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New Call of Duty: Black Ops - Escalation trailer drops
Fri, 29th Apr 2011
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Activision and Treyarch unveil teaser for Call of Duty: Black Ops' Escalation DLC, launching first on Xbox 360 on May 3.

Xbox 360 division sales grow by 60%
Fri, 29th Apr 2011
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Microsoft's Xbox 360 sales soar by 60%, driven by Kinect's success, pushing lifetime sales to 52.7m units amid robust division growth.

TomTom admits to selling speed info to police
Fri, 29th Apr 2011
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TomTom has admitted selling driver data to local authorities in the Netherlands, which was used by police to set up speed traps, causing backlash among users.

Nintendo disappointed by 3DS sales figures
Thu, 28th Apr 2011
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Falling short of its sales goal by some 400,000 units, Nintendo intends to ramp up its marketing efforts in a bid to get the newly released console up to speed.

Sony outlines plans to restore and secure PSN
Thu, 28th Apr 2011
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Sony outlines plans to bolster PSN security post-breach, moving data centres and collaborating with the FBI to trace those responsible.

Trans-Tasman roaming investigation beings
Thu, 28th Apr 2011
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personal computing devices
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mobility
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tablets & laptops
A formal investigation into trans-Tasman roaming services offered by Australian and New Zealand telcos is officially underway.

Blizzard posts World of Warcraft 'Firelands' preview clips
Thu, 28th Apr 2011
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Blizzard released World of Warcraft patch 4.1, Rise of the Zandalari, and now previews the fiery new content of Firelands in upcoming patch 4.2.

Apple issues 'Location Data' FAQ
Thu, 28th Apr 2011
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personal computing devices
Apple addresses public uproar over iPhone location data concerns with an FAQ, emphasising privacy and security commitments.

Joyce 'hell-bent' on UFB monopoly
Thu, 28th Apr 2011
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TelstraClear's CEO, Allan Freeth, accuses New Zealand Communications Minister of building a state-funded UFB monopoly.

Sony sued over PSN breach
Thu, 28th Apr 2011
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Sony faces lawsuit over PSN breach, failing to protect users' data, Rothken Law Firm claims. Fans furious over delayed breach notification.

Motorola Defy out now - exclusive to Telecom
Wed, 27th Apr 2011
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smartphones
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motorola
Telecom and Motorola unveil the robust Motorola Defy, a device boasting exceptional web browsing and designed for NZ's XT network.

Sony unveils dual-screen tablet
Wed, 27th Apr 2011
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Sony has revealed its dual-screen tablet, the S1 for rich media and S2 for mobile entertainment, both featuring Android 3.0 and 3G/4G support.

Sony clarifies late notification of PSN intrusion
Wed, 27th Apr 2011
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Sony breaks silence on delayed PSN hack alert, cites forensic delay in understanding the data breach's full impact on users.

Gatling Gears priced and dated
Wed, 27th Apr 2011
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EA announces Gatling Gears, a high-octane twin-stick shooter, coming to Xbox LIVE on May 12 and PSN on May 19 for 1200 MS Points/NZ$29.95.

Sony releases security breach FAQ
Wed, 27th Apr 2011
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breach prevention
There's a very real possibility that every PlayStation Network and Qriocity user has had their personal details compromised, says Sony.

RockMelt launches iPhone app
Wed, 27th Apr 2011
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apple
RockMelt's new iPhone app bridges social browsing between PCs, Macs, and mobile, offering a seamless experience across devices.

Samsung readies two new Galaxy tabs for April - now TBD
Wed, 27th Apr 2011
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Samsung New Zealand is set to unveil new Galaxy Tab 10.1 and 8.9 in April, enhancing mobile work with advanced connectivity solutions.

Sony: PSN user info compromised
Wed, 27th Apr 2011
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Sony warns PSN users their data may have been stolen in a major security breach, urges monitoring of credit card activity.

PSN outage: credit-card compromise 'uncertain'
Tue, 26th Apr 2011
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Sony uncertain if PSN outage has led to the compromise of users' credit cards as hacker attack plunge 75m into gaming blackout.

Review: SOCOM: Special Forces
Tue, 26th Apr 2011
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Sony's latest shooter is an admirable effort with some particularly impressive multiplayer action, writes Ryan Vincent.