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Battlefield 3 to require EA's Origin

DICE confirms that Battlefield 3 will require EA's Origin client on PC, sparking disappointment among Steam users who must install another game client.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 16th Aug 2011

Amazon

Amazon's cloud crash

Amazon AWS outage hits US East Coast and Europe, disrupting Netflix and Reddit. Brief chaos post lightning strike and echoes of April's crash.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 10th Aug 2011

Gaming

Battlefield 3 runs out of Steam

EA's Battlefield 3 won't launch on Steam, marking a rift in the gaming world as EA promotes its own Origin service for distribution.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 9th Aug 2011

Microsoft

Apple and Microsoft crushing innovation: Google - Updated

Google executive criticizes Apple and Microsoft for waging patent war against Android, claiming it stifles innovation.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sat, 6th Aug 2011

Google

Newcomers to challenge 'entrenched' players

New services Google+ and iCloud are set to challenge Facebook's dominance in the mobile space, according to a survey by Appcelerator and IDC.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 5th Aug 2011

Supply Chain

Christchurch's resilient business community

Christchurch businesses demonstrate remarkable resilience post-earthquakes, with sectors, especially IT, rallying to restore the economic fabric.

By Staff Writer • 11 min read • Mon, 1st Aug 2011

LulzSec strikes The Sun

LulzSec reneges on quitting, hacks The Sun to post fake story on Murdoch's death amid News Corp's ongoing phone-hacking scandal.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 19th Jul 2011

Unified Communications

Vodafone wants to know your ...

Vodafone NZ launches 'Share Everything Day' to capture a 24-hr snapshot of Kiwi life via social media, aiming for a unique insight into national trends.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 5th Jul 2011

Symantec

Cyclic trend for social media spam

A study shows social media spam attacks follow a cycle of rise and fall, peaking every 20 days, affecting platforms like Facebook and Twitter.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 1st Jul 2011

Distributed Denial of Service

Hosting goes virtual

Virtualisation technology reshapes business, enabling operations from anywhere, anytime - a revolution that's redefining global connectivity.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Fri, 1st Jul 2011

Digital Entertainment

What's on your bucket list?

'My Bucket List' site aims to connect users through shared life goals and aspirations, providing a platform to plan and achieve dreams together.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Jul 2011

Cybersecurity

LulzSec claims an end to hacking campaign

LulzSec bids farewell to hacking, citing boredom, amidst questions on their dissolution following a member's arrest in England.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 27th Jun 2011

Passwords

Stolen password analysis reveals bookish trend

Analysis of stolen passwords uncovers a literary flavour, with 'romance' and 'mystery' popular among users, hinting at bookworm habits.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Jun 2011

Gaming

Desert Zombie brings FPS to iOS

Desert Zombie: Last Stand brings thrilling FPS action to iOS, powered by Unreal Engine for console-quality gameplay.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 10th Jun 2011

iOS

iOS 5 already jailbroken

Hackers jailbreak Apple's new iOS 5 just days after its announcement, using limera1n exploit on an iPod Touch, showcasing a tethered breakthrough.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 8th Jun 2011

Sony

Sony hacked again; more user details compromised

Sony suffers another major data breach as hacker group Lulzsec leaks personal details of over 1 million users.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Jun 2011

Facebook

Social media gives journalism a run for its money

Social media not only circulates news but also enhances the reach of quality journalism, turning Facebook 'likes' and LinkedIn shares into valued endorsements.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 1st Jun 2011