Stories by Staff - Page 318
Facebook viewing app is another scam
Wed, 17th Mar 2010
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Facebook is grappling with another scam as rogue apps falsely claim to reveal profile viewers while funnelling clicks for scam revenue.
God of War III launch trailer
Wed, 17th Mar 2010
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Sony's long-awaited action exclusive, God of War III, releases tomorrow, bringing Kratos' quest for revenge against the Greek gods to an epic conclusion.
Tandberg joins forces with Datacraft
Wed, 17th Mar 2010
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video conferencing
Tandberg has partnered with Datacraft to bolster its presence in New Zealand, aiming to address the growing demand for video conferencing solutions.
Regional alliance pushes for more fibre
Tue, 16th Mar 2010
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uc
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kordia
The government's $300 million rural broadband plan doesn't go far enough according to the New Zealand Regional Fibre Group (NZRFG).
Revera appoints new client services managers
Mon, 15th Mar 2010
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revera
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island
The Auckland-based computing infrastructure and platform services company has named two new client services managers.
CallPlus - new CEO, new direction
Mon, 15th Mar 2010
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vodafone
Mark Callander steps in as CallPlus CEO, steering the company towards local loop unbundling in Hamilton, nationwide WiMAX rollout, and expanding MVNO services.
Next iPhone could include multitasking
Sat, 13th Mar 2010
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apple
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attest
Rumours suggest the next iPhone might finally offer multitasking, letting users run several apps simultaneously, a long-awaited feature.
90,000 iPads ordered in first six hours
Sat, 13th Mar 2010
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apple
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technology gifts
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retail
With iPad pre-orders opening today in the US, one analyst claims the that more than 90,000 iPads have been ordered in the first six hours of availability.
Australian data centre to benefit New Zealand
Fri, 12th Mar 2010
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spyware
Blue Coat Systems' new Sydney data centre will swiftly boost web security for New Zealand users, combating phishing, spyware, and trojans more effectively.
Tandberg makes senior NZ appointment
Fri, 12th Mar 2010
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microsoft
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it industry
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gen-i
In what the company calls a senior New Zealand appointment, Dominic Stevens has been appointed Product and Sales Engineer.
ACTA secrecy slammed by EU parliament
Fri, 12th Mar 2010
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parliament
EU parliament demands transparency in ACTA talks, voting 663 to 13 to end secrecy and reject Internet disconnection penalties for copyright enforcement.
Free Battlefield: Bad Company 2 DLC hits March 31st
Fri, 12th Mar 2010
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EA announces free DLC for Battlefield: Bad Company 2, with two new multiplayer modes to be released on the same day as Modern Warfare 2's first map pack.
Judge orders EMI not to meddle with Pink Floyd catalogue
Fri, 12th Mar 2010
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itunes
A judge has pleased Pink Floyd and their fans by saying that EMI group is not entitled to unbundle tracks from the band's albums for sale on iTunes.
Fake Windows alert detected
Fri, 12th Mar 2010
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ai security
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webroot
Warning issued about fake Windows update alert containing malware, tricking users into purchasing fake product.
iPad turns heads of some e-reader owners
Thu, 11th Mar 2010
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apple
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retail
More than a quarter of current e-reader owners wish they'd waited for the iPad, according to a new consumer survey.
OnLive US launch date, subs rate announced
Thu, 11th Mar 2010
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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technology gifts
OnLive to transform PC and Mac gaming in US come June 17, offering high-end gaming without hardware upgrades at $14.95/month.
Google/China resolution nears
Thu, 11th Mar 2010
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google
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customers
Google nears resolution with China over last year's phishing attacks, though details remain unclear. China offers severe punishment if given evidence.
LogMeIn releases new pro version for Mac
Wed, 10th Mar 2010
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apple
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virgin media o2
LogMeIn's newest version for Mac allows users to access their Macs on-the-go with an Internet connection or an iPhone.
Credibility of ComCom in question - 2degrees
Wed, 10th Mar 2010
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uc
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government
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commerce commission
2degrees challenges ComCom's credibility over non-regulation of mobile termination rates, fearing harm to consumers and industry.
New MW2 maps to hit XBL March 30th
Wed, 10th Mar 2010
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gaming
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xbox
Infinity Ward hints at first map pack for Modern Warfare 2, set to arrive on Xbox Live on March 30th. #Mapathy.