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Facebook acquires virtual reality leader for US$2 billion
Gaming

Facebook acquires virtual reality leader for US$2 billion

Facebook embarks on a virtual future, snapping up Oculus VR for $2 billion, promising to revolutionise social interactions and gaming.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 27th Mar 2014
NZ mobile sales force automation supplier changes brand name
Customer Experience

NZ mobile sales force automation supplier changes brand name

I.T. Link Limited rebrands as Opmetrix to reflect company growth and expanded product offering, says MD Oliver Huggins. No impact to existing customers.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 26th Mar 2014
Google Now arrives on Windows and Mac
Gaming

Google Now arrives on Windows and Mac

Google Now leaps onto Windows and Mac, bringing its smart notifications from mobile to desktop for Chrome users across the UK.

By David Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Mar 2014
Your Invite: Microsoft Business Insights Summit heads to Auckland & Wellington
Data Analytics

Your Invite: Microsoft Business Insights Summit heads to Auckland & Wellington

Dive into the future of business intelligence at Microsoft's Business Insights Summit in Auckland and Wellington, unlocking the power of your data.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sat, 22nd Mar 2014
Sony announces Project Morpheus VR system
Gaming

Sony announces Project Morpheus VR system

Sony unveils Project Morpheus VR for PS4, promising a future of immersive gaming with innovative 3D audio and motion tracking.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Mar 2014
SimCity offline…the customer is always right?
Gaming

SimCity offline…the customer is always right?

After a tumultuous year, SimCity debuts offline play, raising debates on player demands vs. developer vision in gaming.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Mar 2014
Free invite - Hack for good in Auckland next month
Gaming

Free invite - Hack for good in Auckland next month

Join HACKAKL:Transport in Auckland, 24-25 May, for a civic hackathon aiming to innovate for good. Open to all keen on crafting solutions with open data.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 17th Mar 2014
South Park: The Stick of Truth is not a game for the kids!
Gaming

South Park: The Stick of Truth is not a game for the kids!

South Park's game, The Stick of Truth, mirrors the TV's crude humour - not a pick for the kids! An RPG that oozes wit and vulgarity alike.

By Darren Price • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Mar 2014
Original Stronhold developers to release Stronghold Crusader 2
Gaming

Original Stronhold developers to release Stronghold Crusader 2

Stronghold Crusader 2 is the long awaited sequel to Stronghold Crusader, a game many consider to be the definitive castle sim.

By David Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 13th Mar 2014
Android devices fuel strong tablet growth...
Microsoft

Android devices fuel strong tablet growth...

Worldwide sales of tablets to end users reached 195.4 million units in 2013, a 68 percent increase on 2012, according to Gartner.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 5th Mar 2014
Hands-on with Wolfenstein: The New Order
Gaming

Hands-on with Wolfenstein: The New Order

Darren Price offers a riveting glimpse of 'Wolfenstein: The New Order' at Bethesda's Sydney HQ, revealing a game that reshapes history with gusto.

By Darren Price • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Feb 2014
Review: Microsoft Surface Pro 2
Gaming

Review: Microsoft Surface Pro 2

Microsoft's Surface Pro 2 packs a punch, emerging as a viable business machine that rivals Ultrabooks, blending power with portability.

By Greig Strafford • 4 min read • Sun, 23rd Feb 2014
Satya Nadella - What's next for Microsoft?
Microsoft

Satya Nadella - What's next for Microsoft?

Satya Nadella, Microsoft's new CEO, faces challenges in reinventing the company for the digital era, says Gartner's Merv Adrian.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Feb 2014

Stories from Other Regions

Developers (Devs) stories

Is Chorus stitch-up a backdoor bailout?
Unified Communications

Is Chorus stitch-up a backdoor bailout?

Government strengthens Chorus' monopoly in fibre rollout, effectively bailing them out with taxpayer's money, says Labour's Clare Curran.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 12th Mar 2014
Kiwi tech talent connects in Texas
Information Communication & Technology

Kiwi tech talent connects in Texas

CEO praises New Zealand's initiatives to attract more tech talent through involvement in SXSW trade show and TechConnect event.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Feb 2014
New fund to help meet need for homegrown tech talent
Fintech

New fund to help meet need for homegrown tech talent

A new tuition fund to train software developers has been launched to help address the critical shortage of IT talent in New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Feb 2014
Titanfall: single-player gaming in a multiplayer world
Gaming

Titanfall: single-player gaming in a multiplayer world

A multiplayer game with single player aspirations, is Titanfall the must-have Xbox One experience that it EA Games and Microsoft are saying it is?.

By Darren Price • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Feb 2014
NZ gaming industry records mega-growth
Gaming

NZ gaming industry records mega-growth

NZ's gaming sector sees a boom, hitting nearly NZD$300m in sales, with digital sales driving growth and mobile games leading the charge.

By David Williams • 5 min read • Mon, 17th Feb 2014