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Rugby World Cup 2011 review: Lacks depth with no career or player creation modes, offering a hollow experience for its steep price.

Star Trek Online beams to free-to-play, with Cryptic Studios aiming to explore new player frontiers. Fans elated as monthly fees vanish.

Renaissance faces grim earnings due to a 'perfect storm' of challenges, but promises recovery in 2012, says Chairman Giffney.

Samsung Galaxy SII finally hits Telecom's XT network, offering Kiwis a new Android experience at a competitive price, months after Vodafone.

As mobile workforces grow, businesses must adapt to support tablet and smartphone use securely, balancing productivity and data protection.

NZ businesses embrace BYOD, sparking a boom for resellers with increasing demand for wireless network solutions to support devices.

In the fast-evolving world of network security, businesses must tailor sophisticated solutions to fend off email threats and data breaches.

NZ IT resellers face extinction as bank offers cut-price tech, signaling a shift towards direct vendor sales and cloud services.

Resellers are moving away from 'break-fix' model and focusing on service contracts, according to SnapperNet director.

Owen McCall shares valuable insights on prioritising business understanding over tech fascination in his journey from consultant to CIO.

Explore the world of NAS for unbeatable data storage and remote access solutions in your home network setup. Perfect for small businesses.

Analysts tip Amazon's rumoured tablet as a potential iPad rival, betting on competitive pricing and vast sales to challenge Apple's dominance.

Game devs hail PS Vita as Sony's easiest platform to develop for, raising hopes for its success against Nintendo's 3DS.

Despite this week's big announcements about national and international connectivity, benefits to broadband consumers are still some time away.

Konami preps fans with two PES 2012 demos, challenging FIFA's reign ahead of its Oct release. First demo drops Aug 24, showcasing new AI.

Iconic Grand Theft Auto series makes its digital debut on Mac app store, with GTA 3 available now and more to follow.

Yoobee's Britomart store launch tickets at $150 gain steady traction, featuring Knives at Noon and DJ Phoebe. Event set for Sept 5.

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

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

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