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New version of Chrome released today
Fri, 3rd Sep 2010
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Google's popular browser, Chrome, is celebrating its second year anniversary with the release of an updated, and reportedly quicker, version.
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Vodafone launches 30 Days of Music
Fri, 3rd Sep 2010
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Vodafone NZ kicks off first '30 Days of Music' event, gearing up for the NZ Music Awards with downloads, prizes, and special encounters.
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University of Auckland wins innovation award
Fri, 3rd Sep 2010
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U. of Auckland triumphs with Supreme Innovation Award for CECIL Connect, a beacon of tech ingenuity, at Tertiary ICT Conference.
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US military stores to ban Medal of Honor
Fri, 3rd Sep 2010
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GameStop stores on US military bases globally to ban Medal of Honor game for letting players be Taliban, citing respect for troops.
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2010 TUANZ Innovation winners announced
Fri, 3rd Sep 2010
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M-Com sweeps TUANZ Innovation Awards with top honours, leading a prestigious night in Auckland's telecom sector.
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New Zealand-specific PlayStation news ahoy!
Thu, 2nd Sep 2010
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Sony NZ gears up for Christmas with PS releases, including Gran Turismo 5, new streaming service MUBI, and extra storage PS3 models.
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See Metallica in Sydney with Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock
Thu, 2nd Sep 2010
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Kiwis, pre-order Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock for a chance to win a trip to Sydney and rock out at a Metallica concert!.
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Vodafone snags Samsung’s Galaxy
Thu, 2nd Sep 2010
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Vodafone introduces the sleek Samsung Galaxy S, boasting a 4.0 Super AMOLED display and revolutionary Swype text, at the apex of their smartphone range.
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Call of Duty: Black Ops multiplayer component detailed
Thu, 2nd Sep 2010
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Call of Duty: Black Ops amps up its multiplayer with bots, wager matches, and more, catering both to seasoned gamers and those avoiding online toxicity.
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Mortal Kombat 'Shadows' trailer released
Thu, 2nd Sep 2010
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A gory new trailer drops for the upcoming Mortal Kombat reboot. Viewer discretion: features music by Disturbed.
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2degrees winning Vodafone customers
Thu, 2nd Sep 2010
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2degrees lures over 100,000 network switchers, with 80% from Vodafone, fueling a mobile number porting surge in New Zealand.
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Motorola training event rolls into town - Updated
Thu, 2nd Sep 2010
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Motorola's training event on RF and WLAN in Australia and NZ offers deep dives into wireless tech for the education sector.
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Microsoft redesigns the d-pad (again)
Thu, 2nd Sep 2010
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Microsoft unveils a revamped Xbox 360 controller with a twistable d-pad, catering to football and fighting game fans.
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New Apple TV 80% smaller
Thu, 2nd Sep 2010
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Apple unveils a sleek, 80% smaller Apple TV, promising easy streaming of HD content from YouTube to your TV, all for just NZD$169.
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iTunes 10 launches 'with Ping'
Thu, 2nd Sep 2010
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Apple unveils iTunes 10 with Ping, a social network to explore music, connecting over 160 million users worldwide.
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StarCraft II sells over 3M in first month
Thu, 2nd Sep 2010
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We already knew this long-awaited PC real-time strategy was selling like hotcakes, but now we have the official first-month sales data!.
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Apple redesigns iPod nano and shuffle
Thu, 2nd Sep 2010
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Apple revamps iPod nano with Multi-Touch and introduces enhanced shuffle, claiming the biggest nano reinvention since 2005.
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Apple to ship new iPod touch next week
Thu, 2nd Sep 2010
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Apple unveils the cutting-edge iPod touch featuring a Retina display, A4 chip, and 3-axis gyro, set to ship next week starting at $379.
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Assassin's Creed Brotherhood MultiPlayer Beta on PS3 only
Wed, 1st Sep 2010
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The first Assassin’s Creed Brotherhood multiplayer trailer defused many fears of a tacked-on multiplayer component.
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Call of Duty: BLACK OPS - The first Multiplayer details
Wed, 1st Sep 2010
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Call of Duty: Black Ops teases explosive first multiplayer details, featuring radio-controlled cars and an explosive crossbow.