Retail stories
Valve offers a censored Left 4 Dead 2 for Australia, awaiting appeal over its initial classification refusal due to high-impact violence.
The launch of EyePet: Your Virtual Pet will go ahead as originally planned in New Zealand. The game will release locally on November 17th.
Union protesters disrupt Telecom AGM over Visionstream's new employment model; Northland customers face two-week delays for fault repairs, Auckland three days.
Ziln TV, a new Internet TV service from New Zealand, offers free streaming of local and international content, with options to purchase favourite shows.
Damian Seeto details his transformative journey from Final Fantasy skeptic to ardent fan, discovering patience and perseverance in gaming.
Own a Nokia handset compatible with its Ovi gaming platform? Up to 10 popular Gameloft titles are available for free download for a limited time.
In a playful nod to its content, Blogger Leggetron admits to intentionally delaying a post on the vast number of game title delays this year.
Air NZ CEO Rob Fyfe has strongly condemned IBM's handling of a system outage, labelling their response unacceptable and amateur.
Microsoft has launched the new Windows 6.5 operating system which enables users to back up and share data from their phones like never before.
Bento 3 for Mac launches with iPhoto integration, allowing more detailed photo management and secure sharing with up to five users.
Telecommunications companies are offering free calling to Samoa (and in some cases, Tonga) in the wake of the earthquake and tsunami disaster there.
Telecom CEO Paul Reynolds denies government wants separation with Chorus in $1.5bn broadband plan. #Telecom #Chorus #broadband.
Amid escalating cyber threats, Scott McKinnel highlights the need for robust endpoint security to protect data across mobile devices.
Scare tactics by fraudsters remain an effective form of phishing through sneaky strategies such as imitation websites trying to 'phish' personal details.
UK organisations often lack effective network security policies, but a comprehensive, diverse approach could change the game.
BlackBerry faces stiff competition in NZ as industry leaders and business users explore alternatives like iPhone and Nokia for work.
In its final plan for ultra-fast broadband the government rejected Telecom's proposals, but it didn't shut the door on the incumbent.
G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra game disappoints on all fronts. A dreadful experience for fans and newcomers alike. Avoid at all costs.
Watchmen: The End is Nigh, the game based on the movie and comic book series, is a guilty pleasure for button-mashing gamers.
A SMEG-head! Steve Rielly has more than 16 years of experience with IT security and network consulting in New Zealand.
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