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OpenAI adds shopping tools to ChatGPT with visual discovery
Marketing Technologies

OpenAI adds shopping tools to ChatGPT with visual discovery

Shoppers using ChatGPT can now compare products side by side as OpenAI widens access to merchant-supplied pricing, reviews and features.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
2026 Predictions: The year identity becomes the ultimate control point for an autonomous world
Data Protection

2026 Predictions: The year identity becomes the ultimate control point for an autonomous world

In 2026, identity emerges as the critical control point as autonomous AI, fragile machine trust and weak governance collide.

By Jeffrey Kok • 5 min read • Tue, 9th Dec 2025
LOST PLANET 2
Gaming

LOST PLANET 2

Lost Planet 2 dazzles with stunning landscapes but falters in gameplay, suffering from clunky mechanics and a shallow story.

By Chris Leggett • 5 min read • Thu, 1st Jul 2010
New Super Street Fighter IV trailer released
Gaming

New Super Street Fighter IV trailer released

Capcom unveils new characters for Street Fighter IV reboot in trailer, with at least two more reveals expected. Will it stop Ken fans?.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 27th Nov 2009
GREEN IT - HOW TO MAKE THE GREEN CARD VALUABLE
Clean technologies

GREEN IT - HOW TO MAKE THE GREEN CARD VALUABLE

Green IT has been around for some time now and has taken on a number of guises, from energy effi ciency to more easily recyclable products.

By Staff Writer • 12 min read • Sun, 1st Nov 2009
APC in a 'pod': containerised data centres
Hyperscale

APC in a 'pod': containerised data centres

APC unveils its containerised Datapod at the Auckland Roadshow, promising data centres assembled in hours and full delivery within six weeks.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 14th Oct 2009
Super Street Fighter IV announced - but only three characters have been revealed
Gaming

Super Street Fighter IV announced - but only three characters have been revealed

Although the game will be a standalone release, it is understood that the game will retail for a reduced price.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 29th Sep 2009
SERVING THE FUTURE: selling server rooms to last the distance
DataCentre infrastructure

SERVING THE FUTURE: selling server rooms to last the distance

Tech Revolution in SMBs: Embracing server room upgrades for future-proofing businesses, with HP and Dell leading the charge.

By Staff Writer • 14 min read • Tue, 1st Sep 2009
Resident Evil 5
Gaming

Resident Evil 5

Resident Evil 5 brings intense action, clever survival mechanics, and stunning visuals to the beloved series. A triumph for Capcom.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2009
Street Fighter IV
Gaming

Street Fighter IV

Street Fighter IV reignites the flame of nostalgia with a modern twist, promising to become the new favourite among fight game aficionados.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2009
Super Street Fighter II HD Remix
Gaming

Super Street Fighter II HD Remix

Capcom enlists fan and pro-player David Sirlin to revamp the iconic Street Fighter II, resulting in a competitive masterpiece with HD flair.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 1st Feb 2009
Datastor Forum a success
Riverbed

Datastor Forum a success

The annual Datastor Forum was held in Auckland and Wellington mid-May this year, and was marked by strong attendance and positive feedback from both cities.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 1st Jun 2008
Lost Planet: Extreme Condition – PC
Gaming

Lost Planet: Extreme Condition – PC

Lost Planet leaps from Xbox 360 to PC, bringing its anime-styled battles and stunning visuals to Steam, albeit with a few hitches.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sat, 1st Sep 2007
Darkstalkers Chronicle: The Chaos Tower
Gaming

Darkstalkers Chronicle: The Chaos Tower

Back in the day, in the wake of Street Fighter II, Capcom delivered a decisive change of pace when they introduced the Darkstalkers series.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Sep 2005

Stories from Other Regions

ACP stories

From TV techs to telco players
Kordia

From TV techs to telco players

Kordia CEO Geoff Hunt speaks to Telecommunications Review editor Sarah Putt about the transformation of Kordia.

By Staff Writer • 13 min read • Mon, 1st Jun 2009
Ninja Gaiden II – Xbox 360
Gaming

Ninja Gaiden II – Xbox 360

Ninja Gaiden II on Xbox 360, rated R18 for graphic violence, raises questions on media's perception of game violence compared to GTA IV.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 1st Aug 2008
Fighting Games
Gaming

Fighting Games

What is the appeal of fighting games?<br />It is human nature to feel better when others aren't doing as well as you are.

By Staff Writer • 9 min read • Fri, 1st Jun 2007
Capcom Classics Vol 2 - PS2
Gaming

Capcom Classics Vol 2 - PS2

Capcom Classics Collection Vol. 2 offers a slice of gaming history for retro gamers, with 20 arcade-perfect titles and a nostalgic trip down memory lane.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 1st May 2007