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Telecom warns Kiwis over Yahoo Xtra spam attacks
Unified Communications

Telecom warns Kiwis over Yahoo Xtra spam attacks

Telecom Retail CEO Chris Quin is today warning Yahoo Xtra customers about a spam email circulating around some Yahoo Xtra email accounts.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 16th Jan 2014
Opinion: Time for Xtra to shrug off Yahoo?
Unified Communications

Opinion: Time for Xtra to shrug off Yahoo?

We're only two weeks into the New Year but there is another issue with Yahoo. leaving many wondering will Telecom bring its Xtra email service back in house?.

By David Williams • 1 min read • Wed, 15th Jan 2014
Should online porn be blocked by default?
Unified Communications

Should online porn be blocked by default?

PM Cameron urges ISPs to block online porn by default to protect children, claiming the internet's freedom has neglected child safety.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Jul 2013
US govt whisteblower revealed
Unified Communications

US govt whisteblower revealed

Whistleblower Edward Snowden denies he is hiding and says the focus should be on US government and tech companies.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Jun 2013
Tech giants deny US govt privacy probe
Data Privacy

Tech giants deny US govt privacy probe

Microsoft, Google, Apple, Facebook, Yahoo and other US companies deny assisting US officials in collecting customer private data since 2007.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 10th Jun 2013
Is Yahoo's treatment of Flickr a sign for Tumblr
Yahoo

Is Yahoo's treatment of Flickr a sign for Tumblr

Yahoo announces big redesign for Flickr, everyone gets 1TB of photo storage, can Tumblr expect the same treatment ?.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd May 2013
Yahoo nears $1.1bn Tumblr acquisition
Yahoo

Yahoo nears $1.1bn Tumblr acquisition

Yahoo set to acquire Tumblr for $1.1bn, boosting its tech portfolio and aiming to let the blogging site run as a standalone business.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 20th May 2013
Yahoo chairman resigns
Google

Yahoo chairman resigns

The man who helped bring Marissa Mayer to the company will not seek reelection to the Yahoo board of directors.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 26th Apr 2013
Mayer's mobile vision for Yahoo
Yahoo

Mayer's mobile vision for Yahoo

Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer gears up for a mobile-first revamp, aiming to make the company a key player in the mobile space.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 19th Apr 2013
Telecom renews Yahoo Xtra commitment following breach
Unified Communications

Telecom renews Yahoo Xtra commitment following breach

Telecom vows to enhance Yahoo Xtra after breach exposed 60k passwords but will continue its partnership with Yahoo, prioritising customer service.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Apr 2013
Yahoo inspires confidence through teenage millionaire
Apple

Yahoo inspires confidence through teenage millionaire

At just 17, Nick D'Aloisio sells his news app to Yahoo for £24m, sparking hope for young entrepreneurs worldwide.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 26th Mar 2013
Yahoo spring clean sees seven products dumped
Yahoo

Yahoo spring clean sees seven products dumped

Marissa Mayer uses old Google philosophy, scrapping seven underperforming products during a company clear out.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 4th Mar 2013
Working from home or hardly working?
Yahoo

Working from home or hardly working?

Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer sparks debate after banning staff from working from home, with critics believing the company will suffer as a result.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Feb 2013
iPhone 5 hits two million Chinese sales
Apple

iPhone 5 hits two million Chinese sales

Apple's iPhone 5 achieves record-breaking sales of 2M units in China in just three days, marking the fastest rollout in Apple history.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 18th Dec 2012
Yahoo reveals new email service
Yahoo

Yahoo reveals new email service

Yahoo launches its revamped email service, promising a streamlined, mobile-first experience, marking Marissa Mayer's first major move as CEO.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 12th Dec 2012
iPhone 5 tops Yahoo obsession search
Apple

iPhone 5 tops Yahoo obsession search

Apple's iPhone 5 reigns as Yahoo's most obsessed search in 2012, on top of the tech world and overshadowing other global fascinations.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 4th Dec 2012
Images sting Google with $255k damages
Google

Images sting Google with $255k damages

Google to pay $255k to Melbourne man for defamation after linking him with underworld figures in search results.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Nov 2012
Trend Micro announces apps for Windows 8
Windows

Trend Micro announces apps for Windows 8

Offering consumers protection of their digital lives on all Windows 8 compatible devices at home or on the go.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 30th Oct 2012
Mayer appoints new Yahoo CFO
Firewalls

Mayer appoints new Yahoo CFO

Marissa Mayer spearheads Yahoo's revival by appointing Ken Goldman as the new CFO, aiming for financial and operational rejuvenation.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Sep 2012