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'Less arrogant' Apple now easier to work with
Apple

'Less arrogant' Apple now easier to work with

France Telecom-Orange CEO claims Cupertino company has become easier to work with since Tim Cook took over the reigns from the late Steve Jobs.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 26th Feb 2013
BlackBerry, er, Global Creative Director hits the road
BlackBerry

BlackBerry, er, Global Creative Director hits the road

Alicia Keys exits BlackBerry to yodel on tour, leaving behind iPhone snafu and a bespoke fan music video project.

By Donovan Jackson • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Feb 2013
iOS devices top list of tablet activations
Health Technologies

iOS devices top list of tablet activations

iOS devices dominate with 77% of tablet activations in Q4 2012, capturing eight of the top ten spots, overshadowing Android and Windows.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Feb 2013
Changing our lives in a very smart way
Health Technologies

Changing our lives in a very smart way

As smartphones render everyday items obsolete, we explore their evolution into our ultimate digital hubs, reshaping daily life.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 26th Feb 2013
Rushed Samsung release = Apple advantage?
Apple

Rushed Samsung release = Apple advantage?

'Samsung Unpacked 2013 Episode 1' will launch the Galaxy S smartphone on March 14, with speculation circulating the release is earlier than preferred.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 26th Feb 2013
EDITED: HP augments Microsoft strategy, chases Apple with Android tablet
Microsoft

EDITED: HP augments Microsoft strategy, chases Apple with Android tablet

Hewlett-Packard is augmenting its Microsoft strategy with the introduction of tablets based on Google's Android operating system.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 26th Feb 2013
Fired up Mozilla stakes smartphone claim
Semiconductors

Fired up Mozilla stakes smartphone claim

Mozilla to launch phone operating system after securing 18 mobile operator partners, including device commitments from a host of companies.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 25th Feb 2013
Hacked off Microsoft breached, but who's next?
Microsoft

Hacked off Microsoft breached, but who's next?

Malware attack which plagued Apple and Facebook now targets Microsoft, infecting a small number of its computers.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 25th Feb 2013
Chromebook Pixel: Cloud crazy Google's next big play
Google

Chromebook Pixel: Cloud crazy Google's next big play

Google has released an ultra high-resolution Chromebook Pixel laptop made famous, or maybe infamous, for its lofty price tag that starts at $1,299.

By Donovan Jackson • 3 min read • Mon, 25th Feb 2013
Could Foxconn's hiring freeze leave Apple out cold?
Apple

Could Foxconn's hiring freeze leave Apple out cold?

Manufacturing partner denies the move was not linked to any single client, but have Apple got reason to worry?.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 22nd Feb 2013
Better email and information access with Microsoft Office 365
Microsoft

Better email and information access with Microsoft Office 365

For Kumeu River Wines Director Michael Brajkovich, keeping the office side of things running effortlessly just got a whole lot easier.

By Donovan Jackson • 4 min read • Tue, 19th Feb 2013
See-through smartphone vision to become reality
Digital Signage

See-through smartphone vision to become reality

Polytron Technologies is unveiling a see-through smartphone later this year, set to redefine mobile tech with its transparent OLED display.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Feb 2013
Google begins search for retail stores
Google

Google begins search for retail stores

Reliable source claims search engine is in the early stages of building stand-alone retail stores across the U.S.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 18th Feb 2013

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Sony feeds diet of thin tablets to Kiwis
Apple

Sony feeds diet of thin tablets to Kiwis

New Xperia Tablet Z will hit New Zealand shelves in over two months, but will the world's thinnest tablet tempt customers?.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 27th Feb 2013
On your marks, get set, smartphone
iOS

On your marks, get set, smartphone

Huawei unveils world's fastest smartphone, but does speed really matter? Ascend P2 boasts speeds of up to 150 Mbps.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 25th Feb 2013
4G Airwaves show some Kiwis are more special than others
Government

4G Airwaves show some Kiwis are more special than others

As NZ readies to auction 4G airwaves, Maori special treatment wanes, yet a £30m ICT fund may ease the digital divide.

By Donovan Jackson • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Feb 2013
Mobile magic helps Trade Me beat IPO outlook
Digital Entertainment

Mobile magic helps Trade Me beat IPO outlook

Trade Me's mobile expansion fuels a net profit rise of NZD $37.5m, beating IPO outlook and driving strong performance across its business portfolio.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 20th Feb 2013
Samsung's Galaxy S III Mini hits NZ
Digital Signage

Samsung's Galaxy S III Mini hits NZ

Compact version of company's flagship smartphone to hit Kiwi stores later this month, but can we afford another gadget?.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Feb 2013