Latest news - Page 861
Reuters: iPad launch on March 2nd
Wed, 23rd Feb 2011
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Contrary to reports of a delay until June, Apple is said to be preparing an event on March 2nd to launch the new iPad.
NetSafe issues quake scam warning
Wed, 23rd Feb 2011
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cybersecurity
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scams
NetSafe warns against Christchurch quake scam emails pretending to be from charity, advising public to be vigilant and report suspicious messages.
Six Nintendo 3DS augmented-reality games tipped
Wed, 23rd Feb 2011
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nintendo
An anonymous tipster reveals six augmented-reality games, including Fishing and Graffiti, are set to be pre-installed on the Nintendo 3DS, reports Wired.
Vodafone (and now Telecom) respond to Federated Farmers
Wed, 23rd Feb 2011
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Company insists it's committed to engaging with the Federated Farmers and is interested in the outcome of today's talks - Telecom issues similar statement.
Ubisoft announces Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood PC ship date, specs
Wed, 23rd Feb 2011
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Ubisoft sets March 18th for Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood PC launch, unveils multiplayer mode and system specs. Codex Edition not in NZ.
Windows 7 Service pack 1 goes live
Wed, 23rd Feb 2011
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Microsoft releases Windows 7 Service Pack 1 which it says will provide ongoing improvements to the operating system.
HP TouchPad rumoured to ship in March
Wed, 23rd Feb 2011
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HP's first webOS tablet, the TouchPad, might ship in late March with sales starting in April, amidst plans to distribute 4-5 million units.
First Bulletstorm DLC announced
Wed, 23rd Feb 2011
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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dlc
Two days out from its official New Zealand release, the first downloadable content for Bulletstorm has been announced and detailed.
Earthquake rocks Christchurch
Tue, 22nd Feb 2011
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Christchurch reeling from 6.3 magnitude quake; comms disrupted, Cathedral damaged. Live updates via #eqnz. Emergency lines: 0800 779997.
Federated Farmers left fuming at Telecom, Vodafone no-show
Tue, 22nd Feb 2011
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rural broadband initiative
Federated Farmers criticise Vodafone and Telecom for dodging a key rural broadband meeting, questioning their commitment to rural NZ.
MS releases first Windows Phone 7 update
Tue, 22nd Feb 2011
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microsoft
Microsoft rolls out a preliminary update for Windows Phone 7, focusing on improving the software update process, with larger updates coming soon.
Govt could buy back Telecom shares
Tue, 22nd Feb 2011
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Proposed change to the Telecommunications Amendment Bill could allow the government to buy back parts of Telecom.
NZ Post accuses Yellow of online 'brand-jacking'
Tue, 22nd Feb 2011
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branding
Localist, NZ Post's upcoming Auckland directory service, says Yellow has created 'phoney' web addresses and 'brand-jacking' Localist's trademark.
Five new MacBook Pros coming Thursday?
Mon, 21st Feb 2011
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technology gifts
It's not confirmed but you might want to hold off on buying that flash new MacBook Pro for another week - just in case.
Sella sees growth following Trade Me fee increase
Mon, 21st Feb 2011
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fees
Sella's registrations have surged by 160%, and bids increased by 120% following Trade Me's recent fee hike, says co-founder Shane Bradley.
Android is too geeky for 'pretty girls'
Mon, 21st Feb 2011
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
Frank Meehan, CEO of Android handset-maker INQ, says developers should focus on what the cool kids want instead of just the geeks - his words, not ours.
Telecom apologises for Auckland outage
Mon, 21st Feb 2011
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Steady progress is being made, with the majority of customers now back online, a Telecom spokesperson has said.
Wi-fi campervans hit the road
Mon, 21st Feb 2011
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cloud services
Gateway Motor Homes and Walkabout Rentals introduce Wi-Fi campervans, ending tourists' reliance on internet cafe hours.
Telecom outage affects 5000 customers
Mon, 21st Feb 2011
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A number of south Auckland residential and business customers are without broadband - Orcon and SlingShot customers also effected.
Steve Jobs attends Obama's tech dinner - Updated
Mon, 21st Feb 2011
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personal computing devices
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apple
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oracle
Despite reports of ill health, the Apple CEO made it to a very special dinner hosted by US President, Barack Obama.