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Apple snaps up Aussie app maker
Apple

Apple snaps up Aussie app maker

Apple acquires photo startup SnappyLabs, known for its SnappyCam app, to enhance camera technology for its devices.

By David Williams • 1 min read • Wed, 15th Jan 2014
Poetic Apple ad turns the Air serious
Apple

Poetic Apple ad turns the Air serious

Apple's new iPad Air advert, narrated by Robin Williams, showcases the device's capabilities through a poetic recital.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 14th Jan 2014
SteelSeries Stratus wireless controller changes the game
Gaming

SteelSeries Stratus wireless controller changes the game

SteelSeries launches the Stratus, the first iOS 7 wireless controller, revolutionizing mobile gaming with console-style play on Apple devices.

By David Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 13th Jan 2014
Will iWatch designs be based on current iPhone range?
Apple

Will iWatch designs be based on current iPhone range?

Rumours swirl about Apple's mysterious iWatch, with designer Martin Hajek sparking interest through colourful concepts inspired by the iPhone 5c and 5s.

By David Williams • 1 min read • Mon, 13th Jan 2014
Say no to lag with Netgear NIGHTHAWK router
Gaming

Say no to lag with Netgear NIGHTHAWK router

Netgear has launched its newest dual-band 802.11ac wireless router, Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router (R7000).

By David Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Jan 2014
Worst decline in PC history as industry “bottoms out”
Network Infrastructure

Worst decline in PC history as industry “bottoms out”

Global PC shipments hit an historic low, plunging for the seventh quarter in a row as smartphones and tablets dominate.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 13th Jan 2014
Telecom adds a slice of paradise to data roaming
Unified Communications

Telecom adds a slice of paradise to data roaming

Telecom extends its popular $10 daily data roaming rate to Indonesia and Thailand; voice calling drops to $2.49/minute, effective 3 February 2014.

By David Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 13th Jan 2014
Gartner: Apple is not a retailer
Apple

Gartner: Apple is not a retailer

Apple is not a retailer, says industry journal. While Apple's stores may be successful, they are fundamentally different from traditional retailers.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 10th Jan 2014
Inside Intel's new wearable devices portfolio...
Wearables

Inside Intel's new wearable devices portfolio...

Intel CEO Brian Krzanich has announced a range of products and initiatives aimed at accelerating innovation in mobile and wearable devices.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 10th Jan 2014
App Store sales smashed US$10 billion mark in 2013
Apple

App Store sales smashed US$10 billion mark in 2013

Apple's App Store exceeded $10 billion in sales in 2013, with December's $1 billion making it the most lucrative month ever.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 9th Jan 2014
Android out in front as device market braces for 2.5 billion unit sales
Microsoft Windows

Android out in front as device market braces for 2.5 billion unit sales

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

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Jan 2014
Kiwi IT spending set to smash $11 billion mark
Hyperscale

Kiwi IT spending set to smash $11 billion mark

New Zealand's IT spending projected to hit $11.1 billion in 2014, up by 2.2%, driven by demand for devices like PCs and tablets.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Jan 2014
AMD and BlueStacks Collaboration Brings Full Android OS Experience to Windows PCs
Gaming

AMD and BlueStacks Collaboration Brings Full Android OS Experience to Windows PCs

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

By David Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Jan 2014
The adventures of Apple's Thin Thin iPhone 6…
Apple

The adventures of Apple's Thin Thin iPhone 6…

Apple's unveiling an ultra-thin iPhone 6 at just 6mm, sparking debate on design innovation so soon after the iPhone 5S release.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 7th Jan 2014
Wearable device shipments set for ten-fold market increase
Wearables

Wearable device shipments set for ten-fold market increase

Juniper Research predicts a ten-fold increase in wearable device shipments by 2018, driven by new product launches and rising consumer awareness.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 6th Jan 2014
4.6m Snapchat users hacked
Cybersecurity

4.6m Snapchat users hacked

Snapchat security breach results in 4.6 million user accounts being hacked with information available for download.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 3rd Jan 2014
Six ways to make your inbox better this year...
Apple

Six ways to make your inbox better this year...

Email is often seen as an aging rock star struggling for relevance in an age of fresh-faced pop sensations like social networking.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Fri, 3rd Jan 2014

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Is the ASUS G750 worthy of the ROG badge?
Gaming

Is the ASUS G750 worthy of the ROG badge?

ASUS G750 aims to impress with its high-performance specs and robust design, but does it truly earn the prestigious ROG badge gamers covet?.

By David Williams • 5 min read • Tue, 14th Jan 2014