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Eve Online comes to PS3...sort of
Fri, 10th Jun 2011
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Eve Online's universe expands to PS3 with Dust 514, merging MMO and FPS genres in an unprecedented cross-platform venture.
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Fibre Watch: Shirty Politicians
Thu, 9th Jun 2011
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Labour's Claire Curran sent packing from debating chamber for wearing Highlanders rugby jersey. https://bit.ly/2EsoJen.
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Bus late? Ask Google Maps
Thu, 9th Jun 2011
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Google Maps' live transit updates help residents in Boston, Portland, San Diego and more track bus and train delays in real-time.
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E3 Round-up: Microsoft keynote
Thu, 9th Jun 2011
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At E3, Microsoft showcased Kinect with finesse, revealed first looks at key multi-platform titles, and promised exclusive early DLC for Modern Warfare 3.
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Four out of five say roaming costs prohibitive
Thu, 9th Jun 2011
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Survey reveals 80% NZ firms find Aussie data roaming costs too steep, prompting NZ-Aus regulatory investigation.
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Hughes takes Powers to task on internet penalties
Thu, 9th Jun 2011
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Green MP Gareth Hughes questions Commerce Minister Simon Power over the human rights issues of the recently passed copyright amendment.
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Trade Me for sale?
Thu, 9th Jun 2011
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Fairfax to review Trade Me's future, mulling possible sale or float, potentially raising up to $1 billion to ease debts or buyback shares.
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Limited edition Gears of War Xbox announced
Wed, 8th Jun 2011
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Microsoft and Epic reveal a bespoke Gears of War Xbox 360, featuring unique design and exclusive content, launching in NZ this September.
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PS Vita unveiled at E3
Wed, 8th Jun 2011
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Sony rebounds with the PlayStation Vita at E3, showcasing its innovative touch capabilities and Wi-Fi/3G models, alongside unique games and apps.
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Ning and Ustream team
Wed, 8th Jun 2011
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Ning partners with Ustream to embed live audio and video capabilities, enhancing social networks with real-time multimedia content for all users.
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NFC payments to reach $50b by 2014, say researchers
Wed, 8th Jun 2011
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New research by Juniper suggests payments made globally using NFC (Near Field Communications) transactions will reach close to $50 billion worldwide by 2014.
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iOS 5 already jailbroken
Wed, 8th Jun 2011
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Hackers jailbreak Apple's new iOS 5 just days after its announcement, using limera1n exploit on an iPod Touch, showcasing a tethered breakthrough.
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Wii U controller-console revealed
Wed, 8th Jun 2011
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Nintendo unveils the revolutionary Wii U at E3 - a hybrid controller-console, compatible with Wii, formerly known as Project Cafe.
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MS roundup for E3
Tue, 7th Jun 2011
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Microsoft stole the show at E3 with two new Halo games and exciting updates for Xbox and Kinect. What's your highlight?.
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20 things to know about the web
Tue, 7th Jun 2011
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The book is a great way to introduce new web concepts - to yourself or others - or as a way to rediscover them.
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Govt intros cyber security strategy
Tue, 7th Jun 2011
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NZ Govt launches critical cyber security strategy to bolster defences against internet threats, in consultation with global experts.
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Halo 4: World premiere trailer
Tue, 7th Jun 2011
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Halo 4 trailer debuts at E3, launching a new trilogy as Master Chief battles ancient evils. Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary also announced.
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Jobs shows off OSX Lion
Tue, 7th Jun 2011
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Apple unveils OSX Lion, integrating iPad gestures and offering 250 features. Could it, alongside Windows 8, herald the end for the mouse?.
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First look at iOS 5
Tue, 7th Jun 2011
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Apple unveiled a first look at the next generation of its mobile device operating system at its annual Worldwide Developers Conference.
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Sony hacked again; more user details compromised
Fri, 3rd Jun 2011
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Sony suffers another major data breach as hacker group Lulzsec leaks personal details of over 1 million users.