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Apple's 'thinner, lighter' iPad Air set for take off...
Gaming

Apple's 'thinner, lighter' iPad Air set for take off...

Apple unveils lighter and thinner iPad Air with new features, including 9.7-inch Retina display and improved camera.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Oct 2013
Apple's new iPad Mini heads to NZ in November
Gaming

Apple's new iPad Mini heads to NZ in November

Apple reveals the eagerly anticipated iPad mini with Retina display, set to launch in New Zealand late November.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Oct 2013
Watch out NZ it's here… introducing the Samsung Galaxy Gear
Gaming

Watch out NZ it's here… introducing the Samsung Galaxy Gear

Tech giant releases new product line across the country, with Kiwis now able to get their hands on the Galaxy Gear smart watch and the Galaxy Note 3.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Sat, 12th Oct 2013
Top tips to give your website a kick start
Fintech

Top tips to give your website a kick start

Transform your website with expert tips to captivate clients in milliseconds, boosting trust and sales. Learn how looks, ease, and updates matter.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Aug 2013
Android App of the Week - Tune In Radio
Tune In Radio

Android App of the Week - Tune In Radio

Tune In Radio: The app unlocking global music channels, offering a varied palette for every listener, from '90s Alternative to Top 40.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 14th Dec 2012

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Fez is a puzzle you cannot solve
Gaming

Fez is a puzzle you cannot solve

Fez, a dazzling puzzle game from 2012, redefines platforming on PS4, PS3 and PS Vita with its complex mazes and a captivating, non-linear world.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Fri, 4th Apr 2014
Android App Review: Blendoku
Gaming

Android App Review: Blendoku

Blendoku: a deceptively simple colour gradient puzzle that evolves into a challenging, vibrant game. An ideal blend of fun and artistry.

By Eddie Monotone • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd Jul 2013
Review: Resident Evil 6
Gaming

Review: Resident Evil 6

Resident Evil debuted back on the PS One console in 1996 and it pretty much introduced the survival horror genre into the world of gaming.

By Damian Seeto • 6 min read • Wed, 17th Oct 2012
UK recession risk rewards Greentree
Greentree International

UK recession risk rewards Greentree

Business software vendor takes advantage of economic climate to reap the rewards of a major push into the UK marketplace.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 14th Aug 2012
Game review: Tabletop Tanks and PulzAR on PS Vita
Gaming

Game review: Tabletop Tanks and PulzAR on PS Vita

Can the latest offerings from Sony's XDev studios make better use of the Vita's much-lauded augmented reality than the lightweight launch titles?.

By Riley Vincent • 4 min read • Mon, 25th Jun 2012
Windows Phone 8 to share core with desktop/tablet OS
Microsoft Windows

Windows Phone 8 to share core with desktop/tablet OS

Phone operating system to run on same code as forthcoming desktop & tablet platform – meaning current users won't be able to upgrade.

By Mike Borgfeldt • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Jun 2012
Game review: Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine
Gaming

Game review: Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine

Relic's debut into third-person action with Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine brings a gritty, immersive dive into the 40K lore, despite some gameplay flaws.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Tue, 20th Sep 2011
First downloadable Mortal Kombat characters announced
Gaming

First downloadable Mortal Kombat characters announced

A glitch from Mortal Kombat II and a favourite from Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance are the first two downloadable characters.

By Chris Leggett • 2 min read • Mon, 28th Mar 2011
Adobe unveils new Acrobat X solutions
Marketing Technologies

Adobe unveils new Acrobat X solutions

Adobe launches Acrobat X, offering new user interface and enhanced collaboration features, revolutionising workflows for knowledge workers.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Oct 2010
Game review: Mafia II
Gaming

Game review: Mafia II

Mafia II brings a genuine cinematic adventure to gamers, recounting a WWII vet's journey into the mob, set in the detailed Empire Bay.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 1st Sep 2010
Mafia II demo now live
Gaming

Mafia II demo now live

Step into the mob life of the 1950s with the newly released Mafia II demo available on Xbox LIVE, PlayStation Network, and Steam.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 11th Aug 2010
New Mafia II trailer released
Gaming

New Mafia II trailer released

New trailer 'Kick in the Head' for Mafia II by 2K Czech teases Vito Scaletta's rise from WWII vet to mobster. Out on August 27th for major platforms.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 3rd Aug 2010
Communication is key
Unified Communications

Communication is key

Unified communications (UC) can elevate how SMBs handle internal and external tasks, offering cost-effective, scalable, and manageable IT solutions.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Jul 2010