Google has announced a surprising end to its controversial "Real Name" policy with a contrite post on Google+, telling users…
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Any name will do from now on says Google - why the change?
MH17: How digital sleuths are unravelling the mystery
In the agonising quest to pin down exactly what happened when Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 went down over Ukraine last week…
Xero on track to list in US - Drury
Xero head Rod Drury says the company will get into a position this year where it will be able to make a listing on a US…
Google plays catch-up on cybercrime
Google's new Project Zero team adds some welcome muscle in the fight against cybercrime and could also lead to better privacy…
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Football Highlights: Phoenix 2 West Ham 1
The Wellington Phoenix brought professional football…
Tech blog: Knocking off Nokia
Everyone knew layoffs were coming because the financial markets demanded blood, but few expected Microsoft to cut its workforce…
ikeGPS shares plunge 18pc on listing
IkeGPS chief executive Glenn Milnes says the company would have "much preferred" its shares to have risen following its…
US stores bring the 'Internet of Things' to DIYers
Large US home improvement chains are selling virtual tools - sensors, Wi-Fi enabled appliances and software - to help people…
Inspect your travel gadgets
Anick Jesdanun looks at the hardware and apps that can make a holiday go smoothly.
Technology
Microsoft CEO sees 'bold' plan as 4Q tops street
Microsoft boss Satya Nadella has painted an upbeat vision of the future, saying the next version of…
Tech Universe: Wednesday 23 July
A TURN OF THE HAND: Flash a hand signal while riding your bike to indicate a turn. With the Biking Glowes DIY kit you…
Social media is 'overvalued'
US Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen has a hot stock tip for you: stop throwing so much money at anything that calls itself…
China's Xiaomi targets India in push for 100m phones
In just four years, Xiaomi has evolved from startup to outselling Apple in China by offering inexpensive devices packed…
At home vs professional beauty treatments
A day at a spa or salon is like a spiritual experience for many women.
Westpac trials new phone payments tech
Westpac says it has become the first bank in New Zealand - and one of only a handful around the world - to begin trialling…
Tech Universe: Tuesday 22 July
WRIST EASY: Just press the Safelet band on your wrist and you can summon help from friends, family and even the police…
Tesla retools car factory for electric SUV build
Tesla Motors has halted production at its sole assembly plant for a revamp the company said is necessary to speed Model…
DHB deleted public records
The national organ donation service at the Auckland DHB has been put on notice by an official-information watchdog after…
Tech Universe: Monday 21 July
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ZINGING ALONG: If you're a part-time wheelchair user then the Zinger , at 17 Kg, may interest you…
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Microsoft cutting 18,000 jobs
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Microsoft announced the biggest layoffs in its history, saying it will cut 18,000 jobs.
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Navman founder's Fusion audio company sold to US
Navman founder Sir Peter Maire's Fusion Electronics has been sold to US navigation device giant Garmin.
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Apple Watch: BikePlay
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I am currently in a country teaming with millions of scooters and motorbikes weaving between far fewer…
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Tech Universe: Friday 18 July
IT'S A BOT!: If you're expecting your domestic robot to have arms, a head with a face and legs or wheels then Jibo will…
Games
Battlefield Hardline delayed to 2015: 'We need more time'
The release of Battlefield Hardline has been pushed to 2015 so the game may be improved and expanded, DICE has announced…
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