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Facebook challenges Google with "Home" for phones
Apple

Facebook challenges Google with "Home" for phones

Facebook launches Home software for Android, transforming phones into social hubs, challenging Google's market dominance.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Apr 2013
FAQ: Facebook Home
Facebook Home

FAQ: Facebook Home

Following the launch of Facebook Home, check out some frequently asked questions regarding the family of apps.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 5th Apr 2013
New Xbox rumours increase...
Gaming

New Xbox rumours increase...

The first real suggestions of a new Xbox console this year have come out today from a somewhat surprising source.

By Brendan Kelly • 2 min read • Wed, 3rd Apr 2013
Judge rejects resale of iTunes songs
Apple

Judge rejects resale of iTunes songs

Digital media still protected under copyright laws as U.S. district court judge rules against the resale of songs purchased through Apple's iTunes.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 3rd Apr 2013
Ex-Microsoft GM building 'something secret' at Amazon
Microsoft

Ex-Microsoft GM building 'something secret' at Amazon

Charlie Kindel, ex-Microsoft GM, teases a 'secret' project at Amazon, sparking speculation on April Fools' Day. Fact or jest?.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 3rd Apr 2013
Tech worker boost across the ditch
Information Communication & Technology

Tech worker boost across the ditch

Australian IT industry set to rebound in 2013, with 27% of surveyed organisations planning to increase staff numbers.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 28th Mar 2013
Hey, Telecom, Leave our patch alone
Unified Communications

Hey, Telecom, Leave our patch alone

Orcon hits back at Telecom's NZ fibre network launch, claiming dominance in the market amidst growing competition.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 27th Mar 2013
Will make or break BlackBerry miss the mark?
Apple

Will make or break BlackBerry miss the mark?

Facing an underwhelming Z10 launch, can BlackBerry rally before crucial financial results reveal if it's back in the game or out for the count?.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 26th Mar 2013
Windows Embedded 8 launched online
Health Technologies

Windows Embedded 8 launched online

Microsoft unveils Windows Embedded 8 for enterprises, aiming to boost Internet of Things with a robust platform for actionable data.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 26th Mar 2013
Review: Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time PS Vita
Gaming

Review: Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time PS Vita

The Sly Cooper franchise started back in the PS2 era and spawned itself a trilogy of popular games for that system.

By Damian Seeto • 6 min read • Mon, 25th Mar 2013
Now your iPhone picks your pocket
iOS

Now your iPhone picks your pocket

A glitch in iOS 6.0 sees iPhones slyly eating into data allowances, potentially costing users dearly, even when connected to WiFi.

By Donovan Jackson • 2 min read • Mon, 25th Mar 2013
Playstation improves trophy feature
Gaming

Playstation improves trophy feature

Obtaining Playstation trophies is a guilty pleasure of mine, which is why a new patent filed by Sony is particularly exciting to me.

By Brendan Kelly • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Mar 2013

Stories from Other Regions

Retail stories

NZ internet shopping on the rise…
Unified Communications

NZ internet shopping on the rise…

Singlehandedly destroying the traditional retail industry, or offering consumers more variety and better deals than ever before?.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 4th Apr 2013
Kiwi invention prevents password hacking
Optimizer HQ

Kiwi invention prevents password hacking

New Zealanders are at risk of data breaches due to weak passwords. Optimizer HQ has developed a password management system to combat this.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 2nd Apr 2013
Renaissance reveals takeover talks
Apple

Renaissance reveals takeover talks

Renaissance in takeover talks with several potential investors, highlighting potential changes to the company.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 28th Mar 2013
Gadgets to get you on the road this Easter
Cartech

Gadgets to get you on the road this Easter

Tablets, Kindles, headphones, cameras, iTunes Gift Cards and portable hard drives set to be best-selling road trip gadgets this Easter.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 25th Mar 2013
Review: MLB 13: The Show PS Vita
Gaming

Review: MLB 13: The Show PS Vita

MLB 13: The Show on PS Vita dazzles with detailed gameplay, offering an accessible yet rich baseball experience for both novices and fans.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Fri, 22nd Mar 2013
Smart tech = greater confidence?
Cloud Services

Smart tech = greater confidence?

Kiwi businesses feel more positive about their future if they embrace new technology, suggesting a shift in attitude among New Zealanders.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Mar 2013