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Cheaper internet must wait
Internet companies will enjoy a reduction in some of their wholesale costs in December but aren't committed to passing on these savings directly to consumers then.

PM dismisses Campbell Live claims
John Key has accused John Campbell of falling for conspiracy theories in the wake of a Campbell Live show about the unlawful surveillance of Kim Dotcom.

A pain in the Google Glass?
Google has warned that its wearable Glass device may cause headaches if used for long periods, following complaints from several users.

Why cute cats rule the net
Cats are cuter than babies and dogs when it comes to the popularity of videos, new research shows.

New Facebook tool lets you 'ask' friends if they're single
A new Facebook button that lets you ask friends if they're single or taken has been branded "invasive" and "naggy".

Pinterest valuation soars to $5b on new funding
Pinterest is now valued at $5 billion after raising a new $200 million round of funding.

Pat Pilcher: Are Windows XP security threats overhyped?
With Windows XP support now at an end, debate is raging about what this means for home and business users once XP vulnerabilities start being exploited, writes Pat Pilcher.

Mona has Mega stake after split
Mona Dotcom's separation from Kim Dotcom might have put part of his empire beyond his reach, with the family's ownership of Mega tied up in a trust in her name.

Online love scams cost big
Online romance and dating scams are cruelly fleecing New Zealanders of millions of dollars.

Small Business: E-commerce - Shannon Lawrence, Rewined
Shannon Lawrence is the operations manager of online wine retailer Rewined, which launched in late 2013.

Paedophile asks Google to remove links
As Google digests the EU top court's ruling on 'the right to be forgotten', a paedophile has asked the internet giant to delete links about his conviction.

Grieving mum tributes inspirational son
The mother of Stephen Sutton, who raised $5.8 million for charity before dying of cancer, has paid tribute to her “courageous, selfless, inspirational son”.

How do you get something off Google?
What happens if we stumble across something we consider to be irrelevant or outdated, or even something that might infringe on our privacy?

Inside the home of LG, part two
I'm looking forward to seeing what gear the boffins at LG are about to unleash on an unsuspecting public.

Cleansing the internet - good or bad?
A ruling by Europe's highest court has backed the right of you - the internet user - to 'be forgotten'. But is there a sinister side to cleaning up the internet?

'Net neutrality' rules revised after public backlash
The FCC chairman is attempting to salvage a plan that would allow ISPs to charge content companies such as Netflix and Google for faster access into US homes.

Small Business: E-commerce - Andy Abel, Need A Part
Andy Abel is the web developer at Need A Part, a Wellington-based online retailer specialising in small appliance parts.

Small Business: E-commerce - Elliot Hall, EverMe
Elliot Hall is a founder, along with his brother Guy, of Tauranga-based online handbag and travel accessories retailer EverMe.

John Parker: When I need a yak to my ISP, they're out with theirs
Before I signed up for an internet service provider (ISP) I imagined their help centres as well-lit, large rooms with lots of windows and dozens of small cubicles, writes John Parker.

Ma's path to $20b Alibaba IPO
Alibaba has grown from an online experiment in Jack Ma's living room that offered two dozen items for sale to a venue for 7 million retailers.

Online tests screen job seekers
Web-based tests have become a key gateway to landing a job, a potent screening tool that can effectively bump a CV to the top of a manager's pile.