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Musk eyes speedy space internet

Elon Musk, the billionaire technology entrepreneur, has announced plans for a space internet project that would provide faster, cheaper access around the globe.

Juha Saarinen: Roaming overseas

As I wrote last year, it’s been great to have a simple way to travel overseas and use your voice and data plan there for an added $5 a day on Vodafone in many countries.

Facebook test picks your personality based on 'likes'

Just how accurate - and how worrying - is a personality test based on our 'likes'?

NZ's war against spammers

It's being described as a war, an arms race, an unseen struggle where the stakes are being raised and the weapons redefined each minute - the war a faceless cyber-criminal.

Uber trademark row erupts

An internet company that shares its name with the controversial app Uber is embroiled in a trademark stoush with the global giant.

Social media 101

Social media has been accused of everything from killing conversation to making us lonely. But if you do it right it can do the complete opposite. Greg Dixon, a social media dummy, has six pieces of advice for other social media dummies.

The latest Facebook craze is...

As if we needed more opportunities to embarrass ourselves on Facebook, the world's largest social network is abuzz with a new and questionably worthwhile game.

Young royals get social media savvy

Young royals, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are doing their best to become more social media savvy.

Plea after boy asked to post nude pix

Parents and children have been warned to be more vigilant when using social media sites after a 12-year-old boy from Christchurch was allegedly threatened by an unknown Facebook user.

Solidarity in the hashtag era

When gunmen attacked the Paris offices of satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo, it took less than an hour for the hashtag #JeSuisCharlie to appear.

The man with two penises, one book and some insights on internet fame

Celebrity, it turns out, isn't always so great when it's unasked for. In fact, it sometimes looks a whole lot like exploitation.

Bristlr: A social network for dudes with beards

Bristlr isn't just a bearded face: The app is introducing some innovations that could add critical social context back to online dating.

'The internet of things'?

Juha Saarinen: CES 2015 - Mercedes steals the electronics show

Juha Saarinen: CES 2015 - sensor overload and SUHD TV

Facebook club set to see book sales soar

"The Oprah Effect" could turn minor works into million-sellers. Mr Zuckerberg may just do the same.

Samsung takes Google challenger to TVs

Apps to watch in 2015

From ride-hailing to photo sharing, here are a few up-and-coming apps and startups to watch in 2015. Which will be the breakout hit of the new year?