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Countdown begins for the ESET NetGuide Web Awards...
Gaming

Countdown begins for the ESET NetGuide Web Awards...

New Zealand has spoken, so get voting in the 2013 ESET NetGuide Web Awards, supporting the Kiwi websites you love.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 28th Jan 2014

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iPhone 6 - Big screen and solar charging?
Apple

iPhone 6 - Big screen and solar charging?

The iPhone 6 is rumoured to feature a 5-inch HD screen and innovative solar charging technology, amidst speculation on its other striking specifications.

By David Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 30th Jan 2014
Lenovo says 'Hello Moto' to the tune of $3 billion
Lenovo

Lenovo says 'Hello Moto' to the tune of $3 billion

Google is on the verge of selling its Motorola Mobility smartphone operations to Lenovo for around USD $2.91 billion if reports are to be believed.

By David Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 30th Jan 2014
Mobile revenue surge smashes Facebook's earnings report
Apple

Mobile revenue surge smashes Facebook's earnings report

Boosted by surging mobile revenue, Facebook has today smashed financial expectations with a full year revenue of $7.87bn, an increase of 55% year-over-year.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 30th Jan 2014
Apple's iPod business collapses...
Apple

Apple's iPod business collapses...

Reports being released show that Apple's iPod business collapsed last quarter, with the device's revenue accounting for two percent of the tech giants revenue.

By David Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 30th Jan 2014
Giving in to Snapchat...
Apple

Giving in to Snapchat...

A former Snapchat sceptic gives in, discovering fun through pet snaps and quirky sends, finding a unique joy in ephemeral photo-sharing.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Jan 2014
Romotive can turn your iPhone into a robot
Gaming

Romotive can turn your iPhone into a robot

San Francisco startup Romotive has transformed iPhones into robots, securing over USD $5 million in funding and growing to 19 employees.

By David Williams • 1 min read • Thu, 30th Jan 2014
Apple ahead of the tablet game as Samsung trails
Lenovo

Apple ahead of the tablet game as Samsung trails

Apple dominates the tablet market, shipping 26 million units in Q4 2013, but faces challenges from competitors.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Jan 2014
Renaissance - Where did it all go wrong...?
Apple

Renaissance - Where did it all go wrong...?

Following a horrendous 2012 and a crippling 2013, The Channel examines where it all went wrong for the former Apple distributor.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Thu, 30th Jan 2014
Night-time smartphone work = less business productivity
Apple

Night-time smartphone work = less business productivity

Night-time work emails on smartphones lead to poorer next-day job performance, Michigan State research suggests, urging sleep over late emails.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Jan 2014
Samsung dominates record-breaking smartphone market
Lenovo

Samsung dominates record-breaking smartphone market

Samsung leads as the smartphone market hits a record 1 billion units shipped in a year, showcasing a 38.4% surge from 2012.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Jan 2014
Lenovo agrees $2.3bn IBM server acquisition
DataCentre infrastructure

Lenovo agrees $2.3bn IBM server acquisition

Lenovo secures a $2.3bn deal to buy IBM's x86 server business, marking another step in their longstanding partnership.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Jan 2014
Window of opportunity as Phablet shipments set to smash 120m mark?
Gaming

Window of opportunity as Phablet shipments set to smash 120m mark?

Phablet sales soar to 120m by 2018, with East Asia leading demand for gaming and streaming on larger screens, reports Juniper Research.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 28th Jan 2014
What is Bitcoin telling us about Internet innovation?
Unified Communications

What is Bitcoin telling us about Internet innovation?

Bitcoin's rise challenges the status quo, suggesting vast untapped internet innovation potential beyond traditional financial models.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 27th Jan 2014
Good Technology offers free customer BlackBerry migration
Windows

Good Technology offers free customer BlackBerry migration

Good Technology unveils 'Migrate Now' to aid BlackBerry users switch to iOS, Android, or Windows Phone for free, targeting those stuck in contracts.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 24th Jan 2014
Bill Gates, a MacBook and a TV host = Awkward…
Microsoft

Bill Gates, a MacBook and a TV host = Awkward…

Bill Gates laughs off an awkward moment on Jimmy Fallon's show when an Apple MacBook makes an untimely appearance.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 24th Jan 2014
Samsung beats Apple to semiconductor top spot...
Network Infrastructure

Samsung beats Apple to semiconductor top spot...

Samsung and Apple increased combined semiconductor demand by 17% in 2013, remaining the top buyers, says Gartner.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Jan 2014
'Plagued' Facebook will die out by 2017...
Gaming

'Plagued' Facebook will die out by 2017...

Facebook will be wiped out by 2017, similar to infectious epidemics such as the bubonic plague, says Princeton researchers.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 24th Jan 2014