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Welcome to the internet of everything
Parallel to the exponential growth in technology is the growth of the internet of everything, or put simply, the connectivity of all devices to the internet.

Christopher Niesche: Smart homes strategy for smart retailer
Despite the fast changing market, JB Hi-Fi excels at jumping on the next big thing in technology and getting the march on its competitors, writes Christophwer Niesche.

Samsung execs set to pay for profit slump
Leaders of Samsung Electronics' mobile-phone unit may be replaced as the company tries to revive a business where profits slumped by $4.5b.

Did the wings work?
Anthony Dixon is happy to be back. The chief executive of electronics technology company Times-7 was in front of New Zealand's angel community again at the annual showcase investment event, but this time he had a lot more to smile about.

US stores bring the 'Internet of Things' to DIYers
Large US home improvement chains are selling virtual tools - sensors, Wi-Fi enabled appliances and software - to help people monitor and control their homes from their smartphones.

Navman founder: I'm still in business
A comment to a reporter that he was selling all his companies and giving the money to charity was a polite way of telling him to 'f-off', says Navman founder Peter Maire.

US hedge fund chief targets Sony shake-up
The US hedge fund manager renowned for shaking up Yahoo! has set his sights on Sony, proposing that the Japanese electronics giant spin off up to 20 per cent of its movie, television and music division

Wireless firm links with US tech giant
NZ company PowerbyProxi, which develops wireless charging technology, has just closed a $5 million funding round and secured a major new partnership.

Tech Universe: Wednesday 6 March
Dennis Tito is planning a private mission to Mars in 2018. Inspiration Mars Foundation aims to inspire and wants to take advantage of the way the planets line up in 2018.

Perfect solar superstorm threat to Earth
A solar "superstorm" could knock out Earth's communications satellites, cause dangerous power surges and disrupt crucial navigation aids, a report says.

NZ tech firms 'missing out'
Kiwi entrepreneur Sir Peter Maire says it's "disappointing" few New Zealand firms appear to have shown up for this year's Consumer Electronics Show.

What to expect at CES 2013
When it comes to tech, The Consumer Electronics Show is the big deal. Here's what we know so far.

Economist: Sales boom won't last
Retailers might be enjoying a post-Christmas spending bonanza, but an economist warns the sales boom can't last.

TV buying: Top 5 'gotchas'
There's some bold claims being made about TVs in your local store, says tech writer Pat Pilcher, so here's what to watch out for.

Warehouse buys Noel Leeming
The Warehouse Group has announced that it has bought the Noel Leeming chain of 92 electronics and appliances stores for $65m.