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Steve Jobs attends Obama's tech dinner - Updated
Apple

Steve Jobs attends Obama's tech dinner - Updated

Despite reports of ill health, the Apple CEO made it to a very special dinner hosted by US President, Barack Obama.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 21st Feb 2011
Barcode generator software - The best trick of business management
Apple

Barcode generator software - The best trick of business management

Revolutionise your business management with top-notch barcode generator software, enabling easy, colourful label creation for various industries.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 18th Feb 2011
Steve Jobs has six weeks to live says National Enquirer
Apple

Steve Jobs has six weeks to live says National Enquirer

Updated: A US tabloid is claiming that the Apple CEO is stricken with pancreatic cancer and may have just six weeks to live.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 18th Feb 2011
Apple Subscriptions spark Federal anti-trust interest - Updated
Apple

Apple Subscriptions spark Federal anti-trust interest - Updated

New rules mean publishers - such as Amazon - can no longer provide in-app links to websites where users can buy content.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 18th Feb 2011
Crysis 2 PC demo inbound
Gaming

Crysis 2 PC demo inbound

Xbox LIVE Gold subscribers have had their chance with a multiplayer beta, and now a demo is headed to PC in the not-too-distant future.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 18th Feb 2011
iPhone 4 wins Best Mobile Device
Apple

iPhone 4 wins Best Mobile Device

The Global Mobile Awards 2011 have been announced from the Mobile World Congress with Apple and Angry Birds taking top honours.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 18th Feb 2011
Video: Microsoft rolls out new Bing bar
Microsoft

Video: Microsoft rolls out new Bing bar

Microsoft unveils revamped Bing bar, enhancing online tasks and integration with Facebook for a more seamless web experience.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 18th Feb 2011
Telltale officially developing The Walking Dead games
Gaming

Telltale officially developing The Walking Dead games

The long-rumoured game adaptation of the breakaway hit TV show is official, and it's likely to adopt the episodic nature of its source material.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 18th Feb 2011
Google launches subs service - undercuts Apple
Google

Google launches subs service - undercuts Apple

Google launches One Pass, a direct challenge to Apple by offering publishers a lower fee option at 10% for digital content access.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 18th Feb 2011
UPDATE: Diablo III confirmed for consoles
Gaming

UPDATE: Diablo III confirmed for consoles

Blizzard advertises for a rather-specific staff role that puts a console version of its upcoming action RPG beyond a shadow of a doubt.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 18th Feb 2011
Sony launches iTunes rival in New Zealand
Gaming

Sony launches iTunes rival in New Zealand

Sony has launched its snappily titled music streaming service - Music Unlimited powered by Qriocity - in New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 18th Feb 2011
Rumour: Bungie's next game a space MMO FPS
Gaming

Rumour: Bungie's next game a space MMO FPS

Yesterday, Kotaku published two rumours about Bungie. Today, Bungie denied only one of them and failed to comment on the other.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 18th Feb 2011
Google Reader updated on Android
Google

Google Reader updated on Android

Google Reader's Android app gets refreshed, sporting widgets for unread counts and news tickers, plus a handy Mark previous as read feature.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 17th Feb 2011
Sony to launch gaming tablet?
Gaming

Sony to launch gaming tablet?

Sony's latest creation, a PlayStation-Certified 'S1' gaming tablet with dual screens and Android 3.0, promises a revolution in mobile gaming.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 17th Feb 2011
Video: How safe are you online?
Cloud Services

Video: How safe are you online?

A cyber attack forced Lush to remove its NZ website after customer card details were leaked, raising concerns about our online safety and security practices.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 17th Feb 2011
Windows Phone 7 Connector released for Mac
Microsoft

Windows Phone 7 Connector released for Mac

Bridge the Apple-Microsoft divide: Windows Phone 7 Connector for Mac now out, syncing your tunes and snaps effortlessly.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 17th Feb 2011
2degrees launches IDEOS X5
Unified Communications

2degrees launches IDEOS X5

2degrees releases Android 2.2-powered IDEOS X5 in NZ, featuring a Snapdragon processor and 720p HD video capability, priced at $549.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 17th Feb 2011
Vector prioritised for Auckland UFB negotiations
Power / Energy

Vector prioritised for Auckland UFB negotiations

Crown Fibre Holdings has said it will negotiate with Vector for the roll out of Ultra Fast Broadband in Auckland.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 17th Feb 2011
EA: Star Wars: The Old Republic “going right at” World of Warcraft
Gaming

EA: Star Wars: The Old Republic “going right at” World of Warcraft

Electronic Arts' CEO John Riccitiello shoots for the moon with the bold goal of knocking the world's most popular MMO off its perch.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 16th Feb 2011