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Microsoft buries its Kin

As Apple and Google escalate their mobile rivalry, Microsoft pulls the plug on its Kin phones' global launch, consolidating efforts on Windows Phone 7.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 2nd Jul 2010

The divided peninsula

The sinking of South Korea's Cheonan warship in March, claiming 46 lives, has escalated tensions with North Korea, threatening regional stability.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Jul 2010

Unified Communications

Apple announces iPhone 4

Apple unveils iPhone 4 at developer conference in the US; Vodafone to launch in New Zealand in the coming months.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 8th Jun 2010

Customer Experience

Report: Value of social media missed by SMEs

Small business owners are still missing opportunities to get customers through using social media, according to a new study in the US.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 3rd Jun 2010

Izon signs another distribution deal

New Zealand's Izon Science inks a deal with Chemoscience for exclusive distribution of its nanoparticle analysis systems across five Southeast Asian nations.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 19th May 2010

Marketing Technologies

YouTube turns five

YouTube celebrates its fifth anniversary with over two billion daily views; Co-Founder Chad Hurley sees vast growth potential ahead for the video platform.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 18th May 2010

Apple

Apple calls out smartphone research

Company questions research that says smartphones using Google's Android OS have surpassed iPhone sales in the US.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 12th May 2010

EduTech

NZ-based Izon inks US distribution deal

NZ's Izon Science strikes deal with US distributor BridgePath Scientific to enhance the reach of its cutting-edge nanoparticle analysis systems in America.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 7th May 2010

Email Security

Web scams leapt 22% in 09 – report

The FBI's 2009 Internet Crime Report reveals a 22.3% surge in web scams, with total financial losses hitting USD $559.7 million.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sat, 1st May 2010

Piracy

Cracked ACTA

Governments representing North America, Europe and Australasia remain hell-bent on pushing through ACTA (Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement).

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sat, 1st May 2010

Unified Communications

“There oughta be a law!”

As the internet evolves, governments in democracies are debating whether it should remain free from regulation, citing child pornography, viruses, and theft.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Sat, 1st May 2010

Apple

Apple dates June conference - new iPhone expected

The iPhone maker's annual developers conference will kick off on June 7, where the company is expected to unveil the new iPhone.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 29th Apr 2010

DevOps

Project management salaries on the rise

Project management salaries defy the global recession, with 51% of surveyed managers reporting raises and a median global salary hitting USD $90,260.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 20th Apr 2010

Google

Google reports 23% year-on-year growth

Google reports revenue increase of 23% for first quarter, reaffirms commitment to innovation and heavy investment.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 16th Apr 2010

Stories from Other Regions

United States (US) stories

Patently obvious?

The fate of software patents hangs in the balance as New Zealand's Commerce Select Committee recommends scrapping their patentability, stirring global debate.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Jun 2010

Tagging

comScore goes free for start-ups

The online analytics company has made two announcements that will help start-ups gain a better understanding of how popular their websites are.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 28th May 2010

Fibre

Stop laying fibre cables NZ, says Exalt

Exalt urges New Zealand to halt fibre cable installations, touting wireless solutions that offer lower latency and cost just 5% per mile compared to fibre.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 26th May 2010