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Eight in a row as PC market decline grows
Network Infrastructure

Eight in a row as PC market decline grows

PC market in Asia/Pacific (excl. Japan) contracts for 8th quarter in a row, hitting 23.8 million units in 2014 Q1 amidst political and economic shifts.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 28th Apr 2014
'Now, we're one Microsoft'
Microsoft

'Now, we're one Microsoft'

Microsoft's acquisition of Nokia's Devices and Services business has been completed, confirmed executive VP Stephen Elop.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 28th Apr 2014
Apple offers free iPhone 5 on/off button fix
Apple

Apple offers free iPhone 5 on/off button fix

Apple launches a free fix for certain iPhone 5 models with faulty on/off buttons, affecting units made up until March 2013.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 28th Apr 2014
Microsoft seals Nokia deal
Microsoft

Microsoft seals Nokia deal

Microsoft has completed its acquisition of Nokia, marking the first step in bringing the two organisations together.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 28th Apr 2014
Symantec: Phishers pump out Heartbleed attacks
Malware

Symantec: Phishers pump out Heartbleed attacks

Symantec detects phishing emails related to Heartbleed Bug, with phishers posing as US military insurance service.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 25th Apr 2014
Kiwi digital agency leads the way in global Facebook Studio Awards
Samsung

Kiwi digital agency leads the way in global Facebook Studio Awards

Facebook announces shortlist for 2014 Studio Awards, with Samsung and Amnesty International campaigns selected.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 25th Apr 2014
Facebook blows away analysts with strong financials
Health Technologies

Facebook blows away analysts with strong financials

Facebook outperforms expectations with a stellar Q1 report, boasting $2.5 billion revenue and a sharp rise in mobile users.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Apr 2014
Google launches NZ Street View historical imagery
Google

Google launches NZ Street View historical imagery

Google introduces a time-travel feature in NZ Street View, allowing Kiwis to explore pre and post-quake Christchurch in a digital archive.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 25th Apr 2014
Dead Nation scares onto PS Vita...
Gaming

Dead Nation scares onto PS Vita...

The popular Dead Nation finally makes its way onto the PS Vita system. Is the game still a terrifying experience on the small screen?.

By Damian Seeto • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Apr 2014
Young minds find tech solutions for mental health
Government

Young minds find tech solutions for mental health

Lifehack Weekends are giving young people the opportunity to create technology-based solutions to aid mental health issues.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 24th Apr 2014
WhatsApp sets the Facebook record straight…
Data Privacy

WhatsApp sets the Facebook record straight…

WhatsApp CEO dispels myths about Facebook merger, emphasising privacy and user data protection remain paramount.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Apr 2014
Novopay lifts performance ahead of improvements
Government

Novopay lifts performance ahead of improvements

Novopay sees a lift in performance, hitting the targeted error rate ahead of scheduled improvements and showing progress across key areas.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Apr 2014
A new look for eLearning guidelines...
EduTech

A new look for eLearning guidelines...

eLearning Guidelines for the tertiary sector are now improved, with updated guidelines and a new website to support online teaching and learning.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 24th Apr 2014
Green Party launches Internet Rights and Freedoms Bill
Unified Communications

Green Party launches Internet Rights and Freedoms Bill

The Green Party launches New Zealand's first-ever crowdsourced Internet Rights and Freedoms Bill, inviting public input.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 24th Apr 2014
Innovation inspires at the 2014 Microsoft Imagine Cup
Microsoft

Innovation inspires at the 2014 Microsoft Imagine Cup

Microsoft announces winners of New Zealand Imagine Cup competition. Auckland University takes home all top awards.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Apr 2014
Apple expands Capital Return Program to over US$130 Billion
Apple

Apple expands Capital Return Program to over US$130 Billion

Apple's board approves new increase in capital return program, with $130bn to be returned to shareholders by end of 2015.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 24th Apr 2014
On your marks, get set, Dot Kiwi...
Unified Communications

On your marks, get set, Dot Kiwi...

Kiwis worldwide can now follow NZ's Commonwealth Games team on new .kiwi domain, showcasing national pride in sport.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Apr 2014
When is unlimited broadband actually unlimited?
Unified Communications

When is unlimited broadband actually unlimited?

Telecom's new 'unlimited' broadband data plans have been questioned by the Telecommunications Users Association.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Apr 2014
Apple beats estimates with strong iPhone sales
Apple

Apple beats estimates with strong iPhone sales

Apple surpasses earnings estimates with strong iPhone sales, reporting sales of $45.6 billion in fiscal 2014 Q2.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 24th Apr 2014