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Macs face first virus threat
Wed, 4th May 2011
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
Macs face unprecedented virus threat with OSX/MacDefender.A, tricking users with bogus malware scans. A concerning first for Apple devotees.
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Rumour: New Wipeout title in the works
Wed, 4th May 2011
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sony computer entertainment
Rumours surge as www.wipeout2048.com domain is registered, hinting at a new futuristic racing title in the beloved Wipeout series.
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343 Industries announces Halo Fest
Wed, 4th May 2011
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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halo
PAX Prime will play host to a three-day Halo extravaganza in celebration of the 10th anniversary of one of gaming's most revered franchises.
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Rumour: Nintendo's next console lacks a hard drive
Wed, 4th May 2011
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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nintendo
Nintendo's next console reportedly shuns a traditional hard drive for 8GB flash memory, sparking debate on its download capacity ahead of E3 reveal.
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Apple Announces New iMacs - Updated
Wed, 4th May 2011
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personal computing devices
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apple
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apple imac
Apple unveils upgraded iMacs with Quad-Core i5, HD FaceTime camera, and Thunderbolt connectors, enhancing performance and connectivity.
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Rumour: 'Wii Select' budget software range incoming
Tue, 3rd May 2011
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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nintendo
Rumours suggest a budget 'Wii Select' range with classic Nintendo titles and reduced Wii console prices hitting the US market soon.
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OSX users finally get Canary
Tue, 3rd May 2011
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personal computing devices
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google
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apple
Mac users can now test Chrome Canary, a pre-Dev browser version for those who don't mind bugs in exchange for early features.
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MotorStorm: Apocalypse gets NZ release date
Tue, 3rd May 2011
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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sony computer entertainment
The game that was indefinitely delayed out of respect for those affected by the Canterbury quakes has finally been given the go-ahead.
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Safari and Chrome make gains in browser wars
Tue, 3rd May 2011
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personal computing devices
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microsoft
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apple
Amid the browser battles, Safari and Chrome surge as IE and Firefox lose ground, despite their latest updates.
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Epic details Gears of War 3 beta 'Never Fight Alone' promotion
Tue, 3rd May 2011
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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xbox
The next phase of the Gears of War 3 beta will enable select beta participants to invite friends along for its final stages.
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Telecom assets overvalued
Tue, 3rd May 2011
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uc
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government
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commerce commission
Telecom's assets found overvalued by $1.3bn, misleading investors for the second year, reports the Commerce Commission.
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Who else is spying on you?
Tue, 3rd May 2011
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smartphones
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blackberry
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location tracking
Your every move tracked: Beyond Google and Apple, discover who else is monitoring you, from ISPs to loyalty schemes.
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Buy a WoW pet, support the Japan relief effort
Tue, 3rd May 2011
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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technology gifts
Purchase a Cenarion Hatchling before the end of July and 100% of the proceeds will be donated to the Japanese earthquake and tsunami relief effort.
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RIM launches Blackberry Torch
Tue, 3rd May 2011
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smartphones
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uc
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twitter
RIM introduces the BlackBerry Torch 9800 in NZ, blending touch with a slide-out keyboard, enhanced messaging, and social media integration.
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Sony security saga spreads to PC
Tue, 3rd May 2011
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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sony
Sony's security woes worsen as PC users' data, including 24.6m accounts and 20k financial records, now risk exposure in a separate hack.
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Drama over leaked Google emails
Mon, 2nd May 2011
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personal computing devices
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google
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apple
Google caught in storm as leaked emails reveal the critical role of location data in their strategy amid a $50m lawsuit.
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New features for new iMacs next week
Mon, 2nd May 2011
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personal computing devices
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apple
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apple imac
Apple set to unveil new iMacs next week, featuring Intel's latest processors and the revolutionary Thunderbolt port.
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WikiLeak'd cable shows US interest in NZ copyright law
Mon, 2nd May 2011
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copyright
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wikileaks
Leaked US cable exposes pressure on NZ to amend copyright laws, revealing deep American interest in swift changes.
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Price increases for Telecom landlines
Mon, 2nd May 2011
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landline
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telecom
Telecom is hiking prices for landline customers on Grandfather and Homeline plans by 4% from June. National toll call rates will also see changes.
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Sony begins restoration of PlayStation Network
Mon, 2nd May 2011
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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sony
Sony kickstarts the restoration of PSN with enhanced security and a customer appreciation program, aiming to regain user trust after downtime.