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Will Apple's next iPhone be met with excitement or indifference?
Wearables

Will Apple's next iPhone be met with excitement or indifference?

Loyal Apple consumers across generations aren't excited about a 4-inch iPhone, which is expected to go on sale later this month, a new survey finds.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Mar 2016
VIDEO: Acer Predator face off - X34 vs Z35
Gaming

VIDEO: Acer Predator face off - X34 vs Z35

Watch the ultimate Acer Predator showdown, as Computer Lounge scrutinises the X34 and Z35 panels for the best gaming edge.

By Ashton Young • 1 min read • Wed, 9th Mar 2016
Gender gap: We have an issue, professor says
Massey University

Gender gap: We have an issue, professor says

Massey University professor Sarah Leberman says the lack of women in leadership positions is a vexing and persistent problem.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Mar 2016
From student tests to innovative learning: Top EdTech trends of today
EduTech

From student tests to innovative learning: Top EdTech trends of today

EdTech revolutionises classrooms with focus on assessment models, computer science, and data privacy, reveals EdSurge and AT&T study.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 8th Mar 2016
Why Facebook sees sports as the next big opportunity in digital media
Marketing Technologies

Why Facebook sees sports as the next big opportunity in digital media

Digital and social media companies such as Facebook are moving further into the world of sports as more viewer attention shifts in that direction.

By Matthew Bailey • 2 min read • Tue, 8th Mar 2016
Facebook flexes its muscles into the enterprise market
Facebook

Facebook flexes its muscles into the enterprise market

Facebook at Work is set to challenge the enterprise software market, offering the same features as regular Facebook.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Tue, 8th Mar 2016
Xbox One Quantum Break preview gameplay video
Gaming

Xbox One Quantum Break preview gameplay video

Microsoft was kind enough to invite us to play Quantum Break on Xbox One. From what we have played so far, the game is no average shooter.

By Damian Seeto • 1 min read • Tue, 8th Mar 2016
The man who put the '@' in your email dies aged 74
Email

The man who put the '@' in your email dies aged 74

Email pioneer Raymond Tomlinson, creator of the iconic '@' symbol for modern email addresses, has died aged 74.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Tue, 8th Mar 2016
Hands-on Review: Samsung Galaxy S7
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Samsung Galaxy S7

After much speculation, the Samsung Galaxy S7 is finally here. Pat Pilcher was lucky enough to get his hands on one for a week.

By Patrick Pilcher • 4 min read • Tue, 8th Mar 2016
Cloud software and collaboration solutions in hot demand by educators
EduTech

Cloud software and collaboration solutions in hot demand by educators

The adoption of cloud-based software in classrooms will fuel the global market of classroom collaboration management systems, says report.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 7th Mar 2016
Flexi Buy 'reckless', fined $50,000 following ComCom report
Commerce Commission

Flexi Buy 'reckless', fined $50,000 following ComCom report

Flexi Buy fined £50k following Commerce Commission's report on mobile trader industry, as investigations into other companies continue.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 7th Mar 2016
New language education app helps kids with learning disabilities
EduTech

New language education app helps kids with learning disabilities

A new app for language disorders is the first special education tool to be featured by Apple in the best new apps section of the App Store.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 7th Mar 2016
Tinder matchmaker? Yes please
DevOps

Tinder matchmaker? Yes please

Tinder's latest twist: play Cupid for your friends with a new matchmaking feature, letting you share profiles and spread the love.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Mon, 7th Mar 2016
There's no such thing as Mac OS X ransomware, right?
Malware

There's no such thing as Mac OS X ransomware, right?

OS X users have been hit with the first known case of Mac 'ransomware' malware, found in the recently released BitTorrent client app Transmission.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Mon, 7th Mar 2016
Wargaming.net delivers new (real) tank
Gaming

Wargaming.net delivers new (real) tank

Wargaming.net, famous for it's free-to-play World of Tanks game has just delivered a real tank to the Australian Armour & Artillery Museum in Cairns.

By Darren Price • 2 min read • Mon, 7th Mar 2016
Is Dying Light: The Following Enhanced Edition worth a look?
Gaming

Is Dying Light: The Following Enhanced Edition worth a look?

It's time, once again to run, jump and hide from the zombie horde in Techland's Dying Light: The Following Enhanced Edition.

By Darren Price • 6 min read • Mon, 7th Mar 2016
Kung Fu Panda 3 review: Karate chop or epic flop?
Gaming

Kung Fu Panda 3 review: Karate chop or epic flop?

Often by the time an animated movie is on to its second sequel the film is quietly relegated to a 'straight to DVD' release.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Mar 2016
Hands-on Review: Trend Micro Antivirus for Mac
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Trend Micro Antivirus for Mac

Finally. I can raise a glass to Leo, and also to Trend Micro. They've got a great product, that any developer would appreciate on their Mac.

By Greig Strafford • 2 min read • Mon, 7th Mar 2016
New Spotify feature helps users 'discover' undiscovered music
Digital Entertainment

New Spotify feature helps users 'discover' undiscovered music

Spotify unveils 'Fresh Finds', a new weekly feature curated to spotlight emerging talents before they hit the big time.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 4th Mar 2016