Retailers adapting to the changing habits of shoppers are using their own websites to combat "showrooming".

Online travel giant Expedia has told New Zealand regulators there will be plenty of competition in the market after its planned buyout of rival booking site Wotif.

The battle for the hearts and minds of music radio listeners is moving well beyond the airwaves - into television, online, social media and even at 30,000ft.

The leader of a right-wing UK party was facing a storm of protest last night after one of his members of parliament was revealed to have coached candidates to emulate Hitler.

Epsom once again could be the electorate that decides the election.

The publishing industry is using online tools to tailor its publications to what readers want — which means what’s hot on the web is what comes off the printing press.

Our growing ability to access on-demand entertainment is all well and good, writes Greg Dixon, but what we really need is more time.

A High Court judge has halved the sentence of a woman who fleeced small businesses in a "sophisticated" fake invoicing scheme.

Google has begun scouring the email accounts of its users so it can warn the police of child abusers.

Sky TV has banned Slingshot advertising, in a move the pay TV operator says protects consumers legitimately viewing TV shows and movies.

Parody Twitter accounts seek to emulate our politicians with a mix of brilliant impersonation and nastiness.

An Auckland Bitcoin ATM has been shut down by its owner after claims the service could not get support from banks.

A woman who fleeced small businesses in a "sophisticated" fake invoicing scheme that used forged documents made in India has appealed against her sentence.

Video footage of what appears to be a man "car surfing" off the back of a moving car is being slammed by road safety authorities as "incredibly dangerous" and "stupid".

When you are feeling in the depths of despair it does not help at all to be told to count your blessings, writes Deborah Hill Cone.

New privacy research reveals the alarming reach of our digital footprint, with some companies' client files extending to records of casual chats with staff and deleted CVs.

Google has announced a surprising end to its controversial "Real Name" policy with a contrite post on Google+, telling users that there are "no more restrictions" on the names people can use.

Google's new Project Zero team adds some welcome muscle in the fight against cybercrime and could also lead to better privacy for all, making it harder for intelligence agencies to spy.

Large US home improvement chains are selling virtual tools - sensors, Wi-Fi enabled appliances and software - to help people monitor and control their homes from their smartphones.

Throughout the last month, gay pride weeks have shone brightly across the northern hemisphere.

A day at a spa or salon is like a spiritual experience for many women.

We're spending more time on social media than ever before, but what do some of those hashtags mean?

Memes carry the cultural ideas of the day. They are short-lived, thus timeliness is of the essence, writes Lee Suckling.

Chinese tourists are spending more time travelling overseas, with New Zealand in their top three "wanting to visit" destinations.