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Game Preview: Space Marine

Mon, 25th Jul 2011
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TechDay's reviewer dons his power armour and crushes some orc scum with Warhammer title's E3 preview build, thanks to our local THQ distributor.
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Game review: Transformers 3 - Dark of the Moon

Wed, 13th Jul 2011
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Game shares blockbuster film's clumsy flaws. The worst part of the game, however, is that it is entirely pointless.
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Game Review: F.E.A.R. 3

Mon, 11th Jul 2011
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Theme parks tend to feature a number of rides that, save for a few different props, are essentially the same ride.
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Stolen password analysis reveals bookish trend

Fri, 17th Jun 2011
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Analysis of stolen passwords uncovers a literary flavour, with 'romance' and 'mystery' popular among users, hinting at bookworm habits.
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TUANZ Innovation Awards finalists announced

Thu, 16th Jun 2011
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TUANZ Innovation Awards finalists revealed, set for presentation at the Langham Hotel, Auckland, 21 July. Categories span from mobile apps to education.
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Google Apps discontinues old browser support

Tue, 14th Jun 2011
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Google will stop supporting older browsers for Google Apps from 1 August 2011, urging users to upgrade to benefit from modern features and avoid issues.
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Iomega zips ahead with network storage range

Tue, 14th Jun 2011
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Iomega's new series of desktop and rackmount NAS devices created specifically for SMB and distributed enterprises.
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Desert Zombie brings FPS to iOS

Fri, 10th Jun 2011
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Desert Zombie: Last Stand brings thrilling FPS action to iOS, powered by Unreal Engine for console-quality gameplay.
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Sir Richard Branson to speak at MS partner meet

Fri, 10th Jun 2011
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Sir Richard Branson, Virgin Group founder, to address attendees at Microsoft's Worldwide Partner Conference in July in Los Angeles.
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SolarWinds masters virtualisation

Thu, 9th Jun 2011
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SolarWinds launches Virtualization Manager and Storage Manager to give more control over virtualised environments.
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Black Ops Escalation content now available for PC

Fri, 3rd Jun 2011
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PC gamers unite! The sought-after Call of Duty: Black Ops Escalation pack lands on Windows via Steam, featuring new maps and zombie thrills.
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Google pushes web safety after inbox hacks

Fri, 3rd Jun 2011
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Internet giant pushes safety message after successful phishing attacks on military, government and political Gmail users.
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Windows 8: an OS to get excited over?

Thu, 2nd Jun 2011
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Microsoft unveils Windows 8, a reimagined OS with fast apps, live tiles, and touch-optimisation, promising a transformative experience.
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Apple releases MacDefender update

Wed, 1st Jun 2011
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In response to mounting criticism, Apple has issued a crucial MacDefender malware removal update for OSX, now available via Software Update preferences.
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Vodafone to map farmers at Fieldays

Tue, 31st May 2011
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Vodafone will track 200 farmers' movements at Fieldays using GPS and its mobile network to improve future visitor experiences, site layouts, and traffic flow.
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Skype installs 'crapware' without user knowledge

Mon, 30th May 2011
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Skype secretly installs 'crapware' on PCs, sparking concerns about consent and system bloat. Users advised on removal steps.
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LA Noire: Gameplay impressions

Fri, 27th May 2011
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LA Noire impresses with its groundbreaking facial animations but falls short on gameplay and character depth, not quite living up to its hype.
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MacDefender malware variant requires no password

Thu, 26th May 2011
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A new variant of the Mac Defender fake anti-virus malware that does not require an admin password to run, has been reported.
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Telecom to split for UFB

Wed, 25th May 2011
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Telecom announces its split into two companies, Chorus and Telecom, to remodel the telecom industry, following its major UFB contract win.
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Windows Phone Mango announced

Wed, 25th May 2011
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Windows unveils Mango for Windows Phone, offering seamless integration and free updates for WP7 customers from autumn.