Retail stories - Page 575

TracMap, NZ's agricultural GPS leader, boosts farm productivity by dominating its sector and showing significant export growth.

Cordless phones, once a luxury, are now as affordable as their wired counterparts. Experts discuss their workings, advantages, and what to consider when buying.

By 2013, smartphones and enhanced phones will surpass PCs as the primary web access device, prompting websites to adapt to mobile formats.

Skype 2.0 hits the iPhone with a coveted upgrade - now make Skype-to-Skype calls via 3G but gear up to pay post-2010.

FileMaker introduces Bento for iPad, a personal database app to easily manage contacts, projects, and events, now optimised for the iPad's display.

Whitcoulls has launched its online eBook store in New Zealand, offering two million titles compatible with most PCs, iPads, and the new Kobo e-reader.

Epic Games rolls out Title Update 6 for Gears of War 2, featuring Social Matches and discounted map packs, alongside a Triple XP weekend event.

Half-Life 2 trilogy finally debuts on Mac, offering free access to existing PC owners on Steam. A seminal gaming experience now more accessible.

What if broadband had not become a political carrot in the last election and National had not promised to invest $1.5 billion on a fibre to the home network?.

Top honours at CeBIT AU's ICT dinner, with NICTA, McAfee, and Motorola among the winners, marking a night of tech excellence.

Axia NetMedia emerges from the shadows with Vodafone backing in its bid for New Zealand's fibre network, promising affordable triple-play services.

NZ's $1.5bn fibre project may see Telecom's network rivalled by regional fibre companies, offering newer, community-backed infrastructure.

Telecom Retail overhauls management and cuts 200 jobs in a sweeping reshuffle following top executives' exits.

Orcon, CallPlus, and Compass team up to enhance unbundled services across New Zealand, allowing customers broader access to each other's networks.

We've all seen the annoying kind of Facebook integration where your followers are informed every time you unlock an achievement or trophy.

Golden Axe, Altered Beast, Space Harrier II and loads more coming to a PC near you from June (not emulated versions either).

[Minister Joyce responds] Telecom has released a statement confirming it is fully investigating structural separation – that is, the possible sale of Chorus.

The internet giant has unveiled plans to create a web applications store in an effort to make it easier for users to find new browser apps.

Google's innovative TV service challenges Apple's dated approach, signalling a tech rivalry set to redefine living room entertainment.

iPad mania outstrips Mac demand, with sales set to surpass Mac's as buyers snap up 200k units weekly, driven by global interest.