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Samsung NZ releases new Windows 8 line-up
Microsoft

Samsung NZ releases new Windows 8 line-up

New line-up includes ATIV Book 9 Plus, Book 9 Lite and Book 9 Lite Touch and a new all-in-one PC, the ATIV One 5 Style.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 27th Aug 2013
Android App Review: Infinite Design
Gaming

Android App Review: Infinite Design

Infinite Design app review: A promising but unreliable vector drawing tool, offering a neat experience on tablets, marred by lag and crashes.

By Eddie Monotone • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Aug 2013
Microsoft: Sorry...we screwed up
AR, VR & Metaverse

Microsoft: Sorry...we screwed up

Microsoft issues heartfelt apology for recent Outlook.com outage, explains root cause and assures improvements for future reliability.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Aug 2013
Fancy Call of Duty: Ghosts for US$10?
Gaming

Fancy Call of Duty: Ghosts for US$10?

Upgrade Call of Duty: Ghosts to PS4 for just $10, says Activision CEO. Offer valid for limited time for PS3 to PS4 upgrades.

By David Williams • 1 min read • Fri, 23rd Aug 2013
Telecom to keep cutting costs following financial results
Unified Communications

Telecom to keep cutting costs following financial results

Telecom Corp announces continuous cost-cutting after a slight earnings drop and intense market competition, aiming for mobile leadership.

By Pattrick Smellie • 4 min read • Fri, 23rd Aug 2013
Veeam launches Backup & Replication v7
HP

Veeam launches Backup & Replication v7

Veeam Software has announced the immediate availability of Veeam Backup & Replication v7, in a bid to take Modern Data Protection to the next level.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 22nd Aug 2013
Samsung and Apple's channel dominance crushes smartphone vendors
Apple

Samsung and Apple's channel dominance crushes smartphone vendors

Samsung and Apple cement their dominance in the smartphone market, leaving little space for competitors, says ABI Research.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Aug 2013
iPredict DOUBLE iPhone launch
Apple

iPredict DOUBLE iPhone launch

Apple set for a historic dual launch, releasing high-end and budget iPhones in September, marking a strategic shift for the tech giant.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 20th Aug 2013
GCSB opposition unites in Auckland tonight
Government

GCSB opposition unites in Auckland tonight

Labour and Mega's Dotcom confront GCSB bill in a powerhouse meeting tonight, urging NZ to defend freedoms against hasty surveillance laws.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 19th Aug 2013
Vodafone network survives Friday's quakes
Unified Communications

Vodafone network survives Friday's quakes

Telco says network has not sustained any significant damage in the Lower North Island / Upper South Island as a result of Friday's earthquakes.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 19th Aug 2013
Are you a savvy shopper online?
Gaming

Are you a savvy shopper online?

Avoid online shopping woes with expert tips on securing deals and dodging scams. Ensure your size 12 isn't for a 6 yr old!.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 15th Aug 2013
'There's a problem with Outlook right now'
AR, VR & Metaverse

'There's a problem with Outlook right now'

Email service suffers breakdown, leaving only a small number of users without Outlook.com, according to Microsoft.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 15th Aug 2013
Mark your calendars… Windows 8.1 begins in NZ
Microsoft

Mark your calendars… Windows 8.1 begins in NZ

Kiwis will be first in line when Microsoft begins rolling out Windows 8.1 worldwide, as a free update for consumers on Windows 8 through the Windows Store.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 15th Aug 2013

Stories from Other Regions

Trade Me annual profit rises but warns of slower growth in 2014
Supply Chain

Trade Me annual profit rises but warns of slower growth in 2014

Trade Me's profit climbs to $78.6m but eyes a slower 2014 as it focuses on reinvestment, despite a strong online market presence.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Aug 2013
PS4 reveals NZ launch date...
Gaming

PS4 reveals NZ launch date...

Great news for all people who pre-ordered the PlayStation 4, with the new console hitting the shelves of New Zealand on...

By David Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Aug 2013
Three days later, Microsoft fixes Outlook
AR, VR & Metaverse

Three days later, Microsoft fixes Outlook

Following an outage on Outlook.com, software giant finally resolves an issue which has plagued users for three days.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 19th Aug 2013
Outlook doesn't look good as Kiwis STILL struggle
Gaming

Outlook doesn't look good as Kiwis STILL struggle

Microsoft admits Outlook.com outage is taking longer to fix than expected, as heaps of New Zealanders are still left to suffer.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Aug 2013
Exeed bags exclusive NZ distribution of Italian brand
Exeed

Exeed bags exclusive NZ distribution of Italian brand

Maker of unique notebook and tablet accessories in a range of vibrant colours and styles that suit business people set for Kiwi market.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 14th Aug 2013