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News: Liquidmetal products, HP regains PC crown, Forstall sells stock, and more!
Apple

News: Liquidmetal products, HP regains PC crown, Forstall sells stock, and more!

HP dethrones Apple for PC crown, while Liquidmetal tech deemed not ready for the MacBook Pro. In other news, Forstall cashes out on Apple shares.

By Benny Ling • 2 min read • Thu, 3rd May 2012
News: OWC dual hard drive kit, update to Mountain Lion, beyond .zip, and more!
Apple

News: OWC dual hard drive kit, update to Mountain Lion, beyond .zip, and more!

OWC releases a new dual hard drive kit for the 2011 Mac Mini, Apple updates Mountain Lion Developer Preview 3, and Mac Bartender app enters beta stage.

By Benny Ling • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd May 2012
App of the Week: Pocket
Apps

App of the Week: Pocket

Discover Pocket, the app revolutionising how you save content for later, on both iOS and Android. It's time to streamline your digital browsing.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd May 2012
Who's behind the Apple 'wake up' campaign? - Updated
Apple

Who's behind the Apple 'wake up' campaign? - Updated

A faux flashmob outside a Sydney Apple store sparks speculation over who is behind it. Samsung denies involvement. Research In Motion takes credit.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd May 2012
News: Oracle releases Java, Apple's iBook Author, Sophos on the Mac, and more!
Apple

News: Oracle releases Java, Apple's iBook Author, Sophos on the Mac, and more!

Oracle to maintain Java for OS X, aiming to dodge security lapses like the Flashback trojan, as Apple ups app security with Gatekeeper.

By Benny Ling • 2 min read • Tue, 1st May 2012
Review: Motorola Atrix 2
Gaming

Review: Motorola Atrix 2

It's always fun to play with a new gadget – especially when you don't know much about it and don't know what to expect.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 1st May 2012
Services Ontrack for Kroll
EduTech

Services Ontrack for Kroll

<strong>Best known locally for its data recovery software, Kroll Ontrack is looking to spread its wings and offer services via a New Zealand partner.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 1st May 2012
News: Apple's tax avoidance, 100 Thunderbolt devices, the road to OS Xi, and more!
Apple

News: Apple's tax avoidance, 100 Thunderbolt devices, the road to OS Xi, and more!

There's a fantastic piece from the New York Times on how Apple sidesteps billions in taxes, by taking advantage of a few laws in the US.

By Benny Ling • 2 min read • Mon, 30th Apr 2012
Like to keep your iPhone close to your chest?
Apple

Like to keep your iPhone close to your chest?

US company launches special bra with side pocket to hold ladies' cellphones and cards while they're hitting the dance floor.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 30th Apr 2012
Apple, Samsung to talk out patent grievances - Updated
Apple

Apple, Samsung to talk out patent grievances - Updated

Apple and Samsung chiefs to discuss patent issues in court-ordered San Francisco meet, but settlement not a certainty.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 30th Apr 2012
News: 10000 apps in the Mac App Store, Insanely Simple, iMac clones, and more!
Apple

News: 10000 apps in the Mac App Store, Insanely Simple, iMac clones, and more!

It has been revealed that the Mac App Store is now the home to over 10,000 Mac apps, passing the milestone 15 months after the original launch.

By Benny Ling • 2 min read • Sun, 29th Apr 2012
Sky TV launches Android app
Sky

Sky TV launches Android app

Sky TV's new Android app lets viewers check listings, set show alerts and record remotely, following its popular iOS counterpart.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 27th Apr 2012
Funky white Lumia 800 lands with Vodafone
Unified Communications

Funky white Lumia 800 lands with Vodafone

Vodafone NZ unveils the exclusive white Lumia 800, offering Windows Phone fans a fresh hue. First 25 buyers bag a free Nokia headset.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 27th Apr 2012
News: WWDC 2012 announced and sold out, Apple security 10 years behind, touch-based iMac, and more!
Apple

News: WWDC 2012 announced and sold out, Apple security 10 years behind, touch-based iMac, and more!

It was about early Thursday morning that Apple announced WWDC 2012, their annual conference for developers of iOS and OS X software.

By Benny Ling • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Apr 2012
Apple developer event sells out in two hours
Apple

Apple developer event sells out in two hours

Apple's Worldwide Developer Conference sells out in 2 hours, emphasising the demand for iOS and OS X platforms among developers.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 26th Apr 2012
News: Apple's quarterly results, iPhoto '12 rumours, Send to Kindle, and more!
Apple

News: Apple's quarterly results, iPhoto '12 rumours, Send to Kindle, and more!

Apple's sales soar with $39.2bn revenue and new iPhoto '12 rumours, alongside Amazon's Mac-friendly Send to Kindle feature.

By Benny Ling • 2 min read • Wed, 25th Apr 2012

Stories from Other Regions

Renaissance restoring balance sheet
Apple

Renaissance restoring balance sheet

Renaissance's interim results reveal a return to profit, thanks to its education division and $2.51 million in earthquake insurance claims.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 30th Apr 2012
Comworth signs up for tough Panasonic range
Supply Chain

Comworth signs up for tough Panasonic range

Distributor given responsibility for stock management and sales after taking over service and warranty centre last year.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 26th Apr 2012