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Mega's legal guns shoot down claims of 'content theft'
Marketing Technologies

Mega's legal guns shoot down claims of 'content theft'

Mega, the file storage firm, has hit back at claims it profits from 'content theft' in a report calling the allegations 'defamatory'.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Fri, 15th May 2015
Kim Dotcom's Mega deal falls through
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Kim Dotcom's Mega deal falls through

Mega deal falls through as TRS Investments fails to gain shareholder approval for NZX listing of cloud-based storage firm.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Wed, 6th May 2015
RBNZ seeks stronger regulatory oversight of payment systems
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RBNZ seeks stronger regulatory oversight of payment systems

The Reserve Bank wants stronger oversight of the nation's payment systems, with a particularly focus on managing risks from the global infrastructu.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Nov 2014
Tech startups sought for accelerator program
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Tech startups sought for accelerator program

Asia Pacific tech startups, seize your chance! Join Innovyz's accelerator for mentorship, cash and perks from Microsoft, PayPal. Apply by Apr 20.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 13th Mar 2012
Praise, criticism for NZ technology industry
Fintech

Praise, criticism for NZ technology industry

American entrepreneur Peter Thiel lauds New Zealand's tech talent and investments, yet faces critique from local engineers citing a lack of global perspective.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 11th Jul 2011

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Massive cyber attack sends eBay into disarray
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Massive cyber attack sends eBay into disarray

eBay is asking users to change their passwords because of a cyberattack that compromised a database containing encrypted passwords and other non-financial data.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2014
Drury drives Xero's US expansion with Microsoft, HP and Paypal stalwarts
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Drury drives Xero's US expansion with Microsoft, HP and Paypal stalwarts

Xero Limited has bolstered its Board and US management team with the appointment of a new Board Chairman, adding a further US based Director, and esta.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Feb 2014
PayPal cuts over 500 jobs
DevOps

PayPal cuts over 500 jobs

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.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 31st Oct 2012
Facebook investor cashes out
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Facebook investor cashes out

Director Peter Thiel sells most of his stock in the social networking site after the end of the first lockup period.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 21st Aug 2012
Resume error not my fault: Yahoo CEO
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Resume error not my fault: Yahoo CEO

Reports say Scott Thompson has claimed an executive placement firm introduced the erroneous qualification before he started work with PayPal.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 11th May 2012
US tech investor's $15m kiwi contribution
Fintech

US tech investor's $15m kiwi contribution

US tech investor Peter Thiel is boosting New Zealand's tech scene with a NZD $40 million fund, pledging NZD $15 million via his firm Valar Ventures.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 23rd Mar 2012
Hefty incentive package for new Yahoo! CEO
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Hefty incentive package for new Yahoo! CEO

New Yahoo! CEO Scott Thompson begins his tenure today, backed by a stunning US$27 million incentive package aimed at revitalising the tech giant.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Jan 2012
Banking blockade stumps WikiLeaks
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Banking blockade stumps WikiLeaks

Financial blockade by Visa, MasterCard, and PayPal leaves WikiLeaks cash-strapped, cutting 95% of its donations.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 27th Oct 2011
Rumour: Next Xbox 360 dashboard update to add PayPal support
Gaming

Rumour: Next Xbox 360 dashboard update to add PayPal support

In the wake of the PlayStation Network debacle, a rumoured Xbox 360 dashboard update could see Microsoft offer Xbox LIVE users another payment method.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 11th May 2011
Xero gets $4 million for US expansion
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Xero gets $4 million for US expansion

Xero secures NZD $4 million from Peter Thiel to fuel its US expansion, with Thiel joining the US Advisory Board to challenge Quickbooks.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Oct 2010
Silly season security for Internet shoppers
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Silly season security for Internet shoppers

As the holiday season heats up, Internet security firms, such as AVG and BitDefender, urge online shoppers to stay vigilant and follow basic safety tips.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Nov 2009