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Microsoft urges users: ‘drop internet explorer 6’
Fri, 1st Apr 2011
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Microsoft campaigns for the end of Internet Explorer 6, urging upgrade for a safer, modern browsing experience.
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Ring thieves busted after facebook gloating
Fri, 1st Apr 2011
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Facebook post leads to ring thieves' capture as 21-year-old Robert Driscoll gifts stolen USD $12,000 diamond ring to girlfriend, Crystal Yamnitzky.
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Flickr censors content on behalf of the egyptian government
Fri, 1st Apr 2011
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Flickr has censored photos from Egypt's Secret Police, uploaded by blogger Hossam Arabawy, citing copyright infringement, sparking accusations of hypocrisy.
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Trolling for canterbury
Fri, 1st Apr 2011
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Amidst Christchurch's earthquake recovery, disturbing online trolls spread hate, sparking debate on internet freedom and the removal of offensive content.
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Review: Dragon Age II
Fri, 1st Apr 2011
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Dragon Age II dazzles in gameplay but lacks finesse elsewhere, a mixed bag of brilliance and disappointment, scoring a 7.5 overall.
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Tomb Raider
Fri, 1st Apr 2011
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The original tomb raider became famous for all the wrong reasons. But as darren price contends, it was also rather good.
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Spare Parts game review
Fri, 1st Apr 2011
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Spare Parts charms with its quirky aesthetic and Simon Pegg's voice, but falls flat with tedious gameplay and missed potential.
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PixelJunk Shooter 2
Fri, 1st Apr 2011
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PixelJunk Shooter 2 blasts off with 15 new levels, mixing platformer charm and twin-stick shooting in a visually stunning sequel.
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Pokémon white version
Fri, 1st Apr 2011
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Pokémon White owns me. Since this seemingly harmless game landed in my letterbox for review, I’ve been unexpectedly obsessed.
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Gray matter
Fri, 1st Apr 2011
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Jane Jensen returns with 'Gray Matter', a nod to classic point-and-click games, meshing mystery with magic in Oxford's eerie locales.
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Fun romp of a shooter - Bulletstorm
Fri, 1st Apr 2011
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An admirable attempt to rejuvenate the fps, bulletstorm is a refreshing and fun-filled romp, but its staying power is another matter altogether.
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Marvel vs. Capcom 3: fate of two worlds
Fri, 1st Apr 2011
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The much-Requested follow-up to cult classic Marvel vs. Capcom 2 brings a contemporary look and flavour to an 11-year-old favourite.
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Killzone 3
Fri, 1st Apr 2011
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Killzone 3 dazzles with stunning visuals and thrilling gameplay, raising the bar for what games can look like. A must-have for PS fans despite a thin plot.
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The games of Mortal Kombat
Fri, 1st Apr 2011
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From its controversial start in '92 to a gore-filled 2011 reboot, Mortal Kombat's evolution has shaped game classification.
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The evolution of Mortal Kombat
Fri, 1st Apr 2011
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Mortal Kombat's evolution, from igniting controversy in '92 to defining game ratings, showcases its enduring legacy in gaming history.
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Telecom launches LG Windows Phone 7
Fri, 1st Apr 2011
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Telecom ends the wait for NZ consumers, launching the LG C900k Optimus7Q Windows Phone 7, available beyond Gen-i users for $899.
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Activision announces Spider-Man: Edge of Time
Fri, 1st Apr 2011
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The team that brought us last year's Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions returns with another time-continuum bending Spider-Man adventure.
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Polycom to offer telepresence on Xoom
Fri, 1st Apr 2011
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Polycom and Motorola to boost enterprise productivity by bringing telepresence to Xoom tablets, set to launch in H2 2021.
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Review: Dell U2711 Monitor
Fri, 1st Apr 2011
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Dell's U2711 monitor dazzles with WQHD resolution and versatility, but its price and lack of portrait mode may deter many.
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Review: Fujifilm Finepix Real 3D W3
Fri, 1st Apr 2011
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Fujifilm's FinePix Real 3D W3 is revolutionising personal photography, allowing for glasses-free 3D viewing of vivid, captivating images.