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Aria is where cutting‑edge technology, security, and AI‑driven innovation intersect. The stories tagged here span everything from next‑gen cloud and data platforms to ransomware trends, smart infrastructure, and the fast‑evolving world of generative and agentic AI. If you want to understand how tools like AI copilots, LLMs, and real‑time analytics are reshaping everything from finance to healthcare to manufacturing, this is your starting point.

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Red Dead Redemption: Legends and Killers

Fri, 1st Oct 2010
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Rockstar releases 'Legends and Killers' for Red Dead Redemption, charging $20 for new characters, maps, and a tomahawk, despite mixed reviews.
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Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days

Fri, 1st Oct 2010
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ITS PREDECESSOR WAS PANNED, BUT DOG DAYS MAKES MOVES TO DISTANCE ITSELF FROM THE PACK AND ACHIEVES MODERATE SUCCESS.
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Web of deceit

Fri, 1st Oct 2010
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Social media's dark side exposed: Privacy risks and deceit thrive in an unregulated digital frontier, blending truth and lies.
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Beatles catalogue destined for the cloud

Thu, 23rd Sep 2010
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Paul McCartney has teamed up with Hewlett Packard to digitise his entire music catalogue to be stored in a private cloud.
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Call of Duty: Black Ops multiplayer component detailed

Thu, 2nd Sep 2010
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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.
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Tablet computing: a new frontier of fragmentation

Wed, 1st Sep 2010
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Tablet wars heat up as fragmentation challenges app developers, with iPad and Android leading the race in a burgeoning market.
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Fancy Name - Simple Idea

Wed, 1st Sep 2010
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Understanding Contribution Margin (CM) is key to making informed business decisions. Find out why in this article.
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HALO: REACH

Wed, 1st Sep 2010
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Halo: Reach tells a lesser-known subplot of bravery in the face of overwhelming odds. It's a prequel to Halo 3.
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TRANSFORMERS: WAR FOR CYBERTRON

Wed, 1st Sep 2010
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After 26 years, 'War for Cybertron' finally delivers a Transformers game true to the original, blending nostalgia with modern gameplay.
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Full Rock Band 3 track list announced

Wed, 1st Sep 2010
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With 83 songs ranging from The Smiths to Avenged Sevenfold, there really is something for everybody in the upcoming band sim.
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Getting previous

Wed, 1st Sep 2010
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Continuous advancements in technology make 'previous research' in genealogy an ever-ongoing process, offering fresh data at every moment.
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Out of sight, out of mind

Wed, 1st Sep 2010
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If you outsource your operations to an area that is subsequently affected by any of these, you need to have a continuity plan.
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NZ Minister of Defence speaks out against Medal of Honor

Fri, 27th Aug 2010
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New Zealand Defence Minister Wayne Mapp criticizes revamped Medal of Honor game for its portrayal of modern-day Afghanistan.
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EA: Medal of Honor will not be censored

Wed, 25th Aug 2010
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Electronic Arts remains firm in response to calls to ban its upcoming first-person shooter set in modern-day Afghanistan.
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Sasfis Botnet variants multiplying according to latest Fortinet report

Tue, 3rd Aug 2010
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Fortinet report reveals a surge in Sasfis botnet variants, evolving to spam users with fake invoices and Facebook links.
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Facing the BIG GUNS

Sun, 1st Aug 2010
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Mark Callander of CallPlus is boldly challenging NZ's big three telecoms, aiming to transform the competitive landscape for better consumer services.
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Lessons from across the ditch

Sun, 1st Aug 2010
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The success of New Zealand's fibre to the home (FTTH) network relies heavily on early consumer adoption, according to industry stakeholders.
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Film review: Goemon

Sun, 1st Aug 2010
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Goemon dazzles with a whimsical, action-packed reimagining of Japan's Robin Hood, blending rich history with fantastical ninja exploits.
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Famous Families

Sun, 1st Aug 2010
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Genealogists at the Family History Fair in Hamilton delved into a celebrity lineage for a new documentary, uncovering fascinating insights about their ancestry.
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Cybercrime: News is the new sex

Wed, 21st Jul 2010
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Cybercriminals have shifted from sex scams to exploiting major news events, Symantec reveals, with World Cup-related frauds proliferating in 2010.