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[Update]CES: LG smartphone unveiled
Wireless Networks

[Update]CES: LG smartphone unveiled

LG has officially announced its LG GW990 – a smartphone that will run Intel's powerful Moorestown CPU – at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 8th Jan 2010
New Mass Effect 2 character trailer: Miranda
Gaming

New Mass Effect 2 character trailer: Miranda

BioWare releases character trailer for Miranda Lawson, who will join Commander Shepard's team in Mass Effect 2.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 7th Jan 2010
Chinese govt. accused of pirating software
Lawsuit

Chinese govt. accused of pirating software

Cybersitter, a US software maker, is suing the Chinese government for USD $2.2 billion, alleging pirated software was used in the 'Great Firewall of China'.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 7th Jan 2010
Mass Effect 2 tops industry 'most anticipated' list
Gaming

Mass Effect 2 tops industry 'most anticipated' list

BioWare's Mass Effect 2 has claimed the top spot as the Most Anticipated Game of 2010 in the GamesIndustry.biz Network Survey, leading with 11.1% of the vote.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 6th Jan 2010
iPhone app downloads top 3 billion
Apple

iPhone app downloads top 3 billion

Apple's app downloads soar past 3B, overshadowing Google's Nexus One launch, boasts a vast, unmatched mobile experience.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 6th Jan 2010
Google's Nexus One phone unveiled
Digital Signage

Google's Nexus One phone unveiled

Google's contender to Apple's overwhelmingly popular iPhone – the Nexus One – has finally been unveiled at a recent presentation in Mountain View in California.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 6th Jan 2010
Manic Monkey Mayhem
Apple

Manic Monkey Mayhem

Monkeys engage in epic battles using ancient banana flinging techniques across themed landscapes, showcasing manic rivalry and precision.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 5th Jan 2010
Vodafone and Telecom worst in Consumer survey
Unified Communications

Vodafone and Telecom worst in Consumer survey

Vodafone and Telecom have been ranked the worst ISPs in New Zealand by a Consumer survey, with only 57% and 63% satisfaction rates respectively.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 5th Jan 2010
Search continues for online abuse
Encryption

Search continues for online abuse

Authorities intensify the hunt for online abusers despite recent arrests, emphasising New Zealand's commitment to international child protection efforts.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 5th Jan 2010
Kiwi blogger charged
Kiwi

Kiwi blogger charged

A popular Kiwi blogger has been charged after publishing information about two high profile New Zealand court cases.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 5th Jan 2010
Compo after TiVo glitch
Unified Communications

Compo after TiVo glitch

Telecom is compensating around 150,000 broadband customers following a network upgrade for TiVo that resulted in slow speeds and billing errors.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 5th Jan 2010
Game review: Tekken 6
Gaming

Game review: Tekken 6

Apart from the Game Boy advance release of Tekken Advance in 2001, the Tekken series has always been made exclusively for the PlayStation brand.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 1st Jan 2010
Professor Layton and Pandora's Box
Gaming

Professor Layton and Pandora's Box

Nintendo teams up with puzzle maestro Akira Tago for Professor Layton and Pandora's Box - a DS triumph blending top-notch puzzles with mystery.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 1st Jan 2010
Disney Sing It: Pop Hits
Gaming

Disney Sing It: Pop Hits

Disney Sing It: Pop Hits hits the right note with tracks from Taylor Swift and Miley Cyrus, offering engaging modes and 'Sing It Pro' coaching.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 1st Jan 2010
Little Big Planet PSP
Gaming

Little Big Planet PSP

Little Big Planet's leap to PSP delivers a nostalgic platform gaming experience, despite a trim in features. A must for retro fans.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 1st Jan 2010
Disney Toy Story Mania
Gaming

Disney Toy Story Mania

With just one look at the colourful packaging adorned with PIXAR Toy Story characters I wanted to give this game a glowing review.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 1st Jan 2010
The Ballad of Gay Tony
Gaming

The Ballad of Gay Tony

Rockstar's first batch of episodic content for Grand Theft Auto IV, The Lost and Damned, demonstrated how to breathe new life into an existing game world.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 1st Jan 2010
Game review: Eyepet
Gaming

Game review: Eyepet

No more accidents on the carpet and hefty vet bills! Imagine a future where household pets are virtual entities that exist within your home.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 1st Jan 2010
Game review: DJ Hero
Gaming

Game review: DJ Hero

Activision's much-touted Hero franchise has returned in time for the Christmas season, with perhaps the most intriguing addition to the series yet in DJ Hero.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Jan 2010