Microsoft registers "kinecthalo.com" domain
Gaming Reloaded has noticed that the domain "kinecthalo.com" was registered back in June last year by Microsoft. Naturally, this implies that a Kinect-enabled Halo title could well be in development.
Of course, publishers will often secure a number of URLs - many of them red herrings - in order to both veil and protect the true nature of their new IP. This news follows rumours that a current-gen remake of the original Halo: Combat Evolved (using last year's Halo: Reach engine) could well be on the cards. Is it possible that the rumoured remake could also implement the Kinect peripheral?
Financial watchdog slams NZX as being ill-prepared in face of DDoS attacks
“A DDoS attack was foreseeable, and an attack of sufficient magnitude to take down servers — and with them NZX’s market announcement platform — was at least possible and should have been planned for,” the FMA says in its review.
Microsoft, Facebook and PayPal most impersonated brands during phishing attacks
Microsoft has maintained its position as the brand most often found in phishing emails, followed by Facebook and PayPal.
Vodafone NZ fast-tracks regional investment programme
"Each year we invest hundreds of millions of dollars into our digital infrastructure, but we are really ramping it up this year and beyond."
Cyber criminals target education sector as remote learning increases
“Unfortunately, until all students are back in the classroom full-time, educational institutions will continue to be a popular target for criminals."
Worldwide smartphone market grew 4.3% in Q4 2020, improving over Q3 decline
It comes off the back of a better-than-expected year for smartphones: while total 2020 shipments declined by 5.9% in comparison to 2019, IDC says the market’s recovery in the face of the pandemic was ‘impressive’, with the momentum heading into 2021 remaining strong.
First West Coast fibre enabled RCG site goes live
The first West Coast fibre enabled cell site, called Fox West, has gone live.
