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Secret Apple runs with iWatch fitness expert
Gaming

Secret Apple runs with iWatch fitness expert

Tech giant hires Nike fitness consultant Jay Blahnik as part of secret iWatch team, as plans for the product become clearer.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 19th Jul 2013
Imagetext appointed Adobe Gold Reseller
Marketing Technologies

Imagetext appointed Adobe Gold Reseller

Becoming one of only four in the country, Imagetext Intergrated IT Solutions is the newest appointed Adobe Gold Reseller for New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 18th Jul 2013
Is Google leading the online TV streaming race?
Digital Entertainment

Is Google leading the online TV streaming race?

The internet search engine is reportedly in talks to create a live streaming TV service, meeting with media companies to negotiate deals.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 18th Jul 2013
Sex vs. Smartphones... The battle for bedroom supremacy
Apple

Sex vs. Smartphones... The battle for bedroom supremacy

From the shower to the sack try full blown texting while having sex as 10% of us remain unwilling to part with our smartphone, even in the bedroom.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Jul 2013
iPhone 5 kills Chinese bride-to-be
Apple

iPhone 5 kills Chinese bride-to-be

Apple launches urgent investigation after a 23-year-old woman died after allegedly being electrocuted while answering her charging iPhone 5.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 16th Jul 2013
Under the Surface… Watch Microsoft go
Wearables

Under the Surface… Watch Microsoft go

Rumours are rife that Microsoft is testing a 'translucent aluminum' Smart Watch, moving the prototype to the Surface division of the company.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jul 2013
'Aggressive' Apple recruits iWatch talent
Apple

'Aggressive' Apple recruits iWatch talent

Apple launches an aggressive recruitment for iWatch, hinting at challenges and innovation in its first product release post-Steve Jobs.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 15th Jul 2013
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
Samsung beats Apple in 'Internet War'
Unified Communications

Samsung beats Apple in 'Internet War'

Samsung claims the global internet usage crown, overtaking Apple for the first time, reveals StatCounter report.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 12th Jul 2013
BlackBerry smartphone takes aim at gamers
Gaming

BlackBerry smartphone takes aim at gamers

BlackBerry targets gamers with its new A10 flagship smartphone, boasting a 5 Super AMOLED display and powerful specs aimed to rival top devices.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 12th 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
PC woe as sales slow
Network Infrastructure

PC woe as sales slow

Worldwide PC shipments fell for fifth consecutive quarter, the longest duration of decline in the PC market's history, begging the question - are PCs finished?.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 12th 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

Stories from Other Regions

Students get hands on with technology
Windows

Students get hands on with technology

Pupils at Whataroa School, a small school on the South Island's West Coast, had a taste of the future recently when they trialled a new multi- touch display.

By Rebecca Wood • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jul 2013
Apple makes Logical music move
Apple

Apple makes Logical music move

Apple has released Logic Pro X, the most advanced version of Logic Pro yet, with new features and tools for musicians.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 17th Jul 2013
Native or hybrid apps? The new choice for NZ CIOs
Hybrid & Remote Work

Native or hybrid apps? The new choice for NZ CIOs

Trying to decide if your app should be iOS or Android compatible? Forget it; you should be deciding if your enterprise mobile app will be native or hybrid...

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jul 2013
Struggling Renaissance suffers again
Apple

Struggling Renaissance suffers again

Renaissance, the New Zealand company behind Yoobee retail stores, is forecasting another disappointing financial year after closing four stores.

By Staff Writer • 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