OpinionJames Griffin: Why can't you put down your phone?I want to know what is going on in people's heads as they shuffle towards me, on the footpath, engrossed in the device they hold in their hand.10 Jul 05:00 PM
BusinessSmartphones driving vehicle changesAs Google and Apple start making car apps, automakers must decide whether to hold them off or open the door to the tech giants.08 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandYoung Kiwis seek support via textThe vast majority of young New Zealanders reaching out for support from Youthline are doing so through text messages.06 Jul 11:06 PM
LifestyleToo scared to dump her? There's an appToo scared to dump your lover? Now there's an app for that.23 Jun 10:20 PM
LifestyleWomen race to join man rating serviceThe app allows women to fill in anonymously an online survey on former boyfriends and male acquaintances on Facebook.22 Jun 03:55 AM
LifestyleFive infuriating first date textsHere are five things that bug women and men the most when messaging with a potential love interest, according to research.16 Jun 04:30 AM
LifestyleTexters given their own walking laneA Belgian city has come up with a solution to the problem of pedestrians bumping into other people while sending text messages from their mobile phones.15 Jun 02:30 AM
TelecommunicationsHuawei steps out on super-smart path to 5GThe next generation of mobile technology is still at least five years away, but when it arrives New Zealand could be among the first countries to get it.12 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionText messages that will make you cringeWe asked you to send us your most cringey text message exchanges. Read the first batch below and share yours.10 Jun 03:20 AM
LifestylePsychology of awkward textsWhat's the most awkward text you've sent or received? We want to find the most cringey around the country.08 Jun 07:45 PM
LifestyleAre new dating apps killing monogamy?The couple loved each other and wanted to stay together - but in the age of Tinder and Ashley Madison, they also both wanted to have other options.27 May 08:45 PM
BDBDTelecommunications2degrees posts reduced loss of $33.6mTwo Degrees Mobile is still burning cash but has once again reduced its financial losses.26 May 02:51 AM
BusinessSamsung's future runs through Indonesian factoriesSamsung, which prospered for years in China, is now facing competition from low-cost manufacturers.22 May 03:28 AM
OpinionJill Goldson: Are you obsessed with checking texts?Is it communication or validation that the more compulsive texters amongst us are seeking? Relationship expert Jill Goldson explains.21 May 09:05 PM
BDBDManufacturingRakon back to profit after restructureRakon is back in profit, while doubling its debt and turning to a negative cash outflow.20 May 11:19 PM
LifestyleDo you have No-mobile-phobia?The very first thing I do when I wake up in the morning - and the very last thing I do at night - is pick up my phone, press the Twitter app and see what's going on in the world.14 May 02:30 AM
LifestyleCan emoji be a real language?Fred Benenson, the visionary who gave you "Emoji Dick," is trying to turn emoji into a bona fide language.05 May 01:25 AM
BusinessSamsung predicts Galaxy S6 will help reverse earnings slideSamsung Electronics expects the new Galaxy S6 devices to reverse declining earnings and spark profits.03 May 02:00 AM
LifestyleWorld's most popular emojisYou're most likely to get a skull emoji from an American pal, Brazilians use a lot of cats while Aussies mostly send the digital drinks.22 Apr 03:15 AM
BusinessGoogle could penalise NZ sitesThousands of New Zealand businesses could have their websites bumped down Google's search results if they do not meet the requirements for mobile by tomorrow.20 Apr 12:05 AM
TelecommunicationsVodafone mobile network restoredVodafone’s mobile network is experiencing problems and customers may have issues making calls.16 Apr 03:55 AM
BusinessEU Android probe threatens GoogleAn EU probe into Android mobile software poses a threat to Google's position in the $35 billion applications market.15 Apr 11:50 PM
OpinionThe fad for fitness apps is unhealthyBut what use, really, are increasingly popular health apps like Fitbit and Jawbone that monitor our activity levels, heart rate and even sleep patterns?15 Apr 10:17 PM
OpinionMemphis Barker: Tech posture ruining a generationIf you're part of the slouching generation then you need to remember that you have a body before it starts to break down.13 Apr 09:05 PM
OpinionKerre McIvorKerre McIvor: Just get off the flippin' phoneDespite the fact that using mobile phones in cars has been illegal since 2009, the numbers flouting the law are on the rise, writes Kerre McIvor.11 Apr 05:00 PM
LifestyleFace time: Beauty by smartphoneTechnology that has its roots in video games and movies could enable people to sample makeup on their smartphones in 3D, making pharmacy testing stations obsolete.10 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandKiwis spend up large on technologyIt’s not just smartphones we’re buying – we are spending up large on the technology to use them according to the latest statistic.02 Apr 04:00 PM
LifestylePartners spy on cellphonesA fifth of young New Zealand cellphone users have been caught snooping through their partner's device, a new survey has found.26 Mar 04:00 PM
LifestyleTexting ruined social skillsThere's a new phenomenon of the digital age growing ever more rapidly. It's called "virtual distance."19 Mar 07:15 PM
OpinionPeter Bromhead: Call and responseMy experience of robotic communications is that they invariably bog down and end up repeating, parrot fashion: "I didn't quite get that."19 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionMeredith Hale: My iPhone addiction made me a terrible mumI embarked on an experiment. I decided to quit my phone - cold turkey - for one week. I wanted to see if I really needed all that connectivity.17 Mar 08:50 PM
