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New RIM boss admits challenges are 'significant'
BlackBerry

New RIM boss admits challenges are 'significant'

RIM's new CEO Thorsten Heins labels company risks as 'significant', amidst a 19% revenue dip and high-profile resignations.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 30th Mar 2012
Trade Me adds touch site
Apple

Trade Me adds touch site

Trade Me launches touch-friendly site, making it easier for users on smartphones and tablets to navigate without needing the app.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 1st Mar 2012
Celebs make CES cool
Yahoo

Celebs make CES cool

The Consumer Electronics Show in Vegas has always been an exciting time for us tech geeks, but it seems that celebrities are getting in on the fun now too!.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 1st Mar 2012
RIM releases PlayBook OS 2.0
BlackBerry

RIM releases PlayBook OS 2.0

RIM unveils major PlayBook OS 2.0 upgrade, featuring native email, social integration, and access to thousands of Android apps.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd Feb 2012
US giant ditches BlackBerry for iPhone
Apple

US giant ditches BlackBerry for iPhone

Energy giant Halliburton swaps BlackBerry for iPhone, impacting 4,500 employees, after extensive OS research. A blow to BlackBerry's corporate appeal.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 8th Feb 2012
Mobile data security
Wireless Networks

Mobile data security

IT leaders face tough choices in mobile platform security, balancing ease of use with robust protection in an ever-evolving corporate landscape.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Feb 2012
From forest floor to non-sexy speech - Updated
Microsoft

From forest floor to non-sexy speech - Updated

NZ's TranscribeMe innovates with non-sexy, precise transcription from forest origins to global market shake-up, offering a unique US$1/min service.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 31st Jan 2012
RIM co-CEOs step down
BlackBerry

RIM co-CEOs step down

BlackBerry's chiefs, Lazaridis and Balsillie, step down with former co-COO Thorsten Heins taking the helm, signalling a new chapter for RIM.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 23rd Jan 2012
Samsung on RIM: We're not interested
BlackBerry

Samsung on RIM: We're not interested

Samsung dispels rumours of buying BlackBerry maker RIM, saying it's simply not interested, despite tech blog speculation.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 19th Jan 2012
iPhone prompted 'cage match': Windows Phone team
Apple

iPhone prompted 'cage match': Windows Phone team

iPhone release in 2007 forces Microsoft's Windows Phone team to scrap platform after a tense 7-hour meeting dubbed 'the cage match'.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Jan 2012
2012 - New year, Big things
Unified Communications

2012 - New year, Big things

Augmented reality program helps rebuild Christchurch, viral videos from NZ, and a review of the Nokia N9 phone.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Sun, 1st Jan 2012
RIM profit bombs - Updated
Data Analytics

RIM profit bombs - Updated

RIM's earnings plummet as PlayBook re-valuation and service outage hit hard, with co-CEOs slashing their pay to $1 amidst declining BlackBerry sales.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 16th Dec 2011
RIM denied BBX trademark
Apple

RIM denied BBX trademark

Judge issues temporary ban on name RIM gave to forthcoming operating system; so what will the BlackBerry OS be called now?.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 8th Dec 2011
Has Microsoft missed the tablet boat?
Microsoft

Has Microsoft missed the tablet boat?

Is Microsoft too late for the tablet market? With tech giants already on their 3rd gen products, Forrester calls Windows 8 very late to the party.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 30th Nov 2011
App of the week: Dropbox
Apps

App of the week: Dropbox

Dropbox, our App of the Week, simplifies life by syncing files across devices - ensuring your data is where you need it, securely.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Nov 2011

Stories from Other Regions

BlackBerry stories

iPad 2 claimed over 70% of NZ tablet sales last quarter: IDC
Apple

iPad 2 claimed over 70% of NZ tablet sales last quarter: IDC

Apple's iPad 2 dominated New Zealand's Q4 tablet market in 2011, capturing 71% of sales, with Apple poised to launch its new iPad model soon.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 22nd Mar 2012
What's your mobile marketing strategy?
BlackBerry

What's your mobile marketing strategy?

Mix of tools offers huge opportunity to engage with customers - but how do you make sure you're not doing more harm than good?.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Feb 2012
It's not about the numbers
BlackBerry

It's not about the numbers

Siblings Peter and Kylie Walker use billion-dollar satellite tech to unearth hidden Tupperware, captivating a global geocaching audience with their unique blog.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 1st Jan 2012