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FileMaker's holiday gift
Application Performance Monitoring

FileMaker's holiday gift

FileMaker spreads festive cheer with a buy-one-give-one offer on FileMaker Pro 11, aiming to boost organisation for businesses and charities.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 8th Nov 2011
Virtual goods raise real money for Christchurch
Gaming

Virtual goods raise real money for Christchurch

Gaming company SmallWorlds donates $38,000 to Christchurch earthquake relief from virtual item sales, showcasing the power of online communities.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 4th Jul 2011
Fraudsters attempt to capitalise on canterbury quake
Email Security

Fraudsters attempt to capitalise on canterbury quake

Scammers exploit Canterbury quake tragedy, posing as a legitimate UK charity to defraud Kiwis with offers of a 10% cut on donations received. NetSafe warns.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 1st Apr 2011
NetSafe issues quake scam warning
Email Security

NetSafe issues quake scam warning

NetSafe warns against Christchurch quake scam emails pretending to be from charity, advising public to be vigilant and report suspicious messages.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 23rd Feb 2011
Sarah Walker wins Gran Turismo 5 charity event
Gaming

Sarah Walker wins Gran Turismo 5 charity event

Sarah Walker clinches victory at Gran Turismo 5 charity event, securing $2000 and a PS3 package for CatWalk Trust.

By Chris Leggett • 2 min read • Wed, 1st Dec 2010
Canon launches 50k online auction
Trade Me

Canon launches 50k online auction

Canon New Zealand launches a NZD $50,000 online auction on Trade Me this afternoon, with proceeds aiding the Mayoral Earthquake Relief Fund.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 15th Sep 2010
Quake scam emails warning
Fintech

Quake scam emails warning

Symantec alerts on quake scam emails exploiting Canterbury disaster; urges verifying charity links to avoid cybercriminals' traps.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 6th Sep 2010

Global Stories

Charity stories

News: Apple violates FRAND patents, Motorola gets patent ruling, Apple's donations, and more!
Wireless Networks

News: Apple violates FRAND patents, Motorola gets patent ruling, Apple's donations, and more!

Two big stories surrounding Motorola and Apple this morning, all to do with patents, injunctions, and other fun legal proceedings.

By Benny Ling • 2 min read • Mon, 6th Feb 2012
Online helpdesk spreads satisfaction in NZ - Updated
Support

Online helpdesk spreads satisfaction in NZ - Updated

New Zealand tops Zendesk's global customer satisfaction poll at 95%, while the French lag at 57%. Now, a new charity-linked plan boosts philanthropy.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 1st Feb 2012
HP helps bring e-smiles to sick kids
Apple

HP helps bring e-smiles to sick kids

HP launches e-smiles campaign, inviting the public to send digital messages of hope to sick kids at Ronald McDonald House, Auckland.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 6th Dec 2011
Facebook and Twitter going down the toilet
Digital Entertainment

Facebook and Twitter going down the toilet

Facebook and Twitter users are joining a campaign by ToiletDay.org to post about the global toilet shortage in support of World Toilet Day this Saturday.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 15th Nov 2011
Swearing for charity
Gaming

Swearing for charity

SwearJar encourages users to clean up their language on Twitter by donating to Unicef for every swear word tweeted, adding a charitable twist.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 21st Oct 2011
Randi Zuckerberg quits Facebook
Facebook

Randi Zuckerberg quits Facebook

After six years at Facebook, Randi Zuckerberg, sister of founder Mark Zuckerberg, resigns to launch her own media venture, RtoZ Media.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 4th Aug 2011
Bungie waves goodbye to Halo
Gaming

Bungie waves goodbye to Halo

Bungie formally bids farewell to the Halo series on Bungie Day, passing the torch to 343 Industries as they embark on multiplatform development.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 11th Jul 2011
This years youtube stars
Unified Communications

This years youtube stars

Accidental YouTubers rake in fame and fortune, from Double Rainbow to Bed Intruder, turning viral moments into lucrative careers.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 1st Jul 2011
Google launches number porting service
Unified Communications

Google launches number porting service

In the midst of a game of musical chairs in the Google boardroom, the internet giant has turned its focus to mobile for 2011 and beyond.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Mar 2011
Gates gives $20 million to improve education with tech
EduTech

Gates gives $20 million to improve education with tech

Bill Gates' foundation pledges USD $20 million to boost US college readiness and completion through innovative tech tools. Proposals due by 19 November.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 12th Oct 2010
Revealed: Tech's top earners
Apple

Revealed: Tech's top earners

Forbes unveils tech tycoons' fortunes: Gates leads at $54bn, Zuckerberg tops Jobs, and charity moves are highlighted.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 24th Sep 2010