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Don't write off the flip phone just yet
The release of a new flip phone could rival the release of Apple's iPhone 8.

Facebook will use AI to block terrorists
150 Facebook count counterterrorism as their primary responsibility, the company said.

Revealed: iPhone 8's new feature
One of the biggest iPhone 8 rumours has been confirmed: It will charge wirelessly.

Texting blamed for poor spelling
A literacy expert says text language is undermining kids' spelling.

Apple speaker to 'reinvent home music'
Apple has unveiled a revolutionary smart speaker and augmented reality for the iPhone.

Eye strain hits almost half of students
Almost half of tertiary students are suffering screen-related headaches and eye problems.

China's iPhone killer strikes again
Huawei is looking to lure iPhone customers by making a eerily similar device.

Apple to expand Siri
Apple's voice assistant Siri will soon work with a larger variety of apps.

Android creator unveils 'ultimate' phone
It charges wirelessly, has no branding, and is being touted as the "ultimate" smartphone.

Apple goes all-out against Android
Apple is going all-out against its rival with a "Switch from Android" campaign.

iPhone 8 design finally revealed
Apple is set to unveil a fresh overhaul for its flagship smartphone this year.

Apple planning three new laptops: reports
Apple is planning three new laptops, according to people familiar with the matter

Lost in the bush? This tech will save day
Rescuers will soon have the ability to talk to lost trampers on their mobile phones.

Speculation over new Apple product
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New Zealand cricket app wins major award
CricHQ won the Best-Integrated Digital Media category at the UK Sports Technology Awards.

New realities: How will we see the future?
Virtual reality and augmented reality are set to transform our worlds. How exactly?

Smallest smartphone fixes the Nokia
If you don't like big smartphones this product could be just what you are looking for.

Apple needs the 'iPhone 8' to succeed
Apple is under more pressure than ever for the iPhone 8 to succeed.

The best Apple product ever
The best Apple product, according to its customers, used to be a punchline.

Apple explores new ways to charge iPhone
Apple is investigating ways to charge its devices wirelessly and without contact.

The smartphone case most of us need
This phone case shuts off your screen when you've used your phone too much.

Key iPhone 8 feature outrages fans
A recent leak of the iPhone 8 schematic shows a troubling new feature.

Alleged leak reveals iPhone 8 plans
A leaker has shared what appears to be part of the plans for the iPhone 8.

NZ's most prolific stalker not guilty of harassing former victim
Glenn Green acquitted of harassing a former victims amid 252 Facebook friend requests.

Time's up for smart watches, says Huawei
"I am always confused as to what smartwatches are for," Huawei's CEO said.

Galaxy 8 smashes Aussie pre-order records
If pre-order numbers are anything to go by, Aussies are hyped for the Samsung Galaxy 8.

Spark joins 2degrees with unlimited data
Spark has joined 2Degrees in offering an unlimited mobile data plan.

Awkward issue with Samsung Galaxy 8
Samsung's effort to regain confidence in the safety of its products has hit a snag.

Huawei sales up, profit little-changed
Huawei 2016 sales rose 32pc from a year earlier but profit increased by only 0.4pc.