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VHA cuts 500 jobs in restructure
Unified Communications

VHA cuts 500 jobs in restructure

VHA to axe 500 jobs in Australia amid financial struggles, aiming to revive its Vodafone and 3 brands after losing 178,000 customers.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 30th Oct 2012
Apple announces company shake-up
iOS

Apple announces company shake-up

Apple reshuffles leadership, enhancing teamwork among product teams following the departures of iOS chief Scott Forstall and retail head John Browett.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 30th Oct 2012
Trend Micro announces apps for Windows 8
Windows

Trend Micro announces apps for Windows 8

Offering consumers protection of their digital lives on all Windows 8 compatible devices at home or on the go.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 30th Oct 2012
Microsoft unveils Windows Phone 8
Microsoft

Microsoft unveils Windows Phone 8

Microsoft debuts Windows Phone 8, offering a personal phone experience that connects people and things that matter most.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 30th Oct 2012
Windows 8 set to give Apple a run for its money
Microsoft

Windows 8 set to give Apple a run for its money

Microsoft's Windows 8 challenges Apple with superior screen resolution and advanced features, hinting at a PC rebirth.

By Rebecca Rallo • 2 min read • Fri, 26th Oct 2012
Your mini guide to Windows 8
Gaming

Your mini guide to Windows 8

Windows 8 introduces a touchscreen interface and a host of new apps, marking Microsoft's biggest OS update since Windows 95.

By Rebecca Rallo • 7 min read • Fri, 26th Oct 2012
Windows 8 different editions explained
Windows

Windows 8 different editions explained

After three years in development, Windows 8 has finally been unleashed in all its glory – and with a slimmed down four versions.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Fri, 26th Oct 2012
Sony faultless at court hearing
Gaming

Sony faultless at court hearing

The catastrophic hacking of the Playstation Network last year has finally seen court time, but a US federal judge has found little fault with Sony.

By Brendan Kelly • 2 min read • Wed, 24th Oct 2012
Armageddon Expo round-up
Gaming

Armageddon Expo round-up

Blinding lasers, bearded Vikings, sweaty gamers and that guy from Borderlands – this year's Armageddon Expo had everything for a perfectly nerdy long weekend.

By Brendan Kelly • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Oct 2012
Apple launches iPad mini
Apple

Apple launches iPad mini

Apple reveals the sleek iPad mini, boasting a 7.9-inch display and a lightweight design, aiming to dominate the market against Google and Amazon.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Oct 2012
Apple unveils 13-inch MacBook Pro
Apple

Apple unveils 13-inch MacBook Pro

Apple unveils a slimmer, lighter 13-inch MacBook Pro with a Retina display and flash storage, setting new industry standards.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 24th Oct 2012
All-new iMac joins the party
Apple

All-new iMac joins the party

Apple reveals sleek new iMac, boasting a thinner design and enhanced performance in their most significant product launch yet.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 24th Oct 2012
Review: Naughty Bear: Panic in Paradise
Gaming

Review: Naughty Bear: Panic in Paradise

Naughty Bear was the cute little kid's game released in 2010, featuring many teddy bears in the forest living in harmony.

By Damian Seeto • 6 min read • Tue, 23rd Oct 2012

Stories from Other Regions

Retail stories

Kiwi iOS app developer creates Windows 8 version
Windows

Kiwi iOS app developer creates Windows 8 version

New Zealand-based MEA Mobile launches its iSupr8 vintage film app for Windows 8, expanding their iOS expertise to Microsoft's new platform.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 26th Oct 2012
World's first Windows 8 copy sold in Auckland
Gaming

World's first Windows 8 copy sold in Auckland

Auckland man makes history, purchasing the world's first copy of Windows 8 at Harvey Norman's, eager for its innovative features.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 26th Oct 2012
Microsoft unveils Windows 8
Gaming

Microsoft unveils Windows 8

Microsoft launches Windows 8, its biggest overhaul in 20 years, outshining Windows 95's legacy, says CEO Ballmer in Auckland.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 26th Oct 2012
Drawing the line: When not to outsource
Fujitsu

Drawing the line: When not to outsource

In a global market, drawing the line on what ICT tasks to outsource is vital for operational success, says Jo Healey of Fujitsu NZ.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Thu, 25th Oct 2012
Commerce Commission outlines approach to telco levy
Government

Commerce Commission outlines approach to telco levy

Commerce Commission details plan for setting the telco levy, seeking to fund critical services like 111 upgrades.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 23rd Oct 2012