Stories by Staff - Page 405

NetherRealm 'wanted' Xbox-exclusive Mortal Kombat character
Wed, 20th Apr 2011
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NetherRealm Studios wanted to include an Xbox-360-exclusive character in the new Mortal Kombat reboot, but circumstances prevented it.

Telecom hit with record 'price squeezing' fine
Wed, 20th Apr 2011
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government
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commerce commission
Telecom slugged with a record £12m fine by Auckland High Court for anti-competitive 'price squeezing' tactics in a landmark case.

Black Ops 'Escalation' pack - first video
Wed, 20th Apr 2011
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Activision unveils video for 'Escalation', the new Call of Duty: Black Ops map pack, launching first on Xbox 360 May 3rd.

TelstraClear: Telecom fine highlights regulatory holiday danger
Tue, 19th Apr 2011
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commerce commission
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telstraclear
Telecom fined $12m for price squeezing, highlighting need for regulation on ultrafast broadband network, says TelstraClear CEO.

Review: Mortal Kombat
Tue, 19th Apr 2011
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
The year's biggest fighting title is just around the corner, but our final and considered verdict is right here, right now.

Veeam picks NewLease for distribution
Tue, 19th Apr 2011
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virtualisation
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dr
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it automation
Veeam Software partners with NewLease to distribute licenses in Australia and New Zealand, enhancing virtual infrastructure management for service providers.

Review: Tritton AX Pro gaming headset
Tue, 19th Apr 2011
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
In-depth review: Tritton AX Pro excels in sound quality and build but falls short with its cumbersome setup and dated features.

Apple sues Samsung for ripping off iPhone, iPad
Tue, 19th Apr 2011
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
Rather than innovate Samsung copied Apple's technology, user interface and style, says a complaint made by Apple.

WatchGuard forms Mitel partnership
Tue, 19th Apr 2011
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uc
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
WatchGuard partners with Mitel to offer enhanced VoIP and data security for businesses, promising top-notch firewall protection.

Download a template or see a lawyer?
Tue, 19th Apr 2011
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cartech
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bmw
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automotive
Before signing a business deal should you trawl the internet for a template or see a lawyer and risk a bill for $1000s?.

Apple launches 'Support Communities'
Tue, 19th Apr 2011
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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ios
New forums launch to help users get the most out of their Macs, iPods, iPhones, iPads (without having to call Apple).

TechEd tickets on sale May 2nd
Tue, 19th Apr 2011
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microsoft
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kyc
Grab your TechEd 2011 tickets starting May 2nd! Prices remain unchanged, with limited Earlybird offers. Join NZ's premier IT event, Aug 24-26 in Auckland.

Unity Systems strikes AdvaTel reseller deal
Tue, 19th Apr 2011
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microsoft
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yahoo
Distribution Central's Unity Systems has signed up AdvaTel's InTouch solution for the New Zealand reseller channel.

MOTAT hosts 'Game Changer' exhibit
Tue, 19th Apr 2011
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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retro gaming
MOTAT's 'Game Changer' exhibit, showcasing the evolution of games, offers a hands-on journey from past to present until May 1st.

Review: TrapIt iOS App
Mon, 18th Apr 2011
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smartphones
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gaming
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reviews
In a first for Game Console, our resident mobile-gaming guru Hamish Bode reviews an iPhone game from Kiwi developer Little Geek.

Telecom submits final UFB proposal - promises change
Mon, 18th Apr 2011
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uc
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chorus
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telco
Telecom offers Crown Fibre a bid for its broadband initiative, restructures and plans to create a new company, Chorus.

RIM signs up as official Rugby World Cup sponsor
Mon, 18th Apr 2011
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smartphones
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blackberry
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rwc
BlackBerry becomes the official mobile sponsor for Rugby World Cup 2011, promising innovative tech and apps for fans and officials alike.

Oracle drops Open Office
Mon, 18th Apr 2011
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open source
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linux
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oracle
Oracle has announced it will shift OpenOffice.org to a community-led project, ceasing its commercial version to foster open standards.

'All you can eat' mobile plan made permanent
Mon, 18th Apr 2011
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uc
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personal computing devices
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apple
2degrees cements 'all you can eat' mobile plan, a game-changer for NZ users with unlimited calls, texts, and data, at $149.

Video: Icehouse 10 year anniversary
Mon, 18th Apr 2011
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bnz
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The Icehouse celebrates a decade of nurturing Kiwi entrepreneurship and innovation at Auckland's Pullman hotel, highlighted by influential guest speakers.