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Macs face first virus threat
Wed, 4th May 2011
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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.

Rumour: New Wipeout title in the works
Wed, 4th May 2011
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Rumours surge as www.wipeout2048.com domain is registered, hinting at a new futuristic racing title in the beloved Wipeout series.

343 Industries announces Halo Fest
Wed, 4th May 2011
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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.

Rumour: Nintendo's next console lacks a hard drive
Wed, 4th May 2011
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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.

Apple Announces New iMacs - Updated
Wed, 4th May 2011
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Apple unveils upgraded iMacs with Quad-Core i5, HD FaceTime camera, and Thunderbolt connectors, enhancing performance and connectivity.

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.

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.

MotorStorm: Apocalypse gets NZ release date
Tue, 3rd May 2011
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The game that was indefinitely delayed out of respect for those affected by the Canterbury quakes has finally been given the go-ahead.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

RIM launches Blackberry Torch
Tue, 3rd May 2011
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smartphones
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RIM introduces the BlackBerry Torch 9800 in NZ, blending touch with a slide-out keyboard, enhanced messaging, and social media integration.

Sony security saga spreads to PC
Tue, 3rd May 2011
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Sony's security woes worsen as PC users' data, including 24.6m accounts and 20k financial records, now risk exposure in a separate hack.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.