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Investors flee HP
HP

Investors flee HP

HP shares plummeted to USD $23.60 as investors panic over the company's drastic strategic shift, casting doubt on its future prospects.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 22nd Aug 2011
Microsoft launches OS development blog
Microsoft

Microsoft launches OS development blog

Microsoft unveils a behind-the-scenes look at Windows 8 through a new blog, hinting at an 'App Store' and a reimagined Windows experience.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 18th Aug 2011
Bodycount demo now on Xbox Live
Gaming

Bodycount demo now on Xbox Live

Xbox Live unleashes Bodycount demo, inviting players to embrace mayhem and destruction in a no-holds-barred action shooter experience.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 18th Aug 2011
Galaxy Tab 10.1 launched in NZ
Unified Communications

Galaxy Tab 10.1 launched in NZ

Samsung's Galaxy Tab 10.1 hits NZ, defying global bans, as Samsung bets on leading the local market despite iPad 2 competition.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 17th Aug 2011
Screen problem could delay iPad 3
Apple

Screen problem could delay iPad 3

Apple's iPad 3 faces launch delays due to screen production issues, casting shadows on its highly anticipated release.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 16th Aug 2011
Battlefield 3 to require EA's Origin
Gaming

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
Errors spell disaster for online businesses
Malware

Errors spell disaster for online businesses

Spelling and grammar errors can cripple online sales, says entrepreneur Charles Duncombe, who saw revenue double after correcting mistakes on his website.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 15th Aug 2011
Big funding boost for POS software start up
Marketing Technologies

Big funding boost for POS software start up

NZ's Vend secures massive funding from Europe, set to lead a retail revolution with its innovative cloud-based POS solutions.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 15th Aug 2011
Flagship Yoobee store to be launched in grand fashion
Apple

Flagship Yoobee store to be launched in grand fashion

Yoobee to unveil its flagship store in Auckland's Britomart with grand gala, joining forces with artists and designers.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 11th Aug 2011
Amazon's cloud crash
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
Battlefield 3 runs out of Steam
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

Stories from Other Regions

Samsung adds to notebook range
Notebook

Samsung adds to notebook range

Samsung NZ targets students with stylish, high-performance Series 3 notebooks, launching next month for over $1000 each.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 18th Aug 2011
iPad tops consumer interest survey
Apple

iPad tops consumer interest survey

In a US survey, the iPad reigns supreme in consumer preference, overshadowing new entrants like HP's TouchPad in the competitive tablet market.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 18th Aug 2011
Turtle Beach announces limited edition Modern Warfare 3 headsets
Gaming

Turtle Beach announces limited edition Modern Warfare 3 headsets

Every fan of the Call of Duty series' online multiplayer will know the importance of communicating with team members. If you want to win, you need to talk.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 15th Aug 2011
HP cuts price of TouchPad - Updated
Apple

HP cuts price of TouchPad - Updated

HP slashes TouchPad prices in NZ, lowering the 16GB to $679 and the 32GB version to $819, amid criticism over high costs compared to the US.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 12th Aug 2011
Splinter Cell Trilogy now available on PlayStation Store
Gaming

Splinter Cell Trilogy now available on PlayStation Store

Classic Splinter Cell Trilogy hits PlayStation Store, offering fans HD remasters of the iconic stealth-action series starring Sam Fisher.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 12th Aug 2011
Indie RPG Bastion coming to PC
Gaming

Indie RPG Bastion coming to PC

Critically acclaimed indie RPG Bastion set to enchant PC players with high-resolution graphics, a unique control scheme, and Steamworks support.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 11th Aug 2011
Elder Scrolls Collector's Edition scarce in NZ
Gaming

Elder Scrolls Collector's Edition scarce in NZ

New Zealand faces a scarcity of Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Collector's Edition, with fewer than 300 packs allocated nationwide.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 10th Aug 2011