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Wii U? Not for us
Gaming

Wii U? Not for us

Avalanche Studios, creators of Just Cause, shun the Wii U amid concerns over its small fan-base and lack of third-party games.

By Brendan Kelly • 2 min read • Thu, 9th May 2013
Adobe set on subscription-based 'cloud' offering
Marketing Technologies

Adobe set on subscription-based 'cloud' offering

Adobe pivots all R&D to its subscription-based Creative Cloud, leaving Creative Suite behind. Focus on digital shifts product innovation.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Wed, 8th May 2013
Microsoft's Windows 8 gamble backfires
Microsoft

Microsoft's Windows 8 gamble backfires

Software giant set for biggest product overhaul since 'new Coke' 30 years ago, as Steve Ballmer's 'bet-the-company' gamble looks lost.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 8th May 2013
Tomizone acquires Jimojo to expand Oz operations
Wireless Networks

Tomizone acquires Jimojo to expand Oz operations

Tomizone set to become Australia's largest WiFi service provider in hospitality, acquiring Jimojo to boost its nationwide operations.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 7th May 2013
New model takes Brother into the corporate printing market
Cloud Services

New model takes Brother into the corporate printing market

Brother last week officially introduced it's new high speed business grade HL-S7000DN printer to the local market. Why is it so different ?.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 6th May 2013
Android App of the Week - Google Play
Google

Android App of the Week - Google Play

Our Android App of the Week is Google Play, the essential yet cluttered gateway to all Android apps, calling for a sleek redesign.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 2nd May 2013
Yelp set to 'revolutionise NZ retail industry'
Semiconductors

Yelp set to 'revolutionise NZ retail industry'

Will Kiwi consumers benefit from the arrival of an online review site, helping shoppers identify the most popular New Zealand businesses?.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 2nd May 2013
Introducing the Asus Transformer All-in-One
Smart Home

Introducing the Asus Transformer All-in-One

Asus clearly subscribes to the 'big is better' mantra, with their Transformer All-in-One featuring an 18.4-inch tablet.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Wed, 1st May 2013
Has the Wii U been hacked?
Gaming

Has the Wii U been hacked?

The Wii U faces a fresh challenge as it's reportedly been hacked, raising questions about the future of Nintendo's console.

By Brendan Kelly • 2 min read • Wed, 1st May 2013
Samsung sells Galaxy Note 8.0 to Kiwis
Apple

Samsung sells Galaxy Note 8.0 to Kiwis

Samsung launches new Galaxy Note 8.0 tablet in New Zealand, designed for work and play, retailing at $599 for Wi-Fi model.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 1st May 2013
Ubuntu 13.04: Raring Ringtail released to little fanfare
Operating Systems

Ubuntu 13.04: Raring Ringtail released to little fanfare

Canonical's Ubuntu 13.04, dubbed 'Raring Ringtail', launched quietly, offering polished performance and minor updates.

By Alistair Ross • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Apr 2013
NZ mobile data demand doubles
Unified Communications

NZ mobile data demand doubles

New Zealand's mobile data usage has doubled for the second consecutive year, driven by increased smartphone activity, says the Commerce Commission's report.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Apr 2013
Review: Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen
Gaming

Review: Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen

Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen enchants with vast, immersive world and dynamic combat, promising endless adventure for RPG fans.

By Damian Seeto • 7 min read • Mon, 29th Apr 2013
Telecom toasts S4 with $5 million data giveaway
Unified Communications

Telecom toasts S4 with $5 million data giveaway

Telecom celebrates Samsung Galaxy S4 launch with a massive $5M data giveaway for New Zealanders, promising a digital feast.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 26th Apr 2013
Apple celebrates Decade of iTunes
Apple

Apple celebrates Decade of iTunes

Apple marks iTunes' 10th anniversary with a 100-song compilation, celebrating a decade of digital music dominance and 25 billion songs sold.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 26th Apr 2013
Woz: Apple will 'surprise and shock us all'
Apple

Woz: Apple will 'surprise and shock us all'

Steve Wozniak maintains optimism over Apple's falling share price, confident that the company has surprises in store.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 23rd Apr 2013

Stories from Other Regions

Retail stories

Kiwi app passes 10 million downloads
Apple

Kiwi app passes 10 million downloads

Wellington app developer celebrates as Into the Dead app reaches major milestones less than five months after release.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 7th May 2013
Appetite for Apple waning as Kiwis favour Samsung
iOS

Appetite for Apple waning as Kiwis favour Samsung

Companies continue rivalry in New Zealand, with Apple's manufacturer share decreasing in the country for the first time.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 2nd May 2013