Stories by Staff - Page 464

The Wall Street Journal reports that Apple's unforgettable iTunes announcement is that it's secured the rights to the Beatles back catalogue.

IGN reports a potential announcement of a Kinect-enabled Gears of War game by Microsoft and Epic Games at the upcoming Spike TV VGAs.

Microsoft's Kinect flies off the shelves, selling 1M units in just 10 days after US and Europe launch, aiming for 5M by year's end.

Connector Systems has signed on as the New Zealand distributor for E-Senza's advanced wireless networking products, targeting sectors such as agriculture.

Blizzard hints at Diablo III for consoles, hiring for key positions but stresses it's not an official announcement yet.

Shirley Wigley has joined Chillisoft as Major Accounts Manager to focus on enterprise and government interests.

Microsoft NZ showcases winners of Windows Phone 7 challenge, including a much-anticipated Trade Me app demo, thrilling Kiwi tech enthusiasts.

Take another look at Epic's upcoming first-person shooter that rewards the player for dispatching foes creatively!.

Windows Phone 7's lacklustre NZ launch sees limited options, with Gen-i's LG Optimus 7Q en route, promising hope for eager customers.

Blackmores and Sitecore will present on the benefits of website personalisation and online community during Gartner Symposium/ITxpo 2010.

Datacraft teams up with McAfee, launching a security service in NZ to shield businesses from cloud threats without the need for hardware.

Ubisoft has revealed the launch trailer for Assassin's Creed Brotherhood, which is due to launch later this week.

ASB Showgrounds, a top NZ events centre, upgrades from sluggish 3G EFTPOS to high-speed network, boosting sales and reducing queues.

Chris Carr steps in as new Nokia boss for Australia and NZ, facing global challenges but aims to boost the brand's high-end market presence.

The last Auckland ICT event of 2010 at Massey University on November 25th promises networking and insights with presentations and a Trans-Tasman update.

EMC's Backup and Recovery Systems division witnesses 100% global growth; new key appointments aim to enhance partner relationships to sustain momentum.

Vodafone New Zealand lost 35k customers in three months, bringing the total down from 2.48m to 2.44m, according to a financial statement.

Facebook's Project Titan, dubbed the 'Gmail killer,' to launch in the US, aiming to revolutionise inbox battles with new messaging system.

Apple teams up with Oracle, ensuring Mac users continue enjoying cutting-edge Java technology through OpenJDK contribution.

We knew PlayTV was coming on November 25th - now we know all the details. Read on to find out how it works and what you can expect to pay.