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Uber eyes up Nokia's mapping service, forks out $3bn

In a bold £2.4bn bid, Uber seeks control of Nokia's Here maps, eyeing autonomy from Google and fueling its driverless ambitions.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 11th May 2015

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Can a hip workplace get you the right people?

Do you really need bean bags, a rooftop bar, nap pods or chill zones to engage your organisation's 'big kids' into better, more productive work?.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 11th May 2015

Wearables

Why smartwatch makers need the Apple Watch

Apple's entry into the smartwatch market is expected to benefit all smartwatch suppliers, says IHS Technology.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 11th May 2015

Unified Communications

Could Google upset the mobile Apple cart with Google Fi?

Google Fi shakes up the industry, potentially outsmarting Apple with its seamless network-switching and cost-effective data plans.

By Patrick Pilcher • 4 min read • Fri, 8th May 2015

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The genie is out of the bottle: BitTorrent launch peer-to-peer browser

BitTorrent may be best known for peer-to-peer protocols, but that could be about to change thanks to Maelstrom, a new browser BitTorrent have just put.

By Patrick Pilcher • 2 min read • Tue, 21st Apr 2015

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Which NZ retailer is leading the pack on Google?

Digital marketing firm FIRST Digital has released a new industry report showing which retailers are ranking on Google.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 14th Apr 2015

Gaming

Afternoon Procrastination Time: Play Pac-Man in Google Maps

Google has today put smiles on users' faces once again by enabling classic Atari game and fan favourite Pac-Man on Google Maps.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2015

Malware

Widespread malware threat on Android devices

Half of Android users at risk as a new malware threat lets attackers swap safe apps for malicious ones, claims Palo Alto Networks.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2015

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While you were sleeping: Data bolsters rate case

Wall Street moved lower as an unexpected gain in new home sales as well as solid data on inflation and manufacturing bolstered the case for the Federa.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2015

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Google follows in Apple's footsteps with app review process

Google is significantly changing its review process for apps on Google Play after years of solely using automated processes.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 20th Mar 2015

DevOps

Vulnerable mobile apps 'just waiting to be exploited'

Hackers target weak mobile apps, with AVG's CTO warning they're ripe for data theft and urging developers and stores to tighten security.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2015

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Serko Mobile to change the way employees travel

Serko Mobile is the first purpose-built mobile app that allows business travellers to make real-time changes to their travel plans using their mobile.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Mar 2015

Marketing Technologies

Samsung's mobile payment move poses more challenges to Google than Apple

Mobile payments are not yet a driver of handset sales. Few people will be basing their phone purchasing decisions on mobile payment functionality.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Feb 2015

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The Apple Car - what do we know?

Apple is reportedly working on an electric vehicle dubbed 'Project Titan,' with hundreds of employees, including former Tesla staff, allegedly involved.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 17th Feb 2015