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SurfCast sues Microsoft over patent infringement of 'live' tiles in Windows 8, demanding damages as tension surrounds the new OS's innovative feature.

Auckland Buses app offers real-time public transport info, surpassing the official Auckland Transport app by making commutes more bearable.

Finally, after months of speculation, rumour and outright lies, Grand Theft Auto V has been given a release date of Autumn next year.

PayPal lays off over 500 employees, with a US$15m pre-tax hit in Q4, as it consolidates product groups for streamlined operations and faster innovation.

Microsoft has sold four million upgrades for Windows 8 since its launch three days ago, according to CEO Steve Balmer.

Vodafone New Zealand announces completion of its acquisition of TelstraClear for a cash consideration of NZ$840 million.

NBA 2K13 dazzles with TV-like visuals and a deep gameplay experience on Xbox 360, despite a steep learning curve.

Trade me said it will meet its prospectus forecast for dividends in the second half of the year though a hoped-for economic upturn hasn't materialised.

Gartner predicts Windows 8 Phone could rival iPhone's market share by 2015, potentially overthrowing Blackberry as the 3rd top smartphone.

Scott Forstall, Apple's mobile software chief, sacked for not signing an apology over mapping app troubles. CEO Tim Cook steps in to apologise.

Labour says consumers could be the big losers after the Commerce Commission rubber-stamped Vodafone’s purchase of TelstraClear.

Apple reshuffles leadership, enhancing teamwork among product teams following the departures of iOS chief Scott Forstall and retail head John Browett.

The first review of Assassin’s Creed III has arrived just one day before the game’s launch tomorrow, and the reviewer says it’s damn near perfect.

Offering consumers protection of their digital lives on all Windows 8 compatible devices at home or on the go.

All regulatory approvals required for its acquisition now granted as Vodafone expects to close deal by tomorrow.

Microsoft debuts Windows Phone 8, offering a personal phone experience that connects people and things that matter most.

Vodafone's network crowned the fastest for iPhone 5 users in Auckland and Wellington, outpacing rivals by up to 110%.

Google postpones Android event scheduled for today due to concerns over the impending Hurricane Sandy across New York.

Q3 smartphone shipments surpassed 157 million, with Samsung shipping a record 56.3 million units, nearly double Apple's 26.9 million.

Kiwis lead in wise social media use, with less than 10% risking job ire by airing work grievances online, says AVG study.