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Cyber Monday set to launch in New Zealand
Mon, 22nd Nov 2010
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Cyber Monday arrives in NZ, with online retailer Belly Beyond leading the charge to bring US-style shopping deals on 29th November.
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New Mortal Kombat gameplay footage released
Mon, 22nd Nov 2010
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Check out some of Sub-Zero's moves, combos, and an in-game cinematic from next year's brutal reboot of Mortal Kombat!.
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Portal 2 delayed to April
Fri, 19th Nov 2010
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First its E3 appearance was canceled - now the wait for a sequel to Valve's breakaway success becomes even more agonising.
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Telecom targets Vodafone iPhone customers
Thu, 18th Nov 2010
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Telecom unveils bold offer to snatch iPhone customers from Vodafone, with promises of £600 credit and more on XT network deals.
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Official Trade Me app out now for iPhone
Thu, 18th Nov 2010
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Trade Me launches its first official app for iPhone, offering bidding, watchlist, and notifications despite missing key features.
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$10,000 offered in 'mashup' competition - winners announced
Thu, 18th Nov 2010
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Daniel Pietzsch wins $10,000 in NZ Remix and Mashup contest for innovative walking track app, showcasing Kiwi creativity with open data.
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Is this Mass Effect 3?
Thu, 18th Nov 2010
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An image from a brief teaser video for BioWare's next game has fans speculating everything from Mass Effect 3 to a new IP.
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Google Voice released for iPhone
Thu, 18th Nov 2010
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Google Voice app now on iPhone for US users, offering cheap international calls, free texts to US, and more, says Christian Brunschen.
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Bethesda announces first Fallout: New Vegas DLC: Dead Money
Thu, 18th Nov 2010
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Bethesda unveils Dead Money, the first DLC for Fallout: New Vegas, set to land on Xbox 360 on Dec 21 for 800 MS Points.
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Trade Me launches dedicated app
Wed, 17th Nov 2010
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Trade Me launches a new app for iPhone users, offering a sleek way to manage auctions on-the-go. Stay connected to NZ's top site anytime, anywhere.
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New Zealand kicks off Global Game Jam
Wed, 17th Nov 2010
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New Zealand will kick off the Global Game Jam, a 48-hour race to create video games, on January 28th, 2011, as the first territory to start the event.
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PS3 TVNZ Ondemand app update 'soon'
Wed, 17th Nov 2010
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TVNZ's Ondemand service is set for a PS3 app update to enhance streaming up to 1500kbps, promising a significant quality boost soon.
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MS launches Wiki-friendly Word extension
Wed, 17th Nov 2010
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Microsoft Word now offers support for the MediaWiki file format so users can upload documents directly to Wikipedia.
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U2 Tour Guide
Wed, 17th Nov 2010
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Discover U2's 360° Tour with live setlist updates, exclusive YouTube videos, and concert photos. Join the community and secure tickets.
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Microsoft: NZ Kinect voice control coming next year
Wed, 17th Nov 2010
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While Kinect launches in New Zealand tomorrow, Kiwis won't enjoy the voice control functionality available to those in the US - yet.
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EA announces Shift 2 Unleashed
Wed, 17th Nov 2010
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EA gears up to redefine racing with Shift 2 Unleashed, promising an immersive experience with a graphical revamp and new features.
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Facebook unveils new 'Messages' - don't call it a Gmail killer
Wed, 17th Nov 2010
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Facebook unveils 'Messages,' a revolutionary system blending SMS, chat, and email. Though not a Gmail killer, it aims to transform digital communication.
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Official: Beatles on iTunes - pricing revealed
Wed, 17th Nov 2010
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The Beatles finally arrive on iTunes, with single albums costing NZD$21.99, individual songs NZD$2.39, and the Box Set NZD$269.99.
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TVNZ Ondemand gets 1500kbps streaming
Tue, 16th Nov 2010
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TVNZ has released an update to its video player following better broadband penetration and increased data allowances.
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The Beatles comes to iTunes
Tue, 16th Nov 2010
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The Wall Street Journal reports that Apple's unforgettable iTunes announcement is that it's secured the rights to the Beatles back catalogue.