Stories by Staff - Page 330
Strike one for French anti-piracy agency
Wed, 13th Jan 2010
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France's anti-piracy agency Hadopi, set to gain power to cut Internet access for copyright offences, used an unlicensed font in its new logo.
Transformers: War for Cybertron trailer released
Wed, 13th Jan 2010
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The first full trailer has surfaced for High Moon Studios' upcoming Transformers game for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC.
New chair for 2degrees
Wed, 13th Jan 2010
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Trilogy International solidifies control over 2degrees, appointing Stewart Sheriff as new Chair amidst shareholder challenges due to the Haiti earthquake.
Mid-2011 release for The Old Republic
Tue, 12th Jan 2010
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Star Wars MMORPG, The Old Republic, may not launch until March 2011, according to Electronic Arts CEO John Riccitiello.
Telecom admits breach - pays back $9.5m
Tue, 12th Jan 2010
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Telecom has admitted to yet another breach of the Fair Trading Act after it misled more than 130,000 broadband customers and was forced to pay back $9.
Fable III to be showcased at SF next month - whatever SF means
Tue, 12th Jan 2010
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Lionhead Studios announces that Fable III will be unveiled in San Francisco next month, according to community manager Sam Van Tilburgh on Twitter.
Facebook utilises the crowd
Mon, 11th Jan 2010
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Facebook launches 'Community Council' app to crowdsource the review of inappropriate content, aiming to fine-tune its moderation policies via user opinions.
CES: Intel processor allows home 3D recording
Fri, 8th Jan 2010
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At CES, Intel revealed that its Core i7 processor can render 3D video from two HD cameras, potentially revolutionising home video recording.
Iran publishes Web site blacklist
Fri, 8th Jan 2010
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Iran has blacklisted numerous Web sites, including those with adult content, critical views of the government, and those considered a threat to societal morals.
[Update]CES: LG smartphone unveiled
Fri, 8th Jan 2010
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LG has officially announced its LG GW990 – a smartphone that will run Intel's powerful Moorestown CPU – at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.
2010 'the year of the cloud'
Thu, 7th Jan 2010
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More than 70% of SMEs plan to switch to cloud computing within the next five years, according to a study carried out by British ISP Easynet Connect.
Saying No to MVNO
Thu, 7th Jan 2010
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WorldxChange, a fixed line provider, turns down MVNO offers from Vodafone and Telecom, criticising them as mere reseller deals, not genuine competition.
New Mass Effect 2 character trailer: Miranda
Thu, 7th Jan 2010
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BioWare releases character trailer for Miranda Lawson, who will join Commander Shepard's team in Mass Effect 2.
Mass Effect 2 tops industry 'most anticipated' list
Wed, 6th Jan 2010
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BioWare's Mass Effect 2 has claimed the top spot as the Most Anticipated Game of 2010 in the GamesIndustry.biz Network Survey, leading with 11.1% of the vote.
iPhone app downloads top 3 billion
Wed, 6th Jan 2010
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Apple's app downloads soar past 3B, overshadowing Google's Nexus One launch, boasts a vast, unmatched mobile experience.
Changes to NZ numbers won't force 2degrees' hand
Wed, 6th Jan 2010
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Proposal to transfer control of New Zealand's phone numbers unlikely to force 2Degrees to join Telecommunications Carriers Forum.
Manic Monkey Mayhem
Tue, 5th Jan 2010
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Monkeys engage in epic battles using ancient banana flinging techniques across themed landscapes, showcasing manic rivalry and precision.
Compo after TiVo glitch
Tue, 5th Jan 2010
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Telecom is compensating around 150,000 broadband customers following a network upgrade for TiVo that resulted in slow speeds and billing errors.
Vodafone and Telecom worst in Consumer survey
Tue, 5th Jan 2010
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Vodafone and Telecom have been ranked the worst ISPs in New Zealand by a Consumer survey, with only 57% and 63% satisfaction rates respectively.
Professor Layton and Pandora's Box
Fri, 1st Jan 2010
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Nintendo teams up with puzzle maestro Akira Tago for Professor Layton and Pandora's Box - a DS triumph blending top-notch puzzles with mystery.