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Don Bradman Cricket 14 bats a release date on PC
Gaming

Don Bradman Cricket 14 bats a release date on PC

Don Bradman Cricket 14 set to bowl over PC gamers on 26 June, bringing its acclaimed 20-year career mode and more to Steam and stores.

By Damian Seeto • 1 min read • Fri, 23rd May 2014
Watch Dogs launch trailer heightens anticipation
Gaming

Watch Dogs launch trailer heightens anticipation

Just days before Watch Dogs is due out for release next week, Ubisoft has revealed the launch trailer for the game.

By Damian Seeto • 1 min read • Fri, 23rd May 2014
iOS Review: Subway
Gaming

iOS Review: Subway

Rediscovering Subway's charm with a convenient twist, their iOS app enhances the quick and healthy eating experience in my busy life.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 23rd May 2014
Is Microsoft's new Surface the 'iPad Killer'?
Microsoft

Is Microsoft's new Surface the 'iPad Killer'?

Why are we bullish on this model? It's more like a successor to the laptop -- but one that takes mobility quite seriously.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 23rd May 2014
iOS review: 100 Balls
Gaming

iOS review: 100 Balls

100 Balls review: A deceptively simple iOS game that's an addictive blend of skill and tactics, perfect for those quick gaming breaks.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2014
More on me: Jon McGettigan, Fortinet NZ
Firewalls

More on me: Jon McGettigan, Fortinet NZ

From cycle shop to tech leader, Jon McGettigan's journey to Fortinet NZ maps the route of an unexpected career turn fuelled by passion and planning.

By Donovan Jackson • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2014
Trend Micro helps Facebook users fight cyber threats with 'HouseCall'
Cybersecurity

Trend Micro helps Facebook users fight cyber threats with 'HouseCall'

With trillions of clicks occurring every day on Facebook, the social platform is a tempting target for spammers and criminals.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 22nd 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
Samsung and Westpac NZ to develop digital banking innovation
Unified Communications

Samsung and Westpac NZ to develop digital banking innovation

Westpac New Zealand and Samsung Electronics New Zealand have signed a strategic collaboration agreement to develop world leading digital banking innovations.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 21st May 2014
Review: Kingston Mobilite Wireless Card Reader
Gaming

Review: Kingston Mobilite Wireless Card Reader

Kingston's Mobilite excels in file sharing between devices, despite stark security flaws. Easy setup, but remember to password-protect it.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 21st May 2014
Forget the budget, where does your IT funding come from?
Infrastructure-as-a-Service

Forget the budget, where does your IT funding come from?

Chief Information Officers (CIOs) in Asia Pacific and Japan reported increases in IT budgets for 2014 that exceeded the global average.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 21st May 2014
iOS security flaw: Are you Sirious?
Cybersecurity

iOS security flaw: Are you Sirious?

A new security breach has been discovered in iOS 7.1, allowing hackers to access contact lists without having to unlock the actual iPhone device.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 20th May 2014
Redmond's new order, a big Aussie distie deal and a mystery start-up...
Microsoft

Redmond's new order, a big Aussie distie deal and a mystery start-up...

Six months is a long time in the New Zealand channel market - The Channel looks back at the big stories in February...

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 20th May 2014
Apple and Google call patent war truce
iOS

Apple and Google call patent war truce

For those managing to keep up with the growing complexity of patent lawsuits, a truce has been called; between warring rivals Apple and Google.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 19th May 2014
Microsoft NZ: Building trust into your business' BYOD policy
Cybersecurity

Microsoft NZ: Building trust into your business' BYOD policy

Microsoft NZ addresses the vital need for robust BYOD policies, balancing employee trust with security to safeguard against cyber threats.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 19th May 2014
Channel unrest, businesses on the brink and a backlash for Booth Babes...
Network Infrastructure

Channel unrest, businesses on the brink and a backlash for Booth Babes...

NZ's tech market faces upheaval: Microsoft to cut fees, businesses teeter on edge, and a final say on booth babes controversy.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 19th May 2014

Stories from Other Regions

Kiwis rack up 2,200 YEARS worth of Spotify music...
Digital Entertainment

Kiwis rack up 2,200 YEARS worth of Spotify music...

Putting that into context, that's the time it would take to travel to the moon on the Apollo 11 spacecraft over 225,000 times...

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2014
Review: Livescribe 3 smartpen
Gaming

Review: Livescribe 3 smartpen

With the proliferation of connected devices, how can the Lightscribe help replace the humble pen? What value does it offer?.

By Greig Strafford • 3 min read • Mon, 19th May 2014