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Spot the Telecom logo

Mon, 19th Oct 2009
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Telecom launched its new logo but hasn't widely rolled it out yet, opting for a gradual transition over months to manage costs and avoid appearing extravagant.
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Zombie Island DLC announced for Borderlands

Fri, 16th Oct 2009
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Ahead of Borderlands' launch, 2K reveals 'The Zombie Island of Dr. Ned' DLC, promising fresh enemies, quests, and rare loot for later this year.
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Video: Forza Motorsport 3 on the world's largest cinema screen

Fri, 16th Oct 2009
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Microsoft and Pead PR invited Game Console to play Forza Motorsport 3 on the world's largest 35mm permanent screen at Hoyts Sylvia Park in Auckland.
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Tsunami-disaster aided by free calling

Fri, 16th Oct 2009
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Telecoms companies provide free calling to those affected by the Samoa tsunami, with over $1.1 million worth of calls made.
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Mobile marketing opportunities

Fri, 16th Oct 2009
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Mobile marketing set to transform advertising, with Smartphones and apps driving engagement and innovation, says 2Degrees CEO Eric Hertz.
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Man jailed for child sex images

Thu, 15th Oct 2009
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A 50-year-old man jailed for 6 months after IT firms discovered child sexual abuse images on his computers, highlighting global fight against exploitation.
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Global PTM expands into ANZ

Thu, 15th Oct 2009
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The company today announced its expansion in the ANZ market to support its growing business in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region.
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Google tells Web sites to clean up

Thu, 15th Oct 2009
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Google has launched a campaign to notify operators of compromised Web sites that they need to do some tidying up.
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Stephen King novel hidden online

Thu, 15th Oct 2009
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Stephen King's UK publisher Hodder & Stoughton has launched the biggest ever game of literary hide-and-seek online.
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Fuji Xerox launches rewards program

Thu, 15th Oct 2009
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Fuji Xerox unveils 'Kansha', a rewards scheme in Australia and New Zealand to honour channel partners with perks like travel and electronics.
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Local game-trading site launches

Thu, 15th Oct 2009
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Swap old for gold! GameSwitch, a local site for trading console games, has launched, offering gamers a new way to refresh their collections.
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Video preview - EyePet: Your Virtual Pet

Wed, 14th Oct 2009
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Sony and Eleven PR recently treated Game Console to some hands-on time with EyePet: Your Virtual Pet for PlayStation 3.
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Mixed reaction to Big Time

Wed, 14th Oct 2009
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Telecom's new data plan receives positive response, but backlash from customers on old plan who say it's near identical and slower.
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October Windows updates available

Wed, 14th Oct 2009
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Microsoft's monthly Patch Tuesday, when it issues online updates for its operating systems, has set a new record this month.
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Introducing ConnectMe

Tue, 13th Oct 2009
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NetGuide launches ConnectMe, a one-stop platform for everything mobile, from handsets to apps, simplifying the telco landscape after 13 years of web expertise.
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Freeview sales boosted by Prime

Tue, 13th Oct 2009
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Freeview partly credits adding SKY's free-to-air channel Prime to its lists for an upsurge in sales of its digital television receivers.
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Blog: A journey through Final Fantasy

Tue, 13th Oct 2009
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Damian Seeto details his transformative journey from Final Fantasy skeptic to ardent fan, discovering patience and perseverance in gaming.
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Free Nokia Ovi games

Tue, 13th Oct 2009
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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.
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DRM issues reported in PSPgo incentive

Tue, 13th Oct 2009
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Sony's PSPgo upgrade incentive faces DRM issues, blocking free game plays for non-US users. Sony vows a fix soon.
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Review: Red Alert 3: Commander's Challenge

Tue, 13th Oct 2009
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How does a 2GB port of a game mode from Red Alert 3 on PC translate to the consoles? Ryan Vincent investigates.