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Bolt sees rapid growth in drivers & riders across Auckland
Drivers

Bolt sees rapid growth in drivers & riders across Auckland

Bolt's Auckland launch sparks rapid growth, with drivers up 350% and riders nearly 600%, reshaping the city's daily transport scene since June.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Aug 2025

Global Stories

Windows security breaks ROG Xbox Ally handheld game consoles
Gaming

Windows security breaks ROG Xbox Ally handheld game consoles

Windows 11 security is blocking key software on Asus ROG Xbox Ally consoles, leaving pricey handhelds struggling to launch games properly.

By Darren Price • 3 min read • Sat, 31st Jan 2026
UK drivers stick with older cars, switch insurers less
Data Analytics

UK drivers stick with older cars, switch insurers less

UK motorists cling to older, cheaper cars and shop around less for cover as easing premiums and cost pressures dampen insurer switching.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Fri, 19th Dec 2025
TeamViewer partners with F1 Academy to empower women
Unified Communications

TeamViewer partners with F1 Academy to empower women

TeamViewer has partnered with F1 Academy, committing to boost female representation in motorsport over the next two years and enhance inclusivity in the sport.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Wed, 12th Mar 2025
TrustInSoft enhances its software analyser with memory mapping feature
Semiconductors

TrustInSoft enhances its software analyser with memory mapping feature

TrustInSoft has upgraded its software analyser with a pioneering memory mapping feature, increasing precision in hardware analysis.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Dec 2023
Starfield's unveils special edition drive and hub for Xbox
Storage

Starfield's unveils special edition drive and hub for Xbox

Save the Secrets of the Universe with Seagate's new Starfield special edition game drive and hub for Xbox, available for pre-order in Australia and New Zealand.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Aug 2023
Norton attempts to resolve faulty driver issues for Windows PC users
Cybersecurity

Norton attempts to resolve faulty driver issues for Windows PC users

Norton launches Driver Updater, a service that detects and updates outdated, corrupt, or missing drivers on Windows PCs.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 17th Jul 2023
NVIDIA releases the GeForce RTX 4060 game-ready driver
Gaming

NVIDIA releases the GeForce RTX 4060 game-ready driver

The NVIDIA Ada Lovelace architecture at the heart of the GeForce RTX 4060 delivers a massive upgrade, with AI-powered DLSS 3, and supercharging creative apps.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Fri, 30th Jun 2023
Goodbye Staples, hello Winc - and a more solution driven focus
Customer Experience

Goodbye Staples, hello Winc - and a more solution driven focus

Staples Australia and New Zealand will rebrand to Winc next month with the company also planning more solution-driven offerings.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 7th Aug 2017
IT job ads down, report finds
EduTech

IT job ads down, report finds

Job advertisements in the information technology sector have fallen 2.4%, despite the total number of online job advertisements growing by 1.1%.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Thu, 26th Jan 2017
Axon commits to Windows 7
Partner Programmes

Axon commits to Windows 7

Axon rolled out Windows 7 on all 270 machines in just 38 days, overcoming driver issues and saving costs by upgrading only 6% of their fleet.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Oct 2009
Text to alert drivers to law change
Unified Communications

Text to alert drivers to law change

Vodafone will text customers about a new law banning phone calls while driving unless hands-free, effective 1 November. The company supports the initiative.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 19th Oct 2009
Driven to distraction
Driving

Driven to distraction

New Zealand may ban holding mobile phones while driving by year-end, possibly imposing a NZD $50 fine or 25 demerit points; handsfree remains allowed.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Jun 2009

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