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Harmonix and MTV announce development of Rock Band 3, promising to revolutionize the music genre once again. Distribution by EA.

Packing a variety of new features and a focus on easier database creation and ways to increase productivity, FileMaker 11 is now available.

Cisco introduces the CRS-3, a super router that boasts 12 times the traffic capacity of its nearest rival, to propel the next-gen internet forward.

Fortinet reveals February's top IT hazards, with ransomware leading amid a surge in spam campaigns, showcasing the evolving cyber threat landscape.

Vodafone has apologised to customers affected by a network failure in the weekend which affected customers in the Bay of Plenty.

Security and cost concerns are the biggest barriers in cloud adoption, according to the virtualisation, networking and SaaS firm.

Gentrack signs watertight deal Outpost Central and Gentrack have partnered to deliver real-time water consumption information to consumers.

ISPs make more profit from data caps than the underlying broadband service, says ISPANZ president Jamie Cairns.

Apple is reportedly planning to move iTunes video libraries into the cloud, following talks with content providers.

Despite rumours of shortages, Apple's iPad set to hit US shelves on March 26th, with Foxconn ensuring up to 700,000 units for launch.

Commerce Commission and Internet NZ challenge plan to restrict NZ phone numbers to paying Telecoms Carriers Forum members.

The Wall Street Journal reports that Sony will release a PlayStation smartphone sometime this year in collaboration with Sony Ericsson.

Ubisoft's new DRM for PC games cracked days after Silent Hunter 5 release, sparking a piracy spree despite company denial.

Activision teases an adrenaline-packed multiplayer beta for Blur, kicking off March 8 on Xbox 360, merging real-world racing with arcade battles.

Sony Computer Entertainment (SCE) acquires Media Molecule, the developer of LittleBigPlanet, to become part of SCE Worldwide Studios.

Telarus targets Kiwi SMEs, inking deals with Vector and CityLink, as CEO Jules Rumsey predicts deregulation will drive demand for managed services.

Bungie unveils multiplayer gameplay for Halo: Reach in anticipation of the game's beta, revealing exciting new features and surprises.

Apple sues HTC over iPhone tech, hinting at a deeper battle with Google over Android's use of patented innovations.

Fujitsu launches Cloud Services in NZ, promising local control over data with reduced costs, meeting governance and regulatory needs.

Google acquires photo editing site Picnik, promising future features while maintaining existing services for a seamless user experience.