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Potent portent of things to come

Fed up with free-to-air TV? Try a new online service, says Nick Grant.

Insults to Maori taken off search engine

Google have changed their predictive search function to remove derogatory terms associated with Maori.

Social Life: Is scrolling the future?

What's the future big thing in social media? Social media editor Paul Harper finds a group of Kiwis who think they've found it.

Mixed scorecard for NZ mobile prices

Popular plans cheaper than OECD average: regulator.

Porn law's pot paradox

The maximum penalty for possessing a book about growing marijuana will be higher than actually growing it, MPs considering a new child porn bill have heard.

John Drinnan: Social media works - but it's getting risky

Companies are now getting good impact from social media but a marketing expert says that online discourse has become more volatile, writes John Drinnan.

Pat Pilcher: Bluetooth battery offers parents peace and quiet

Chris Barton: Confusing times at Telecom

So Telecom is to become Spark, launch ShowMeTV and become "the Netflix of New Zealand", writes Chris Barton. What a confusing confluence.

Militants live tweet gruesome punishment

Gruesome images have emerged on Twitter that appear to show a Syrian militant group posting live updates as they cut off the hand of a suspected thief.

Pat Pilcher: Samsung launches new flagship Galaxy S5

Its refreshed design, tweaks and added features mean that there’s plenty for Samsung Galaxy fans to get excited about.

Shelley Bridgeman: Keeping technology from kids

The tragic death of Charlotte Dawson has sparked chat about the dangers of the internet. Shelley Bridgeman writes about trying to protect her daughter.

Calls go out for 'Charlotte's Law'

Tens of thousands of people have signed up to "Charlotte's Law", a petition calling on the Australian Government to introduce tougher cyber-bullying laws.

Analysts split on Spark rebrand

Analysts are divided over Telecom's Spark rebrand and foray into internet TV with some labelling it a "bold approach" and others a "minor distraction".

Pat Pilcher: Aussie entertainment industry makes big political donations

I'm quietly hoping that the Aussies can craft up fair and workable legislation, writes Pat Pilcher. If they're smart they'll take a good look at the NZ example.

Buy Crikey: Online hits and misses

Aliexpress.com is where small- to medium-sized Chinese retailers sell almost every known product.

In bed with the bloggers

Politicians' private lives are fair game this election year as bloggers set the tone for debate. But is there a softer side to these abrasive, divisive voices?

Rise of the machine

I have a game I want you to play. I want you to imagine yourself 20 years ago.

Internet TV war begins

Telecom has revealed its plan to become the Netflix of New Zealand by providing movies and TV shows to subscribers over the internet.