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Hundreds to compete at xLAN 2011
Tue, 28th Jun 2011
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Hundreds Battle at xLAN 2011 in Auckland for $60k in Prizes: NZ's largest gaming event kicks off this weekend.
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Review for Magic: The Gathering - Duels of the Planeswalkers 2012
Tue, 28th Jun 2011
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Magic: The Gathering - Duels of the Planeswalkers 2012 enchants with its fidelity to the classic card game, inviting veterans and newbies alike.
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2Degrees records loss
Mon, 27th Jun 2011
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2Degrees struggles with a £76.8m loss in its fight against Telecom and Vodafone giants, despite a revenue of £107.6m.
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Appreciating wine - online
Mon, 27th Jun 2011
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The tasting, organised by GrabOne’s wine arm, GrabOne Bottle, is to be hosted by wine aficionado Jayson Bryant.
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LulzSec claims an end to hacking campaign
Mon, 27th Jun 2011
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LulzSec bids farewell to hacking, citing boredom, amidst questions on their dissolution following a member's arrest in England.
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Classic Mac shooter on its way for the iPad
Mon, 27th Jun 2011
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The classic Mac first-person shooter Marathon will soon be released to iPad owners free of charge via the App Store.
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Find us NZ’s biggest mobile bill says 2degrees
Fri, 24th Jun 2011
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2degrees is challenging small businesses to submit their biggest mobile bills, with the largest ones competing for prizes like plan credits and LG handsets.
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Prototype 2 Facebook app launched
Fri, 24th Jun 2011
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New Prototype 2 app on Facebook lets fans 'hack' for exclusive content ahead of the 2012 game release. Dive into //Blacknet now.
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New Facebook suit launched
Fri, 24th Jun 2011
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The Winklevoss twins have filed another lawsuit against Mark Zuckerberg, alleging Facebook suppressed evidence in their NZD $80 million settlement from 2008.
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Nintendo DSi and DSi XL price drop
Fri, 24th Jun 2011
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Nintendo has announced that game consoles on sale will be reduced by over $50. The substantial savings starting next week.
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Apple wins touch-screen patent
Fri, 24th Jun 2011
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Apple's triumph in securing a pivotal iPhone touch-screen patent may set the stage for intense legal skirmishes with rival tech giants.
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'Trusted malware' on the rise: AVG
Thu, 23rd Jun 2011
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Hackers exploit 'trusted malware' to breach data, with AVG reporting a sharp increase in digitally signed malware attacks in 2011.
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BitDefender adds cloud security service
Thu, 23rd Jun 2011
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BitDefender boosts Android safety with a new cloud service, alerting users to malicious or fraudulent sites before access. Free download available.
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More free online gaming coming
Thu, 23rd Jun 2011
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Lego Universe and City of Heroes embrace free-to-play model, offering gamers a low-cost entry amidst economic concerns.
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Exclusive interview with Magic: The Gathering developer
Wed, 22nd Jun 2011
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As gamers eagerly immerse themselves in Duels of the Planeswalkers 2012, TechDay is fortunate to speak with Wizards of the Coast's Worth Wollpert.
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Teenager arrested in hacking case
Wed, 22nd Jun 2011
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The arrest may have little impact on the group’s activities, as it is unlikely any one person has a significant influence over the group.
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Eve Online: Incarna 1.0 now live
Wed, 22nd Jun 2011
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Eve Online embarks on a new era with Incarna 1.0, letting players explore beyond their spacecraft for the first time.
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LA Noire employees demand credit
Wed, 22nd Jun 2011
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Team Bondi, behind the hit LA Noire, faces backlash as former Sydney staff demand credit for their work amidst allegations of harsh conditions.
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Updated video editing app from Apple
Wed, 22nd Jun 2011
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Apple's Final Cut Pro X revamps video editing: Magnetic Timeline, content auto-analysis, and seamless background rendering at NZ$399.99.
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150 million users for Apple's iCloud
Wed, 22nd Jun 2011
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Apple's iCloud set to revolutionise with 150 million users, following a surge in interest for its free and premium services, reveals RBC Capital survey.