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Kim Kardashian: Hollywood on Facebook.
Google

Kim Kardashian: Hollywood on Facebook.

Kim Kardashian's virtual world expands as Facebook partners with Glu to launch Kim Kardashian: Hollywood game, now with Italy adventures.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Mon, 6th Oct 2014
Review: Kaynex Sydnee
Gaming

Review: Kaynex Sydnee

Kanex Sydnee review: A sleek solution to the family charging chaos, powering up 4 devices simultaneously and cutting down cable mess.

By Patrick Pilcher • 2 min read • Fri, 3rd Oct 2014
Review: Nokia Lumia 930
Gaming

Review: Nokia Lumia 930

The Nokia Lumia 930 impresses with features like a 20MP camera and wireless charging, but developer support and software stability remain major hurdles.

By Greig Strafford • 4 min read • Fri, 3rd Oct 2014
Where is the government's UFB rollout up to
Unified Communications

Where is the government's UFB rollout up to

In a recent update, Chorus says New Zealand is ranked first for growth in fibre coverage from 2012 to 2013 worldwide.

By Donovan Jackson • 2 min read • Wed, 1st Oct 2014
Windows 10 coming to a PC near you - What's changed
Gaming

Windows 10 coming to a PC near you - What's changed

Microsoft leaps over Windows 9 to unveil Windows 10, promising a new era for PCs with enterprise-grade security and universal apps.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Oct 2014
Kiwi mobile commerce to hit $10 billion by 2019
Marketing Technologies

Kiwi mobile commerce to hit $10 billion by 2019

NZ's mobile commerce to leap from $3.9bn to $9.6bn by 2019, with entertainment and physical goods driving growth, says Frost and Sullivan.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Oct 2014
Make it energy efficient says Schneider Electric
Network Infrastructure

Make it energy efficient says Schneider Electric

Schneider Electric warns IT energy use may outstrip the airline industry by 2020, urging the adoption of energy-efficient practices.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Sep 2014
Facebook Messenger proving to be a hit
Facebook

Facebook Messenger proving to be a hit

Despite all the complaining from many users, Facebook's separate messaging app has proven to be extremely successful.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 30th Sep 2014
Android App Review: Writing Prompts
Gaming

Android App Review: Writing Prompts

Struggling with writer's block? The 'Writing Prompts' Android app offers a mix of mundane and intriguing scenarios to kickstart your creativity.

By Eddie Monotone • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Sep 2014
Android App Review: Color Splash FX
Gaming

Android App Review: Color Splash FX

Color Splash FX app offers creative photo recoloring but raises privacy concerns with its intrusive data collection practices.

By Eddie Monotone • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Sep 2014
Westcon adds virtual desktop to cloud stable
OfficeBox

Westcon adds virtual desktop to cloud stable

Westcon adds Cloud DC's OfficeBox to its cloud product range, a virtual desktop offering accessible on multiple devices.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 29th Sep 2014
Android App Review: Countdown Shopping
Gaming

Android App Review: Countdown Shopping

Ugh, grocery shopping is the worst. And even with the best app in the world by your side it'll still be terrible.

By Eddie Monotone • 2 min read • Mon, 29th Sep 2014
Android App Review: Pocket Code
Gaming

Android App Review: Pocket Code

Pocket Code app makes coding accessible with LEGO-style, though its learning curve requires online tutorials for clarity.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Sep 2014

Stories from Other Regions

Netflix: Not only a danger to the neighbourhood video shop
Gaming

Netflix: Not only a danger to the neighbourhood video shop

Netflix's dominion goes beyond harming local video shops, as Verizon halts its streaming service, marking a seismic shift for rivals globally.

By Donovan Jackson • 2 min read • Tue, 7th Oct 2014
Kelly Eyerman of Ingram Micro
Ingram Micro

Kelly Eyerman of Ingram Micro

Kelly Eyerman talks to Heather Wright about women in technology, her Apple love affair and maintaining balance.

By Heather Wright • 6 min read • Mon, 6th Oct 2014
Review: ADATA Elite CE700 Wireless Charger
Gaming

Review: ADATA Elite CE700 Wireless Charger

Wireless charging has often been touted as the next big thing in mobile phones. The new iPhone 6 doesn't have it, so is the Adata Elite CE700 worth it?.

By Greig Strafford • 2 min read • Fri, 3rd Oct 2014
Slice of Silicon Valley History coming to NZ with your help
Gaming

Slice of Silicon Valley History coming to NZ with your help

Techvana, NZ's future IT museum, is crowdfunding to preserve Silicon Valley history. Mark and Katie Barlow aim to showcase their vast tech collection.

By Donovan Jackson • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Oct 2014
How I would spend Chorus' marketing dollar
Unified Communications

How I would spend Chorus' marketing dollar

Gigatown marketing overshadows Chorus's core service issues, argues CEO, advocating better education and resource allocation for clarity.

By Brendan Ritchie • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Sep 2014