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EB Games NZ flouts WoW Cataclysm release rules to counter early online sales, sparking a retail domino effect.

Bethesda and Obsidian have finally completed the eagerly awaited Fallout: New Vegas patch, soon to be available on Xbox LIVE, PSN, and Steam.

Sesame Street's Bert stirs buzz with tweet hinting at coming out during Pride, sparking a whirlwind of speculation and #Bertgate discussions.

Let's say you are a coffee shop in Auckland and you want to create an ad to drive traffic to your Facebook page to generate more fans.

Nearly half of virtual system data is at risk, with only 20% using fail-safe tech, exposing critical flaws in disaster recovery plans, reports Symantec.

Sony Ericsson's Xperia smartphones receive 2.1 Android upgrade, bringing enhanced home screens, improved auto-focus, better Bluetooth, and social integration.

Telecom unveils bold offer to snatch iPhone customers from Vodafone, with promises of £600 credit and more on XT network deals.

Imperva reveals top 2011 security trends, highlighting threats from mobile devices, cloud data security, and social network privacy.

Skype has vowed to improve its Mac app amid backlash, including from Xero CEO, but remains tight-lipped on a release date.

Updated: Rod Drury says last week's 5.0 beta update is the worst redesign he can think of. And he's not alone...

The phenomenon that is social media allows for anyone to publish or access information on almost anything – and they do.

Dreaming of a rural escape? Lifestyle Block offers townies practical insights into the highs and lows of country living.

Clickfree Transformer SE cleverly turns existing hard drives and even iPods into backup solutions, offering ease and control. #TechReview.

Windows Phone 7 users rejoice as a new Twitter app arrives, offering custom designs and seamless browsing without login.

Orcon loses emails for 266 customers in overnight outage, with efforts to retrieve them so far unsuccessful. #Orcon #emailoutage.

Steve Jobs interrupts Apple's earnings call to share his thoughts on rivals RIM, Google, and upcoming tablets.

Vodafone unveils a new iPhone app for customers to manage accounts, promising easy balance checks and payment options.

Straight out of left field, Panasonic has just revealed a handheld gaming device designed specifically for online gaming, MMORPGs in particular.

Twitter co-founder Evan Williams steps down as CEO to focus on product strategy, appointing COO Dick Costolo as his successor.

Wondering if an iPad is crucial for your business? From VendHQ to Air Forms, discover apps that can transform this gadget into a vital business tool.