TechDay Australia - Australia's technology news network

X stories - Page 18

Fallback

Major Nelson bungles Xbox LIVE activity figures

Fri, 24th Sep 2010
#
gaming
#
digital entertainment
#
x
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.
Fallback

LittleBigPlanet 2 slips to 2011

Fri, 24th Sep 2010
#
gaming
#
digital entertainment
#
x
The sequel to Sony's overwhelmingly popular platformer will miss out on its original Christmas release window and instead launch early next year.
Twitterforiphone111

Twitter tightens app security

Mon, 20th Sep 2010
#
blackberry
#
x
#
oauth
Twitter is set to increase its app security, introducing OAuth for safer login and expanding its t.co link wrapping for transparency.
Ie9 cta

Internet Explorer 9 out now

Thu, 16th Sep 2010
#
microsoft
#
x
#
languages
The IE9 beta launches, promising a simplified UI designed to enhance your web experience, available in 33 languages.
Microsoft vine beta

Microsoft pulls disaster comms service 'Vine'

Mon, 13th Sep 2010
#
microsoft
#
x
Microsoft axes its emergency communication service Vine, citing sustainability issues despite its potential for connecting communities in crises.
Fallback

Gearbox picks up Duke Nukem Forever

Mon, 6th Sep 2010
#
gaming
#
fintech
#
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.
Fallback

Success built on trust

Wed, 1st Sep 2010
#
uc
#
x
#
vodafone
Reputation is vital to the ongoing success of any business because consumers choose brands based on trust and familiarity.
Axls twitter

Axl Rose's Twitter account hacked

Wed, 18th Aug 2010
#
compuware
#
x
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.
Lifeinaday

80k enter Ridley Scott's YouTube project

Fri, 6th Aug 2010
#
youtube
#
ipod
#
x
80,000 hopefuls submitted videos from 197 countries for Ridley Scott's 'Life in a Day', a groundbreaking YouTube documentary.
Twitterforiphone1

Twitter sends 20 billionth tweet

Mon, 2nd Aug 2010
#
x
Tokyo-based designer sends Twitter's 20 billionth tweet, sparking global attention and surprising the tweeter himself.
Gettyimages 1196734286

Your data, as you want

Sun, 1st Aug 2010
#
cloud services
#
facebook
#
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.
Apple safari1

Apple releases Safari Extensions

Thu, 29th Jul 2010
#
martech
#
software development
#
apple
Apple launches Safari 5.0.1 with Extensions Gallery, revolutionizing browsing with HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript support.
Fallback

Microsoft to replace codes for early Alan Wake DLC redeemers

Tue, 27th Jul 2010
#
gaming
#
digital entertainment
#
microsoft
Remedy promises new DLC codes for early 'Alan Wake' redeemers following redeption issues, ensuring valid email linked to XBL accounts is key.
Fallback

UPDATE: StarCraft II NZ midnight launch details surface

Wed, 14th Jul 2010
#
gaming
#
digital entertainment
#
x
The highly anticipated StarCraft sequel, Wings of Liberty, will be launched in New Zealand on July 26th. Exciting events and prizes await fans.
Fallback

Sitecore Announces Cloud Computing Solution

Tue, 13th Jul 2010
#
ecm
#
cx
#
martech
Sitecore unveils Sitecore CMS 6.3 at the Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference, enabling global cloud-based website deployment and improved CMS ROI.
Fallback

Best secured

Thu, 1st Jul 2010
#
wireless networks
#
cloud services
#
ird
Businesses adapt to secure data amidst mobile, cloud, and Web 2.0 tech evolution, highlighting the need for robust cybersecurity measures.
54

Google on the box

Thu, 1st Jul 2010
#
martech
#
logitech
#
adobe
Google TV set to transform how we watch and interact with our screens by blending Web and television, alongside partners like Sony.
Ruralnz

Report: Rural NZ left behind without broadband

Thu, 17th Jun 2010
#
uc
#
x
Nearly 3/4 of rural NZ fear youth are at a disadvantage without broadband, affecting education, IT skills, and social opportunities.
Fallback

UPDATE: Firefight (with matchmaking) confirmed for Halo: Reach

Wed, 16th Jun 2010
#
gaming
#
digital entertainment
#
x
Halo: Reach revamps its Firefight multiplayer mode with matchmaking, promising a new and improved experience for fans.
Fallback

Halo 3 crushes Sony's exclusives

Thu, 10th Jun 2010
#
gaming
#
digital entertainment
#
microsoft
Microsoft claims Halo 3's sales eclipse those of all major Sony PS3 exclusives combined, citing impending NPD figures.