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Ubisoft unveils racy new 'Sexy Party Game'
Fri, 25th Feb 2011
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Ubisoft spices up gaming with 'We Dare', a flirty party game for Wii and PS3, featuring mini-games and popular music hits for up to 4 players.
Intel unveils new Thunderbolt technology
Fri, 25th Feb 2011
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New PC connection technology can transfer a HD movie in less than 30 seconds - Apple MacBook Pros first to use the new tech.
Free wi-fi for Christchurch
Fri, 25th Feb 2011
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Christchurch's wi-fi hotspots are now free, thanks to Tomizone’s initiative to help locals access information and news.
New MacBook Pros announced
Fri, 25th Feb 2011
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Apple reveals five new faster MacBook Pros boasting Thunderbolt tech and FaceTime HD, starting at NZ$1999. Critics urge waiting for 2012 overhaul.
Latest Christchurch communications updates
Thu, 24th Feb 2011
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NZ telcos issue fresh updates in Christchurch, focusing on restoring services and supporting the community amidst changing situations.
Playtech announces Canterbury earthquake-relief sale
Thu, 24th Feb 2011
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Shop at Playtech and aid Canterbury quake victims: $1 donated for every $10 spent till Feb end. Support and snag tech gear.
Orcon releases iPhone broadband usage app
Thu, 24th Feb 2011
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Orcon launches a free iPhone app to help users monitor broadband usage, promising future updates and a pending Android version.
Fibre Watch: Will Chorus 2 be government-owned?
Thu, 24th Feb 2011
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It could be a case of back to the future as the government leaves the door open to taking a stake in Telecom's UFB business.
Facebook used in work background check
Thu, 24th Feb 2011
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A Maryland man was asked for his Facebook password during a job interview with the Department of Corrections, sparking a privacy debate led by the ACLU.
Happy birthday Steve Jobs - the website
Thu, 24th Feb 2011
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Birthday website launched while iPad 2 rumours reach top speed following invites for a special event being sent out.
People encouraged to fill out census form online
Thu, 24th Feb 2011
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Update: Statistics Minister Maurice Williamson and Government Statistician Geoff Bascand have announced the March 8th census will not be held.
Tritton headsets receive NZ distribution
Thu, 24th Feb 2011
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Gamewizz to bring Tritton gaming headsets to NZ, boosting choice for Kiwi gamers with models starting at $149.99 from April 1st.
Dateline: Salt Lake City
Thu, 24th Feb 2011
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Our genealogy expert is on one of her regular trips to Mormon country, and the home of one of the world's largest family history databases.
EA unveils Battlefield 3 trailer
Thu, 24th Feb 2011
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A new trailer consisting of in-game footage powered by the Frostbite 2.0 engine gives us a glimpse of what to expect from Battlefield 3.
Gears of War 3 launch date announced
Thu, 24th Feb 2011
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Gears of War 3 is set to launch on 20th September, featuring 4-player co-op and Beast Mode, shaking up gaming before Christmas.
MagnumMac Founder Murray Wood missing in quake - Updated
Thu, 24th Feb 2011
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MagnumMac founder Murray Wood is presumed dead following the Christchurch earthquake as reports indicate he was in the collapsed CTV building.
Vodafone, 2degrees, Telecom, Gen-i issue ChCh updates
Wed, 23rd Feb 2011
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Click through for all the latest updates from New Zealand's telecommunications companies about coverage and services in Christchurch.
Telecom asks for analogue landline phones
Wed, 23rd Feb 2011
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Old fashioned corded analogue phones, that don't require a power source, can be donated at any Telecom retail store.
Google launches Christchurch response site
Wed, 23rd Feb 2011
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Google has just launched a special site that puts the most important information about the situation on one webpage.
Nintendo announces two-game 3DS launch lineup
Wed, 23rd Feb 2011
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Nintendo's 3DS launch in Australasia to include just two games, amidst confusion over third-party titles availability.