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No shortage of interest in University of Auckland's IT exhibition
Fri, 8th Oct 2010
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The University of Auckland’s IT exhibition saw strong interest from major firms, as students showcased projects tailored to business needs.
Microsoft wants virus-infected PCs quarantined
Fri, 8th Oct 2010
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Microsoft's Scott Charney suggests quarantining virus-infected PCs, arguing they pose a risk akin to unvaccinated individuals in public health.
Is Microsoft in talks to buy Adobe?
Fri, 8th Oct 2010
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Shares in Adobe surged 17% amid rumours of Microsoft's interest in acquisition to challenge Apple's mobile dominance, as CEOs of both companies meet.
Gears of War 3 gets dedicated servers, multiplayer beta
Fri, 8th Oct 2010
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Epic Games announces dedicated servers and a multiplayer beta for Gears of War 3, aiming to enhance the gaming experience.
Sony announces Killzone 3 beta for PlayStation Plus members
Fri, 8th Oct 2010
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The first details are out - read on to find out how you can take part in the Killzone 3 public beta later this month! Updated with Killzone 3 beta trailer.
Telstra plans Android-powered tablet
Thu, 7th Oct 2010
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Telstra is set to unveil the Android-powered T-Touch Tab in November, exclusive to its Next G network, with a 7-inch screen and Adobe Flash support.
Logitech unveils its Google TV box
Thu, 7th Oct 2010
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Logitech has launched Revue, a set-top box that integrates Google TV, offering users a seamless TV-viewing and web-browsing experience.
Apple developing iPhone 5
Thu, 7th Oct 2010
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Apple gears up to wow with an iPhone 5, setting sights on a fresh design and early next year's launch, says WSJ.
Halo: Reach playlist update inbound
Wed, 6th Oct 2010
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The latest Bungie update details the changes Halo: Reach players can expect the next time they fire up their consoles.
Samsung Galaxy S shifts 5 million
Wed, 6th Oct 2010
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Samsung sells over five million units of Galaxy S smartphone, plans to launch in Japan. Skype now available on Android, but with issues on Galaxy S.
Symantec unveils new company branding
Wed, 6th Oct 2010
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Symantec reveals its new logo, merging its brand with VeriSign's iconic check mark, aiming to symbolise confidence and secure, simple information access.
Bento Template Exchange cracks 500k
Wed, 6th Oct 2010
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Bento Template Exchange hits a milestone with over 500k downloads, proving its worth in providing practical database solutions since 2009.
Vector blamed for Orcon outage
Wed, 6th Oct 2010
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Orcon experienced two outages yesterday, attributing the first to Vector's network issues and the second to a power board failure at its Northcote data centre.
NZ Open source finalists announced
Wed, 6th Oct 2010
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NZ's top open source talents on display as finalists revealed for prestigious awards. Public voting now open, with winners announced in November.
Skype for Android is live
Wed, 6th Oct 2010
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Skype is now available for Android smartphones, running version 2.1 or above, allowing users to make free Skype-to-Skype calls.
Panasonic unveils dedicated online-gaming handheld
Tue, 5th Oct 2010
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Straight out of left field, Panasonic has just revealed a handheld gaming device designed specifically for online gaming, MMORPGs in particular.
MTV releases anti-bullying iPhone app
Tue, 5th Oct 2010
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MTV has launched an updated version of its Over The Line iPhone app in the US, aimed at combating digital abuse and cyberbullying among users.
Sony delays DC Universe Online
Tue, 5th Oct 2010
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In what's turning out to be a nightmarish holiday season for Sony, another of its blockbuster titles has slipped into next year.
Major outage strikes Orcon
Tue, 5th Oct 2010
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Orcon faces a second major network outage today, following an initial disruption this morning caused by a power issue with a third-party vendor.
Apple ordered to pay $US625 million
Tue, 5th Oct 2010
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Apple faces a £450m fine after a US jury orders it to pay Mirror Worlds for infringing patents, but vows to appeal.