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Gamers spend $15.39 billion in 2013
Gaming

Gamers spend $15.39 billion in 2013

US gamers spent a whopping $15.39 billion on video games in 2013, showing a shift towards digital content despite a dip in new physical sales.

By David Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 12th Feb 2014
Multiplayer and Party Updates for Xbox One
Gaming

Multiplayer and Party Updates for Xbox One

Xbox One's major update to revolutionise multiplayer and party experiences, promising simpler chat and better friend integration by March.

By David Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Feb 2014
Avature Launches Mobile App for its Enterprise HCM Platform
Software-as-a-Service

Avature Launches Mobile App for its Enterprise HCM Platform

Avature releases Mobile App Builder to support event management and campus recruiting, with the first enterprise app available.

By David Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 12th Feb 2014
Evolve - First look trailer released
Gaming

Evolve - First look trailer released

2K Games unveils 'Evolve' trailer, a next-gen 4v1 shooter where being the hunter or the hunted blurs. Coming Autumn 2014.

By David Williams • 1 min read • Wed, 12th Feb 2014
Microsoft beats Google by adding Bitcoin conversion first
Gaming

Microsoft beats Google by adding Bitcoin conversion first

Microsoft has added Bitcoin conversion to its Bing currency conversion tool, which now supports over 50 currencies.

By David Williams • 1 min read • Tue, 11th Feb 2014
Say hello to 4D sound with the F.R.E.Q. 4D headset
Gaming

Say hello to 4D sound with the F.R.E.Q. 4D headset

Mad Catz Interactive has announced that the F.R.E.Q. 4D Gaming Headset for Windows PC and Smart Devices will be available from 14 March.

By David Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Feb 2014
New Zealand companies have opportunity to be part of World's largest IT project
Software Development

New Zealand companies have opportunity to be part of World's largest IT project

There is still plenty of opportunity for New Zealand and international companies to be part of the world's largest IT project.

By David Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Feb 2014
Steve Wozniak: Apple should make an android phone
Gaming

Steve Wozniak: Apple should make an android phone

Apple co-founder Wozniak stirs the tech scene by suggesting Apple should explore releasing an Android smartphone.

By David Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 7th Feb 2014
Bitcoin accepted by local Telco
Unified Communications

Bitcoin accepted by local Telco

Local telco 2Talk has bucked the trend and become the first telecommunications company in New Zealand to accept Bitcoin as a method of payment.

By David Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 7th Feb 2014
World of Tanks blasts its way onto Xbox 360
Gaming

World of Tanks blasts its way onto Xbox 360

Wargaming has today announced that World of Tanks: Xbox 360 Edition will release globally on 12 February , 2014.

By David Williams • 1 min read • Fri, 7th Feb 2014
Facebook answers desperate father's plea
Facebook

Facebook answers desperate father's plea

Moved by a grieving dad's appeal, Facebook creates a tribute video for his late son, showcasing the power of social media compassion.

By David Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 7th Feb 2014
Sony ditches PC brand
Sony

Sony ditches PC brand

Sony's decision to leave the PC making business means that after 17 years, the Vaio brand will most likely disappear before the end of 2014.

By David Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 7th Feb 2014
Fight the holiday bulge with Xbox One Fitness
Gaming

Fight the holiday bulge with Xbox One Fitness

With Summer drawing to a close it's time to start burning off all those unwanted calories you gained from eating and drinking over the holiday season.

By David Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Feb 2014
Google executive to head up YouTube
Google

Google executive to head up YouTube

Google executive Susan Wojcicki has been appointed the new head of the company's YouTube video business - according to Reuters.

By David Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 7th Feb 2014
Be careful what you wish for this Valentine's Day
Physical Security

Be careful what you wish for this Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day apps could lead to privacy invasions and identity theft, warns Bitdefender. Be wary of permissions before you download.

By David Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 7th Feb 2014

Stories from Other Regions

Xbox One stereo headset and adapter coming early March
Gaming

Xbox One stereo headset and adapter coming early March

Microsoft has announced the Xbox One Stereo Headset and Adapter will be hitting New Zealand shores in early March.

By David Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 12th Feb 2014
Kiwi consumers warned about Flappy Bird clones...
Gaming

Kiwi consumers warned about Flappy Bird clones...

Kiwi consumers on alert as 'Flappy Bird' clones, like 'Flappy Bee,' use stolen assets from NZ game 'Bee Leader', misleading fans.

By David Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Feb 2014
Commerce Commission to determine Chorus copper network pricing
Unified Communications

Commerce Commission to determine Chorus copper network pricing

Commerce Commission outlines process to set pricing for Chorus' copper network, aiming for final rate by 1 December based on NZ costs.

By David Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 7th Feb 2014