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Major Nelson bungles Xbox LIVE activity figures
Fri, 24th Sep 2010
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Larry 'Major Nelson' Hryb admits bungling Xbox LIVE stats, revealing Halo: Reach actually outplayed Halo 3 in its launch week, but lost to Modern Warfare 2.
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LittleBigPlanet 2 slips to 2011
Fri, 24th Sep 2010
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The sequel to Sony's overwhelmingly popular platformer will miss out on its original Christmas release window and instead launch early next year.
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Twitter tightens app security
Mon, 20th Sep 2010
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blackberry
Twitter is set to increase its app security, introducing OAuth for safer login and expanding its t.co link wrapping for transparency.
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Internet Explorer 9 out now
Thu, 16th Sep 2010
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languages
The IE9 beta launches, promising a simplified UI designed to enhance your web experience, available in 33 languages.
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New Twitter rollout begins
Wed, 15th Sep 2010
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personal computing devices
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apple
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twitter
Twitter announces a phased launch of innovative features and a fresh design, starting in New Zealand. #newtwitter revamps user experience globally.
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ASB launches Facebook branch
Tue, 14th Sep 2010
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ASB pioneers a Facebook branch, offering real-time chat with staff, aiming to revolutionise customer service within social media's realm.
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Microsoft pulls disaster comms service 'Vine'
Mon, 13th Sep 2010
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Microsoft axes its emergency communication service Vine, citing sustainability issues despite its potential for connecting communities in crises.
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Gearbox picks up Duke Nukem Forever
Mon, 6th Sep 2010
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gaming
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fintech
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financial systems
Duke Nukem Forever resurrected by Gearbox and 2K Games, promising a 2011 release for the long-awaited title on Xbox 360, PS3, and PC.
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Business networking: the need for control
Wed, 1st Sep 2010
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As social media outpaces email in business, the rise in cyber threats calls for a stringent control on networking practices.
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GOOD FOR WHAT ALES YOU
Wed, 1st Sep 2010
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wine
Kiwi beer fans rejoice! www.realbeer.co.nz offers a treasure trove of news, advice, and community for New Zealand’s dedicated beer enthusiasts.
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Success built on trust
Wed, 1st Sep 2010
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telco
Reputation is vital to the ongoing success of any business because consumers choose brands based on trust and familiarity.
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Next Gears 2 XP Event won't be capped
Thu, 19th Aug 2010
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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facebook
Epic Games sparks frenzy with uncapped XP event for Gears of War 2, rewarding players based on Facebook fan count.
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Axl Rose's Twitter account hacked
Wed, 18th Aug 2010
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A tweet saying that the singer's upcoming tour dates had been cancelled was false, and the result of a hack, say Rose's representatives.
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Dell moves in on Apple with Streak tablet launch
Wed, 11th Aug 2010
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network infrastructure
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personal computing devices
Dell challenges Apple's dominance with its Streak tablet, a fresh competitor geared toward students and professionals, starting at $299.99.
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80k enter Ridley Scott's YouTube project
Fri, 6th Aug 2010
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80,000 hopefuls submitted videos from 197 countries for Ridley Scott's 'Life in a Day', a groundbreaking YouTube documentary.
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Twitter sends 20 billionth tweet
Mon, 2nd Aug 2010
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twitter
Tokyo-based designer sends Twitter's 20 billionth tweet, sparking global attention and surprising the tweeter himself.
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Your data, as you want
Sun, 1st Aug 2010
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cloud services
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facebook
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social media
It seems everyone is ‘on’ Facebook, whether you are a government department, telecommunications business or simply someone with funny cat photos to share.
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Next Generation ‘Context’ Centres
Sun, 1st Aug 2010
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uc
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contact centre
Revolutionising customer service, the next 'context' centres merge digital savvy with saving businesses time and costs.
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A wise media tool
Sun, 1st Aug 2010
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social media
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hootsuite
Discover how HootSuite, the ultimate media tool, revolutionises social media management for businesses, offering seamless collaboration and analytics.
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THE TOP 5 HIDDEN DANGERS FOR SOCIAL NETWORKING
Sun, 1st Aug 2010
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social media
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social media management
Whether you or your business is into social networking or not, you cannot afford to ignore new media channels.