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Eddie Riggs, voiced by Jack Black, battles in a heavy metal world to save it from a demonic overlord in Brütal Legend, a game that rocks hard.

>>> If you were offered premium Internet content for a special price, would you be willing to pay it? Depends on the content, you might say.

The financial crisis has spurred a boom in IT outsourcing, with cloud computing transforming the landscape. IDC forecasts a USD $3.45 billion market by 2025.

Auckland University will continue its trend-setting embrace of IT technology in 2010 when it begins a cloud computing beta test trial with VMware.

A debate on the legitimacy of the 'Trojan defence' in child porn cases grows, with concerns over convicting the innocent.

A survey released today by the NZICT Group found that NZ ICT companies continue to suffer from a skills shortage, despite the recession.

I’ve just been dropped off by boat with three other fellow survivors onto a pier on the outskirts of New Orleans.

As those in IT will know, there are a number of frameworks, processes and groups set up to pursue the somewhat elusive ‘best practice’.

Harvard Prof develops anti-depression program for astronauts, aimed at combating mental health issues in space, ensuring privacy from NASA.

Gateway's LT31 netbook packs impressive features into a compact frame but comes with a hefty price tag and an outdated OS.

Maxnet's CEO urges firms to upgrade legacy data centres and ensure robust backup systems after the costly Air NZ outage.

Activists from 350.org are leveraging the Internet to drive a global movement demanding urgent action on climate change, focusing on reducing CO2 to 350 ppm.

Last month's ultra-fast broadband initiative in New Zealand is the most significant change in telecoms since privatization.

In its final plan for ultra-fast broadband the government rejected Telecom’s proposals, but it didn’t shut the door on the incumbent.

Razer's Megalodon Headphones offer 7.1 surround sound bliss for pro gamers, but may falter for Windows XP users and audiophiles seeking more control.

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

Need For Speed SHIFT gears towards 'authentic racing', redefining arcade-style gameplay with immersive driver perspectives and intuitive racing mechanics.

With the emergence of mobile computing, many businesses are now connected to more devices, located in more places  than ever before.

Of all careers you can possibly choose, a job in IT is probably one of those with the biggest opportunities to develop and progress.

Halo 3: ODST dives into New Mombasa's ruins, exploring the aftermath of Halo 2 with a squad of vulnerable, yet tactical ODSTs.