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US military stores to ban Medal of Honor
Gaming

US military stores to ban Medal of Honor

GameStop stores on US military bases globally to ban Medal of Honor game for letting players be Taliban, citing respect for troops.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 3rd Sep 2010
2010 TUANZ Innovation winners announced
Unified Communications

2010 TUANZ Innovation winners announced

M-Com sweeps TUANZ Innovation Awards with top honours, leading a prestigious night in Auckland's telecom sector.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 3rd Sep 2010
New Zealand-specific PlayStation news ahoy!
Gaming

New Zealand-specific PlayStation news ahoy!

Sony NZ gears up for Christmas with PS releases, including Gran Turismo 5, new streaming service MUBI, and extra storage PS3 models.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 2nd Sep 2010
See Metallica in Sydney with Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock
Gaming

See Metallica in Sydney with Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock

Kiwis, pre-order Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock for a chance to win a trip to Sydney and rock out at a Metallica concert!.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 2nd Sep 2010
Vodafone snags Samsung's Galaxy
Unified Communications

Vodafone snags Samsung's Galaxy

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.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 2nd Sep 2010
Call of Duty: Black Ops multiplayer component detailed
Gaming

Call of Duty: Black Ops multiplayer component detailed

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.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 2nd Sep 2010
Mortal Kombat 'Shadows' trailer released
Gaming

Mortal Kombat 'Shadows' trailer released

A gory new trailer drops for the upcoming Mortal Kombat reboot. Viewer discretion: features music by Disturbed.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 2nd Sep 2010
2degrees winning Vodafone customers
Unified Communications

2degrees winning Vodafone customers

2degrees lures over 100,000 network switchers, with 80% from Vodafone, fueling a mobile number porting surge in New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 2nd Sep 2010
Motorola training event rolls into town - Updated
Wireless Networks

Motorola training event rolls into town - Updated

Motorola's training event on RF and WLAN in Australia and NZ offers deep dives into wireless tech for the education sector.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 2nd Sep 2010
Microsoft redesigns the d-pad (again)
Gaming

Microsoft redesigns the d-pad (again)

Microsoft unveils a revamped Xbox 360 controller with a twistable d-pad, catering to football and fighting game fans.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 2nd Sep 2010
New Apple TV 80% smaller
Apple

New Apple TV 80% smaller

Apple unveils a sleek, 80% smaller Apple TV, promising easy streaming of HD content from YouTube to your TV, all for just NZD$169.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 2nd Sep 2010
iTunes 10 launches 'with Ping'
Apple

iTunes 10 launches 'with Ping'

Apple unveils iTunes 10 with Ping, a social network to explore music, connecting over 160 million users worldwide.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 2nd Sep 2010
StarCraft II sells over 3M in first month
Gaming

StarCraft II sells over 3M in first month

We already knew this long-awaited PC real-time strategy was selling like hotcakes, but now we have the official first-month sales data!.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 2nd Sep 2010
Apple redesigns iPod nano and shuffle
Apple

Apple redesigns iPod nano and shuffle

Apple revamps iPod nano with Multi-Touch and introduces enhanced shuffle, claiming the biggest nano reinvention since 2005.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 2nd Sep 2010
Apple to ship new iPod touch next week
Digital Entertainment

Apple to ship new iPod touch next week

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.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 2nd Sep 2010
Assassin's Creed Brotherhood MultiPlayer Beta on PS3 only
Gaming

Assassin's Creed Brotherhood MultiPlayer Beta on PS3 only

The first Assassin's Creed Brotherhood multiplayer trailer defused many fears of a tacked-on multiplayer component.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 1st Sep 2010
Call of Duty: BLACK OPS - The first Multiplayer details
Gaming

Call of Duty: BLACK OPS - The first Multiplayer details

Call of Duty: Black Ops teases explosive first multiplayer details, featuring radio-controlled cars and an explosive crossbow.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 1st Sep 2010
Top fighting franchises set to show down
Gaming

Top fighting franchises set to show down

In a historic clash, Capcom's Street Fighter battles Namco Bandai's TEKKEN in two epic crossover titles, igniting a fiery competition.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 1st Sep 2010
THE END IS WITHIN REACH: BUNGIE'S JOSEPH TUNG
Gaming

THE END IS WITHIN REACH: BUNGIE'S JOSEPH TUNG

Bungie's Joseph Tung reflects on the bittersweet conclusion of their final Halo game, Reach, boasting the franchise's most ambitious venture yet.

By Chris Leggett • 6 min read • Wed, 1st Sep 2010