Global Stories

Apple Watch out… Samsung's Galaxy Gear is here

South Korean company will launch its smart watch as early as next week, beating Apple's iWatch to market in the process.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2013

Cybersecurity

It pays to know who your Facebook Friends are...

A journalist's close call with a cunning Facebook phishing scam highlights the perils of unfamiliar friend requests and the need for vigilance.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Aug 2013

Microsoft

Samsung NZ releases new Windows 8 line-up

New line-up includes ATIV Book 9 Plus, Book 9 Lite and Book 9 Lite Touch and a new all-in-one PC, the ATIV One 5 Style.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 27th Aug 2013

Microsoft

Without a doubt, Steve Ballmer is the worst CEO today

That's the damning view of one industry expert, who believes the Microsoft chief executive should have gone long ago….

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 27th Aug 2013

Gaming

Xbox One and PS4 are not “PC's in a box”

Comparisons between Xbox One and PlayStation 4's to PCs are “patently untrue”, says AMD's PR Lead for Gaming and Enthusiast Graphics.

By David Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 26th Aug 2013

Gaming

Android App Review: Infinite Design

Infinite Design app review: A promising but unreliable vector drawing tool, offering a neat experience on tablets, marred by lag and crashes.

By Eddie Monotone • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Aug 2013

Gaming

JOBS: On Location...

JOBS producer Mark Hulme insisted that the film's early scenes be shot in the actual location in which they occurred—the garage of Jobs' adoptive parents.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Aug 2013

HP Exeed Roadshow starts this week

Exeed's HP Roadshow sweeps across NZ, showcasing the latest HP tech to partners and resellers in a 10-stop tour. Get a first look at new HP products!.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 23rd Aug 2013

Unified Communications

Zuckerberg issues five billion friend requests

In an audacious effort to unite the world online, Facebook founder launches internet.org, designed to expand global internet access.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 23rd Aug 2013

Gaming

Review: Belkin Tablet Stage

The Belkin Tablet Stage is a simple device, yet brings functionality to the classroom that could change the way children are educated in our schools.

By Greig Strafford • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Aug 2013

Infrastructure-as-a-Service

The Channel investigates Forrester Distributor report: Part 3

The Channel's Part 3 of the Forrester Distributor report unveils critical concerns among Asia Pacific tech distributors over plummeting profits.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Aug 2013

Microsoft

Hey Apple, 2007 called… it wants its camera phone back

Microsoft has released a new commercial taking a dig at Apple's iPhone, claiming that their camera is outdated.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 23rd Aug 2013

Gaming

JOBS: Ashton Kutcher honours a genius

Ashton Kutcher's connection with Steve Jobs helped him secure lead role in JOBS, due to his deep understanding of technology and Apple.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 22nd Aug 2013

Apple

Samsung and Apple's channel dominance crushes smartphone vendors

Samsung and Apple cement their dominance in the smartphone market, leaving little space for competitors, says ABI Research.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Aug 2013

Stories from Other Regions

Apple

Are Kiwis paying too much for computers and software?

Green Party calls for a Commerce Committee inquiry into the over pricing of computer software and hardware in New Zealand compared to other countries.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2013