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RIM signs up as official Rugby World Cup sponsor
Mon, 18th Apr 2011
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BlackBerry becomes the official mobile sponsor for Rugby World Cup 2011, promising innovative tech and apps for fans and officials alike.
Oracle drops Open Office
Mon, 18th Apr 2011
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Oracle has announced it will shift OpenOffice.org to a community-led project, ceasing its commercial version to foster open standards.
'All you can eat' mobile plan made permanent
Mon, 18th Apr 2011
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2degrees cements 'all you can eat' mobile plan, a game-changer for NZ users with unlimited calls, texts, and data, at $149.
Apple headhunts Microsoft cloud expert
Mon, 18th Apr 2011
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Apple snags Microsoft's cloud guru, Kevin Timmons, to elevate its data center prowess amid a search for an engineering ace.
Review: Pro Evolution Soccer 2011 3D
Mon, 18th Apr 2011
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PES 2011 3D impresses on 3DS, delivering captivating gameplay despite complex controls and audio missteps, scoring an 8 overall.
PlayStation 3: over 50M sold
Fri, 15th Apr 2011
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Sony's PlayStation 3 sales soar past 50 million units globally, narrowing the gap with Xbox 360 and challenging market dynamics.
Review: Crysis 2 (single player)
Fri, 15th Apr 2011
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Crysis 2 dazzles with its visuals on PS3, Xbox 360 and PC, but its single-player campaign fails to match up, marred by poor AI and design.
Review: Turtle Beach Ear Force PX5 wireless gaming headset
Fri, 15th Apr 2011
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The latest and greatest from Turtle Beach is now available in New Zealand. Does it warrant its premium price point?.
White iPhone in two weeks, says Bloomberg (and Apple)
Fri, 15th Apr 2011
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Apple's elusive White iPhone 4 to hit US stores in two weeks, confirms Bloomberg, amidst anticipation and manufacturing challenges.
Nokia E7 out now - exclusive to Vodafone
Fri, 15th Apr 2011
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The sleek Nokia E7, boasting business-focused features and exclusive to Vodafone NZ, hits shelves at NZ$1299, merging style with efficiency.
Herald iPad app wins 'digital Oscar'
Fri, 15th Apr 2011
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NZ Herald's iPad app earns prestigious 'digital Oscar' with its innovative design, placing it among the world's top news apps.
New Nintendo console to debut at E3?
Fri, 15th Apr 2011
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Game Informer breaks news of Nintendo's upcoming console that's reportedly more powerful than both the Xbox 360 and the PlayStation 3.
Auckland Bus Arrival Board
Thu, 14th Apr 2011
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Auckland bus users can now seamlessly access live arrival times with a simple click, revolutionising public transport convenience.
RockMelt Beta 2 out now
Thu, 14th Apr 2011
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Better Twitter and Facebook integration, as well as 78 bug fixes, have been released as part of the latest beta for the Chrome-based social browser.
No new iPad in 2011, say component makers
Wed, 13th Apr 2011
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A next generation iPad 3 is only in the initial planning stage, say Chinese component makers who don't expect a release this year.
Mortal Kombat delayed, Portal 2 releasing early?
Wed, 13th Apr 2011
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Amidst gaming shakeups, Mortal Kombat's launch is delayed to April 29, while Portal 2 gets an early release, retailers confirm.
Nintendo claims record sales for 3DS
Wed, 13th Apr 2011
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Nintendo's 3DS smashes records in Australia, selling over 31,000 units in four days, marking the biggest handheld console launch.
Announcement: Game Console magazine to transition to online format
Wed, 13th Apr 2011
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TechDay bids farewell to Game Console's print era, shifting to a digital-only format with the promise of free, timely, and superior content.
Nokia reports 5 million daily Ovi Store downloads
Wed, 13th Apr 2011
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Nokia's Ovi Store hits 5m daily downloads, fuelled by Symbian device popularity and top apps like AngryBirds and Facebook Chat, marking a significant growth.
Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3DS dated for Europe
Wed, 13th Apr 2011
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Nintendo's classic, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, will launch for the 3DS in Europe on 17 June, featuring enhanced 3D visuals and easier controls.