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McAfee offers guidebook to security battleground

McAfee's new guidebook aids non-IT executives in navigating the cyber threat landscape, with all proceeds supporting a war veterans' charity.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Mar 2012

Marketing Technologies

Bus stop ad can only be seen by girls

Plan UK has launched a bus stop ad in Oxford Street that uses facial recognition to show content only to women, highlighting the campaign for girls' rights.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 22nd Feb 2012

Wireless Networks

News: Apple violates FRAND patents, Motorola gets patent ruling, Apple's donations, and more!

Two big stories surrounding Motorola and Apple this morning, all to do with patents, injunctions, and other fun legal proceedings.

By Benny Ling • 2 min read • Mon, 6th Feb 2012

Support

Online helpdesk spreads satisfaction in NZ - Updated

New Zealand tops Zendesk's global customer satisfaction poll at 95%, while the French lag at 57%. Now, a new charity-linked plan boosts philanthropy.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 1st Feb 2012

Apple

HP helps bring e-smiles to sick kids

HP launches e-smiles campaign, inviting the public to send digital messages of hope to sick kids at Ronald McDonald House, Auckland.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 6th Dec 2011

Digital Entertainment

Facebook and Twitter going down the toilet

Facebook and Twitter users are joining a campaign by ToiletDay.org to post about the global toilet shortage in support of World Toilet Day this Saturday.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 15th Nov 2011

Gaming

Swearing for charity

SwearJar encourages users to clean up their language on Twitter by donating to Unicef for every swear word tweeted, adding a charitable twist.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 21st Oct 2011

Facebook

Randi Zuckerberg quits Facebook

After six years at Facebook, Randi Zuckerberg, sister of founder Mark Zuckerberg, resigns to launch her own media venture, RtoZ Media.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 4th Aug 2011

Gaming

Bungie waves goodbye to Halo

Bungie formally bids farewell to the Halo series on Bungie Day, passing the torch to 343 Industries as they embark on multiplatform development.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 11th Jul 2011

Unified Communications

This years youtube stars

Accidental YouTubers rake in fame and fortune, from Double Rainbow to Bed Intruder, turning viral moments into lucrative careers.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 1st Jul 2011

Unified Communications

Google launches number porting service

In the midst of a game of musical chairs in the Google boardroom, the internet giant has turned its focus to mobile for 2011 and beyond.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Mar 2011

EduTech

Gates gives $20 million to improve education with tech

Bill Gates' foundation pledges USD $20 million to boost US college readiness and completion through innovative tech tools. Proposals due by 19 November.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 12th Oct 2010

Apple

Revealed: Tech's top earners

Forbes unveils tech tycoons' fortunes: Gates leads at $54bn, Zuckerberg tops Jobs, and charity moves are highlighted.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 24th Sep 2010

Stories from Other Regions

Charity stories

GrabOne

GrabOne partners with Kidsline

GrabOne allies with Kidsline to support youth mental health, launching a donation page with options to contribute NZD $5 to NZD $50 for the cause.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 6th Dec 2011

Application Performance Monitoring

FileMaker's holiday gift

FileMaker spreads festive cheer with a buy-one-give-one offer on FileMaker Pro 11, aiming to boost organisation for businesses and charities.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 8th Nov 2011

Gaming

Virtual goods raise real money for Christchurch

Gaming company SmallWorlds donates $38,000 to Christchurch earthquake relief from virtual item sales, showcasing the power of online communities.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 4th Jul 2011

Email Security

Fraudsters attempt to capitalise on canterbury quake

Scammers exploit Canterbury quake tragedy, posing as a legitimate UK charity to defraud Kiwis with offers of a 10% cut on donations received. NetSafe warns.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 1st Apr 2011