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Cyber crime: we’re guilty too
Mon, 1st Nov 2010
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Norton’s Cybercrime Report reveals we often don’t report cyber crime and admits many engage in questionable online behaviour. Can we change?.
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Game review: Tumble
Mon, 1st Nov 2010
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If you like spatial puzzles then Tumble is for you. Ingenous controls, a time vacuum - what more could you ask for.
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Kung fu rider
Mon, 1st Nov 2010
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Kung Fu Rider is an attempt at using the Move controls in an innovative way, but sadly, the attempt fails dreadfully.
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Isky online tv set to come to New Zealand computer screens
Mon, 1st Nov 2010
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SKY subscribers will soon be able to access content they’ve missed by simply logging onto a SKY account online.
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Sports champions table tennis
Mon, 1st Nov 2010
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Table Tennis is the one title that I could see myself playing regularly; it suits the controller so well and the game is responsive, forgiving and enjoyable.
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Facebook launches new groups – and you may already be a member
Mon, 1st Nov 2010
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Facebook has put its foot in it again, in what is shaping up to be a troubled few months for the social network.
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PlayStation Move
Mon, 1st Nov 2010
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Sony's PlayStation Move motion-control system may not live up to the hype, leaving some underwhelmed with its performance.
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Big brother gets crowd-sourced
Mon, 1st Nov 2010
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A new UK website, InternetEyes, offers up to GBP £1000 for crowd-sourced reporting of crimes via live CCTV feeds, raising civil liberty concerns.
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Gran Turismo 5
Mon, 1st Nov 2010
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After what seems like an eternity, the biggest and most detailed racing experience yet is just around the corner.
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Band of brothers
Mon, 1st Nov 2010
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Ezio's captivating saga continues in AC: Brotherhood, diving deeper into the Assassin vs. Templar battle with enriched gameplay and a grand Rome setting.
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Gran Turismo 5 - 9 top tips
Mon, 1st Nov 2010
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NZ's top Gran Turismo racer, Tony Autridge, shares 9 expert tips for dominating GT5, from car setup to mastering tracks.
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Nintendo’s 3DS dated & priced
Mon, 1st Nov 2010
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Since its announcement at this year’s E3, we’ve had very few facts about Nintendo’s upcoming glasses-free 3D handheld.
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Mount Everest gets high speed internet
Mon, 1st Nov 2010
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Nepal-based Ncell launches 3G services at Mount Everest, helping trekkers stay connected. Expansion plans for next year.
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Review: Acronis True Image Home 2011
Mon, 1st Nov 2010
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Acronis True Image Home 2011 simplifies the critical task of backing up your computer with ease, though its wealth of features might overwhelm beginners.
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Review: Clickfree C2 Automatic Backup
Mon, 1st Nov 2010
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Simply plug the Clickfree Automatic Backup unit into your computer via one of its USB ports and open the drive in your ‘My Computer’ directory.
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Review: Clickfree Transformer Se
Mon, 1st Nov 2010
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Clickfree Transformer SE cleverly turns existing hard drives and even iPods into backup solutions, offering ease and control. #TechReview.
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Review: Norton Internet Security 2011
Mon, 1st Nov 2010
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Norton Internet Security 2011 impresses with real-time protection and user-friendly design, earning top marks in independent tests.
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Review: Clickfree Traveler
Mon, 1st Nov 2010
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At the size of a credit card (and about double the thickness), the Traveler features an extremely thin USB connector that swings out from the side.
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Recycle your old PC for free
Mon, 1st Nov 2010
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NZ gears up for eDay on Nov 6th, offering over 50 spots to safely recycle PCs and phones, aiming to combat e-waste and protect the environment.
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Rock Band 3 causes headache for NZ PS3 gamers
Mon, 1st Nov 2010
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NZ's PS3 gamers face export woes with Rock Band 3, joining complaints across Aus and the EU over glitched song transfers.