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Context: The App is dead, long live the App
Microsoft

Context: The App is dead, long live the App

July 2008: a certain fruity company launched its app store and gave a home to 500 freshly pressed iPhone OS (iOS nowadays) apps.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 25th Sep 2014
Snakk goes for gold with Google exec hire...
Google

Snakk goes for gold with Google exec hire...

Snakk Media clinches a monumental recruit in Bob Mohan from Google, aiming to amplify growth with his vast experience in mergers and IPOs.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 16th Sep 2014
Smartphone outlook remains strong as Apple prepares to enter the market...
Microsoft

Smartphone outlook remains strong as Apple prepares to enter the market...

More than 1.25 billion smartphones will be shipped worldwide in 2014, representing a 23.8% increase from the 1.01 billion units shipped in 2013.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sat, 30th Aug 2014
Android dominates as vendors make smartphone market history...
Microsoft

Android dominates as vendors make smartphone market history...

For the first time, over 300 million smartphones shipped worldwide in Q2 2014, with Android driving the surge, capturing record market share.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2014
Chromebook sales set to triple as vendor interest intensifies…
Lenovo

Chromebook sales set to triple as vendor interest intensifies…

Chromebook sales forecast to nearly triple by 2017, as vendors dive into the thriving market aiming to rejuvenate sub-$300 PC interest.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Aug 2014
Top 5 trends that will shape the future of ERP...
Data Analytics

Top 5 trends that will shape the future of ERP...

Businesses today are required to deal with technological advancements occurring at a pace never experienced before...

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 12th Aug 2014
Windows XP business upgrades offers PC market crucial lifeline
Microsoft

Windows XP business upgrades offers PC market crucial lifeline

Global PC market set to contract by only 2.9% in 2014, with a relative revival due to business upgrades and replacements.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Jul 2014
Google releases NZ video quality report
Gaming

Google releases NZ video quality report

Google unveils NZ's first Video Quality Report, ranking ISPs on their ability to stream HD YouTube videos, with select networks earning HD Verified status.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 17th Jun 2014
Exploring the market vision for Google Glass and beyond...
Google

Exploring the market vision for Google Glass and beyond...

It's clear that our love affair with smartphones will soon rollover into the burgeoning world of wearable tech. So what's on the radar?.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2014
Apple quietly maps out future with hush-hush acquisition
Apps

Apple quietly maps out future with hush-hush acquisition

Apple's stealth buy of Spotsetter ramps up maps war with Google, poising Cupertino to redefine navigation with a social twist.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 11th Jun 2014
Smartphone momentum still strong as market growth continues
Microsoft

Smartphone momentum still strong as market growth continues

Global smartphone shipments are set to rise by 23.1% this year, hitting 1.2 billion, according to analysts IDC.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 29th May 2014
Google goes after Apple as top tech firms trail behind...
Microsoft

Google goes after Apple as top tech firms trail behind...

Google surges past Apple, becoming the world's most valuable brand with a value of $159bn, leaving competitors trailing.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2014

Stories from Other Regions

NZ Election YouTube channel a one-stop shop for election video
Google

NZ Election YouTube channel a one-stop shop for election video

Google launches YouTube channel for New Zealand General Election 2014 with news, commentary and party broadcasts.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 12th Sep 2014
Google Glass hits Noel Leeming stores...
Google

Google Glass hits Noel Leeming stores...

Google Glass lands in NZ at Noel Leeming, showcased but not for sale, signaling a tech-forward strategy for Kiwi retail.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Jul 2014
'Creative' Kiwi students set to present to Google executives
Apps

'Creative' Kiwi students set to present to Google executives

Kiwi teenagers impress judges in NetSafe and Google Web Rangers competition, showcasing creative campaigns on online safety.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 11th Jul 2014
Google NZ ups Kiwi tax payment...
Google

Google NZ ups Kiwi tax payment...

Google New Zealand's 2013 tax bill of NZD $227,074 pales against its global revenue of USD $15.42 billion for Q1 2014, stoking debate on fair taxation.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Tue, 24th Jun 2014
Google's Suan Yeo and the future of learning
Google

Google's Suan Yeo and the future of learning

Open minds, thinking big and challenging the status quo are the messages Google's Suan Yeo has for New Zealand's educators.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 27th May 2014
Youth turning to search engines for advice
Marketing Technologies

Youth turning to search engines for advice

Youth are more likely to seek advice from search engines than from family, friends and professionals, finds a Colmar Brunton survey commissioned by Youthline.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 23rd May 2014