Stories by Staff - Page 559

AOL is looking to sell or shut down the online social site Bebo, just two years after buying it for US$850 million.

A public competition to design a national broadband network - that's what Chris O'Connell, outgoing chair of TUANZ, would like to have seen.

Pirated copies of Windows and Office have been confiscated after Microsoft and UAE authorities raid a city reseller.

Before considering a move into Asia, ANZ General Manager Sean Walsh believes there's a lot more growth to come from Australia and New Zealand.

EA announces free playable demo for Skate 3, available for download on Xbox Live and PSN from April 16th. Full game out on May 14th.

Australia's online shopping juggernaut, CatchoftheDay, launches in New Zealand, giving local manufacturers a platform to clear stock within 24 hours.

Apple's iPad launch day success: Over 300,000 units fly off the shelves, alongside a million apps and numerous e-books purchased.

Proposed changes to the TUANZ constitution could see a telecommunications industry executive become the chairman of the business user lobby group.

Apple to unveil iPhone 4.0 OS on April 8, promising potential multitasking and video chat features ahead of the device's summer release.

IT Showcase Asia 2010 in Kuala Lumpur will discuss whether to save or spend in IT, with global experts and support from Malaysia's MOSTI.

A Hudson study has reported that employers are remaining cautiously optimistic for real signs of growth in the second half of 2010.

HP's latest blog reveals its plans for a tablet, focusing on design and delivering an optimal mobile experience.

Apple's iPad battery outperforms expectations, lasting over 10 hours under normal use. Reviewers report up to 12 hours of continuous movie playback.

With 80% of iPad apps charging fees, customers face high costs in a market dominated by pricey games and subscriptions.

With large crowds and lines and a number of stores selling out within minutes, the iPad has launched to positive reviews in the US.

Despite efforts to polish its image at the Planet 2010 expo, the telecommunications industry continues to grapple with a tarnished public perception.

TIG board shows ambitions for a big and bold telecommunications show in New Zealand to engage and transform society.

Vodafone NZ's Stanners talks regulation, collaboration, and competition while eyeing the future with tech advancements and challenges.

NZ commits to a £1.5 billion Ultra Fast Broadband network, boosting access for 75% of homes, schools and workplaces within 10 years.

As Telecom relinquishes NZ's numbers, the debate intensifies on who should manage them: telcos, regulators, or an independent body?.