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Stories by David - Page 6

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Get ready for The Elder Scrolls Online Imperial Edition
Thu, 30th Jan 2014
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gaming
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xbox
Bethesda unveils The Elder Scrolls Online Imperial Edition, featuring exclusive items and digital content for the eagerly awaited game.
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Apple's iPod business collapses...
Thu, 30th Jan 2014
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personal computing devices
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apple
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ipod
Reports being released show that Apple's iPod business collapsed last quarter, with the device's revenue accounting for two percent of the tech giants revenue.
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Romotive can turn your iPhone into a robot
Thu, 30th Jan 2014
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smartphones
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gaming
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digital entertainment
San Francisco startup Romotive has transformed iPhones into robots, securing over USD $5 million in funding and growing to 19 employees.
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Sneak Peak, Burial at Sea - Episode 2 released...
Wed, 29th Jan 2014
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gaming
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xbox
Dive back into Rapture with BioShock Infinite: Burial at Sea - Episode 2, as Elizabeth's quest to save Sally unfolds in stunning detail.
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Introducing Battlefield 4 - player appreciation month...
Wed, 29th Jan 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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xbox
To thank gamers for their dedication and support to BF4 - DICE and EA has announced that from 1 February 2014 they are hosting player appreciation month.
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The story behind SLI Systems success
Fri, 24th Jan 2014
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sli systems
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leadership
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investment
SLI Systems, led by CEO Shaun Ryan, rose from the ashes of snap.com in the dotcom bust, now thriving with a GBP £20 million turnover.
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Why has EA stopped supporting Nintendo?
Thu, 23rd Jan 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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nintendo
EA pulls support for Nintendo Wii U, claiming it’s a “kids platform”. But with growing sales, will EA change its mind?.
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Telecom nails $83m 4G auction bid
Wed, 22nd Jan 2014
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uc
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telco
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4g technology
Telecom wins big with a $83m bid for 4G spectrum, enhancing mobile network speeds and capacity across New Zealand.
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Last of Us Left Behind set for NZ release...
Wed, 22nd Jan 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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naughty dog
Experience love and adventure this Valentine's with Last of Us Left Behind, launching in NZ on 14 Feb. Join Ellie and Riley's compelling journey.
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Prepare to be CODnapped on 29 January...
Wed, 22nd Jan 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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xbox
Escape your chores for Call of Duty's ONSLAUGHT, launching 29 January on Xbox Live. Get CODnapped for an epic gaming session!.
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Symantec showcases enterprise level backup solution
Wed, 22nd Jan 2014
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virtualisation
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dr
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it automation
Symantec's NetBackup 7.6 revolutionises enterprise data protection, offering scalable backup for vast VMware environments.
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Resident Evil 4 Ultimate HD edition heading to PC
Wed, 22nd Jan 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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steam
Capcom unveils Resident Evil 4 Ultimate HD Edition for PC, promising unparalleled HD graphics at 60fps. Available 28 Feb for $19.99 on Steam.
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Dead Rising 3 - Operation Broken Eagle released...
Tue, 21st Jan 2014
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gaming
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Capcom has released a new update for Dead Rising 3 ahead of the game's first DLC episode, 'Operation Broken Eagle.'.
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Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise expands SDN capability
Tue, 21st Jan 2014
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network infrastructure
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sdn
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naas
Alcatel-Lucent has recently revealed new software defining networking (SDN) technologies for the OmniSwitch Ethernet Lan portfolio of its Enterprise division.
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Nokia closing in on new CEO...
Mon, 20th Jan 2014
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smartphones
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microsoft
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nokia
Nokia narrows CEO search, eyeing Rajeev Suri to steer 149-year-old firm post-$7.4bn handset deal with Microsoft.
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Ubisoft brings TETRIS to next-gen
Fri, 17th Jan 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ubisoft
Ubisoft and The Tetris Company have announced a partnership to develop the iconic Tetris franchise for digital channels on Xbox One, and PlayStation 4.
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New Hawaiki Cable contract set to increase capacity
Fri, 17th Jan 2014
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uc
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network infrastructure
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telco
Vibe Communications inks deal with Hawaiki Cable, set to boost NZ's internet with faster, cheaper services across the Pacific.
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Alienware steam box same price as Xbox One
Fri, 17th Jan 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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alienware
Although the Alienware Steam box was confirmed last week and tipped to launch in September with no retail price confirmed.
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Hackers target your fridge and TV
Fri, 17th Jan 2014
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digital entertainment
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cybersecurity
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hackers
Hackers exploit 'smart' gadgets, sending spam from fridges and TVs. A call for tighter security in the rising Internet of Things era.
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$58m down the drain as Yahoo no.2 becomes a pain
Fri, 17th Jan 2014
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yahoo
Yahoo COO Henrique de Castro fired after 15 months. Estimated $109m severance package to soften the blow. CEO Marissa Mayer declines to comment.