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Chrome

RockMelt Beta 2 out now

Better Twitter and Facebook integration, as well as 78 bug fixes, have been released as part of the latest beta for the Chrome-based social browser.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 14th Apr 2011

Unified Communications

IBM launches Smarter Commerce initiative

IBM unveils its Smarter Commerce initiative, aiming to revolutionize how firms adapt to market trends and customer preferences.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 14th Apr 2011

Virtualisation

Trend Micro security roadshow detailed

Trend Micro's Security Roadshow will bring its cloud security insights and new Affinity Partner benefits to Auckland on May 11 and Wellington on May 13.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 14th Apr 2011

Apple

No new iPad in 2011, say component makers

A next generation iPad 3 is only in the initial planning stage, say Chinese component makers who don't expect a release this year.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 13th Apr 2011

Gaming

Mortal Kombat delayed, Portal 2 releasing early?

Amidst gaming shakeups, Mortal Kombat's launch is delayed to April 29, while Portal 2 gets an early release, retailers confirm.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 13th Apr 2011

Gaming

Nintendo claims record sales for 3DS

Nintendo's 3DS smashes records in Australia, selling over 31,000 units in four days, marking the biggest handheld console launch.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 13th Apr 2011

Gaming

Announcement: Game Console magazine to transition to online format

TechDay bids farewell to Game Console's print era, shifting to a digital-only format with the promise of free, timely, and superior content.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 13th Apr 2011

Data Analytics

Microsoft targets SAP, Oracle apps business

Microsoft aims to target SAP, Oracle and Salesforce.com in its biggest assault on the business software market yet.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 12th Apr 2011

Unisys

Unisys disputes Fujitsu ISO 20000 claim

Fujitsu's recent claim that it's the first vendor in New Zealand to achieve ISO 20000 accreditation is wrong, says Unisys.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 12th Apr 2011

Microsoft

Pingar launches new Chinese portals

Tauranga's Pingar unveils traditional and simplified Chinese portals at Hong Kong ICT Expo, aiming to serve the vast government and corporate sectors in China.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 12th Apr 2011

Gaming

Path of Exile second-act trailer revealed

New Path of Exile trailer unveils exciting second act with dense forests, a novel 'Duelist' class, and dynamic 'Combo Charges'.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 12th Apr 2011

Gaming

Review: Battlefield Play4Free

Battlefield Play4Free combines the best of the series in a gritty, team-based PC shooter that's cost-free, if not entirely free from flaws.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 12th Apr 2011

Stories from Other Regions

Hyperscale

Motorola and Huawei settle lawsuit

A joint statement has been issued from Motorola and Huawei, who have agreed to shake hands and settle all pending litigation.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 14th Apr 2011

Open source

Red Hat to aggressively recruit partners

Open source solution-provider plans to grow its channel business beyond that of its direct-to-market business.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 13th Apr 2011

Gaming

Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3DS dated for Europe

Nintendo's classic, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, will launch for the 3DS in Europe on 17 June, featuring enhanced 3D visuals and easier controls.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 13th Apr 2011