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New software patent law could spark tech boom

Could NZ become a safe-haven from tech patent litigation with a new software patent law?

Gwynne Dyer: The secret's out - US spies are in the dark

Every step onward increases the scale and complexity of the computer systems, until they are too big and complex for any one person to understand, writes Gwynne Dyer.

Silicon Valley's golden pair split in Google love triangle

Close eye on Facebook's tagging moves

Facebook is being closely watched after the social network said it was considering running users' profile photos through its controversial facial recognition technology.

Funny way to see the country

If you're out tramping on one of New Zealand's Great Walks in the next wee while you might meet Matt Jenke. Be sure to wave "hello", because the world is watching.

An hour old - and already on Facebook

Many babies are making their photographic debut on social media within an hour of their birth, according to research.

Defriend, delete, update status: the broken heart social media cleanse

Modern break-ups are, it would appear, a lot more complicated than those of past generations.

Richard Conway: Seven things I learned at the Googleplex

Richard Conway, founder and CEO of Pure SEO, a search optimisation company has returned from a trip to the home of Google. Here are some of his ideas about the future of search.

Spy law MPs target of 'hacktivist' group

Politicians who were instrumental in the passing of the controversial GCSB law are being targeted by the international hacker group Anonymous.

Telecom network failure affects thousands

Banks: Thorn 'pushed' over GCSB leak

Former head of Parliamentary Service Geoff Thorn, has refused to answer MPs' questions about whether he was told to resign over his role in the GCSB leak inquiry.

Collins criticises leak probe inquiry

Ex-Parliamentary Service head Geoff Thorn, who resigned after a reporter's records were disclosed to a GCSB leak inquiry, has underlined his concerns about the investigation.

Alleged blackmailer banned from net

A 21-year-old man accused of using Facebook to contact young girls has been remanded on bail and banned from using the internet.

Hawaiki Cable gets new customer

A company hoping to build a US$350 million submarine internet cable out of NZ has lined up a listed Australian telco as a customer in a multi -million dollar deal.

Google Trekker comes to NZ

Victims and families speak out

Many are being subjected to horrendous abuse, threats and bullying while using the social networking site Ask.fm.

Suicides spur scrutiny of website

Social networker to beef up measures to prevent harassment after five teens die following cyber bullying.

Buy Crikey: Clear the decks for sales action

I don't shop in the "sales". That's because it's much better to wait for "clearance". Why get a 10 per cent or 20 per cent discount?