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Nokia prepares market for 'disappointing' Q1 result
Nokia

Nokia prepares market for 'disappointing' Q1 result

Nokia has warned of 'disappointing' Q1 results, citing a 3% loss in its non-IFRS operating margin amid its ongoing transition phase focused on Lumia sales.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 12th Apr 2012
Get over yourself and start selling
Sales Systems

Get over yourself and start selling

In New Zealand, small businesses and ex-corporates must overcome sales fear for success, says expert Sean McDonald.

By Sean McDonald • 5 min read • Mon, 2nd Apr 2012

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Developers (Devs) stories

Dark Souls director apologises to console players
Gaming

Dark Souls director apologises to console players

Question about whether new content in 'Prepare to Die' PC port will be made available on consoles remain unanswered.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 20th Apr 2012
News: pushing iCloud to MobileMe users, Tim Cook named in TIME list, PCIe SSD, and more!
Apple

News: pushing iCloud to MobileMe users, Tim Cook named in TIME list, PCIe SSD, and more!

Apple wants MobileMe users to make the jump to iCloud, and they're sending out free Snow Leopard DVDs to ease the transition to OS X Lion.

By Benny Ling • 2 min read • Thu, 19th Apr 2012
Former Apple engineer joins local Alfresco team
Open source

Former Apple engineer joins local Alfresco team

Ex-Apple engineer Daniel Figucio joins Alfresco as solutions engineer in Sydney, aiming to revolutionise APAC's content management sector.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 19th Apr 2012
Halo 4 set for November 6 release
Gaming

Halo 4 set for November 6 release

A new trilogy begins - and it starts with a journey that will encompass the next decade of 'Halo' games and experiences.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 18th Apr 2012
Game review: Kinect Star Wars
Gaming

Game review: Kinect Star Wars

Kinect Star Wars, aiming for the younger crowd, delivers mixed force-powered joy but leaves seasoned fans wanting.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 17th Apr 2012
News: German iCloud push email, 2012 Final Cut updates, OS X security threats so far, and more!
Apple

News: German iCloud push email, 2012 Final Cut updates, OS X security threats so far, and more!

Apple loses iCloud court appeal in Germany, affecting push email service, while promising major Final Cut Pro X updates and facing OS X security threats.

By Benny Ling • 2 min read • Mon, 16th Apr 2012
DLC Review: Gears of War 3 – Forces of Nature
Gaming

DLC Review: Gears of War 3 – Forces of Nature

Publishers Epic have said this is likely to be the final content drop for Gears of War; can they end this stunning series on a high?.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 16th Apr 2012
Developer touts 'nuclear option' for used games
Gaming

Developer touts 'nuclear option' for used games

Developer Richard Browne ignites the used game debate, advocating for tech to limit pre-owned sales, aiming to enhance game quality.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 13th Apr 2012
Mass Effect fans respond to Extended Cut announcement
Gaming

Mass Effect fans respond to Extended Cut announcement

BioWare announces Extended Cut DLC for Mass Effect 3, stirring mixed fan reactions over the balance between artistic integrity and player demands.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Apr 2012
New appointment round-up
Unified Communications

New appointment round-up

Kiwi IT firms bolster teams with new talent, including notable names from 3D modelling, software development, and disaster recovery.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 4th Apr 2012
Games would be better if consoles were the same: developer
Gaming

Games would be better if consoles were the same: developer

Ubisoft MD says uniform consoles could revolutionize game development, making them more fun and feature-rich for players.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Apr 2012
Xbox 720 due Christmas 2013: rumour
Gaming

Xbox 720 due Christmas 2013: rumour

Excitement builds as rumours hint the Xbox 720 with Blu-ray and Kinect may launch Christmas 2013, amidst mixed analyst views.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd Apr 2012
SQL Server 2012 available now
DataCentre infrastructure

SQL Server 2012 available now

Microsoft unveils SQL Server 2012, offering cutting-edge performance for handling large data sets with new tools like Power View.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 2nd Apr 2012
Girls Around Me app 'like looking in the window': developer
Data Privacy

Girls Around Me app 'like looking in the window': developer

Girls Around Me app withdrawn from iTunes, spotlighting hazards of weak Facebook privacy, following a Cult Of Mac exposé.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Apr 2012
Game review: Syndicate
Gaming

Game review: Syndicate

EA Games' Syndicate shifts from its 90s real-time strategy roots to deliver a polished, albeit derivative, cyberpunk FPS focused on corporate warfare.

By Staff Writer • 8 min read • Mon, 2nd Apr 2012
Top 5 worst game endings
Gaming

Top 5 worst game endings

From Super Mario Bros. to Final Fantasy X, here are 3 of the most disappointing video game endings of all time.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 30th Mar 2012