Stories by Staff - Page 299

Sega bringing Total War to mobiles
Thu, 15th Mar 2012
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digital entertainment
Developers insist title is not a port of PC version but a 're-imagining' designed specifically for touch interfaces.

Scammers target Pinterest
Thu, 15th Mar 2012
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symantec
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pinterest
Pinterest users warned of rising scams as the site becomes a hotbed for cybercriminals luring unsuspecting members with fake offers.

Game review: Alan Wake's American Nightmare
Thu, 15th Mar 2012
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Alan Wake's American Nightmare dazzles with a blend of horror and action, shining a light on Xbox Live Arcade's prowess. Rating: 8.5/10.

Consumers jump at Maxnet unlimited deal
Thu, 15th Mar 2012
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data cap
Maxnet's new unlimited broadband deal entices Kiwis, filling the waitlist quickly as consumers seek to end frustrating data caps.

Huawei begins global channel push
Thu, 15th Mar 2012
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it training
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hp
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cisco
Huawei is launching global programmes for partners and ICT training and certification courses to boost its enterprise business.

Iguana & Rhino in new Amazing Spider-Man trailer
Thu, 15th Mar 2012
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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movies
More info on upcoming title set to release in conjunction with new movie; could this be Spider-Man's Arkham Asylum?.

19 Imagine Cup finalists named
Thu, 15th Mar 2012
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microsoft
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microsoft imagine cup
From over 400 submissions, these are the teams that will compete for a chance to represent New Zealand at the worldwide finals.

Zintel Group sells Australian subsidiary for $15m - Updated
Thu, 15th Mar 2012
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uc
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telco
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j2 global
Zintel Group has sold its Australian subsidiary to j2 Global for USD $15.3m, planning a generous capital repayment and special dividend for shareholders.

Chorus seeks harmony with former rivals
Thu, 15th Mar 2012
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uc
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chorus
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telco
Chorus extends an olive branch to rivals, aiming to boost UFB initiative's efficiency, in a move away from past tensions.

Guild Wars 2 beta tests ramp up
Thu, 15th Mar 2012
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gaming
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mmo
One million people sign up for beta taking place before the end of this month; here's how you can get on board for future sneak peeks.

Beware St Patrick’s Day scams!
Wed, 14th Mar 2012
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malware
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email security
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cybersecurity
St Patrick's Day warning: Pledges of Irish luck in emails may harbour malware, says Chillisoft CEO. Safeguard your data by avoiding unknown links.

SonicWall purchased by Dell
Wed, 14th Mar 2012
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network infrastructure
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sonicwall
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dell technologies
Dell acquires security vendor SonicWall to enhance its position in the software security market, in a deal estimated at USD $1 billion to $1.5 billion.

Game review: Street Fighter X Tekken
Wed, 14th Mar 2012
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
The crossover fighting game fans have been awaiting for almost a decade has finally arrived; does it deliver?.

Telcos agree to additional compliance measure
Wed, 14th Mar 2012
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uc
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telstraclear
TCF members to self-certify compliance to industry regulations, with companies breaching rules to be 'named and shamed'.

Kiwi startup looks to make reviews matter
Wed, 14th Mar 2012
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partner programmes
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customer service
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2review
How many online critiques have you read that turned out to be wildly off the mark? 2review founder Mark Thomas thinks there's a better way.

App of the Week: Kindle
Wed, 14th Mar 2012
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apps
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kindle
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retail
From skeptic to fan, the Kindle app transforms reading on small screens, proving indispensable for busy commutes and avid readers alike.

Second marathon effort for Author-it boss
Tue, 13th Mar 2012
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charity
Paul Trotter, Author-it founder, is set to run the Boston Marathon for Project Hope, aiming to beat his NY Marathon time and raise funds.

Surprise at Yahoo's 'bald-faced' Facebook lawsuit
Tue, 13th Mar 2012
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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cloud services
Former powerhouse launches patent claim with opponent’s IPO just months away; is it a last desperate effort or just good business sense?.

Can ‘open world’ games still tell good stories?
Tue, 13th Mar 2012
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gaming
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mass effect
Witcher series artist doubts 'open world' RPGs like Skyrim will define gaming's future, citing storytelling challenges.

Dell 'ultrabook' arrives in NZ
Tue, 13th Mar 2012
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network infrastructure
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personal computing devices
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apple
Dell's sleek XPS 13 'ultrabook', hailed from January's CES, makes its NZ debut, marrying high specs with attractive pricing.