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LTE: Up in the air

Mobile operators globally tout LTE, the 4G tech promising lightning-fast downloads. Verizon and Telstra lead, aiming to transform wireless connectivity.

By Staff Writer • 8 min read • Fri, 1st Jul 2011

Printing

How to buy a projector

With the Rugby World Cup just around the corner, now is the perfect time to consider investing in a projector.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 1st Jul 2011

Microsoft

Microsoft takes Office online

Microsoft counters Google with the cloud-based Office 365, aimed at small businesses seeking affordable collaboration tools.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 29th Jun 2011

Gaming

Classic Mac shooter on its way for the iPad

The classic Mac first-person shooter Marathon will soon be released to iPad owners free of charge via the App Store.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 27th Jun 2011

Apple

Apple wins touch-screen patent

Apple's triumph in securing a pivotal iPhone touch-screen patent may set the stage for intense legal skirmishes with rival tech giants.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 24th Jun 2011

Malware

'Trusted malware' on the rise: AVG

Hackers exploit 'trusted malware' to breach data, with AVG reporting a sharp increase in digitally signed malware attacks in 2011.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 23rd Jun 2011

Cybersecurity

BitDefender adds cloud security service

BitDefender boosts Android safety with a new cloud service, alerting users to malicious or fraudulent sites before access. Free download available.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 23rd Jun 2011

Apple

150 million users for Apple's iCloud

Apple's iCloud set to revolutionise with 150 million users, following a surge in interest for its free and premium services, reveals RBC Capital survey.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 22nd Jun 2011

Apple

Startling security lapse at Dropbox

Dropbox confesses to a severe security lapse, leaving users' data unprotected for hours due to a bug in their system.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 21st Jun 2011

Apple

Tablet growth 'staggering': report

Tablet sales set to soar to 215 million by 2025, with Apple's iPad leading the charge, defying predictions of PC market cannibalisation.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 21st Jun 2011

Semiconductors

Cool CPUs expected to drive new slim Macs

Intel's new ultra-efficient Sandy Bridge chips could power slimmer MacBook Airs, boosting performance while cutting heat and battery use.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 21st Jun 2011

Unified Communications

BlackBerry re-signs only NZ hosting partner

BlackBerry renews its exclusive NZ partnership with OneNet, ensuring its unique enterprise security services remain unrivalled.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Sun, 19th Jun 2011

Wireless Networks

NetGear banishes Wi-Fi dead spots

NetGear's latest tech, the Universal Wi-Fi Range Extender, promises to eliminate irksome Wi-Fi dead zones, welcoming a seamless internet experience.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Sun, 19th Jun 2011

Apps

Windows 7 phones get Evernote

Evernote launches on Windows 7 phones with a unique, feature-rich interface, marking its most innovative debut across mobile platforms.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 17th Jun 2011

Stories from Other Regions

SmartPhones stories

Storage

Is the laptop dead?

There was a time when owning a laptop was uncommon and typically restricted to business people who travelled a lot for work.

By Staff Writer • 13 min read • Fri, 1st Jul 2011

Apple

Tablet growth predicted despite post-Xmas dip

Tablet market in New Zealand and Australia set to grow, with IDC predicting doubling in shipments despite slow first quarter. Android market could triple.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 28th Jun 2011

Digital Entertainment

10th anniversary approaches for MEF

As the Metro Ethernet Forum approaches its 10th anniversary, the Carrier Ethernet market is expected to grow from USD $20 billion to up to $50 billion by 2014.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 27th Jun 2011