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Investor pushes Cook to 'buy back $150bn of Apple stock'
Apple

Investor pushes Cook to 'buy back $150bn of Apple stock'

Carl Icahn demands Apple's CEO increase the company's share buyback plan to $150bn, putting pressure on Tim Cook.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 3rd Oct 2013
Auckland Open source event this week
Open source

Auckland Open source event this week

The Australasian Open source Developers Conference, one of the top conferences for developers in Asia Pacific, is heading to Auckland.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Oct 2013
Top Microsoft investors want Bill Gates out
Microsoft

Top Microsoft investors want Bill Gates out

Top Microsoft investors push for Bill Gates' resignation, challenging his chairmanship amid calls for fresh corporate strategy.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 3rd Oct 2013
'OK whoever said iOS 7 is waterproof GO **** YOURSELF'
Gaming

'OK whoever said iOS 7 is waterproof GO **** YOURSELF'

Many iPhone users tricked by fake advert into believing iOS 7 waterproofs devices, leading to numerous damaged gadgets.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 2nd Oct 2013
How to get your computer/internet streaming services on your TV
Gaming

How to get your computer/internet streaming services on your TV

Getting streaming services on your TV is very easy, with applications available for most devices across a range of streaming services.

By Greig Strafford • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Oct 2013
Battlefield 4 BETA is now live
Gaming

Battlefield 4 BETA is now live

Get ready to immerse yourself in the chaos of all-out-warfare with the exclusive Battlefield 4 beta available now on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC via Origin.

By David Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd Oct 2013
Apple beats Coca-Cola to become World's Most Valuable Brand
Microsoft

Apple beats Coca-Cola to become World's Most Valuable Brand

Apple dethrones Coca-Cola, clinching the title as the World's Most Valuable Brand, say Interbrand. A historic shift spotlighting tech's rise.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 2nd Oct 2013
Android App Review: Tapastic
Gaming

Android App Review: Tapastic

Tapastic app brings a world of diverse webcomic talents to your phone, offering a free feast of genres for comic lovers on the move.

By Eddie Monotone • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Oct 2013
The Evil Within releases gameplay video
Gaming

The Evil Within releases gameplay video

Bethesda unveils a chilling gameplay video for The Evil Within, diving deep into survival horror with Detective Sebastien's eerie journey.

By David Williams • 1 min read • Tue, 1st Oct 2013
Ever wondered what 1.2 billion Facebook users look like?
Apple

Ever wondered what 1.2 billion Facebook users look like?

Providing a glimpse of every single member, The Faces of Facebook website has encapsulated all 1.2 billion profile pictures on one web page.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 1st Oct 2013
Apple 'Just Do It' when it comes to watch hires
Apple

Apple 'Just Do It' when it comes to watch hires

Has Tim Cook used his sway in the boardroom to lure Nike's top design director onto Apple's wearable devices team?.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 1st Oct 2013
iPhone buzz - Fancy a slice of Apple?
Cybersecurity

iPhone buzz - Fancy a slice of Apple?

Spammers are capitalizing on the iPhone 5S and 5C hype to launch a stock scam campaign convincing people to buy shares of Apple.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 30th Sep 2013
Can Battlefield 4 enjoy same res on PS4 and Xbox One?
Gaming

Can Battlefield 4 enjoy same res on PS4 and Xbox One?

An EA 'representative in charge' at the Eurogamer Expo claims Battlefield 4 for Xbox One will run at 720p and at 60 frames per second.

By David Williams • 1 min read • Mon, 30th Sep 2013
Real life Twitter talk is #funny
Apple

Real life Twitter talk is #funny

Jimmy Fallon and Justin Timberlake's viral skit hilariously mimics real-life Twitter talk, lampooning the #hashtag obsession.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 30th Sep 2013
Is this the new iPad 5…?
Apple

Is this the new iPad 5…?

Leaked video from sw-box.com teases what could be the iPad 5, sparking rumours before Apple's anticipated announcement on October 15.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 30th Sep 2013
How to keep your kids safe online
Cybersecurity

How to keep your kids safe online

Most parents today have probably breathed a sigh of relief at some point or other that they never grew up with the Internet, or social media.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Sep 2013
Bawling Ballmer bows out with a cry
Microsoft

Bawling Ballmer bows out with a cry

Steve Ballmer, the departing Microsoft CEO, bid an emotional farewell to the company and vowed to change the world again.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 30th Sep 2013
Behind the scenes with Microsoft's new Surface tablets
Microsoft

Behind the scenes with Microsoft's new Surface tablets

Microsoft unveils the smarter Surface 2 and Surface Pro 2, promising a revolution in the tablet world with enhanced battery and features.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sat, 28th Sep 2013
A month with Samsung's new F series TV...
Gaming

A month with Samsung's new F series TV...

I was fortunate to spend a month with Samsung's latest television the UA55F8000 or the F series to you and me.

By David Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Sep 2013