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News: MobileMe shuts down, Chrome crashing MacBook Air, the original OS X tablet, and more!
Storage

News: MobileMe shuts down, Chrome crashing MacBook Air, the original OS X tablet, and more!

MobileMe service ends as Apple transitions users to iCloud, Google's Chrome causing MacBook Air crashes, and Modbook revives the OS X tablet.

By Benny Ling • 2 min read • Sun, 1st Jul 2012
News: iTunes overhaul, MacBook Pro with Retina FAQ, iOS 6 beta 2 on the Apple TV, and more!
Apple

News: iTunes overhaul, MacBook Pro with Retina FAQ, iOS 6 beta 2 on the Apple TV, and more!

Apple plans major iTunes overhaul with enhanced music sharing and social media integration; plus new MacBook Pro Retina display FAQ and iOS 6 beta 2 features.

By Benny Ling • 2 min read • Thu, 28th Jun 2012
News: higher prices for Mac users, Apple's Reno data center, iCloud and the App Store, and more!
Apple

News: higher prices for Mac users, Apple's Reno data center, iCloud and the App Store, and more!

Orbitz targets Mac users with pricier options, while Apple invests $1bn in Reno data centre and faces iCloud, App Store issues.

By Benny Ling • 2 min read • Wed, 27th Jun 2012
App of the Week: a bit of fun
Apps

App of the Week: a bit of fun

From flicking paper in offices to calculating life stats, explore the quirky apps turning dull moments into fun!.

By Angelique Jurd • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Jun 2012
News: automatic security updates, AirPort Express review, signing documents with Preview, and more!
Apple

News: automatic security updates, AirPort Express review, signing documents with Preview, and more!

Mountain Lion introduces automatic security updates, enhancing user security with daily checks—plus, the latest on AirPort Express and digital signing.

By Benny Ling • 2 min read • Tue, 26th Jun 2012
Shoppers, parents and thieves: who should know about Bitdefender 2013
Apple

Shoppers, parents and thieves: who should know about Bitdefender 2013

Bitdefender 2013 launches with advanced Anti-Theft, Parental Control and Safepay features, enhancing security for users and challenging thieves.

By Mike Borgfeldt • 2 min read • Tue, 26th Jun 2012
News: MacBook Pro Retina review, the next Mac desktops, TextExpander 4, and more!
Gaming

News: MacBook Pro Retina review, the next Mac desktops, TextExpander 4, and more!

Anantech has undoubtedly the most comprehensive review of the new MacBook Pro with Retina display you can read.

By Benny Ling • 2 min read • Mon, 25th Jun 2012
Did Apple raise its wages to trump a New York Times report?
Apple

Did Apple raise its wages to trump a New York Times report?

Ahead of NYT exposé, Apple lifts employee wages, sparking debate on insider info use for preempting media critique.

By Mike Borgfeldt • 2 min read • Mon, 25th Jun 2012
Apple-Motorola patent case dismissed 'with prejudice'
Apple

Apple-Motorola patent case dismissed 'with prejudice'

A US judge halts the Apple-Motorola patent feud, ruling neither proved need for damages, hinting this won't end tech industry battles.

By Mike Borgfeldt • 2 min read • Mon, 25th Jun 2012
Game review: Tabletop Tanks and PulzAR on PS Vita
Gaming

Game review: Tabletop Tanks and PulzAR on PS Vita

Can the latest offerings from Sony's XDev studios make better use of the Vita's much-lauded augmented reality than the lightweight launch titles?.

By Riley Vincent • 4 min read • Mon, 25th Jun 2012
Samsung investigating Galaxy S III heat issue
Gaming

Samsung investigating Galaxy S III heat issue

Samsung is probing an incident where a Galaxy S III allegedly ignited while in a car mount in Ireland, raising safety concerns among users.

By Mike Borgfeldt • 1 min read • Sat, 23rd Jun 2012
News: new MacBook Air review, MagSafe to MagSafe 2 adapter, 10.7.5 seeded, and more!
Gaming

News: new MacBook Air review, MagSafe to MagSafe 2 adapter, 10.7.5 seeded, and more!

The MacBook Air, along with the MacBook Pro, was updated at WWDC last week to include faster processors than its predecessor.

By Benny Ling • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Jun 2012
FileMaker brings Mac functionality to Bento for iPad
Application Performance Monitoring

FileMaker brings Mac functionality to Bento for iPad

Bento for iPad gets a major boost, mirroring Mac's Bento 4 features, allowing users to create personalised productivity apps.

By Mike Borgfeldt • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Jun 2012
UFB rollout – The process
Gaming

UFB rollout – The process

New Zealand's UFB rollout simplifies connectivity, promising vast improvements for homes, schools, and businesses, boosting the national economy.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 20th Jun 2012

Stories from Other Regions

Kiwi developer global leader in Windows Apps
Microsoft

Kiwi developer global leader in Windows Apps

Marker Studio launches Marker Metro, the world's first dedicated 100% Windows app agency, to capitalise on the release of Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Jun 2012
NetSafe launches Android security app
Cybersecurity

NetSafe launches Android security app

NetSafe has launched a free Android app following Cyber Security Awareness Week, offering advice, quizzes, and quick cyber incident reporting to users.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Jun 2012
Renaissance to sell distie business to Exeed
Apple

Renaissance to sell distie business to Exeed

NZ's Renaissance agrees to sell its IT distie division to Exeed, reshaping its business and focusing on Yoobee brands.

By Mike Borgfeldt • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Jun 2012
ASB Bank set to launch payments via Facebook
Apple

ASB Bank set to launch payments via Facebook

ASB Bank innovates with Facebook payments for Kiwis, allowing users to send money to contacts sans bank details, starting mid-July.

By Angelique Jurd • 2 min read • Wed, 20th Jun 2012