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Google's free storage triples to 15GB
Storage

Google's free storage triples to 15GB

Google has announced it will triple its free storage to 15GB, combining the capacity across Google+, Drive, and Gmail, ahead of its I/O conference.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 15th May 2013
MEGA: Slow
Mega

MEGA: Slow

I decided to sign up for Kim Dotcom's Mega service to see what the fuss is all about. So far the best word to describe it is…slow.

By Donovan Jackson • 2 min read • Tue, 22nd Jan 2013
Fake raid kickstarts Mega reign
Mega

Fake raid kickstarts Mega reign

Kim Dotcom launched his new Mega site with a staged re-enactment of his arrest, complete with fake FBI agents, fireworks, and explosions.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 21st Jan 2013
Million Mega users after day one
Mega

Million Mega users after day one

Kim Dotcom's new Mega site hits a million users in under 24 hours, defying expectations and making internet history.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 21st Jan 2013
Dotcom: Privacy is a basic human right
Mega

Dotcom: Privacy is a basic human right

At Mega's launch, Kim Dotcom promotes privacy as a basic human right, challenging global norms on data rights.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 21st Jan 2013
Dotcom ads pulled by Mediaworks
Mega

Dotcom ads pulled by Mediaworks

Mediaworks drops Dotcom's Mega ads after music label complaints, halting a 500-ad campaign days before launch. #MegaLaunch #AdPull.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 17th Jan 2013

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Join NZSA for a Mega evening with CEO Vikram Kumar
Apple

Join NZSA for a Mega evening with CEO Vikram Kumar

Dive into the realm of secure cloud services at NZSA's evening with Mega's CEO, Vikram Kumar, detailing Mega's journey and tech breakthroughs.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 21st May 2013
Court grants Dotcom leave to appeal
Mega

Court grants Dotcom leave to appeal

Kim Dotcom's appeal to have evidence disclosed by US authorities will be heard by New Zealand's Supreme Court.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 17th May 2013
Dotcom: Sue you NZ Govt
Government

Dotcom: Sue you NZ Govt

The most wanted man on the internet can now sue over illegal government spying, and boy will he take advantage of it.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2013
Mega IPO: Soon, you could own a piece of the Dotcom magic
Mega

Mega IPO: Soon, you could own a piece of the Dotcom magic

Kim Dotcom teases a Mega IPO, opening investment in his digital empire to the public amid his ongoing legal battles. #MegaIPO.

By Donovan Jackson • 2 min read • Tue, 5th Mar 2013
Blinder for Dotcom as he can't see US 'evidence'
Unified Communications

Blinder for Dotcom as he can't see US 'evidence'

Evidently the evidence against Kim Dotcom and Megaupload is so substantial that he isn't allowed to know what it is to prepare his defence against extradition.

By Donovan Jackson • 2 min read • Tue, 5th Mar 2013
Exclusive: Vikram Kumar on his Mega move
Mega

Exclusive: Vikram Kumar on his Mega move

Vikram Kumar discusses his leap to Mega, praising its global vision for NZ and its focus on internet privacy, despite Dotcom's controversial past.

By Donovan Jackson • 4 min read • Fri, 1st Mar 2013
Kim Dotcom's Mega mission
Mega

Kim Dotcom's Mega mission

Kim Dotcom tells SBS Dateline he's fighting the US on charges, vows to protect internet freedom: Mega is not just a business, it's a mission.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 12th Feb 2013
Mega copyright warnings for Dotcom
Mega

Mega copyright warnings for Dotcom

Kim Dotcom's Mega.co.nz faces 150 copyright notices just days post-launch, despite claims of ignorance due to encrypted user data.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 1st Feb 2013
Kiwi backed Mega revenge free
Mega

Kiwi backed Mega revenge free

Kim Dotcom denies that his new file-sharing service, Mega, is a revenge mission against the US government or Hollywood.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 21st Jan 2013
Mega questions answered
Mega

Mega questions answered

Kim Dotcom launches new Mega file-sharing service, promising a robust, law-adhering platform and plans for significant job creation in NZ.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Jan 2013
Dotcom unveils Mega.co.nz
Mega

Dotcom unveils Mega.co.nz

Kim Dotcom launches Mega.co.nz with a lavish party, marking a defiant comeback with 50GB free for every user and a stand for internet privacy.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 21st Jan 2013
Dotcom prepares for Mega launch party
Unified Communications

Dotcom prepares for Mega launch party

Kim Dotcom gears up for an extravagant party at his mansion to launch Mega.co.nz, amid high anticipation and ice cream giveaways.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 18th Jan 2013