Apple stories - Page 64
Founded as Apple Computer Company in 1976 by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak and Ronald Wayne, Apple Inc. is the world's largest technology provider when it comes to revenue and market capitalisation.
What started as a project to build an 8-bit desktop computer has since grown into an extensive, worldwide portfolio of products, ranging from laptops and smartphones to smartwatches and listening devices.
It was also the first publicly traded U.S. company to be valued at over USD$1 trillion in August 2018, then $2 trillion in August 2020, and most recently $3 trillion in January 2022.
Home Smart Home revolutionising home design
Thu, 9th Oct 2014
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Samsung's Home Smart Home in NZ redefines living spaces with adaptable design for any event, showcasing the future of fluid home environments.
Rumoured Apple hybrid boosts Surface strategy
Thu, 9th Oct 2014
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Apple's rumoured 12.9-inch hybrid iPad could signal a shift in tech strategy, challenging the Surface's singular device concept.
Review: Lenmar ChugPlug
Wed, 8th Oct 2014
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Lenmar's ChugPlug delivers up to 4 more hours for MacBooks, a must-have for power users on the move but comes with bulk.
How to speak geek like a pro
Wed, 8th Oct 2014
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Master speaking geek with the phonetic alphabet – ensuring crystal clear communication in tech support and gaming alike.
Entrepreneur X Factor coming to a town near you
Tue, 7th Oct 2014
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Are you an entrepreneur at heart and want to know if you’ve got what it takes? Season 3 of Entrepreneur X may be just the thing for you.
Netflix: Not only a danger to the neighbourhood video shop
Tue, 7th Oct 2014
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Netflix's dominion goes beyond harming local video shops, as Verizon halts its streaming service, marking a seismic shift for rivals globally.
iOS App Review: Framatic
Mon, 6th Oct 2014
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Framatic: A top app for photo enthusiasts wanting to mesh multiple images into one masterpiece. Boasts heaps of features, even in its free version.
Does your phone fit anywhere ?
Mon, 6th Oct 2014
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Fashion houses to redesign pockets for phones as iPhone 6's size challenges the current designs, especially in women's clothing.
Kiwis fall foul of Twitter’s dark side
Mon, 6th Oct 2014
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Any time you use a social media service, it provides an additional opportunity for spammers, scammers and malicious masterminds to take advantage.
Forget Tinder or Grindr, meet the Cuddlr app
Mon, 6th Oct 2014
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Discover the Cuddlr app, where instead of hook-ups, it's all about cuddles with strangers, creating a haven for no-pressure intimacy.
Headwinds for Baboom as Dotcom calls it quits
Fri, 3rd Oct 2014
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Kim Dotcom exits Baboom music venture, casting doubt on its revolutionary free music model amid industry defiance.
Getting the blues from our modern txting lifestyle
Fri, 3rd Oct 2014
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Modern texting breeds anxiety, with the 'typing awareness indicator' on iPhones causing more emotional turmoil than the messages themselves.
Review: Monster Adidas Headphones
Fri, 3rd Oct 2014
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In a clash of titans, Monster Adidas headphones aim to usurp Beats with style and an audio-sharing feature, despite minor quality gripes.
Review: Monster Octagon headphones
Fri, 3rd Oct 2014
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The Monster Octagon has taken over as my daily headphones, purely because of its Monster sound. Are they about to make you tap out?.
Paying too much for telecoms
Fri, 3rd Oct 2014
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UK firms overpaying for telecoms, with nearly half of ICT budget absorbed, says Gartner. Savings await those who review deals, advises TeleConsultants.
Dirty politics enabled by technology
Thu, 2nd Oct 2014
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Hager's book reveals technology's role in magnifying dirty politics, showing social media's power across the political spectrum.
First we had heartbleed, now we're shellshocked
Wed, 1st Oct 2014
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Security companies warn businesses to patch vulnerable systems as a new bug, named Shellshocked, affects Linux and Unix systems.
Review: Kiwi hands on iPhone 6 plus
Wed, 1st Oct 2014
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Its attracted a fair bit of controversy. Much of this is thanks the post-launch Bend gate saga, but Apples XXL-sized iPhone, the 6+ has finally arrived.
iPhone 6: Big is best. Or is it?
Tue, 30th Sep 2014
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The iPhone 6 debate: Is bigger truly better? A look at the phone's size sparks a nostalgia for the compact era.
How social media lost the New Zealand election
Tue, 30th Sep 2014
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In the wake of the 2014 general election, it could be time for companies and political parties alike to take a fresh look at social media.