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DiRT 3 the way it's meant to be played
Thu, 24th Mar 2011
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Kris Meeke, 2009 IRC champion, tries his hand at the upcoming DiRT 3 with a tri-monitor set-up and Logitech G27 racing frame.
There's no app for freedom of expression
Thu, 24th Mar 2011
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Apple pulls gay 'cure' app after public outcry, sparking debate on freedom of expression vs offensive content.
New 3DS download platfrom '3DSWare' outed
Thu, 24th Mar 2011
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Nintendo Greece jumps the gun and prematurely reveals the official name of the downloadable-game platform for the 3DS.
Apple pulls ‘Gay Cure’ iPhone app
Thu, 24th Mar 2011
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Apple axes 'Gay Cure' app after 146k petition, siding with LGBT safety over Exodus International's controversial therapy claims.
Mac OS ‘father’ quits Apple
Thu, 24th Mar 2011
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Bertrand Serlet, known as the 'Father of Mac OS X', exits Apple to pursue science, ending a 22-year collaboration with Steve Jobs.
UFB 'price book' leaked
Wed, 23rd Mar 2011
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Leaked documents suggest that New Zealanders will be paying around $47 a month for ultra fast broadband when it becomes available.
What is 'Resident Evil: Revival Selection'?
Wed, 23rd Mar 2011
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Resident Evil: Revival Selection for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 confirmed to include HD remastered versions of Resident Evil 4 and Code Veronica.
Judge orders Jobs to answer iTunes antitrust questions
Wed, 23rd Mar 2011
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Despite being on medical leave, Steve Jobs has been ordered by a judge to answer questions related to an iTunes antitrust case.
Crysis 2 launch trailer unveiled
Wed, 23rd Mar 2011
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EA releases official launch trailer for Crysis 2 featuring B.o.B. track. The game is receiving positive early reviews.
New Portal 2 clip demonstrates 'panels'
Wed, 23rd Mar 2011
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Aperture releases a sneak peek of 'panels' in Portal 2, promising innovative puzzles ahead of its April 21 release on multiple platforms.
BlackBerry PlayBook dated for April
Wed, 23rd Mar 2011
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RIM confirms BlackBerry PlayBook's launch in the US and Canada for April 19, with prices ranging from $499 to $699. No NZ release date yet.
Blizzard announces 'Memories of Blizzard' video contest
Wed, 23rd Mar 2011
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Blizzard Entertainment launches 'Memories of Blizzard' contest to mark 20th anniversary, inviting fans to share video memories for epic prizes.
Nearly 30 3D PS3 titles due this year
Wed, 23rd Mar 2011
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Those lucky enough to own both a PS3 and a 3D-enabled television and still have money to spare are in for almost 30 games to utilise 3D tech in the coming year.
NZ recruiter launches mobile IT site
Wed, 23rd Mar 2011
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Candle has launched a mobile recruitment site, enabling New Zealand IT professionals to access job opportunities swiftly via smartphones.
MvC3 patch “nerfs” Sentinel
Wed, 23rd Mar 2011
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Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds gets a game-changing patch with tweaks to balance and the introduction of 'Event Mode'.
Google fined over Street View gaffe
Tue, 22nd Mar 2011
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Google fined €100k by French watchdog for wi-fi snooping via Street View, the largest penalty CNIL has issued yet. Google vows to delete data.
Apple sues Amazon over ‘App Store’ trademark
Tue, 22nd Mar 2011
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Apple files suit against Amazon, seeking to stop the retail giant from using the App Store name, citing trademark infringement and potential customer confusion.
Wife said No, Apple said Yes
Tue, 22nd Mar 2011
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Apple overturns wife's veto, gifts man a free iPad 2 with a cheeky note, sparking debates on marital finances.
LG Optimus Black headed to NZ
Tue, 22nd Mar 2011
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LG set to release world's slimmest smartphone, the LG Optimus Black, in New Zealand in May. No carrier details announced as of yet.
Treat Me goes live - sells out in a few hours
Tue, 22nd Mar 2011
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Another group-buying, daily deal website is about to launch in New Zealand, this time from offices of Trade Me.