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Global smartphone shipments are set to rise by 23.1% this year, hitting 1.2 billion, according to analysts IDC.

Apple set to acquire Beats Music and Electronics for $3bn, bringing founders Iovine and Dr. Dre on board in a music industry shake-up.

A travel app that acts as a virtual concierge has been selected as a finalist in the prestigious International Accor Hotels Take Off! Competition.

Many users in Australia and New Zealand have had their Apple IDs compromised, according to reports on Apple’s support community and social networks.

Vodafone has today unveiled its new roaming service, focused around giving Kiwis access to cheaper roaming overseas.

Lemmings Touch is the newest game in the popular franchise. This time, you have to try and save the dim-witted creatures on the PS Vita.

Facing a shortage of local talent, Xero is expanding its recruitment efforts internationally to hire 160 new developers for its Wellington and Auckland offices.

NZ educators embrace digital learning, with 70% of teachers recognising ICT integration as a prime achievement, says NZCER report.

MANA and Internet Party to form alliance for general election, creating new political party called Internet MANA.

The Domain Name Commission issues a warning about 24/7 Hosting's activities related to .nz domain names. Complainst have been found to be valid.

In a landmark move, the Internet Party and MANA form Internet MANA, aiming to amplify New Zealand's digital generation's voice in Parliament.

The Order: 1886's launch is delayed to early 2015 for PS4 to ensure it meets players' high expectations, hints at a February release.

Vodafone boosts 4G capacity in central Auckland to allow more simultaneous data users to experience fast mobile service without performance degradation.

NZ's business elite auction their expertise for ChildFund, aiming to boost Sri Lanka's livelihood through unique mentoring lunches.

For a company specialising in online corporate travel booking, how fitting to hear that Kiwi firm Serko is going places.

Open minds, thinking big and challenging the status quo are the messages Google’s Suan Yeo has for New Zealand’s educators.

24/7 Hosting NZ Ltd apologizes for poor service over past three weeks as it urgently reviews management structure and ownership. More updates to follow...

Minecraft gears up to captivate Xbox One players this August with larger, clearer worlds at £19.15, or £5.70 for Xbox 360 owners.

In an era ruled by smartphones, Panasonic's HC-W850 stands out with dual cameras and expansion options, redefining video capture for work and play.

EB Games has now listed all of the stores in New Zealand that will be holding midnight launches for Watch Dogs.