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'OK whoever said iOS 7 is waterproof GO **** YOURSELF'
Gaming

'OK whoever said iOS 7 is waterproof GO **** YOURSELF'

Many iPhone users tricked by fake advert into believing iOS 7 waterproofs devices, leading to numerous damaged gadgets.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 2nd Oct 2013
Kiwi firm Livelink links up with Oz email solutions provider
Email

Kiwi firm Livelink links up with Oz email solutions provider

Livelink Connect has merged with the Australian operations of Rocketseed, a London headquartered international provider of email media and branding solutions.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd Oct 2013
ASB extends mobile banking wave to business customers
Small Business

ASB extends mobile banking wave to business customers

ASB launches dedicated ASB Mobile Business app, giving business customers the flexibility to perform critical finance functions from anywhere, any time.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd Oct 2013
F1 2013 hands-on & chat with F1 World Champ...
Gaming

F1 2013 hands-on & chat with F1 World Champ...

Not only did Game Console get to try out the new game, they also sat down with motorsport legend and 1980 Formula One world champion, Alan Jones.

By Darren Price • 8 min read • Wed, 2nd Oct 2013
How to get your computer/internet streaming services on your TV
Gaming

How to get your computer/internet streaming services on your TV

Getting streaming services on your TV is very easy, with applications available for most devices across a range of streaming services.

By Greig Strafford • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Oct 2013
Tech firms lead the race in battle for best Workplace
Marketing Technologies

Tech firms lead the race in battle for best Workplace

Tech firms shine in Best Workplaces 2013 awards, nabbing 11 of 43 spots, led by repeat finalists including Provoke and Microsoft NZ.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd Oct 2013
Battlefield 4 BETA is now live
Gaming

Battlefield 4 BETA is now live

Get ready to immerse yourself in the chaos of all-out-warfare with the exclusive Battlefield 4 beta available now on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC via Origin.

By David Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd Oct 2013
Tata Communications' new provider sets sights on ANZ market
Unified Communications

Tata Communications' new provider sets sights on ANZ market

New partnership agreement will see Arkadin first roll-out in Australia and New Zealand followed by the rest of the Asia Pacific region.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd Oct 2013
Are Kiwi firms exposing sensitive data to help desks?
Data Analytics

Are Kiwi firms exposing sensitive data to help desks?

A New Zealand IT specialist is warning Kiwis phoning cloud software helpdesks that they may expose their data to unnecessary risk.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd Oct 2013
NZ historical posters available online
EduTech

NZ historical posters available online

Over 400 impactful NZ posters from the last 50 years, chronicling trade unions and political activism, are now digitally accessible.

By Rebecca Wood • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd Oct 2013
Ingram Micro secures NZ Surface distribution as Microsoft reveals three resellers
Microsoft

Ingram Micro secures NZ Surface distribution as Microsoft reveals three resellers

Ingram Micro has been appointed the exclusive distributor for Microsoft's Surface for the commercial market, with three commercial resellers also announced.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd Oct 2013
Apple beats Coca-Cola to become World's Most Valuable Brand
Microsoft

Apple beats Coca-Cola to become World's Most Valuable Brand

Apple dethrones Coca-Cola, clinching the title as the World's Most Valuable Brand, say Interbrand. A historic shift spotlighting tech's rise.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 2nd Oct 2013
Gen-i divests Auldhouse through management buyout
Unified Communications

Gen-i divests Auldhouse through management buyout

Auldhouse, now NZ's largest privately owned commercial training business, will continue to support Telecom and Gen-i as a preferred supplier.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 1st Oct 2013
Android App Review: Tapastic
Gaming

Android App Review: Tapastic

Tapastic app brings a world of diverse webcomic talents to your phone, offering a free feast of genres for comic lovers on the move.

By Eddie Monotone • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Oct 2013
The Evil Within releases gameplay video
Gaming

The Evil Within releases gameplay video

Bethesda unveils a chilling gameplay video for The Evil Within, diving deep into survival horror with Detective Sebastien's eerie journey.

By David Williams • 1 min read • Tue, 1st Oct 2013
Ever wondered what 1.2 billion Facebook users look like?
Apple

Ever wondered what 1.2 billion Facebook users look like?

Providing a glimpse of every single member, The Faces of Facebook website has encapsulated all 1.2 billion profile pictures on one web page.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 1st Oct 2013
Voyager chooses Hawaiki for trans-Pacific cable
Network Infrastructure

Voyager chooses Hawaiki for trans-Pacific cable

Voyager to boost NZ's internet connectivity with a major deal for bandwidth on Hawaiki's trans-Pacific cable, set to complete in late 2015.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 1st Oct 2013
Apple 'Just Do It' when it comes to watch hires
Apple

Apple 'Just Do It' when it comes to watch hires

Has Tim Cook used his sway in the boardroom to lure Nike's top design director onto Apple's wearable devices team?.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 1st Oct 2013
Kiwi steel supplier appoints Dimension data as IT outsourcing Partner
Unified Communications

Kiwi steel supplier appoints Dimension data as IT outsourcing Partner

Dimension Data has won a significant IT outsourcing contract with Steel & Tube, one of New Zealand's leading supplier of steel products and services.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 1st Oct 2013