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NetherRealm Studios unveils Kratos Mortal Kombat trailer

Thu, 24th Mar 2011
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See PlayStation 3-exclusive character Kratos in action in the latest Mortal Kombat trailer from NetherRealm Studios.
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DiRT 3 the way it's meant to be played

Thu, 24th Mar 2011
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Kris Meeke, 2009 IRC champion, tries his hand at the upcoming DiRT 3 with a tri-monitor set-up and Logitech G27 racing frame.
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Black Ops First Strike DLC dated for PC

Tue, 22nd Mar 2011
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It released on PlayStation 3 earlier this month, and now the one-time Xbox 360-exclusive map pack for Call of Duty: Black Ops has a release date for PC players.
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Xero iPhone app due 'late March'

Mon, 21st Mar 2011
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Xero gears up to launch its eagerly awaited free iPhone app, Xero Touch, by late March, following successful employee tests and demo.
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Turn this Twitter setting on

Wed, 16th Mar 2011
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Twitter has introduced an essential setting that allows users to always use HTTPS, enhancing security, especially on public WiFi. Activate it via your settings.
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BioWare teases Mass Effect 2 Arrival DLC

Tue, 15th Mar 2011
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BioWare teases upcoming Mass Effect 2 DLC 'Arrival' through social media engagement, offering more content with every milestone reached.
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Microsoft addresses WP7 update concerns

Mon, 14th Mar 2011
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Microsoft's first update to its new Windows Phone line hits snags, bricking some phones. Next update only weeks away.
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NZ websites could do better

Mon, 7th Mar 2011
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A study of 50 Kiwi websites has said that businesses could be doing more to engage with their customers online.
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Gears of War 3 beta access an EB Games exclusive

Mon, 7th Mar 2011
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EB Games bags exclusive rights to Gears of War 3 beta and Collector's Edition in New Zealand, enticing gamers with early access perks.
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Twitter tweaked for iPhone, iPad

Fri, 4th Mar 2011
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New updates includes easier uploading of photos, autocomplete for @usernames and hashtags and an iOS exclusive Quick Bar. Oh and 'promoted trends'...
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inFamous 2 features user-generated levels

Wed, 2nd Mar 2011
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inFamous 2 introduces user-created levels, offering endless gameplay by allowing players to design and share their own missions through a new in-game editor.
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The revolution will be cybercast

Tue, 1st Mar 2011
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Revolution in the digital age: The fall of two despots marks a new chapter in Arab world uprisings, powered by social media's might.
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New to Twitter. What now?

Tue, 1st Mar 2011
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Social media boffin Simone McCallum, shares personal insights into maximising the man-hours you pump into Twitter.
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Ticking the boxes

Tue, 1st Mar 2011
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Businesses embrace VoIP for cost-effective, high-quality communication, revolutionising customer interaction and enhancing remote work.
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Putting the “Anti” into Social Media

Tue, 1st Mar 2011
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Businesses grapple with social media's dual role as a productivity tool and security risk in today's interconnected corporate world.
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ConnectMe's Indispensible Apps

Tue, 1st Mar 2011
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From weather forecasts to photo editing, ConnectMe unveils apps that seamlessly blend into our everyday lives, proving indispensably useful.
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New report warns of increasing risk from social networks

Tue, 1st Mar 2011
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According to internet security company Sophos, social networking sites have seen a dramatic increase in spam and fishing attacks over the last year.
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Faithbook: pope benedict xvi 'likes' your post

Tue, 1st Mar 2011
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Pope Benedict XVI endorses the internet, urging Catholics to communicate online with honesty, respect, and integrity. Mass caution against divisive rhetoric.
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Loosen the noose

Tue, 1st Mar 2011
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CIOs embrace cloud services, shifting from do-it-yourself IT to reduce costs and enhance agility, despite concerns over data security.
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Latest Christchurch communications updates

Thu, 24th Feb 2011
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NZ telcos issue fresh updates in Christchurch, focusing on restoring services and supporting the community amidst changing situations.