BDBDBusinessContactless card payments soarPeople are becoming more comfortable with the new way of paying for small items, with a trebling in the use of contactless card transactions over the past year.06 Nov 02:09 AM
OpinionJill Goldson: Is Tinder safe?Tinder: tacky, or just a super-efficient way to meet a match in this new age of need-it-now-ness? wonders relationship expert Jill Goldson.23 Oct 09:25 PM
RetailA day buying things with Apple PayApple has promised that its Pay service can revolutionise the way we shop, replacing a credit card swipe with a tap of the phone.23 Oct 09:15 PM
LifestyleIs this the new Instagram?A picture may say a thousand words but a picture and a tune together - well, that says at least a thousand more.15 Oct 12:20 AM
BusinessWould you swap an iPhone for a house?A Detroit man has offered to sell his house for an iPhone 6, in a swap that speaks volumes about the mixed fortunes of America.09 Oct 01:42 AM
BusinessiPhone iOS 8 blunder has links to flawed mapsThe same person at Apple was in charge of catching problems before the iOS 8 and the 2012 maps blunder were released.30 Sep 01:46 AM
OpinionJuha SaarinenJuha Saarinen: Hits and misses of the iPhone 6Tech blogger Juha Saarinen finally got his hands on the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus over the weekend, here are his initial thoughts on the new devices.29 Sep 12:52 AM
BusinessApple: Just 9 customers complained about bent iPhonesApple hits back at complaints that iPhone 6 Pluses are at risk of bending, saying they won't buckle under normal everyday use.26 Sep 04:23 AM
LifestyleCuddle app test: 'It falls flat'Scrolling around Charlie Williams's new app, Cuddlr - proudly billed as the "Tinder for cuddling" - you get the sense that maybe Williams hasn't spent a whole lot of time online.25 Sep 12:55 AM
BusinessiOS 8 causes apps to crash more than iOS 7Apple's iOS 8 operating system causes apps to crash 67 per cent more than last year's version.24 Sep 09:14 PM
BusinessApple forced to kill iOS 8 upgradeApple pulls the plug on its iOS 8 software update after it stopped people from making phone calls. So how can Apple users actually fix their phones?24 Sep 08:00 PM
OpinionJuha SaarinenJuha Saarinen: iPhone 6 - should you update?On the fence about Apple's latest smartphone? You're not alone: reports of bendy casings have taken the shine off the iPhone 6. Here are six reasons to updgrade and six reasons not to.24 Sep 05:00 PM
LifestyleNo sex please, we're cuddlersApps such as Tinder and Grindr have created a 'hook-up' culture, but sometimes you may not want sex, or even a relationship - sometimes you just want a cuddle.23 Sep 05:40 AM
BusinessBigger iPhones debut - to long linesLong lines of shoppers greeted the debut of the latest iPhones around the world as Kiwi iPhone fans count down the days for their chance.22 Sep 12:05 AM
OpinionJuha SaarinenJuha Saarinen: Impressions of iOS 8Tech blogger Juha Saarinen has used iOS 8 since the early betas and says its not that different from iOS 7 in terms of use, just more refined.19 Sep 02:21 AM
LifestyleCan an app check your health?But, from measuring heart rate to checking suspect moles, can an app really help to improve your health? We ask the experts.18 Sep 04:20 AM
BusinessIs iOS 8 too big for your iPhone?Apple's new-generation software is now available for download, but many users have hit a snag trying to install iOS 8.18 Sep 12:16 AM
OpinionJuha SaarinenJuha Saarinen: My password is... and Spark revisitedIf you haven’t changed your passwords for a while, or use the same one across several services, now’s a good time to fix that, writes Juha Saarinen.15 Sep 12:08 AM
LifestyleKiwis find love on TinderDating app Tinder has become so popular in New Zealand, the Los Angeles-based office says 8 per cent of the population is looking for love on it.12 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionJuha SaarinenJuha Saarinen: Apple leaks correct, pay the big newsMost of the leaks turned out to be correct so the Apple launch event didn't contain very many surprises.11 Sep 01:11 AM
BusinessApple unveils its virtual walletApple has entered the daunting world of consumer finance with a new mobile payment system.10 Sep 03:42 AM
BusinessShould you buy the new iPhone?The iPhone 6 and 6 Plus v the outgoing iPhone 5s: We list the differences that matter.10 Sep 12:26 AM
BusinessApple's Cook shakes doubters as stock surge greets iPhonesApple's prospects seem a lot brighter than they were the last time Tim Cook introduced an iPhone.09 Sep 08:20 PM
BusinessWill Apple reveal its next big thing?Apple is expected to announce a new larger iPhone tomorrow, but it is speculation of a smartwatch unveiling that has people excited.09 Sep 03:12 AM
OpinionJuha SaarinenJuha Saarinen: The magic of AppleSome Apple fanatics have already started to queue up in the hope of being the first to score an iPhone 6, ahead of next week's unveiling, writes Juha Saarinen.04 Sep 11:49 PM
EntertainmentCameron Diaz slams iCloud hack as 'major violation'Hollywood actress Cameron Diaz, who is currently promoting a new film about a homemade sex tape going public, has called the leak of nude and explicit images of dozens of female celebrities 'a major violation'.04 Sep 01:30 AM
OpinionJuha SaarinenJuha Saarinen: The smartphone deconstructedTech blogger Juha Saarinen explores the notion of modular phones and misleading apps.01 Sep 09:30 PM
LifestyleParents set bad example by staying glued to smartphonesFamilies are getting worse at communicating, parenting groups warn, as parents fail to set a good example to their children.26 Aug 06:30 PM
BusinessIs this the iPhone 6?Leaked photos claiming to show Apple's latest device suggest it will have curved edges, just like the first iPhone.21 Aug 03:04 AM
BusinessWill zero-data kill the net?Apps and websites that don't count against a users' data plan are popping up in the US and abroad under names like Facebook Zero or Wikipedia Zero.18 Aug 03:33 AM
