Stories by Staff - Page 86

A serious vulnerability in the popular OpenSSL cryptographic software library, if you haven't heard of the Heartbleed Bug by now - welcome back to planet earth.

Industry shifts loom as analysts predict a surge in social messaging consolidation in 2014, fuelled by key acquisitions.

Telecom unveils cutting-edge wearable tech for Kiwis, including the Gear 2, Gear Fit, and Samsung Galaxy S5, marking a new era in mobile innovation.

New Zealand businesses risk falling behind due to unutilised data growth, facing litigation and missed opportunities, warn experts.

Amy Pratt dives into Rio 2, where vibrant animation meets a 'nice' storyline, perfect for under-10s but a DVD choice for others. 3/5 rating.

New Zealand educators to enhance teaching with a pioneering digital skills qualification launched by The Mind Lab and Unitec.

Minecraft breathes new life into ANZAC history, thanks to a groundbreaking Kiwi project merging education with digital creativity.

Google's letter spurs NZ businesses to embrace the web, potentially adding $34bn to the economy by enhancing productivity and global reach.

Ōtaki's leap into the digital age: All 1060 pupils in six schools to get Chromebooks, bridging digital divides and harnessing te reo Māori online.

Loomio raises over US$74k through crowdfunding to develop its decision-making app, used by thousands worldwide.

Apple's chief designer gains greater authority over the company's product portfolio, coinciding with the retirement of Cupertino's software chief.

Sydney-based Lee Hatton joins Xero as independent non-executive director, bringing extensive experience in international banking and finance.

The Warehouse Group has completed a USD $115m capital raise to strengthen its balance sheet, boosting support for its Financial Services strategy.

Global PC shipments in Q1 2014 decline by 1.7%, but eased compared to the past seven quarters, reports Gartner.

Business confidence across New Zealand hit a 20-year high this month, as Kiwis latch onto the strengthening economic activity...

Palo Alto Networks will continue to protect Windows XP-based clients despite Microsoft ending support for the OS, says CSO Rick Howard.

Wellington hair salon Mane Salon is now accepting the new virtual currency Bitcoin as a means of payment, becoming New Zealand's first hair salon to do so.

Vodafone has announced it will credit its New Zealand customers' calls and TXTs to the Solomon Islands following last week's devastating floods and earthquake.

Trend Micro boosts its cloud security with a new release at AWS Summit Sydney, offering advanced protection for web apps in ANZ.

NZ and Japanese students swap cultures via NEC's virtual buddy scheme, fostering global connections and cross-cultural friendships.