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It is looking as if DICE and Battlefield 4 are to be the first to take advantage of the Xbox One’s updated Kinect capabilities.

Rumours emanating from the US suggest that Microsoft will double the speed of the Xbox One’s GPU in order to take on Sony’s PS4.

Samsung claims the global internet usage crown, overtaking Apple for the first time, reveals StatCounter report.

Judges ask University of Auckland students how the team plan to handle its success following impressive showing.

Kim Dotcom's projection on US embassy in Berlin condemns American surveillance, likening NSA to East Germany's Stasi.

SMEs in NZ are cautiously optimistic for 2013, buoyed by positive revenue outlooks and Christchurch's rebound leading the economic charge.

BlackBerry targets gamers with its new A10 flagship smartphone, boasting a 5 Super AMOLED display and powerful specs aimed to rival top devices.

NZ plans to extend spy laws spark fears of unchecked surveillance and privacy invasion, questioning the morality of mass data collection.

Following strongest Office 365 quarter, Microsoft brings Office and SharePoint Store to the masses - adding 22 countries including New Zealand.

Businesses in Europe and Asia will be the first to benefit from a New Zealand developed mobile payment device.

Worldwide PC shipments fell for fifth consecutive quarter, the longest duration of decline in the PC market’s history, begging the question - are PCs finished?.

Software giant issues Windows Phone U-turn, revealing the support lifecycle will be extended from 18 months to 36 months.

Good news for Nintendo Wii U and 3DS owners emanating from the US as it appears Nintendo has signed an exclusive worldwide partnership with SEGA.

New Zealanders hit out over government proposals to review taxing overseas purchases online, a move which has been welcomed by retailers.

For years now the controller debate has raged on, still used as the old scape goat by your mates when you beat them on your console...

Sony opts for optical drives over downloads, safeguarding NZ gamers against slow net speeds and high data costs.

DB Breweries taps SAP expertise to mobilise its organisation of more than 500, improving service to customers as a result.

A movement emerges for Microsoft to restore original Xbox One features, with a petition at change.org demanding digital sharing options.

Four councillors were elected to the InternetNZ Council this week, including the appointment of a new InternetNZ Fellow.

Social networking giant seeks an exemption over government proposals which could see over two million Kiwis spied on by authorities.