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Rumours coming out of Cupertino claim Apple has acquired personal assistant iPhone app Cue in a bid to challenge Google Now on Android.

Apple dethrones Coca-Cola, clinching the title as the World's Most Valuable Brand, say Interbrand. A historic shift spotlighting tech's rise.

Most parents today have probably breathed a sigh of relief at some point or other that they never grew up with the Internet, or social media.

Christchurch's past revisited through augmented reality glasses, offering a glimpse of pre-earthquake city life.

Previously exclusive to BlackBerry smartphones, BBM will be available as a free download in Google Play and the App StoreSM.

Acer's C7 Chromebook review: A Google Cloud enthusiast's dream. Slim, quick, and cloud-connected, it's tailored for the web-savvy user.

Many have ruined their reputations and damaged their careers after posting inappropriate material on social networks.

Microsoft accuses Google of invading privacy by reading emails and intercepting personal data transmitted on private Wi-Fi routers.

Tech giants Facebook, Google and Microsoft have released statements requesting greater transparency when it comes to gathering public data.

Google Play Music's entrance rattles rivals, offering an iTunes-esque free service and a paid All Access akin to Spotify.

Tech firms in NZ show mixed results; Synnex thrives with profit and revenue up, contrasting with Sony's sharp decline.

Tech giant launches major refresh of Street View, giving Kiwis access to post-earthquake Christchurch among other cities.

There are many among us who have ruined their reputations and damaged their careers after posting inappropriate material on social networks...

Dive into the peculiar world of virtual dentistry with 'Virtual Dentist Surgery', an app that's raising eyebrows more than it's raising fun.

Google's new 'HelpOuts' service in beta lets small businesses and Fortune 500s offer paid expertise through video sessions similar to Hangouts.

Data Centres need to talk to each other more to avoid the sort of outages that have hit Google and Microsoft in recent weeks.

This app is an ugly, broken, thrown-together embarrassment made for the sole purpose of exposing people to ads and gouging out what little cash they can.

Google has brought its Trekker camera to New Zealand to capture Street View imagery of the country's Great Walks.

Microsoft takes aim at long-time rival Google, questioning the company's decision to once again block the YouTube app for Windows Phone.

Apple's iOS market share dropped in Q2 2013 despite strong shipments, while Android and Windows Phone saw growth. Apple hopes to rebound with new launches.