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PlayStation 3 delivers NZ's 'strongest platform' results in 2010
Gaming

PlayStation 3 delivers NZ's 'strongest platform' results in 2010

Despite Xbox's holiday lead, PlayStation 3 named NZ's top platform in 2010, dominating in sales and growth, says Sony.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 11th Feb 2011
Smaller, cheaper iPhone in the works?
Apple

Smaller, cheaper iPhone in the works?

Apple is preparing a smaller iPhone to combat the growth of Android-based devices according to someone who's seen a prototype.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 11th Feb 2011
Mighty Ape staffers get engaged on World of Warcraft
Gaming

Mighty Ape staffers get engaged on World of Warcraft

Mighty Ape lovebirds, Scott and Rhia, engaged in World of Warcraft, exchanging vows in Stormwind to the delight of gaming fans.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 11th Feb 2011
Microsoft to drop 'Autorun'
Malware

Microsoft to drop 'Autorun'

Software giant aims to reduce the number of ways in which malware can infect PCs by turning off the Autorun and Autoplay functions.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 11th Feb 2011
EA games pre-loaded on BlackBerry PlayBook
Gaming

EA games pre-loaded on BlackBerry PlayBook

EA partners with RIM to preload Need for Speed Undercover and Tetris on the BlackBerry PlayBook, showcasing its 3D gaming capabilities.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 11th Feb 2011
Rock Band will continue to rock
Gaming

Rock Band will continue to rock

Rock Band vows to play on, offering a lifeline to Guitar Hero fans, despite the franchise's end. Harmonix promises the beat marches on with ongoing development.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 11th Feb 2011
Improvements made to Facebook Pages, Photo Viewer
Facebook

Improvements made to Facebook Pages, Photo Viewer

Facebook enhances Pages with better communication features, expressive tools, and relevancy improvements, alongside a new faster Photo Viewer.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 11th Feb 2011
Twitter takeover talks didn't go anywhere
Google

Twitter takeover talks didn't go anywhere

Google and Facebook's exploratory acquisition talks with Twitter have stalled, with a hefty price tag of $8-10 billion cited.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 11th Feb 2011
iPad 3 “surprise” in September?
Apple

iPad 3 “surprise” in September?

Apple rumored to be preparing for release of another iPad in September, potentially overlapping with release of iPad 2.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 10th Feb 2011
Nokia CEO: Our platform is burning
Apple

Nokia CEO: Our platform is burning

Nokia CEO declares firm is on a burning platform, eyes Microsoft WP7 deal as lifeline in tech industry's heated battle.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 10th Feb 2011
Black Ops First Strike DLC dated for PS3
Gaming

Black Ops First Strike DLC dated for PS3

PlayStation 3 Call of Duty: Black Ops players will soon get their hands on the game's first DLC. Pretty soon, actually!.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 10th Feb 2011
Nokia seeks MS partnership to battle Google, Apple
Microsoft

Nokia seeks MS partnership to battle Google, Apple

A software deal is said to on the table to bring Microsoft's WP7 mobile operating system to Nokia phones. Can two wrongs make a right?.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 10th Feb 2011
2000 texts a month for $10
Unified Communications

2000 texts a month for $10

2degrees now offers a whopping 2000 texts for just $10 a month, making staying connected in NZ more affordable than ever.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 10th Feb 2011
2degrees invests $100m in network growth
Unified Communications

2degrees invests $100m in network growth

2degrees announces a £100m network expansion to extend 4G across New Zealand, in partnership with Huawei, boosting speed and capacity.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 10th Feb 2011
UPDATE: Activision: No new Blizzard game in 2011
Gaming

UPDATE: Activision: No new Blizzard game in 2011

UPDATE: Blizzard clarifies the situation, and it turns out that we just might see Diablo III this year after all.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 10th Feb 2011
Xbox NZ posts record year
Gaming

Xbox NZ posts record year

Xbox NZ celebrates record-breaking year, dominating the 2010 holiday season with a 14% sales surge and a significant rise in LIVE subscribers.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 10th Feb 2011
Activision axes Guitar Hero franchise, cancels True Crime
Gaming

Activision axes Guitar Hero franchise, cancels True Crime

Activision axes its iconic Guitar Hero series amid a dip in music game sales, and also cancels the long-awaited True Crime: Hong Kong.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 10th Feb 2011
Microsoft announces Xbox LIVE Arcade House Party
Gaming

Microsoft announces Xbox LIVE Arcade House Party

Xbox LIVE's annual House Party returns with a stellar lineup, promising a new game every Wednesday, starting with 'Hard Corps: Uprising'.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Feb 2011
Google Translate now on iPhone
Google

Google Translate now on iPhone

Google Translate app now available for iPhone users, boasting voice input for 15 languages and audible translations in 23 languages.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 10th Feb 2011