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50% of Kiwis know nothing about online info collecting
Unified Communications

50% of Kiwis know nothing about online info collecting

Around half of New Zealanders don't realise their personal information is being collected online, while approximately a third of people don't worry about it.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Mar 2013
$23 billion says NZ high-tech is smart business
Information Communication & Technology

$23 billion says NZ high-tech is smart business

High-tech goods and services from New Zealand's ICT sector have increased by $3 billion in just over two years.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Mar 2013
Smart choice as Kiwis favour smartphones?
Apple

Smart choice as Kiwis favour smartphones?

Almost 50% of New Zealanders now own a smartphone, with nearly a third choosing the device over any other tech gadget - are you one of them?.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Mar 2013
Can you keep a Samsung secret? We can't
Apple

Can you keep a Samsung secret? We can't

SmartPause and Floating Touch confirmed as new features for the Samsung Galaxy S4, set to be officially released today.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Mar 2013

Global Stories

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Mobile tech tax: It's OK, you can keep enjoying your tablets
iPad

Mobile tech tax: It's OK, you can keep enjoying your tablets

Cheers to your gadgets! The UK government bins the feared 'iPad tax', ensuring your mobile tech stays tax-free for now.

By Donovan Jackson • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Mar 2013
Adobe CTO bites the poisoned Apple
Marketing Technologies

Adobe CTO bites the poisoned Apple

Software specialist joins the Apple ranks, despite public spat with Steve Jobs over Flash usage - his first day at work should be a cracker.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Mar 2013
Microsoft to end Windows Phone 8 support by July 2014
Microsoft

Microsoft to end Windows Phone 8 support by July 2014

Microsoft says cut-off date will kick-in within sixteen months, which isn't enough for those two year long-term phone contract lovers.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Mar 2013
Apple watch out - Samsung's on the move
Apple

Apple watch out - Samsung's on the move

Samsung reveals plans for a new smartwatch, aiming to outpace Apple in the wearable tech race following its Galaxy S4 launch.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Mar 2013
Kaspersky meets BYOD security demands
Bring Your Own Device

Kaspersky meets BYOD security demands

Kaspersky launches new security solution, KESB, to tackle BYOD challenges, ensuring safe mobility for workers and securing corporate data.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 20th Mar 2013
Apple ain't heavy, it's my ex-employer
Apple

Apple ain't heavy, it's my ex-employer

The road is long, with many a winding turn, and Apple's former CEO John Sculley believes the company's 'innovation lull' will end.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Mar 2013
Facebook for iOS updated: Now with cover control
iOS

Facebook for iOS updated: Now with cover control

Facebook's iOS app update introduces cover image control directly from iPhones, aiming to enrich user experience.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 19th Mar 2013
Wounding Apple makes it a dangerous animal
Apple

Wounding Apple makes it a dangerous animal

Blackberry has taken aim at Apple's levels of innovation, claiming the company has lost it's edge. Is that a wise move?.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Mar 2013
Cheeky underdog BlackBerry slams iOS
Apple

Cheeky underdog BlackBerry slams iOS

BlackBerry CEO claims iOS is outdated, touting superior multitasking on new devices as a key to overtake Apple's market dominance.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Mar 2013
Are mobile apps appsolutely fabulous?
Apps

Are mobile apps appsolutely fabulous?

85% of consumers prefer mobile apps over websites for speed, convenience, and easier navigation, a Compuware Corporation study reveals.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 18th Mar 2013
Samsung Galaxy S4 reaction
Samsung Galaxy

Samsung Galaxy S4 reaction

Samsung unveils the Galaxy S4 in New York, promising a richer life. Industry giants like Deutsche Telekom and Orange sing its praises.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 15th Mar 2013
Ovum: Good luck finding those Galaxy S4 features
Ovum

Ovum: Good luck finding those Galaxy S4 features

Ovum suggests Samsung's Galaxy S4 might pack more features than users can handle, questioning the tech giant's future innovation path.

By Donovan Jackson • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Mar 2013
Coming to a Galaxy near you - the Samsung Galaxy S4
Gaming

Coming to a Galaxy near you - the Samsung Galaxy S4

Samsung unveils Galaxy S4 live from Times Square - a smartphone promising a richer, simpler, fuller life for users worldwide.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Fri, 15th Mar 2013
Samsung copies Apple's lead over smartphone cast-offs
Apple

Samsung copies Apple's lead over smartphone cast-offs

Apple's series concept followed by Samsung, with older-generation Galaxy models keeping a value which rivals iPhones.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 15th Mar 2013