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BlackBerry CEO: Tablets will fade in five years
Apple

BlackBerry CEO: Tablets will fade in five years

Thorsten Heins has questioned the future of tablets, believing the device will have no reason to exist in five years.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd May 2013
Mobile advertising drives Facebook revenue
Apple

Mobile advertising drives Facebook revenue

Social networking says 30% of revenue now comes from mobile advertising, as the site finds new ways to increase profits.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 3rd May 2013
Trade Me users warned over scams
Apple

Trade Me users warned over scams

Auction site says suspicious emails have been sent to users, warning them to stay vigilant against any potential phishing scams.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 3rd May 2013
Win iPads when you purchase Adobe Creative Cloud
Marketing Technologies

Win iPads when you purchase Adobe Creative Cloud

Win an iPad Mini with Adobe Creative Cloud subscriptions, enhancing creative tools for your team. Limited offer by Digital Arena.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 2nd May 2013
Microsoft advert mocks rival fanboys
Microsoft

Microsoft advert mocks rival fanboys

Microsoft takes a swipe at Apple and Samsung fans in new ad, featuring a wedding brawl over whose device is better.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 2nd May 2013
Yelp set to 'revolutionise NZ retail industry'
Semiconductors

Yelp set to 'revolutionise NZ retail industry'

Will Kiwi consumers benefit from the arrival of an online review site, helping shoppers identify the most popular New Zealand businesses?.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 2nd May 2013
Introducing the Asus Transformer All-in-One
Smart Home

Introducing the Asus Transformer All-in-One

Asus clearly subscribes to the 'big is better' mantra, with their Transformer All-in-One featuring an 18.4-inch tablet.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Wed, 1st May 2013
Samsung sells Galaxy Note 8.0 to Kiwis
Apple

Samsung sells Galaxy Note 8.0 to Kiwis

Samsung launches new Galaxy Note 8.0 tablet in New Zealand, designed for work and play, retailing at $599 for Wi-Fi model.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 1st May 2013
Vodafone's 4G hits Christchurch
Unified Communications

Vodafone's 4G hits Christchurch

Vodafone will preview 4G – the world's fastest mobile network technology – in Christchurch today, prior to its launch in parts of the city on 29 May.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 30th Apr 2013
Smartphone newbies boost Windows Phone profits
Microsoft

Smartphone newbies boost Windows Phone profits

Windows Phone sees growth with 5.6% of smartphone sales in Q1 2013, attracting first-time buyers and boosting profits.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 30th Apr 2013
NZ mobile data demand doubles
Unified Communications

NZ mobile data demand doubles

New Zealand's mobile data usage has doubled for the second consecutive year, driven by increased smartphone activity, says the Commerce Commission's report.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Apr 2013
Are you as popular a CEO as Tim Cook?
Apple

Are you as popular a CEO as Tim Cook?

Bidding reaches US$600,000 for the chance to sit down and have coffee with Apple's CEO - but would you be as popular?.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 30th Apr 2013
Queue jump Kiwis beat the world to Galaxy S4
Apple

Queue jump Kiwis beat the world to Galaxy S4

As the globe gets to grips with Samsung's hotly-anticipated smartphone, three New Zealanders got their hands on device first.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 30th Apr 2013
Apple 1 Computer heads to auction
Apple

Apple 1 Computer heads to auction

Rare 1976 Apple 1 computer, part of over 350 years of computing, to auction with bids between US$260,000 - 400,000.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 30th Apr 2013
Wearable tech to hit US$1.5 billion by 2014
Wearables

Wearable tech to hit US$1.5 billion by 2014

Next generation wearables including smart glasses and watches set for boost as influential players such as Google and Apple enter the market.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 29th Apr 2013
Telecom toasts S4 with $5 million data giveaway
Unified Communications

Telecom toasts S4 with $5 million data giveaway

Telecom celebrates Samsung Galaxy S4 launch with a massive $5M data giveaway for New Zealanders, promising a digital feast.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 26th Apr 2013

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Are tech advancements making Kiwis busier?
Marketing Technologies

Are tech advancements making Kiwis busier?

Despite saving Kiwis six hours weekly, 77.5% still feel the crunch of busyness, with tech advancements blurring life's boundaries.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 1st May 2013
Our hands on with the Samsung Galaxy S4
Semiconductors

Our hands on with the Samsung Galaxy S4

Samsung's Galaxy S4 heralds as 'Life's Companion' with its array of features. Is it truly the game-changer in the smartphone market?.

By Courtney Sit • 5 min read • Mon, 29th Apr 2013