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The Galaxy Gear Arrives - what's the verdict?

Samsung's Galaxy Gear launches with quirkiness but lacks wow factor, retailing at $299 from Oct. Critics question its 'smart' label.

By Sean Mitchell • 1 min read • Mon, 9th Sep 2013

Wearables

All the Galaxy Gear but no idea?

Samsung throws its latest gadget into the ring, the Galaxy Gear smartwatch, amid skepticism on its utility in the modern world.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Sep 2013

Microsoft

Smartphone shipments surges phone market growth

Smartphones will represent virtually all of the mobile phone market in many of the world's most developed economies by the end of 2017....

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Sep 2013

Wearables

Will you own a smart watch by 2018?

Smart watch shipments are expected to hit 36 million annually by 2018, with Apple and Samsung poised to trigger a market boom, Juniper Research reveals.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2013

Apple

Apple Watch out… Samsung's Galaxy Gear is here

South Korean company will launch its smart watch as early as next week, beating Apple's iWatch to market in the process.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2013

Microsoft

Samsung NZ releases new Windows 8 line-up

New line-up includes ATIV Book 9 Plus, Book 9 Lite and Book 9 Lite Touch and a new all-in-one PC, the ATIV One 5 Style.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 27th Aug 2013

Unified Communications

Zuckerberg issues five billion friend requests

In an audacious effort to unite the world online, Facebook founder launches internet.org, designed to expand global internet access.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 23rd Aug 2013

Apple

Samsung and Apple's channel dominance crushes smartphone vendors

Samsung and Apple cement their dominance in the smartphone market, leaving little space for competitors, says ABI Research.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Aug 2013

Microsoft

Samsung leads the pack as smartphone sales keep rising

Samsung stretches its lead in the global smartphone market, where sales surged by 46.5%, hitting 225 million units in Q2 2013.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 19th Aug 2013

Microsoft

Android and Windows grow as iOS slows…

Apple's iOS market share dropped in Q2 2013 despite strong shipments, while Android and Windows Phone saw growth. Apple hopes to rebound with new launches.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 9th Aug 2013

Microsoft

Tablet shipments slow as vendors await Apple's iPad show…

Global tablet shipments dip 9.7% awaiting Apple's new iPad, yet year-on-year figures surge by 59.6%, says IDC.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Aug 2013

Apple

'Oh hell Samsung, shame on you!'

Replace shamed American cyclist Lance Armstrong with Samsung, swap the banned drug EPO with GPU and bang - we have a controversy...

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 5th Aug 2013

Apple

Obama says 'No We Can't' to Apple ban

Obama sides with Apple, overturning the ban on iPhone 4 and iPad 2, thwarting Samsung's plans in a major trade decision.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 5th Aug 2013

Microsoft

Hey Samsung, leave our Apple alone

Intel, Microsoft and Oracle come to the aid of Apple after plans to ban iPhone 4 sales following Samsung fallout.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 30th Jul 2013

Apple

Samsung record profits fail to appease investors

Samsung reported record Q2 profits of USD $8.5bn—up 47% from last year—but fell short of investor hopes for USD $8.8bn, causing unease.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 26th Jul 2013

Unified Communications

Samsung beats Apple in 'Internet War'

Samsung claims the global internet usage crown, overtaking Apple for the first time, reveals StatCounter report.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 12th Jul 2013

Apple

Samsung scores Fortune 500 win over Apple

South Korean company named the world's 14th largest in terms of revenue, beating fierce rival Apple by five places.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 10th Jul 2013

Apple

Exploding Samsung S3 sizzles Swiss girl

An 18-year-old Swiss girl sustained severe burns when her Samsung S3 exploded, highlighting potential safety issues with the device's lithium-ion battery.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 10th Jul 2013