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The classic Mac first-person shooter Marathon will soon be released to iPad owners free of charge via the App Store.

Nintendo has announced that game consoles on sale will be reduced by over $50. The substantial savings starting next week.

As gamers eagerly immerse themselves in Duels of the Planeswalkers 2012, TechDay is fortunate to speak with Wizards of the Coast's Worth Wollpert.

Apple's Final Cut Pro X revamps video editing: Magnetic Timeline, content auto-analysis, and seamless background rendering at NZ$399.99.

Sony Japan unveils the new PS3 with a 320GB HDD, reduced power use, and subtle design tweaks, but prices remain unchanged.

NetGear's latest tech, the Universal Wi-Fi Range Extender, promises to eliminate irksome Wi-Fi dead zones, welcoming a seamless internet experience.

Age of Conan embraces freedom, turning its swords and sorcery MMO into a free-to-play adventure with premium options for enthusiasts.

Analysis of stolen passwords uncovers a literary flavour, with 'romance' and 'mystery' popular among users, hinting at bookworm habits.

YOOBEE launches 'Engage', a new SRM platform outpacing traditional CRM by offering seamless coordination of stakeholder communications.

Crysis 2 has been removed from Steam, in favour of EA's Origin store, though it remains accessible on other digital distribution platforms.

Telecom slashes trans-Tasman roaming text rates to $10 for 100 texts, aligning closer with rivals after govt scrutiny on high costs.

Google launches Search by Image, transforming how we find places, art, and objects in photos, with new browser extensions.

For Microsoft, E3 was all about its motion controller, Kinect. With Sony it was all about Move and 3D gaming. Well, mostly.

New Zealand welcomes the Samsung Galaxy SII, boasting a dual-core processor and Super AMOLED screen, now on sale at Vodafone and JB Hi-Fi.

Rumours suggest Apple may start selling unlocked iPhones in the US, echoing New Zealand's trend. Freedom from carriers could be imminent.

Apple lands in another trademark dispute, this time over the iCloud name already in use by an Arizona-based communications and VoIP business.

Beds R Us in Whangarei transforms its operations with QuickBooks, ensuring efficient stock management and customer satisfaction.

MasterCard and ANZ bank are trialling NFC technology in New Zealand, enabling mobile payments up to NZD $80 using PayPass stickers or microSD cards.

Riverbed unveils three new cloud storage gateways aimed at enhancing data protection for SMBs and mid-sized enterprises, offering secure, efficient backups.

The Commerce Commission has revised its view of Telecom's competition for UBA and seeks submissions on the revision.