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Apple TV, iTunes updates go live
Apple

Apple TV, iTunes updates go live

Apple rolls out fixes for Apple TV and iTunes, addressing display and download glitches alongside playback and syncing issues.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 16th Dec 2010
Video: The Kiwi Computer Challenge
Apple

Video: The Kiwi Computer Challenge

New Zealand launches the Kiwi Computer Challenge to boost IT skills nationwide, aiming for 1 million certified Kiwis by 2015.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 16th Dec 2010
Official - 'Keep your number' ruling extended
Apple

Official - 'Keep your number' ruling extended

New Zealand's Commerce Commission has extended the current arrangement for number portability for another six years.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 15th Dec 2010
YouTube reveals 2010's most-watched
Apple

YouTube reveals 2010's most-watched

YouTube's 2010 rewind reveals a global watchlist led by the viral Bed Intruder Song, showcasing the platform's role in shaping digital culture.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Dec 2010
Google apologises to New Zealanders
Wireless Networks

Google apologises to New Zealanders

Google says sorry to NZ over Wi-Fi data collection, removes equipment from Street View cars following Privacy Commissioner's probe.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Dec 2010
UFB rollout begins today in Whangarei
Health Technologies

UFB rollout begins today in Whangarei

The rollout of ultra fast broadband in New Zealand is a go, with the first fibre being laid at Manaia View School.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 14th Dec 2010

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App review: Skype
Gaming

App review: Skype

With Skype on your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad, you can make and receive calls, and instant message anyone else on Skype, wherever they are in the world.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 30th Dec 2010
TechDay's Top Ten of 2010
Gaming

TechDay's Top Ten of 2010

TechDay's 2010 Top Ten reveals Kiwis' love for Apple, enduring use of Windows XP, and local internet innovation excitement.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 17th Dec 2010
Mac App Store dated
Apple

Mac App Store dated

Apple sets Jan 7 launch for Mac App Store in 90 countries; aims to revolutionize PC apps market, echoing mobile success.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 17th Dec 2010
How much Apple business will Renaissance keep?
Apple

How much Apple business will Renaissance keep?

Renaissance set to face hefty losses, with estimates showing a potential slim down to $55-60m in Apple business as Ingram Micro enters the fray.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 16th Dec 2010
2degrees launches all you can eat mobile plan
Unified Communications

2degrees launches all you can eat mobile plan

2degrees offers New Zealanders unlimited national calls for a fixed monthly fee of $149, with no contract required.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 15th Dec 2010
Mobile app revenue to rocket 60% by 2014
Apple

Mobile app revenue to rocket 60% by 2014

IDC predicts massive growth in revenues for mobile apps as they move to new platforms such as tablets and TVs.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 15th Dec 2010
AspireTel acquires Dot Net
Apple

AspireTel acquires Dot Net

AspireTel expands its horizon by acquiring Dot Net in a strategic move aimed at boosting customer revenues and services.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 15th Dec 2010
Clouds will reign in 2011
Supply Chain

Clouds will reign in 2011

In 2011, the cloud will transform business operations and IT's role, with CA Technologies leading the charge towards a more agile, secure future.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 15th Dec 2010
Windows 8 tablet tipped for CES
Microsoft

Windows 8 tablet tipped for CES

Microsoft Chief Executive Steve Ballmer January's Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas is already shaping up to be one to watch.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 15th Dec 2010
Simms ticks the OptiPlex box
Apple

Simms ticks the OptiPlex box

Simms International broadens its Dell catalogue with OptiPlex desktops, enhancing its offering to authorised resellers from Jan 2011.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 15th Dec 2010
Infinity Blade
Apple

Infinity Blade

The #1 grossing iTunes App! IGN's iPhone Game of the Year! NEW FREE CONTENT on the way! See below for more details.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Dec 2010
Hitachi Data Systems sets up in Adelaide
Apple

Hitachi Data Systems sets up in Adelaide

Hitachi Data Systems expands into Adelaide, opening an office led by newly appointed Chris Clarkson, marking significant growth in Australia.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 14th Dec 2010