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Microsoft Boss says Wii-U is wannabe Xbox 360
Gaming

Microsoft Boss says Wii-U is wannabe Xbox 360

Microsoft VP claims Nintendo's Wii-U is merely an Xbox 360 successor, sparking debate on innovation vs. graphic prowess in gaming's next phase.

By Brendan Kelly • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Jul 2012
MEA Mobile - World Class Apps
Marketing Technologies

MEA Mobile - World Class Apps

New Zealand app developer MEA Mobile, renowned for clients like Levi's and Westpac, saw a download surge, securing top photography spots globally.

By Angelique Jurd • 1 min read • Tue, 10th Jul 2012
Will Next-Gen Consoles be powerful enough for Square Enix?
Gaming

Will Next-Gen Consoles be powerful enough for Square Enix?

Square Enix raises concerns over next-gen consoles' power, citing heavy RAM demand for Agni's Philosophy's stunning visuals.

By Brendan Kelly • 2 min read • Fri, 6th Jul 2012
Not just new server monitoring solution says Chillisoft
DataCentre infrastructure

Not just new server monitoring solution says Chillisoft

Chillisoft unveils more than just a server monitoring tool, promising a complete system watch in NZ, extends to apps like SQL.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 6th Jul 2012
News: Developer News Window, replacing MobileMe, liquid contact indicators, and more!
Apple

News: Developer News Window, replacing MobileMe, liquid contact indicators, and more!

New Developer News Window bridges the gap between Mac App developers and users, as MobileMe fades and MacBook Pro ups liquid indicator count.

By Benny Ling • 2 min read • Thu, 5th Jul 2012
News: beta iCloud website, expensive Thunderbolt cables, App Store Sandboxing, and more!
Apple

News: beta iCloud website, expensive Thunderbolt cables, App Store Sandboxing, and more!

Apple has unveiled a new beta of the iCloud website that features a few new apps that aren't currently available to consumers on the normal iCloud website.

By Benny Ling • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Jul 2012
Twitter cuts links with LinkedIn
Apple

Twitter cuts links with LinkedIn

Twitter slashes its social ties with LinkedIn, stopping the automatic syncing of user tweets to their LinkedIn profiles.

By Angelique Jurd • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd Jul 2012
DHB chooses Microsoft BI platform
Health Technologies

DHB chooses Microsoft BI platform

C&C DHB revolutionises healthcare delivery with a cost-effective Microsoft BI platform, enhancing insight and efficiency.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 3rd Jul 2012
News: higher prices for Mac users, Apple's Reno data center, iCloud and the App Store, and more!
Apple

News: higher prices for Mac users, Apple's Reno data center, iCloud and the App Store, and more!

Orbitz targets Mac users with pricier options, while Apple invests $1bn in Reno data centre and faces iCloud, App Store issues.

By Benny Ling • 2 min read • Wed, 27th Jun 2012
Continuity and integrity in datacentres
Virtualisation

Continuity and integrity in datacentres

Virtualisation should make surviving interruptions easier, in theory; in practice, however, managing the changeover is not that simple.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Fri, 22nd Jun 2012
News: new MacBook Air review, MagSafe to MagSafe 2 adapter, 10.7.5 seeded, and more!
Gaming

News: new MacBook Air review, MagSafe to MagSafe 2 adapter, 10.7.5 seeded, and more!

The MacBook Air, along with the MacBook Pro, was updated at WWDC last week to include faster processors than its predecessor.

By Benny Ling • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Jun 2012
Windows Phone 8 to share core with desktop/tablet OS
Microsoft Windows

Windows Phone 8 to share core with desktop/tablet OS

Phone operating system to run on same code as forthcoming desktop & tablet platform – meaning current users won't be able to upgrade.

By Mike Borgfeldt • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Jun 2012
Yuke's acquires license for lingerie football video game
Gaming

Yuke's acquires license for lingerie football video game

Yuke's to create a video game for the Lingerie Football League, in a move that blurs lines between sports and entertainment.

By Brendan Kelly • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Jun 2012
Original actors sign on for new Transformers game
Gaming

Original actors sign on for new Transformers game

'80s Transformers voice legends Cullen and Berger join new game, aiming to spark nostalgia among 20-30s. A tale of Cybertron's saga awaits.

By Brendan Kelly • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Jun 2012
Play dress-up in your browser with Opera 12
Browsers

Play dress-up in your browser with Opera 12

Latest release from 'browser junkies' intro's ability to customise themes; so is the update all style and no substance?.

By Mike Borgfeldt • 1 min read • Fri, 15th Jun 2012
User Stories: Facts and Myths
DevOps

User Stories: Facts and Myths

User stories capture high-level system requirements, streamlining the development process with simplicity and clarity for all team members.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Jun 2012

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NZ Startups Rocketing Forward
Startup Weekend

NZ Startups Rocketing Forward

New Zealand startups are on the rise: offering tickets to space and revolutionizing voice to text technology. #startup #innovation.

By Helga Sonier • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Jul 2012
Location Luigi's US road trip lessons
Location tracking

Location Luigi's US road trip lessons

Luigi's US road trip reveals vital insights for location-based services in tourism, spotlighting the true needs of independent travellers.

By Luigi Cappel • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Jun 2012