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What is New Zealand's ugliest website?
Marketing Technologies

What is New Zealand's ugliest website?

Microsoft's search for NZ's ugliest website could win the unsightly site a makeover with The Wuglies contest, rewarding nominators with prizes.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 16th Sep 2010
Microsoft announces new Kinect titles at TGS
Gaming

Microsoft announces new Kinect titles at TGS

Microsoft wows at TGS with 5 new Kinect titles including mech-sim Steel Battalion: Heavy Armor and horror game Rise of Nightmares.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 16th Sep 2010
Kinect NZ release date, pricing structure revealed
Gaming

Kinect NZ release date, pricing structure revealed

At long last we have official word on when Kiwis can get their hands on Kinect and how much they can expect to pay for the hardware. Read on for the goods.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 16th Sep 2010
Under 25 year-olds most at risk from social networking
Cloud Services

Under 25 year-olds most at risk from social networking

A study by AVG reveals under 25s as the primary victims of social network infections, with Facebook and YouTube most compromised, posing serious risks.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 16th Sep 2010
AirPrint confirmed for iOS4.2
Apple

AirPrint confirmed for iOS4.2

Apple is set to revolutionize printing with AirPrint in iOS 4.2, offering easy, driverless printing from iOS devices this November.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 16th Sep 2010
Internet Explorer 9 out now
Microsoft

Internet Explorer 9 out now

The IE9 beta launches, promising a simplified UI designed to enhance your web experience, available in 33 languages.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 16th Sep 2010
Dell unveils Windows 7 tablet - video
CNET

Dell unveils Windows 7 tablet - video

Dell has introduced its 10-inch Inspiron duo tablet, equipped with Windows 7 and a dual-core Atom processor, at its US developer forum.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 16th Sep 2010
iPhone app dev donates September profits
Red Cross

iPhone app dev donates September profits

A Christchurch iPhone developer will donate the profits of September sales to the Red Cross Canterbury Earthquake fund.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 16th Sep 2010
Police nab Facebook burglars
YouTube

Police nab Facebook burglars

Nashua police have apprehended three men linked to a crime ring dubbed 'the Facebook burglars', who allegedly targeted a home based on a Facebook post.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 16th Sep 2010
Kiwi Acre New Zealand
Real estate

Kiwi Acre New Zealand

Discover NZ properties with ease using Kiwi Acre, a mobile app harnessing Google base API for real-estate browsing on the move.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 16th Sep 2010
New Twitter rollout begins
Apple

New Twitter rollout begins

Twitter announces a phased launch of innovative features and a fresh design, starting in New Zealand. #newtwitter revamps user experience globally.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 15th Sep 2010
Tomorrow's PlayStation Move launch details confirmed
Gaming

Tomorrow's PlayStation Move launch details confirmed

Sony launches PlayStation Move in NZ tomorrow, offering motion-sensing gaming with prices starting at $79.95 for the controller.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Sep 2010
Nokia squares up to smartphone rivals
Apple

Nokia squares up to smartphone rivals

Nokia aims to reclaim its smartphone throne, unveiling three new models in a bid to compete with Apple and Research in Motion.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 15th Sep 2010
NBA 2K11 demo hits LIVE and PSN
Gaming

NBA 2K11 demo hits LIVE and PSN

2K Sports has announced that a free demo for NBA 2K11 has just hit the Xbox LIVE Marketplace and the PlayStation Network.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 15th Sep 2010
PES 2011 PC demo now live
Gaming

PES 2011 PC demo now live

PES 2011 PC demo goes live featuring four clubs and offline multiplayer options, with Konami set to announce Xbox 360 demo soon.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 15th Sep 2010
Study: First-person shooters develop sound decision-making skills
Gaming

Study: First-person shooters develop sound decision-making skills

The quick-thinking skills required in first-person shooters translate into real life according to a study conducted by the University of Rochester.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 15th Sep 2010
15 BlackBerry apps for SMBs
Unified Communications

15 BlackBerry apps for SMBs

BlackBerry revolutionises SMBs with top apps for financial management, contact organisation, and secure data sharing.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Sep 2010
Sony Japan files 'backwards compatibility adapter' patent
Gaming

Sony Japan files 'backwards compatibility adapter' patent

Sony Japan sparks excitement with patent filing for an adapter, promising PS3 support for beloved PlayStation and PS2 classics.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 15th Sep 2010
Canon launches 50k online auction
Trade Me

Canon launches 50k online auction

Canon New Zealand launches a NZD $50,000 online auction on Trade Me this afternoon, with proceeds aiding the Mayoral Earthquake Relief Fund.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 15th Sep 2010