Apple stories - Page 63
Founded as Apple Computer Company in 1976 by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak and Ronald Wayne, Apple Inc. is the world's largest technology provider when it comes to revenue and market capitalisation.
What started as a project to build an 8-bit desktop computer has since grown into an extensive, worldwide portfolio of products, ranging from laptops and smartphones to smartwatches and listening devices.
It was also the first publicly traded U.S. company to be valued at over USD$1 trillion in August 2018, then $2 trillion in August 2020, and most recently $3 trillion in January 2022.
Headwinds for Baboom as Dotcom calls it quits
Fri, 3rd Oct 2014
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Kim Dotcom exits Baboom music venture, casting doubt on its revolutionary free music model amid industry defiance.
Getting the blues from our modern txting lifestyle
Fri, 3rd Oct 2014
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Modern texting breeds anxiety, with the 'typing awareness indicator' on iPhones causing more emotional turmoil than the messages themselves.
Review: Monster Adidas Headphones
Fri, 3rd Oct 2014
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digital entertainment
In a clash of titans, Monster Adidas headphones aim to usurp Beats with style and an audio-sharing feature, despite minor quality gripes.
Review: Monster Octagon headphones
Fri, 3rd Oct 2014
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digital entertainment
The Monster Octagon has taken over as my daily headphones, purely because of its Monster sound. Are they about to make you tap out?.
Paying too much for telecoms
Fri, 3rd Oct 2014
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uc
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data analytics
UK firms overpaying for telecoms, with nearly half of ICT budget absorbed, says Gartner. Savings await those who review deals, advises TeleConsultants.
Dirty politics enabled by technology
Thu, 2nd Oct 2014
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Hager's book reveals technology's role in magnifying dirty politics, showing social media's power across the political spectrum.
First we had heartbleed, now we're shellshocked
Wed, 1st Oct 2014
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smartphones
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open source
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cybersecurity
Security companies warn businesses to patch vulnerable systems as a new bug, named Shellshocked, affects Linux and Unix systems.
Review: Kiwi hands on iPhone 6 plus
Wed, 1st Oct 2014
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digital signage
Its attracted a fair bit of controversy. Much of this is thanks the post-launch Bend gate saga, but Apples XXL-sized iPhone, the 6+ has finally arrived.
iPhone 6: Big is best. Or is it?
Tue, 30th Sep 2014
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ios
The iPhone 6 debate: Is bigger truly better? A look at the phone's size sparks a nostalgia for the compact era.
How social media lost the New Zealand election
Tue, 30th Sep 2014
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In the wake of the 2014 general election, it could be time for companies and political parties alike to take a fresh look at social media.
iPhone 6 signals gadget overload
Tue, 30th Sep 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Are people getting frustrated with the amount of separate devices they need to own in order to conduct their every day living?.
Instagram - #selfielapse
Mon, 29th Sep 2014
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facebook
Instagram has released an update to its video app Hyperlapse, giving users the ability to capture time-lapse videos. We investigate.
Noel Leeming midnight launch sees in new iPhone 6...
Fri, 26th Sep 2014
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For the first time ever, Noel Leeming will have the Apple iPhone available in store on day one of the official New Zealand launch date.
Celeb nude photos prove passwords are passé...
Thu, 25th Sep 2014
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The 4Chan celeb photo hack underscores the vulnerability of passwords, prompting calls for advanced security solutions, says expert.
Context: The App is dead, long live the App
Thu, 25th Sep 2014
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microsoft
July 2008: a certain fruity company launched its app store and gave a home to 500 freshly pressed iPhone OS (iOS nowadays) apps.
Apple's iPhone 6 Plus drives fans around the bend...
Thu, 25th Sep 2014
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apple
With so much hype surrounding the release of the iPhone 6 and the even bigger iPhone 6 Plus, it wasn’t long before reports of faults started making headlines.
Off the scales as Apple smashes record iPhone sales...
Tue, 23rd Sep 2014
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Apple shatters records, selling over 10 million iPhone 6 models in just three days post-launch, according to CEO Tim Cook.
Was iPhone 6 launch 'pure Apple theatre'...?!
Mon, 22nd Sep 2014
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wearables
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personal computing devices
Apple's iPhone 6 launch dazzles with theatre, leaving competitors and fans awe-struck, yet questioning its overt control.
iHusband... Can iPhone 6 save 20 years of marriage?
Mon, 22nd Sep 2014
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Polish man queues for 44 hours in Bristol to buy iPhone 6 in bid to salvage 20-year marriage after recent split.
iPhone owners warned of iOS 8 prank
Fri, 19th Sep 2014
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iPhone users beware: 'Apple Wave' hoax tricks users into microwaving their phones, risking destruction and danger.