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IGN: PSP 2 a graphical powerhouse
Thu, 9th Dec 2010
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IGN cites a source close to Sony Computer Entertainment who claims the PSP 2's graphics will rival those of the PlayStation 3.
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Skype updates Symbian client
Thu, 9th Dec 2010
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Skype enhances Symbian app, adding Nokia N8, C6, C7, E7 support and SILK codec for CD-quality calls, even on low bandwidth.
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HEXETERA™ - Triangle Puzzle Game
Thu, 9th Dec 2010
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smartphones
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apple
Slide, combine and strategize in HEXETERA, the triangle puzzler acclaimed by TUAW and Sydney Morning Herald. A challenge of shapes and colours awaits!.
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Apple, Google asked to pay for network upgrades
Thu, 9th Dec 2010
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Content-generating internet giants such as Apple and Google should help pay for network investments say European telco bosses.
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Pressure builds on Microsoft to reveal WP7 figures
Thu, 9th Dec 2010
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Microsoft remains tight-lipped on WP7 sales at LeWeb, sparking speculation as pressure mounts for transparency.
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Google reveals top Kiwi searches
Thu, 9th Dec 2010
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Google's NZ search data reveals top 2010 interests: Christchurch quake, Pike River disaster, and Paul Henry among key topics Kiwis Googled.
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Dead Space 2 demo incoming
Thu, 9th Dec 2010
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gaming
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Landing just days before Christmas, gamers get an early present in a chance to check out a single-player demo of EA's upcoming survival horror.
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App review: findDeals
Thu, 9th Dec 2010
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smartphones
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gaming
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reviews
Never miss a bargain in NZ again with findDeals.co.nz, your go-to app compiling daily deals from over 40 stores!.
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Kratos joins Mortal Kombat roster as PS3 exclusive
Thu, 9th Dec 2010
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gaming
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As revealed in the latest issue of the US official PlayStation Magazine, the God of War will be a playable character in next year's Mortal Kombat reboot.
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PostShop finder app hit iTunes
Wed, 8th Dec 2010
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
New Zealand Post unveils a handy PostShop finder app on iTunes, streamlining the way customers locate stores and check open hours.
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Orcon customers targeted by phishing scam
Wed, 8th Dec 2010
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customers
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orcon
Orcon warns customers of a phishing scam with fake emails urging account updates to avoid suspension. The company advises against sharing details.
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NZ beats Australia for fixed-line BB penetration
Wed, 8th Dec 2010
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New Zealand outstrips Australia in fixed-line broadband penetration, highlighting a need for urgent infrastructure investment, says Minister.
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Google launches revamped eBookstore
Wed, 8th Dec 2010
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personal computing devices
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apple
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tablets & laptops
Three million ebooks designed to run on laptops, netbooks, tablets, smartphones and e-readers (if you're in the US).
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Rural broadband short-listed to three
Wed, 8th Dec 2010
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Comms Minister Steven Joyce announces three finalists for Rural Broadband Initiative, spotlighting innovation and partnership in extending rural connectivity.
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dstore Deals Christmas Bargains for Shoppers and Saves Them Time
Tue, 7th Dec 2010
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online shopping
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retail
With Christmas around the corner, dstore offers online shoppers affordable bargains, saving time and avoiding the holiday rush at shopping centres.
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EA releases two new Dead Space 2 trailers
Tue, 7th Dec 2010
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gaming
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technology gifts
We get a closer look not only at the new multiplayer offering but also at the evolution of the game's protagonist, Isaac.
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EB Games NZ breaks WoW Cataclysm street date
Tue, 7th Dec 2010
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gaming
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EB Games NZ flouts WoW Cataclysm release rules to counter early online sales, sparking a retail domino effect.
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Fallout: New Vegas patch submitted
Tue, 7th Dec 2010
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Bethesda and Obsidian have finally completed the eagerly awaited Fallout: New Vegas patch, soon to be available on Xbox LIVE, PSN, and Steam.
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Government announces first UFB cities
Tue, 7th Dec 2010
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fibre
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information technology
Hamilton, Tauranga, Whangarei, New Plymouth, and Wanganui have been named as the first cities for ultra-fast broadband rollout, the government announced today.
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2degrees launches second Android device
Tue, 7th Dec 2010
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2degrees launches $449 LG Optimus One, a budget Android with car nav features, making waves as a sophisticated handset in New Zealand.