Stories by Staff - Page 365

HP slashes TouchPad prices in NZ, lowering the 16GB to $679 and the 32GB version to $819, amid criticism over high costs compared to the US.

Vodafone hit with a £402,375 fine for breaching Fair Trading Act after misleading mobile internet advertising led to unexpected charges for users.

Xero CEO Rod Drury blasts MYOB in a blog for its potential sale, accusing it of cost-cutting and stifling competition.

Classic Splinter Cell Trilogy hits PlayStation Store, offering fans HD remasters of the iconic stealth-action series starring Sam Fisher.

Terence Fleming, former MD at Kalooma, now offers his wireless tech expertise to resellers after Connector Systems' acquisition.

Yoobee to unveil its flagship store in Auckland's Britomart with grand gala, joining forces with artists and designers.

A new study reveals the underestimation of USB drive security risks by IT departments, exposing firms to significant data loss.

Connecting the most isolated schools to the Government's Rural Broadband Initiative comes at a cost: $2000 per student.

Intergen COO Simon Bright predicts Office 365 will spur businesses to adopt cloud IT services, with varied approaches from gradual transition to immediate jump.

At Dynamics Day, Microsoft NZ's Paul Muckleston peeks into the future, eyeing growth for Windows Phone and new horizons for Bing and Kinect.

The government pledges an extra USD $1 million to tackle electronic waste, funding new recycling depots and a national awareness campaign.

Amazon AWS outage hits US East Coast and Europe, disrupting Netflix and Reddit. Brief chaos post lightning strike and echoes of April's crash.

New Zealand faces a scarcity of Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Collector's Edition, with fewer than 300 packs allocated nationwide.

Massey University's ecentre marks 10 years of aiding tech startups, with over 200 companies gaining from expert advice. Expansion plans remain ambitious.

StorageCraft bolsters APAC presence with strategic hire, aiming for major expansion in backup and recovery markets.

App market for 'feature phones' could double to $1bn by 2016, says Ovum, urging developers to tap into underexploited sector.

Wellington's Jack Yan and Associates is among the first globally to feature the rupee symbol in its font range, reflecting India's economic potential.

New Zealand's UC market set to soar past $200m by 2017, driven by firms seeking cost cuts and bring-your-own-device flexibility.

Financial uncertainty could drive businesses to embrace cloud tech, says an expert, as global stock markets react to the US credit rating downgrade.

Google+ boosts its presence by launching on iPad, surpassing Facebook with no native iPad app. With 25m users, it's the fastest-growing network.