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The moon to get a mobile network
The moon will have a mobile network installed next year, according to Vodafone and Nokia.

If you get this message on your iPhone, don't open it
A single character from a language used in India could send your devices into a frenzy.

iPhone-like mobile for fraction of the price
REVIEW: A Chinese brand is offering the same features for almost half the price.

Push to put medical records on the iPhone
App would allow patients to tether their medical records to their phone.

The sex app easier than 'using a condom'
Just swipe for consent - app to drastically change the dating and sex game.

Two quick ways to get more storage on your iPhone
Are you tired of running out of storage on your iPhone?

Apple reveals all iPhones, iPads, Macs at risk of hacking
Macs, iPhones, iPads and Apple TV all hit by the weakness according to Apple.

16.8 million txts sent by Kiwis on Christmas
Kiwis are making good use of their mobile devices over the Christmas break.

Stop sleeping with your cell phone
Anything closer than arm's length could cause cancer and infertility.

Hot Samsung phone delays Air NZ flight
A passenger said the phone owner had been worried it was about to explode.

World's fastest growing waste problem
Quest for the latest smartphone or computer is driving increase in electronic junk.

Unicef: Kids at risk of 'bedroom culture'
Unicef warns that the internet risks creating a 'bedroom culture' for children

Live chat warning: Paradise for paedophiles
Young girls use app to speak to strangers who pay them to flaunt themselves.

iPhone burns for 20 minutes
The phone scorched the floor and continued to smoke for 20 minutes.

OMG: The text message turns 25 today
Today marks the 25th anniversary of the Short Message Service (SMS).

'Creepy' new tech 'could put rainbow communities at risk'
Fears have been raised about potential for people to misuse information to harm others.

Civil Defence tests $18m alarm system
Only a third of New Zealand's phone would have received the emergency alert test.

How social media fires up people
Moderation and a balanced approach to ideas and discourse seem to be fading away.

Oppo R17 Pro Review: The fastest charging smartphone
It’s difficult for a smartphone to stand out amongst it’s peers but the R17 Pro is offering something different for consumers.

New premium phone to challenge latest iPhone
Review: The latest phone from Huawei could be a strong challenger to Apple's iPhone.

Nokia relaunches old school phone
Nokia has relaunched a futuristic version of its 2000s classic 3310 mobile phone.

iPhone X scalpers charging up to $9000
The iPhone X prices you don't want to pay from scalpers on eBay.

iPhone X review: It's a new relationship
The iPhone X arriving in stores Friday isn't just a new design. It's a new relationship.

iWatering cost of replacing iPhone X screen
If you accidentally drop your iPhone X, you might face a $494 bill for repair.

Is your phone your safety net?
OPINION: Reliance on devices is responsible for a shift in how we regulate our emotions.

Proof you shouldn't take selfies
Turns out the front facing camera on your phone was never meant to be used for selfies.

Parents nearly as bad as kids at using tech after lights out
Nearly half of adults risk their health by looking at screens after dark, study finds.

Police pose as 13-year-old girl to catch 'predator'
An online predator is behind bars after grooming and abusing three young people.

Why computing devices slow down over time
There are a few reasons why phones, tablets and PCs start to seem less snappy over time.