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Semiconductor revenue is set to reach $336bn in 2014, up 6.7% from 2013, thanks to growth in many chip types and applications.

Synnex NZ bolsters team, appointing industry expert Eric Lu, as it aims to dominate the PC component market, enhancing its one-stop-shop appeal.

Synnex New Zealand replaces Ingram Micro as Acer distributor, gaining access to servers in the vendor's full suite of products.

Boost your team's MS Office skills with SonicPS ILS - a virtual desk support and learning solution perfect for businesses and educators.

Global PC shipments in Q1 2014 decline by 1.7%, but eased compared to the past seven quarters, reports Gartner.

New Zealand's IT spending predicted to grow 1.7% in 2014, reaching NZ$11.1 billion, according to Gartner forecast.

Despite a decline in PC sales, Gartner forecasts a 6.9% growth in device shipments in 2014, driven by mobiles and tablets.

Android leads as global device sales approach 2.5 billion, with emerging markets driving growth and mobile phones dominating shipments.

AMD teams with BlueStacks to integrate full Android OS experience into Windows PCs, offering seamless app usage and enhanced gaming.

The Logitech Folio for iPad impresses with its versatility and brand reliability, albeit a few design quirks. Our verdict: 3.5/5.

Affordable devices fuel global growth, with lower-priced models and small tablets leading a 4.5% increase in device shipments in 2013.

HP ENVY TouchSmart 15 excels with Beats Audio and 1TB drive, marrying style with performance for a solid 3.5/5 rating. Some build issues noted.

Safeguard your laptop against electrical threats with the CyberPower CPS500NBP-AU, offering versatile surge protection—but is it essential?.

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!.

Worldwide PC shipments fell for fifth consecutive quarter, the longest duration of decline in the PC market's history, begging the question - are PCs finished?.

Google Reader was culled on July 1, leaving yet another loyal Google fan base scrambling frantically to find a replacement.

Worldwide devices are projected to reach 2.35 billion units in 2013, driven by sales in tablets, smartphones despite PC shipments hitting the skids.

Industry prepares for WWDC keynote as quiet Apple gets set to throw its first product party since last October.

Microsoft's VP declares the PC era far from over, evolving into diverse forms - a direct challenge to the 'post PC' narrative.

Google's Android operating system dominates smart mobile shipping market with 59% share, as Apple's iPhone struggles.