Stories by Staff - Page 387
Elegant broadband
Mon, 1st Jun 2009
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orcon
Orcon is offering small businesses with less than five staff an extra two phone lines for an additional $25 a month.
iPhone threat to gaming platforms
Mon, 1st Jun 2009
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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software development
Apple's iPhone is shaking up the portable gaming world, challenging the reign of Nintendo's DS and PlayStation's PSP with soaring sales.
Telecom R6 Phone Preview
Mon, 1st Jun 2009
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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xt
Telecom introduces the cheapest seat on the XT express, a $149 handset with RF connection and 2MP camera for price-conscious consumers.
Samsung F480
Mon, 1st Jun 2009
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samsung
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social networking
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telecom
Telecom launches a new handset with a widget menu for social networking royalty, priced at $599. Available in silver and pink.
An economic stimulus package?
Mon, 1st Jun 2009
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economic downturn
Spending on stimulus packages alone may not be enough to improve the lives of New Zealanders amidst the economic downturn. Innovation is key.
From blended threats to blended sales
Mon, 1st Jun 2009
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malware
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cybersecurity
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sales
Organisations face the challenge of defending against sophisticated security threats, creating an opportunity for resellers.
Building a case for sustainable networking
Mon, 1st Jun 2009
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supply chain
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acquisition
Industry leaders pivot to sustainable networking, addressing the environmental impact beyond servers and initiating green IT strategies.
Ingram Micro: everything is POS-sible
Mon, 1st Jun 2009
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distributors
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acquisition
Ingram Micro acquires Vantex, marking its seventh acquisition in five years, achieving a leading position in the Asia-Pacific DC POS market.
Google your family tree - Book Review
Mon, 1st Jun 2009
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yahoo
Google Your Family Tree offers guidance to novice and seasoned genealogists, detailing how to leverage Google's tools for ancestral research.
Don't Panic!
Mon, 1st Jun 2009
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malware
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phishing
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email security
You could be excused for thinking the Web in 2009 is carrying its own version of porcine (sorry – H1N1) influenza.
RUNES OF MAGIC
Mon, 1st Jun 2009
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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technology gifts
Runes of Magic brings a free-to-play adventure to a crowded MMO market, enticing players with dual classes and a unique 'freemium' model.
GHOSTBUSTERS THE VIDEO GAME
Mon, 1st Jun 2009
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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technology gifts
Ghostbusters: The Video Game revives the iconic spook-hunting comedy for its 25th anniversary, promising nostalgia and new adventures.
Web on the move
Mon, 1st Jun 2009
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The rise of mobile Internet usage sees 52% of users now online, with UK consultancy Webcredible noting social networking as a key activity.
Flexing their Apps
Mon, 1st Jun 2009
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technology gifts
Apple's App Store sparks a global app revolution, inspiring WaikatoLink and giants like Vodafone to dive into the burgeoning digital marketplace.
PUZZLE QUEST GALACTRIX
Mon, 1st Jun 2009
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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casb
Puzzle Quest: Galactrix launches, blending sci-fi with gem puzzles, but struggles to recapture the magic of its predecessor.
BANJO TOOIE
Mon, 1st Jun 2009
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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nintendo
Banjo Tooie, the charming sequel to the adventure platformer Banjo Kazooie, lands on Xbox Live Arcade, appealing to a new generation of gamers.
SILENT HILL HOMECOMING
Mon, 1st Jun 2009
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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technology gifts
Silent Hill Homecoming, led by a new developer, blends intense combat with haunting graphics, yet struggles to capture the franchise's essence.
X-MEN ORIGINS WOLVERINE
Mon, 1st Jun 2009
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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technology gifts
THE YEAR 2000 saw the release of the first liveaction movie based upon the popular Marvel comic book series X-Men.
THE GODFATHER II
Mon, 1st Jun 2009
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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technology gifts
EA's The Godfather II game fizzles out, showing potential but ultimately falling short in charm and execution.
Tennis Serve
Fri, 29th May 2009
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apple
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apple iphone
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technology gifts
Transform your iPhone into a tennis racket with a novel app, turning the game auditory and making every serve a unique experience.