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iBlame Apple for porn addiction
Gaming

iBlame Apple for porn addiction

Apple is being sued by a lawyer/model for failing to protect him from the perils of porn. The lawsuit claims the subsequent images “poisoned his life.”.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Jul 2013
Passionate Ballmer rejigs Microsoft with Let's Go cry
Supply Chain

Passionate Ballmer rejigs Microsoft with Let's Go cry

Steve Ballmer revitalises Microsoft with a unifying Let's Go motto, aiming for innovation and speed in the face of industry competition.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sat, 13th Jul 2013
NZ spies carry damaging disguise
Apple

NZ spies carry damaging disguise

NZ plans to extend spy laws spark fears of unchecked surveillance and privacy invasion, questioning the morality of mass data collection.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Jul 2013
Microsoft Office Store heads to NZ
Microsoft

Microsoft Office Store heads to NZ

Following strongest Office 365 quarter, Microsoft brings Office and SharePoint Store to the masses - adding 22 countries including New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 12th Jul 2013
Sonic to return and save the day…..for Wii U
Gaming

Sonic to return and save the day…..for Wii U

Good news for Nintendo Wii U and 3DS owners emanating from the US as it appears Nintendo has signed an exclusive worldwide partnership with SEGA.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jul 2013
Kiwis rebel against online GST proposals
Government

Kiwis rebel against online GST proposals

New Zealanders hit out over government proposals to review taxing overseas purchases online, a move which has been welcomed by retailers.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jul 2013
Should NZ gamers thank Sony?
Gaming

Should NZ gamers thank Sony?

Sony opts for optical drives over downloads, safeguarding NZ gamers against slow net speeds and high data costs.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 11th Jul 2013
DB Breweries 'Sapping' into potential
Mobile Device Management

DB Breweries 'Sapping' into potential

DB Breweries taps SAP expertise to mobilise its organisation of more than 500, improving service to customers as a result.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jul 2013
EMC set to simplify following new product launch
Storage

EMC set to simplify following new product launch

EMC aims to fix 'broken' backup with new solutions, as 57% of firms faced data loss last year. The launch promises a blueprint for efficiency.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jul 2013
Fans demand Microsoft reverses Xbox One U-turn
Gaming

Fans demand Microsoft reverses Xbox One U-turn

A movement emerges for Microsoft to restore original Xbox One features, with a petition at change.org demanding digital sharing options.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jul 2013
Facebook slams NZ spying law
Data Privacy

Facebook slams NZ spying law

Social networking giant seeks an exemption over government proposals which could see over two million Kiwis spied on by authorities.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jul 2013
Surface Pro coming to Kiwi channel
Microsoft

Surface Pro coming to Kiwi channel

Microsoft expands Surface Pro sales in New Zealand, involving select resellers to cater directly to customers by September's end.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 10th Jul 2013
Apple and Amazon find Appy ending
Apps

Apple and Amazon find Appy ending

Apple and Amazon have concluded their legal battle over the app store term, agreeing to dismiss ongoing lawsuits in a Californian court.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 10th Jul 2013

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Labour pauses on DVD import proposals
Digital Entertainment

Labour pauses on DVD import proposals

Labour to adjust DVD import ban to 5 months, aiming to balance industry jobs with consumer access, Ardern reveals future expiry in 2016.

By Lachlan Hornell • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Jul 2013
40% of Yoobee stores closed yesterday
Apple

40% of Yoobee stores closed yesterday

Apple retailer is closing four stores across New Zealand, with around 15 staff set to be made redundant as a result.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 15th Jul 2013
Microsoft slashes Surface RT pricing
Microsoft

Microsoft slashes Surface RT pricing

Microsoft trims up to 30% off Surface RT prices to boost lagging sales and clear stocks, as critics slam the device's performance.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 15th Jul 2013
Ingram Micro unveils new channel app
Apps

Ingram Micro unveils new channel app

Ingram Micro NZ launches first-ever channel app, revolutionising reseller efficiency with on-the-go pricing, ordering, and tracking.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Jul 2013
Fastest fingers in the west
Apps

Fastest fingers in the west

There are many note taking apps available for iPads and iPhones, but one New Zealand-developed app is proving popular in the education sector.

By Rebecca Wood • 2 min read • Tue, 9th Jul 2013