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Game review: Fragger
Tue, 9th Nov 2010
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Fragger explodes onto the scene with 130 levels of grenade-throwing fun, challenging players to detonate their way through 4 worlds for online glory.
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New Zealand pays more for fixed line call costs
Tue, 9th Nov 2010
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personal computing devices
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apple
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government
ComCom ranks New Zealand fixed line and mobile services in the bottom three, compared to other OECD countries.
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Gran Turismo reality show premieres next week
Tue, 9th Nov 2010
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gaming
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GT Academy reality show to premiere, tracking racers from virtual to reality, including New Zealand's Tony Autridge's journey. Starts Nov 11.
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Armed robbers steal 100 copies of Call of Duty: Black Ops
Mon, 8th Nov 2010
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gaming
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Armed thieves nab 100 Call of Duty: Black Ops copies from a US GameStop ahead of its global launch, setting the gaming world abuzz.
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Google Instant comes to Android, iPhone
Mon, 8th Nov 2010
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apple
Google hastens search on mobile with Google Instant for Android and iPhone, promising quicker results as you type, now in US beta.
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Dell drops BlackBerry for Windows Phone 7
Mon, 8th Nov 2010
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smartphones
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blackberry
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technology gifts
Dell to replace BlackBerry with its own Windows Phone 7 devices for 25,000 staff, aiming to cut mobile costs by 25%, despite RIM's skepticism.
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Apple discontinues Xserve
Mon, 8th Nov 2010
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personal computing devices
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apple
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technology gifts
Apple has announced it will cease production of its Xserve servers after Jan 31, 2011, offering Mac Pro and Mac mini as alternatives.
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Record figures for eDay 2010
Mon, 8th Nov 2010
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environmentally friendly
eDay 2010 sees record turnout with 17,787 cars disposing of electronics in NZ, hinting at widespread demand for eco-friendly recycling solutions.
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Xero CEO slams Skype Mac 5.0 beta
Mon, 8th Nov 2010
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Updated: Rod Drury says last week's 5.0 beta update is the worst redesign he can think of. And he's not alone...
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Profile - iTradeNZ and what it can do for you
Sat, 6th Nov 2010
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smartphones
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apple
Never miss a TradeMe deal again with iTradeNZ, the new app letting users bid, buy, and browse on the go. Shopping revolutionised!.
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Renaissance closes MagnumMac online
Fri, 5th Nov 2010
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personal computing devices
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apple
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Renaissance bids farewell to MagnumMac online, rebranding it as YooBee in a major overhaul aimed at streamlining services and offerings.
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Skype 5.0 launches for Mac
Fri, 5th Nov 2010
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personal computing devices
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apple
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Skype 5.0 debuts for Mac with a sleek redesign, integrated Mac address book, and group video calling for an improved user experience.
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CEOs should seize iPad opportunities
Fri, 5th Nov 2010
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personal computing devices
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apple
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Business leaders should be speaking with their CIOs as the iPad ecosystem could disrupt existing business models, says Gartner.
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Cyber attack cripples Burma's web
Fri, 5th Nov 2010
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ddos
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apple
Slow connections and sporadic outages have plagued Burma's internet service ahead of a major election at the weekend.
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Microsoft issues IE warning
Thu, 4th Nov 2010
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microsoft
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internet explorer
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security vulnerabilities
Microsoft probes a critical flaw in all IE versions, allowing for potential remote attacks. Targeted exploits reported.
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New Dead Space 2 trailer
Thu, 4th Nov 2010
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
EA drops chilling 'Ring around the Rosey' trailer for Dead Space 2, teasing 2011's potential scariest game. Out Jan 28 on PS3, Xbox 360, and PC.
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Facebook mobile app gets major update
Thu, 4th Nov 2010
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personal computing devices
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apple
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Facebook updates Android and iPhone apps to enhance mobile experience, including Places, Groups, and nearby deals.
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New PS3 movie streaming service goes live
Thu, 4th Nov 2010
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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sony
Sony New Zealand has launched its MUBI film streaming service - with Facebook integration - for PlayStation 3.
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Google pays out over Buzz lawsuit
Thu, 4th Nov 2010
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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personal computing devices
Google settles a $8.5 million class-action lawsuit over privacy breaches with its Buzz social network, affecting 31 million Gmail users.
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NZ office workers stressed by email overload
Thu, 4th Nov 2010
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email
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ibm
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productivity
Over a third of NZ office staff feel swamped by pointless emails, fueling stress, IBM study reveals. Calls grow for better communication tools.