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BLACKBERRY CURVE 8520

Introducing the latest addition to the BlackBerry family - a stripped-back device offering consumer-friendly features.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 1st Oct 2009

Digital literacy: meeting our biggest need

NZICT outlines plans to lift New Zealand's ICT skills level, aiming to become the most digitally literate country in the world.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Oct 2009

Gaming

G.I. JOE: THE RISE OF COBRA

G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra game disappoints on all fronts. A dreadful experience for fans and newcomers alike. Avoid at all costs.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Oct 2009

Unified Communications

Yellow app takes top spot

In less than a week the yellow.co.nz business search directory became New Zealand's most popular free iPhone application.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 1st Oct 2009

Unified Communications

Telcos best and worst in Ad Awards

2degrees and Telecom XT are finalists in Fair Go Ad Awards, with Rhys Darby's ad making top five and Richard Hammond's in running for worst ad.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 30th Sep 2009

Microsoft

Microsoft offers free anti-malware tool

Microsoft is set to release Microsoft Security Essentials, a free anti-malware tool designed to enhance Windows security, launching tomorrow in 19 countries.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 29th Sep 2009

Cloud Services

DON'T MISS: Jabra Pro and Go launch

Jabra launches new products targeting mobile workers with touch screen interface. Join their events in Wellington and Auckland. Register on their website.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 29th Sep 2009

Unified Communications

Vodafone signs Amway

Vodafone partners with Amway to promote handsets and services through Amway's extensive network of independent business owners in New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 29th Sep 2009

Unified Communications

Endace appoints new executive team members

Endace boosts its executive team, welcoming Neil Livingston as Chief Product Officer and Tim Nichols as Director of Marketing to expand global reach.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 29th Sep 2009

Gaming

Super Street Fighter IV announced - but only three characters have been revealed

Although the game will be a standalone release, it is understood that the game will retail for a reduced price.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 29th Sep 2009

Unified Communications

Kiwishare scrapped in favour of levy for rural broadband

New Zealand's government scraps the Kiwishare in favour of a levy to fund rural broadband, reallocating NZD $100 million from various sources for better access.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Sep 2009

Analyst report

Trend Micro endorses anti-malware 'live testing'

Trend Micro champions NSS Labs' real-world anti-malware testing, prioritising customer protection with advanced live threat detection methods.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 29th Sep 2009

Apple

GPS-on-phones driving ban in doubt, says TomTom

TomTom clarifies that the new Road User Amendment doesn't ban GPS on phones, countering fears over app usage while driving in NZ.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 28th Sep 2009

Network Infrastructure

Future of Kordia cable soon to be revealed

Named Optikor, the cable is planned to land in Waiuku, north of<br />Auckland and is expected to cost around $200 million.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 28th Sep 2009

Gaming

Sony news ahoy

Sony woos PSP enthusiasts with free game downloads for PSPgo upgrades; unveils 250GB PS3 bundle for NZ and celebrates 1M PS3 sales globally.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 25th Sep 2009

Gaming

Rockstar news ahoy

The latest trailer showcases Yusuf Amir, a bizarre real-estate manager and millionaire that protagonist Luis Lopez will work with throughout the game.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 25th Sep 2009