac Mini and MacBook Air
Thu, 21st Jul 2011
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Apple introduces new MacBook Air and Mac Mini with double performance and Thunderbolt screen alongside OS X Lion launch.
Amex to offer daily deals on Facebook
Wed, 20th Jul 2011
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American Express has launched a Facebook app, Link, Like, Love, offering targeted daily deals and automatic discounts, reshaping the daily deal market.
Pricing announced for Orcon Genius
Wed, 20th Jul 2011
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Orcon's new Genius device offers competitive internet phone plans, starting at NZD $70 with options for more data, mobile packages, and flexible contracts.
Apple posts best quarter ever
Wed, 20th Jul 2011
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Apple smashes records with a historic £7.31bn profit, buoyed by soaring iPhone and iPad sales, and gears up for Mac OS X Lion release.
Battlefield 3 to be available on... paperback?
Wed, 20th Jul 2011
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Battlefield 3 release date set for October 27th, with Andy McNab on board as military consultant. Can it rival Call of Duty?.
Daily deal site hits the iPhone
Tue, 19th Jul 2011
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Groupon launches an iPhone app, letting users snag deals directly and redeem via their screen, ideal for on-the-go savings worldwide.
LulzSec strikes The Sun
Tue, 19th Jul 2011
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LulzSec reneges on quitting, hacks The Sun to post fake story on Murdoch's death amid News Corp's ongoing phone-hacking scandal.
Parents asked to purchase iPad 2
Tue, 19th Jul 2011
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Orewa College in Auckland sparks debate by asking Year 9 parents to buy iPad 2s for enhanced learning, amid concerns over cost.
Mac sales likely to exceed expectations
Tue, 19th Jul 2011
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Analysts predict surging Mac sales as Apple set to announce impressive $24.75bn earnings, eclipsing forecasts. Full report due tomorrow.
Euro leagues secured for All Blacks Rugby Challenge
Tue, 19th Jul 2011
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All Blacks Rugby Challenge game to feature top European leagues, expanding options for rugby fans with 93 teams and 31 grounds.
Toshiba launches notebook-friendly TVs
Mon, 18th Jul 2011
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Toshiba unveils innovative TVs in New Zealand, designed to seamlessly connect with notebooks, catering to the interconnected lifestyle.
Telcos to re-join dispute scheme
Mon, 18th Jul 2011
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Smaller telcos set to rejoin the dispute resolution scheme in light of new pricing and practice changes effective next month.
Game review: Journey (Beta)
Mon, 18th Jul 2011
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Journey Beta review: Thatgamecompany's latest offering promises a serene desert adventure, raising anticipation for its full release.
Adventure photographer to speak at Yoobee
Mon, 18th Jul 2011
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Tonight at Yoobee Newmarket, adventure lensman Tony Harrington shares how tech reshapes photography, drawing on his globe-trotting exploits.
Ubisoft cracks down on second-hand game sales
Mon, 18th Jul 2011
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Ubisoft tackles second-hand game sales with Uplay Passport, requiring buyers to pay extra for certain features on used copies.
Call of Duty Elite beta launches
Fri, 15th Jul 2011
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Call of Duty Elite beta rolls out, starting tests on its free online services ahead of Modern Warfare 3 launch. Fans buzz over subscription fears.
Spammers reducing reliance on Botnets
Thu, 14th Jul 2011
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Report reveals spam at 3-year low as spammers swap botnets for malware and phishing, outsmarting traditional IP blocks.
Invites-only system working
Thu, 14th Jul 2011
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Google+ shows early success with exclusive invites model, drawing over 10 million users in weeks. Analyst Paul Allen predicts numbers could double soon.