Stories by Staff - Page 352

ASB and AA bemoan high mobile costs, blaming steep mobile termination rates for pricey 0800 and SMS services, impacting customer access.

Apple's latest iPod Shuffle shrinks in size, but with its unique 'VoiceOver' and a $155 price tag, it's a mix of innovation and constraints.

Norton 360 3.0 combines Symantec's Norton Internet Security Suite with PC cleanup tools and a backup utility in a simple interface.

Asus Eee Top review reveals a nifty, touchscreen all-in-one PC that's compact and user-friendly but hindered by a sluggish Atom processor.

The Razer Arctosa offers anti-ghosting for gamers but lacks the heft and special features expected, making it a pleasant but insufficient gaming tool.

Puzzle Quest: Galactrix launches, blending sci-fi with gem puzzles, but struggles to recapture the magic of its predecessor.

THE YEAR 2000 saw the release of the first liveaction movie based upon the popular Marvel comic book     series X-Men.

EA's The Godfather II game fizzles out, showing potential but ultimately falling short in charm and execution.

Runes of Magic brings a free-to-play adventure to a crowded MMO market, enticing players with dual classes and a unique 'freemium' model.

Trew Solutions, a tech company, expands from SA to NZ, revolutionising software reselling with bespoke solutions and stellar customer service.

Telecom introduces the cheapest seat on the XT express, a $149 handset with RF connection and 2MP camera for price-conscious consumers.

Telecom launches a new handset with a widget menu for social networking royalty, priced at $599. Available in silver and pink.

Google Your Family Tree offers guidance to novice and seasoned genealogists, detailing how to leverage Google's tools for ancestral research.

Industry leaders pivot to sustainable networking, addressing the environmental impact beyond servers and initiating green IT strategies.

Silent Hill Homecoming, led by a new developer, blends intense combat with haunting graphics, yet struggles to capture the franchise's essence.

Banjo Tooie, the charming sequel to the adventure platformer Banjo Kazooie, lands on Xbox Live Arcade, appealing to a new generation of gamers.

Orcon is offering small businesses with less than five staff an extra two phone lines for an additional $25 a month.

Swedish court convicts The Pirate Bay founders, igniting a fierce debate over internet freedom and copyright laws.

Apple's App Store sparks a global app revolution, inspiring WaikatoLink and giants like Vodafone to dive into the burgeoning digital marketplace.

The rise of mobile Internet usage sees 52% of users now online, with UK consultancy Webcredible noting social networking as a key activity.