Stories by Staff - Page 471

Ace Armstrong vs. The Alien Scumbags
Mon, 1st Nov 2010
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Ace Armstrong's battle against alien foes dethrones Ghost n' Goblins as the hardest game, challenging even the most hardcore gamers.

Green acres calling
Mon, 1st Nov 2010
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Dreaming of a rural escape? Lifestyle Block offers townies practical insights into the highs and lows of country living.

The all-seeing eye
Mon, 1st Nov 2010
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martech
A US company tracking parolees shut down unexpectedly after hitting data storage limits, leaving authorities unaware of offenders' movements for 48 hours.

Sid Meier's Civilization V
Mon, 1st Nov 2010
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Civilization V revolutionises strategy games with its stunning visuals, refined combat, and richer culture dynamics, yet simplifies research and AI.

Adobe PDF insecure, experts say
Mon, 1st Nov 2010
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Experts urge ditching Adobe PDF over major security risks, as 97% vote for safer alternatives at Virus Bulletin 2010 conference.

Pack it up, pack it in
Mon, 1st Nov 2010
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storage
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cloud storage
As traditional storage methods become outdated, automated disk tiering, cloud storage, and advanced recovery solutions are driving a new era in data management.

Batman: the brave & the bold
Mon, 1st Nov 2010
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Gotham's kitties rebel, turning to Batman and DC pals in a quirky, family-friendly adventure in Batman: The Brave and the Bold.

Android users can go wi-fi
Mon, 1st Nov 2010
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wireless networks
US mobile access company unveils iPass Open Mobile for Android, allowing users to dodge 3G fees by switching to free wi-fi networks globally.

Guitar hero: warriors of rock
Mon, 1st Nov 2010
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Neversoft's Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock hits the shelves, but its quest mode and cluttered UI may not strike the right chord with fans.

Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions
Mon, 1st Nov 2010
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Spidey's latest virtual outing falls short of what it could have been and relies heavily on established formula.

Cyber crime: we’re guilty too
Mon, 1st Nov 2010
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phishing
Norton’s Cybercrime Report reveals we often don’t report cyber crime and admits many engage in questionable online behaviour. Can we change?.

Challenging channel competence
Mon, 1st Nov 2010
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data analytics
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The emergence of Cloud Service Aggregators in the delivery value chain is rocking the foundations of the current channel structure. Channel compentici.

Kung fu rider
Mon, 1st Nov 2010
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Kung Fu Rider is an attempt at using the Move controls in an innovative way, but sadly, the attempt fails dreadfully.

Isky online tv set to come to New Zealand computer screens
Mon, 1st Nov 2010
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SKY subscribers will soon be able to access content they’ve missed by simply logging onto a SKY account online.

Sports champions table tennis
Mon, 1st Nov 2010
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Table Tennis is the one title that I could see myself playing regularly; it suits the controller so well and the game is responsive, forgiving and enjoyable.

Facebook launches new groups – and you may already be a member
Mon, 1st Nov 2010
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data privacy
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social media
Facebook has put its foot in it again, in what is shaping up to be a troubled few months for the social network.

PlayStation Move
Mon, 1st Nov 2010
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Sony's PlayStation Move motion-control system may not live up to the hype, leaving some underwhelmed with its performance.

Big brother gets crowd-sourced
Mon, 1st Nov 2010
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surveillance
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A new UK website, InternetEyes, offers up to GBP £1000 for crowd-sourced reporting of crimes via live CCTV feeds, raising civil liberty concerns.

Mission entirely possible
Mon, 1st Nov 2010
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government
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software
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resellers
eProcurement, driven by SaaS, levels the playing field, enabling SMEs to compete with larger firms while streamlining processes for buyers and sellers alike.

Gran Turismo 5
Mon, 1st Nov 2010
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gaming
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technology gifts
After what seems like an eternity, the biggest and most detailed racing experience yet is just around the corner.