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Gears of War 3 beta access an EB Games exclusive
Gaming

Gears of War 3 beta access an EB Games exclusive

EB Games bags exclusive rights to Gears of War 3 beta and Collector's Edition in New Zealand, enticing gamers with early access perks.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 7th Mar 2011
Google's Android Market attacked
Google

Google's Android Market attacked

Hackers could have accessed data stored on affected handsets, says Google who has now issued a security update.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 7th Mar 2011
NZ iPad 2 launch isn't March 25th - retail
Apple

NZ iPad 2 launch isn't March 25th - retail

Despite Apple saying it's March 25th in New Zealand, both YooBee/MagnumMac and JB say iPad 2's launch date is unconfirmed.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 4th Mar 2011
Duo signs NZ storage encryption deal
Encryption

Duo signs NZ storage encryption deal

Duo New Zealand partners with Norway's High Density Devices to distribute highly secure [hiddn] Crypto Adapters in Australasia.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 3rd Mar 2011
A Guide to Digital TV
Gaming

A Guide to Digital TV

As New Zealand edges towards digital TV, households must choose between Freeview and SKY by Nov 2013 to keep their screens flickering.

By Staff Writer • 15 min read • Wed, 2nd Mar 2011
2degrees restores Christchurch network
Unified Communications

2degrees restores Christchurch network

Company no longer experiencing network issues and is dealing with traffic well, says Chief Executive Eric Hertz.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 1st Mar 2011
New to Twitter. What now?
Unified Communications

New to Twitter. What now?

Social media boffin Simone McCallum, shares personal insights into maximising the man-hours you pump into Twitter.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Tue, 1st Mar 2011
Sony chooses Android
Gaming

Sony chooses Android

Sony teams with Android for its latest PSP move, launching PlayStation Suite for games across Android devices, aiming to capture the mobile gaming market.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 1st Mar 2011
Remedy throughput bottleneck
Unified Communications

Remedy throughput bottleneck

Businesses aiming to maximise WAN and internet performance can look to solutions like WAN optimisation and CDNs, essential for swift online services.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 1st Mar 2011
Save your PC: how to keep safe online in 2011
HP

Save your PC: how to keep safe online in 2011

Whether you are new to computers, or are a seasoned user – now is a good time to review your security knowledge and practices.

By Staff Writer • 8 min read • Tue, 1st Mar 2011

Stories from Other Regions

Retail stories

iPad 2 - video guided tours
Apple

iPad 2 - video guided tours

Get a closer look at iPad 2, including new apps such as FaceTime and GarageBand, with Apple's official guided tour videos.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 10th Mar 2011
Entire Random House catalogue now on iBooks
Apple

Entire Random House catalogue now on iBooks

Random House's full catalogue of 17,000 ebooks lands in Apple's iBookstore, marking a major expansion in digital reading options.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 4th Mar 2011
Renaissance distribution continues to shrink
Disaster Recovery

Renaissance distribution continues to shrink

Renaissance shifts away from distribution, seeking to 'own' the customer; Chairman Colin Giffney outlines mixed results but sees right direction.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 3rd Mar 2011
Mighty Ape unable to honour 3DS pre-orders
Gaming

Mighty Ape unable to honour 3DS pre-orders

An email sent to Mighty Ape's 3DS pre-order customers brings bad news, even for those who pre-ordered straight away.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 3rd Mar 2011
Commerce Commission to review UBA pricing
Government

Commerce Commission to review UBA pricing

The Commerce Commission to expand UBA pricing review, considering additional components beyond data transmission costs.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 3rd Mar 2011
Telecom CEO praises analogue phone response
Disaster Recovery

Telecom CEO praises analogue phone response

Telecom calls on New Zealanders to donate old landlines to help those without power following the Christchurch earthquake.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 2nd Mar 2011
To buy, or not to buy?
Capital

To buy, or not to buy?

In post-recession NZ, companies are looking to capitalise on the many changes that have been experienced over the past 24 months.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 1st Mar 2011
ConnectMe's Indispensible Apps
HP

ConnectMe's Indispensible Apps

From weather forecasts to photo editing, ConnectMe unveils apps that seamlessly blend into our everyday lives, proving indispensably useful.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Mar 2011