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Kiwi Kickstart hopes for iPad gaming case
A kiwi has invented a new cover to improve the iPad gaming experience - now he's seeking help to take it to market.

Oldies admit to saucy sexting
Grannies and grandads are using their mobile phones to send each other raunchy pictures.

Smartphone transactions can carry security risks
While increasing numbers of people are moving to internet-friendly smartphones, many have yet to come to grips with the security issues around accessing their bank accounts via mobile, says one security expert.

Apple shares drop as iPhone fears grow
Apple's stock has slipped below $US500 for the first time in 11 months as investors react to reports signalling the company's latest iPhone is falling behind its Android rivals.

Pat Pilcher: Bring it, BlackBerry
BlackBerry's latest OS is seen by many as being a "make or break" move for the company that pioneered the modern smartphone.

Testing ultra fast broadband
I recently had the chance to test the type of ultra fast (ie fibre-optic) broadband Vodafone could be offering to its customers where it's available - in other words, in places where Chorus has put it into streets, like it's currently doing around parts o

A healthy text life
Twenty years ago this week, when humans still roamed the Earth freely without buzzing or beeping, a UK engineer unleashed the world's first text message.

Kiwis still big texters after 20 years
After 20 years of texting technology, New Zealanders are still avid text messagers, despite a decline in use overseas as smartphones take over.

Put a dial on your smile
Smartphones are a crucial way to reach buyers, writes Steve Hart. Just aim for the zero moment of truth!

New Blackberry to launch in new year
Research In Motion said it will hold an official launch event for its new BlackBerry 10 smartphones on January 30.

Independence key to IT fix-it firm
Industry veterans rely on selling their expertise, not hardware or software.

Vodafone Australia facing mass job cuts
Vodafone Australian plans to cut hundreds of jobs as it works to turn around its struggling performance.

Smoking apps under fire
Researchers say young are vulnerable and have called for app stores to explore ways of regulating content.

High cost of iPhone 5 plans
New Zealand has some of the most expensive iPhone 5 plans compared to Australia, Britain and the United States.

Road Warrior: Driving his business
In the old days, the office drove the business. Diana Clement finds a businessman who’s driving his office.

We’re a digital nation: Survey
New Zealand is fast becoming a digital nation with more Kiwis choosing to use the internet to shop, bank and pay bills than ever before, a survey has found.

'Gadget geek' rolls out iPhone 5
The iPhone 5 was launched in NZ early today to eager customers standing by to be first in - and All Black great Jonah Lomu did the honours at one Auckland store.

Buying a cheaper iPhone?
Major electronics retailers are continuing to sell an old iPhone model for their old price, despite Apple dropping the recommended retail price by $150.