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New Mac mini now available
Wireless Networks

New Mac mini now available

Apple unveils revamped Mac mini with doubled graphics, HDMI and SD slot, starting at NZD$1,299. Boasts sleek design and energy efficiency.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 16th Jun 2010
HP redesigns notebook portfolio
Storage

HP redesigns notebook portfolio

HP launches redesigned portfolio of Envy, Pavilion and Mini notebooks with improved performance and user experiences.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 15th Jun 2010
Profile: Cemix DIY
Apple

Profile: Cemix DIY

Cemix is a tried and trusted brand and has been manufacturing construction products in New Zealand for over 25 years.

By Sean Mitchell • 1 min read • Sat, 12th Jun 2010
TomTom iPhone app update soon
Apple

TomTom iPhone app update soon

TomTom is set to revolutionise its iPhone app with multitasking and other requested features in a free update, enhancing navigation for users.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 11th Jun 2010
BlackBerry app challenge detailed
BlackBerry

BlackBerry app challenge detailed

NZ developers urged to join the BlackBerry Super Apps Developer Challenge, aiming to spotlight top apps across APAC with $1.5m in prizes.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 9th Jun 2010
Telecom offer shows faith in XT
BlackBerry

Telecom offer shows faith in XT

Telecom has resumed full XT Mobile marketing activity with today's introduction of a customer-friendly 30-day risk free trial.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 3rd Jun 2010
Green Government
Power / Energy

Green Government

The UK gov updates procurement policies to focus on green tech and tackles e-waste, showing serious commitment to combatting climate change.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 1st Jun 2010
A slice of the pie
Digital Entertainment

A slice of the pie

As PC margins shrink in New Zealand, firms boost earnings by focusing on high-margin accessories and consumables, a sector worth millions each month.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Jun 2010

Global Stories

SmartPhones stories

iFortune - see your future as predicted by the Zodiac
Apple

iFortune - see your future as predicted by the Zodiac

Korea's chart-topping iFortune app predicts your future using the Chinese Zodiac, requiring just your birthday for a glimpse into today or tomorrow.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Sat, 12th Jun 2010
Apple releases Safari 5 into the wild
Unified Communications

Apple releases Safari 5 into the wild

Apple unveils Safari 5 with improved speeds, HTML5 support, and new Safari Reader, promising a 30% boost over Safari 4 for users.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 10th Jun 2010
iPhone 4: The facts
Unified Communications

iPhone 4: The facts

Apple's iPhone 4 dazzles with its Retina display, claims title of thinnest smartphone, and boosts gaming with a 3-axis gyro.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Jun 2010
Apple announces iPhone 4
Unified Communications

Apple announces iPhone 4

Apple unveils iPhone 4 at developer conference in the US; Vodafone to launch in New Zealand in the coming months.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 8th Jun 2010
5 million download Skype 3G app
Apple

5 million download Skype 3G app

Nearly 5 million iPhone users have embraced Skype's 3G calling app since its launch, paving the way for paid services in 2021.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 4th Jun 2010
Internet pioneers announce new social music service
BlackBerry

Internet pioneers announce new social music service

Founders of two of the internet's most successful start-ups have teamed up to create a new social music service.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 4th Jun 2010
Jobs: PCs are like trucks
Apple

Jobs: PCs are like trucks

Apple's Jobs says PCs will become 'like trucks', vital to fewer as iPad leads digital shift, amidst calls to action over iPhone 4G leak drama.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 3rd Jun 2010
Jetstar trials in-flight iPad entertainment
Apple

Jetstar trials in-flight iPad entertainment

Jetstar to trial iPad entertainment on domestic flights from June, with plans to extend across all networks. Rent for AU$10 per flight.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 2nd Jun 2010
2degrees enters a new phase
Unified Communications

2degrees enters a new phase

2degrees shakes up NZ mobile market, gaining over 200,000 subscribers in 6 months, proving sceptics wrong and signalling a new chapter.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 1st Jun 2010
IT rock stars
Wireless Networks

IT rock stars

From tech-averse to IT lovers: How the iPod and smart devices turned even the least techy amongst us into unwitting IT rock stars.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Jun 2010