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Apple launches 'Support Communities'
iOS

Apple launches 'Support Communities'

New forums launch to help users get the most out of their Macs, iPods, iPhones, iPads (without having to call Apple).

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 19th Apr 2011
MOTAT hosts 'Game Changer' exhibit
Gaming

MOTAT hosts 'Game Changer' exhibit

MOTAT's 'Game Changer' exhibit, showcasing the evolution of games, offers a hands-on journey from past to present until May 1st.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Apr 2011
Oracle drops Open Office
Open source

Oracle drops Open Office

Oracle has announced it will shift OpenOffice.org to a community-led project, ceasing its commercial version to foster open standards.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 18th Apr 2011
Apple headhunts Microsoft cloud expert
Microsoft

Apple headhunts Microsoft cloud expert

Apple snags Microsoft's cloud guru, Kevin Timmons, to elevate its data center prowess amid a search for an engineering ace.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 18th Apr 2011
Review: Pro Evolution Soccer 2011 3D
Gaming

Review: Pro Evolution Soccer 2011 3D

PES 2011 3D impresses on 3DS, delivering captivating gameplay despite complex controls and audio missteps, scoring an 8 overall.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 18th Apr 2011
PlayStation 3: over 50M sold
Gaming

PlayStation 3: over 50M sold

Sony's PlayStation 3 sales soar past 50 million units globally, narrowing the gap with Xbox 360 and challenging market dynamics.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 15th Apr 2011
Review: Crysis 2 (single player)
Gaming

Review: Crysis 2 (single player)

Crysis 2 dazzles with its visuals on PS3, Xbox 360 and PC, but its single-player campaign fails to match up, marred by poor AI and design.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Fri, 15th Apr 2011
White iPhone in two weeks, says Bloomberg (and Apple)
Apple

White iPhone in two weeks, says Bloomberg (and Apple)

Apple's elusive White iPhone 4 to hit US stores in two weeks, confirms Bloomberg, amidst anticipation and manufacturing challenges.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 15th Apr 2011
New Nintendo console to debut at E3?
Gaming

New Nintendo console to debut at E3?

Game Informer breaks news of Nintendo's upcoming console that's reportedly more powerful than both the Xbox 360 and the PlayStation 3.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 15th Apr 2011
Auckland Bus Arrival Board
Apple

Auckland Bus Arrival Board

Auckland bus users can now seamlessly access live arrival times with a simple click, revolutionising public transport convenience.

By Aaron Greenwood • 1 min read • Thu, 14th Apr 2011
RockMelt Beta 2 out now
Chrome

RockMelt Beta 2 out now

Better Twitter and Facebook integration, as well as 78 bug fixes, have been released as part of the latest beta for the Chrome-based social browser.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 14th Apr 2011
No new iPad in 2011, say component makers
Apple

No new iPad in 2011, say component makers

A next generation iPad 3 is only in the initial planning stage, say Chinese component makers who don't expect a release this year.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 13th Apr 2011
Mortal Kombat delayed, Portal 2 releasing early?
Gaming

Mortal Kombat delayed, Portal 2 releasing early?

Amidst gaming shakeups, Mortal Kombat's launch is delayed to April 29, while Portal 2 gets an early release, retailers confirm.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 13th Apr 2011
Nintendo claims record sales for 3DS
Gaming

Nintendo claims record sales for 3DS

Nintendo's 3DS smashes records in Australia, selling over 31,000 units in four days, marking the biggest handheld console launch.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 13th Apr 2011
Announcement: Game Console magazine to transition to online format
Gaming

Announcement: Game Console magazine to transition to online format

TechDay bids farewell to Game Console's print era, shifting to a digital-only format with the promise of free, timely, and superior content.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 13th Apr 2011
Path of Exile second-act trailer revealed
Gaming

Path of Exile second-act trailer revealed

New Path of Exile trailer unveils exciting second act with dense forests, a novel 'Duelist' class, and dynamic 'Combo Charges'.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 12th Apr 2011
Review: Battlefield Play4Free
Gaming

Review: Battlefield Play4Free

Battlefield Play4Free combines the best of the series in a gritty, team-based PC shooter that's cost-free, if not entirely free from flaws.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 12th Apr 2011
Authorised Steve Jobs biography due 2012
Apple

Authorised Steve Jobs biography due 2012

Simon and Schuster to publish Walter Isaacson's iSteve: The Book of Jobs in 2022, featuring insights from Jobs himself and 100+ interviews.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 11th Apr 2011
Google buys PushLife
Microsoft Windows

Google buys PushLife

Google acquires PushLife, aiming to enhance non-Apple phone music experiences by integrating iTunes libraries across various devices.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 11th Apr 2011