X stories - Page 18
TradeMe: We're hiring!
Wed, 24th Aug 2011
#
trade me
#
teched
#
x
TradeMe tech chiefs seek skilled tech experts at Tech.Ed, citing urgent need to expand to match ambitious IT plans.
2011 Web Awards finalists announced
Tue, 23rd Aug 2011
#
gaming
#
uc
#
martech
The voting has now finished and finalists decided. Check out who has made it into the top five in each category.
The business lunch question
Tue, 23rd Aug 2011
#
entrepreneur
#
linkedin
#
x
A Kiwi entrepreneur is bringing LetsLunch, a US networking site for business lunches, to New Zealand, creating unique opportunities for corporate professionals.
More details on PlayStation Vita
Tue, 23rd Aug 2011
#
gaming
#
digital signage
#
digital entertainment
Sony's PlayStation Vita wows with social apps like Facebook and Twitter, promising a near-PS3 gaming experience on the go.
Office 365 suffers outage - Updated
Thu, 18th Aug 2011
#
microsoft
#
microsoft office
#
x
The outages are frustrating for technology companies trying to convince IT professionals that cloud services are reliable.
PS3 price slashed
Wed, 17th Aug 2011
#
gaming
#
digital entertainment
#
sony
Sony has dramatically cut the price of its Playstation 3 console around the world, with New Zealand consumers to benefit from drops of $150.
Battlefield 3 to require EA's Origin
Tue, 16th Aug 2011
#
gaming
#
digital entertainment
#
battlefield
DICE confirms that Battlefield 3 will require EA's Origin client on PC, sparking disappointment among Steam users who must install another game client.
Amazon's cloud crash
Wed, 10th Aug 2011
#
amazon
#
x
#
retail
Amazon AWS outage hits US East Coast and Europe, disrupting Netflix and Reddit. Brief chaos post lightning strike and echoes of April's crash.
Battlefield 3 runs out of Steam
Tue, 9th Aug 2011
#
gaming
#
digital entertainment
#
steam
EA's Battlefield 3 won't launch on Steam, marking a rift in the gaming world as EA promotes its own Origin service for distribution.
Apple and Microsoft crushing innovation: Google - Updated
Sat, 6th Aug 2011
#
microsoft
#
google
#
apple
Google executive criticizes Apple and Microsoft for waging patent war against Android, claiming it stifles innovation.
Newcomers to challenge 'entrenched' players
Fri, 5th Aug 2011
#
google
#
apple
#
icloud
New services Google+ and iCloud are set to challenge Facebook's dominance in the mobile space, according to a survey by Appcelerator and IDC.
Proxim's Kiwi Wireless Push
Mon, 1st Aug 2011
#
network infrastructure
#
wireless networks
#
cloud services
Proxim aims to boost its market share in New Zealand with Renaissance, targeting various sectors for its wireless solutions.
Christchurch's resilient business community
Mon, 1st Aug 2011
#
supply chain
#
x
#
partners
Christchurch businesses demonstrate remarkable resilience post-earthquakes, with sectors, especially IT, rallying to restore the economic fabric.
Protect your children online
Mon, 1st Aug 2011
#
social media
#
online safety
#
x
Quarter of kids have 'online births' before real ones, highlighting the urgent need for parents to navigate their children's digital world safely.
LulzSec strikes The Sun
Tue, 19th Jul 2011
#
x
#
hacking
LulzSec reneges on quitting, hacks The Sun to post fake story on Murdoch's death amid News Corp's ongoing phone-hacking scandal.
Vodafone wants to know your ...
Tue, 5th Jul 2011
#
uc
#
x
Vodafone NZ launches 'Share Everything Day' to capture a 24-hr snapshot of Kiwi life via social media, aiming for a unique insight into national trends.
Cyclic trend for social media spam
Fri, 1st Jul 2011
#
symantec
#
social media
#
x
A study shows social media spam attacks follow a cycle of rise and fall, peaking every 20 days, affecting platforms like Facebook and Twitter.
Social media NZ
Fri, 1st Jul 2011
#
gaming
#
semiconductors
#
digital entertainment
From futuristic payment apps like Google Wallet to landmark legal battles involving Twitter, 2011 is revolutionising the digital and mobile world.
Hosting goes virtual
Fri, 1st Jul 2011
#
ddos
#
x
#
partners
Virtualisation technology reshapes business, enabling operations from anywhere, anytime - a revolution that's redefining global connectivity.
What's on your bucket list?
Fri, 1st Jul 2011
#
digital entertainment
#
amazon
#
netflix
'My Bucket List' site aims to connect users through shared life goals and aspirations, providing a platform to plan and achieve dreams together.