Stories by Staff - Page 356

Rockstar to revive Max Payne on mobile devices
Tue, 13th Sep 2011
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Rockstar Games announces a high-definition revival of the original Max Payne for mobile, set to bring the action classic to devices this fall.

Samsung extends dispute with Apple in Europe
Tue, 13th Sep 2011
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Samsung reignites its legal feud with Apple in France over mobile tech patents, following a recent loss in Germany.

Mac sales soaring
Tue, 13th Sep 2011
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Apple set to hit record Mac sales, driven by OS X Lion and updates to MacBook Air and Mac Mini, outshining fading iPod figures, says analyst.

iOS 5 'Golden Master' out soon
Tue, 13th Sep 2011
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Apple's iOS 5 'Golden Master' set for release to assemblers, fuelling speculation of a new iPhone launch in early October.

Architecture critic slams Apple campus
Tue, 13th Sep 2011
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US critic blasts Apple's 'spaceship' campus design, labelling it contradictory and environmentally questionable.

Kiwi CMS makes 'game changer' list
Mon, 12th Sep 2011
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Contegro, a Kiwi CMS, hailed as a 'game changer' by tech blogger Bryan Ruby, breaking into the top 30 in a crowded market.

First big change from new Apple CEO
Mon, 12th Sep 2011
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Tim Cook ushers in a new era at Apple with a charitable matching program, notably diverging from Steve Jobs' legacy.

Calling all tech entrepreneurs
Mon, 12th Sep 2011
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angel investors
New Zealand tech entrepreneurs only have until September 15 to register for a Silicon Valley conference aimed at opening doors to the US market.

MYOB expands enterprise suite
Mon, 12th Sep 2011
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MYOB bolsters its business suite with a new CRM module, aiming to ease growth pressures for medium and large firms eyeing expansion.

Where to for Windows?
Mon, 12th Sep 2011
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Microsoft's fate hangs in balance as Windows 8 launch at Build conference deemed critical amid mobile market race.

Game review: Resistance 3 (single-player)
Mon, 12th Sep 2011
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Resistance 3 evolves beyond its slow start into an engaging shooter brimming with inventive weaponry and a surprising narrative depth.

Yahoo under fire
Fri, 9th Sep 2011
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Daniel Loeb of Third Point demands sweeping changes at Yahoo, criticising board decisions and the hiring of ex-CEO Carol Bartz in a fiery letter to the SEC.

Game Review: Ico/Shadow of the Colossus collection
Fri, 9th Sep 2011
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The Ico/Shadow of the Colossus collection dazzles anew, offering PS2 classics to both nostalgic fans and newcomers alike.

Google acquires restaurant review brand Zagat
Fri, 9th Sep 2011
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Google bolsters its local content strategy by acquiring restaurant review guide Zagat, aiming to enhance its search and maps services.

Counting the cost of cybercrime
Thu, 8th Sep 2011
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New Zealand reels under a $556m cybercrime cost, says Norton report, with $256m in cash loss and $300m in time wastage.

Welcome to the SupaKiwi world
Thu, 8th Sep 2011
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Dive into the SupaKiwi world, a uniquely Kiwi-made game that's taking mobile gaming by storm with its vibrant, challenging adventures.

Fibre Watch: Let me be the first...
Thu, 8th Sep 2011
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Another week, another announcement of a UFB 'first'. This time it's the first schools to be connected to the embryonic Government-funded network.

Are you app-savvy?
Thu, 8th Sep 2011
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In a bid to meet growing user discernment, lacklustre apps fall short as consumers demand more, says Ovum report.

Star Trek Online to go F2P
Thu, 8th Sep 2011
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Star Trek Online beams to free-to-play, with Cryptic Studios aiming to explore new player frontiers. Fans elated as monthly fees vanish.

Renaissance result ‘will not be pretty’
Thu, 8th Sep 2011
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Renaissance faces grim earnings due to a 'perfect storm' of challenges, but promises recovery in 2012, says Chairman Giffney.