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The changing face of digital design
Microsoft

The changing face of digital design

Digital design shifts focus from tech advances to human touch, driven by our fingertips' size as mobile usage soars. Technology adapts to us now.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Jun 2013
Apple CEO Cooking on stock price
Apple

Apple CEO Cooking on stock price

Apple ties Tim Cook's bonus to stock performance after shares dropped 41% since last September. Cook vows to hit targets before 2016.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Jun 2013
Apple reaffirms commitment to customer privacy
Data Privacy

Apple reaffirms commitment to customer privacy

Apple aims for transparency in bid to quash rising tensions following US whistleblower Edward Snowden's revelations.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 24th Jun 2013
Sharing the workload
Interactive Intelligence

Sharing the workload

The changing work environment has thrown the doors open for dramatic growth for secure file sharing and collaboration platforms such as that from Workshare.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Jun 2013
Windows 8.1: What Windows 8 should have been
Microsoft

Windows 8.1: What Windows 8 should have been

Microsoft's Windows 8.1 aims to rectify its predecessor's missteps, offering features set to woo back detractors.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Jun 2013
Facebook bug exposes 6 million users
Apple

Facebook bug exposes 6 million users

Social networking giant admits private contact information of six millions users was made accidentally accessible due to a security flaw on the website.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Jun 2013
Is US whistleblower becoming Snowed-in?
Cybersecurity

Is US whistleblower becoming Snowed-in?

US whistleblower Edward Snowden navigates globe from Moscow to Ecuador, eluding US capture with WikiLeaks' support. Is his refuge within reach?.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 23rd Jun 2013
Apple or Android? For richer, for poorer…
iOS

Apple or Android? For richer, for poorer…

New study suggests owning an iPhone could signal wealth, while Android users might be less affluent. Is your phone choice revealing your salary?.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Jun 2013
Introducing video for Instagram…
Apple

Introducing video for Instagram…

Mark Zuckerberg announces the launch of video capability for Instagram, signaling a new era for the popular photo-sharing service.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Jun 2013
What happens on the internet in 60 seconds?
Unified Communications

What happens on the internet in 60 seconds?

It's Friday so TechDay is going YouTube crazy, stumbling across an interesting summary of life on the internet - all 60 seconds of it.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 21st Jun 2013
Kiwis rate Genius Go - Orcon, look away now…
Unified Communications

Kiwis rate Genius Go - Orcon, look away now…

Kiwis slam Orcon's new Genius Go app, calling it 'buggy' and 'marketing bullshit'. Orcon defends app, saying only 2 calls for help so far.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Jun 2013
iOS App Review: Heads UP!
Gaming

iOS App Review: Heads UP!

Bring the riotous guessing game from Ellen's show to your phone with Heads Up! Ideal for groups, it turns trivia into a joyous affair.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Jun 2013
Sorry, something went wrong…with Facebook
Apple

Sorry, something went wrong…with Facebook

Facebook experienced a brief outage yesterday, causing mass hysteria among users who took to Twitter to vent their disbelief.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Jun 2013
HP shuffles the PC leadership pack
Supply Chain

HP shuffles the PC leadership pack

With a growing importance for channel partners and business in China, HP announces a change of order within PC division.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2013
NZ Govt IT spending to hit $1.6 billion
Storage

NZ Govt IT spending to hit $1.6 billion

As government IT spending stays flat through out the world, the Kiwi market is expected to grow almost 1.4% this year.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2013
Apple's iWatch - business or pleasure?
Microsoft

Apple's iWatch - business or pleasure?

Apple's iWatch leans towards pleasure, says Jeffries analyst, amid speculation of its impact on the tech giant's revenue.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2013

Stories from Other Regions

Huawei slams 'weak' Windows Phone
Microsoft

Huawei slams 'weak' Windows Phone

As Chinese company considers buying Nokia, smartphone manufacturer dismisses Microsoft's Windows Phone platform as 'weak.'.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Jun 2013
Orcon unveils home phone app
Apps

Orcon unveils home phone app

Orcon launches Genius Go, a NZ first app merging home and mobile phones, promising cheaper calls and revolutionising connectivity.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2013