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Sony unveils Minecraft: PlayStation 3 Edition
Gaming

Sony unveils Minecraft: PlayStation 3 Edition

Sony announces Minecraft: PS3 Edition on disc from 14 May, following over 1.5M downloads, expanding its reach across PlayStation platforms.

By David Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2014
Kiwi based eCommerce company continues global growth
Customer Experience

Kiwi based eCommerce company continues global growth

Transaction Services Group (TSG) has acquired UK-based direct debit billing provider Harlands Group, expanding its international operations.

By David Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Apr 2014
EMC: World's data doubling every two years...
Internet of Things

EMC: World's data doubling every two years...

The digital universe is set to multiply 10-fold between 2013 and 2020, resulting in a staggering 44 trillion gigabytes of data.

By David Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 15th Apr 2014
Symantec: 552 million identities exposed in 2013...
Malware

Symantec: 552 million identities exposed in 2013...

During 2013 cyber criminals unleashed the most damaging series of cyber attacks in history, with 552 million identities exposed during the calendar year...

By David Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Apr 2014
Google and Citrix join forces to deliver business-critical Windows apps
Virtualisation

Google and Citrix join forces to deliver business-critical Windows apps

Citrix and Google collaborate to bring critical Windows apps to Google Chromebooks for improved manageability, security, and cost savings.

By David Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Apr 2014
Windows start menu set for comeback...
Gaming

Windows start menu set for comeback...

Microsoft hints at a classic start menu revival in next Windows iteration, blending tradition with modern touch for a seamless user experience.

By David Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 4th Apr 2014
The Insurgent Pack arrives for Killzone
Gaming

The Insurgent Pack arrives for Killzone

Killzone's Insurgent Pack introduces a game-changing Character Class, new abilities, weapons, and thrilling modes, redefining multiplayer combat.

By David Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 3rd Apr 2014
Pivotal looking to change Big Data forever
Data Analytics

Pivotal looking to change Big Data forever

Pivotal unveils Big Data Suite, aiming to revolutionize data economics with a comprehensive, penalty-free subscription offer.

By David Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 3rd Apr 2014
LinkedIn takes legal action following user email address exposure
Cybersecurity

LinkedIn takes legal action following user email address exposure

It has been revealed that the email addresses of LinkedIn users can easily be exposed via a web browser add-on tool.

By David Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 3rd Apr 2014
Sell Hack hits back following LinkedIn legal action
Cybersecurity

Sell Hack hits back following LinkedIn legal action

Sell Hack responds to LinkedIn's legal threat, emphasizing a surge in signups, despite a halt to their email-revealing Chrome plugin.

By David Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd Apr 2014
Facebook's Zuck earns a buck...
Apple

Facebook's Zuck earns a buck...

Mark Zuckerberg took a symbolic USD $1 salary in 2013, joining other Silicon Valley titans, while amassing a net worth of USD $27 billion.

By David Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd Apr 2014
EA April fools joke lambasted
Gaming

EA April fools joke lambasted

EA's April Fools' prank, mocking the Wii U via Frostbite's Twitter, faces backlash for crossing the line into spitefulness.

By David Williams • 1 min read • Wed, 2nd Apr 2014
Samsung seeks Google's help in Apple battle
Google

Samsung seeks Google's help in Apple battle

It seems like every time you go online you are greeted with the news of the latest legal wranglings between tech giants Samsung and Apple.

By David Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 1st Apr 2014

Stories from Other Regions

Written by David

Why your business needs MY HR...
Software-as-a-Service

Why your business needs MY HR...

MYHR revolutionises NZ's HR, aiding over 100 small businesses with expert support and legal peace of mind as they grow in a booming economy.

By David Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 15th Apr 2014
Woosh Wireless declares price war on Kiwi rivals...
Unified Communications

Woosh Wireless declares price war on Kiwi rivals...

Woosh Wireless introduces uncapped fixed line data 24% cheaper than competitors, aiming to provide cost savings to customers.

By David Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 8th Apr 2014
Kiwis get first taste of Bitcoin ATMs
Crypto

Kiwis get first taste of Bitcoin ATMs

The first Bitcoin ATM machines available to New Zealanders were unveiled this week, at an event in Auckland's CBD.

By David Williams • 1 min read • Fri, 4th Apr 2014
Join in Whittaker's hi-tech egg hunt
Gaming

Join in Whittaker's hi-tech egg hunt

Whittaker's unveils a hi-tech egg hunt with a mobile app to engage chocolate fans and support Starship Foundation.

By David Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Apr 2014
MYOB updates Mac accounting solution AccountEdge
Fintech

MYOB updates Mac accounting solution AccountEdge

New Zealand business solutions provider MYOB, has today announced new updates to their AccountEdge product suite.

By David Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 1st Apr 2014