An Australian hedge fund manager has raved about the potential for accountancy software company Xero.

A young Kiwi neuroscientist didn't let crippling pains in his hands stop him from creating music, even if he had to write his own software so he could create with his feet.

The first impression of an iPad Air is that it feels more solid, as if there's very little air inside, writes Mark Webster.

I downloaded OS 10.9 'Mavericks' as soon as it appeared in the Mac App store on Wednesday morning, NZ time.

Details - and prices - for the new iPads and Macs released today here.

Much is made of Apple's secrecy, its jealously guarded release program, technical development process and even that around its designs.