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Samsung strikes early Apple blow
Apple

Samsung strikes early Apple blow

Samsung has won a preliminary invalidation of a key Apple patent in their ongoing legal battle, securing an early advantage in their high-stakes copyright war.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 24th Oct 2012
Mobile push grows Facebook revenue
Software Development

Mobile push grows Facebook revenue

Facebook's revenue jumps 32% to $1.26bn, despite a $59m loss, driven by a mobile push and beating Wall Street forecasts.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 24th Oct 2012
Armageddon Expo round-up
Gaming

Armageddon Expo round-up

Blinding lasers, bearded Vikings, sweaty gamers and that guy from Borderlands – this year's Armageddon Expo had everything for a perfectly nerdy long weekend.

By Brendan Kelly • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Oct 2012
Apple launches iPad mini
Apple

Apple launches iPad mini

Apple reveals the sleek iPad mini, boasting a 7.9-inch display and a lightweight design, aiming to dominate the market against Google and Amazon.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Oct 2012
Apple unveils 13-inch MacBook Pro
Apple

Apple unveils 13-inch MacBook Pro

Apple unveils a slimmer, lighter 13-inch MacBook Pro with a Retina display and flash storage, setting new industry standards.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 24th Oct 2012
All-new iMac joins the party
Apple

All-new iMac joins the party

Apple reveals sleek new iMac, boasting a thinner design and enhanced performance in their most significant product launch yet.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 24th Oct 2012
Review: Naughty Bear: Panic in Paradise
Gaming

Review: Naughty Bear: Panic in Paradise

Naughty Bear was the cute little kid's game released in 2010, featuring many teddy bears in the forest living in harmony.

By Damian Seeto • 6 min read • Tue, 23rd Oct 2012
Review: Dishonored
Gaming

Review: Dishonored

It is a brave thing to offer a new IP in the season of big franchises, Dishonored is a unique beast and a wonderful big melting pot of ideas.

By Richard Armitt • 6 min read • Tue, 23rd Oct 2012
Dotcom cock-ups watched closely in USA
Government

Dotcom cock-ups watched closely in USA

Government handling of the Megaupload case is under close U.S. scrutiny and what they see isn't pretty according to the Labour Party.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 23rd Oct 2012
IT spending to hit 3.7 trillion by 2013
Apple

IT spending to hit 3.7 trillion by 2013

Worldwide spending on big-data and cloud technology the reason behind increased spending within the industry says Gartner symposium.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 23rd Oct 2012
Apple approaching iPad Mini release
Apple

Apple approaching iPad Mini release

Media expectations for the smaller-sized tablet reaching fever pitch on the eve of the Apple's product launch.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 23rd Oct 2012
Sony lays off 2,000 workers
Sony

Sony lays off 2,000 workers

Electronics giant announces changes by the end of 2012 in ongoing quest to reduce its overall workforce by 6%.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 23rd Oct 2012
Tech advancements causing excessive E-waste
Unified Communications

Tech advancements causing excessive E-waste

As tech advances, e-waste skyrockets with outdated gadgets piling up. Experts warn of fast-growing waste from incessant device upgrades.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 19th Oct 2012
ANZ gets first access to new PS Store
Gaming

ANZ gets first access to new PS Store

After a stuttering start the new-look PS Store is now up and running in most territories, and there's some good news – it's fast as anything.

By Brendan Kelly • 2 min read • Fri, 19th Oct 2012
Apple v Microsoft: Battle of the tablets
Unified Communications

Apple v Microsoft: Battle of the tablets

With the iPad Mini and Surface products due for release, Australia's industry experts assess which company will come out on top.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Oct 2012
Free FileMaker seminar comes to Wellington - 1st Nov
Application Performance Monitoring

Free FileMaker seminar comes to Wellington - 1st Nov

Join FileMaker's free seminars in Wellington on Nov 1 for a chance to enhance your database skills with expert training. No prior experience needed.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 19th Oct 2012
Microsoft's new tablet yet to Surface in NZ
Gaming

Microsoft's new tablet yet to Surface in NZ

Microsoft New Zealand is unsure when Kiwis can buy its new Surface tablet, despite pre-orders starting elsewhere and a global launch on October 26.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 19th Oct 2012
Google issues Android event invites
Google

Google issues Android event invites

Google invites press to Android event in NY, sparking speculation over LG Nexus 4. Will it be game-based launch?.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 19th Oct 2012
Facebook launches new anti-bullying page
Facebook

Facebook launches new anti-bullying page

Facebook has launched a new anti-bullying page in its Family Safety Center, reinforcing its commitment to online safety during Bullying Prevention month.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 19th Oct 2012