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For the first time, over 300 million smartphones shipped worldwide in Q2 2014, with Android driving the surge, capturing record market share.

Chromebook sales forecast to nearly triple by 2017, as vendors dive into the thriving market aiming to rejuvenate sub-$300 PC interest.

Businesses today are required to deal with technological advancements occurring at a pace never experienced before...

Google Glass lands in NZ at Noel Leeming, showcased but not for sale, signaling a tech-forward strategy for Kiwi retail.

Kiwi teenagers impress judges in NetSafe and Google Web Rangers competition, showcasing creative campaigns on online safety.

Global PC market set to contract by only 2.9% in 2014, with a relative revival due to business upgrades and replacements.

Google New Zealand's 2013 tax bill of NZD $227,074 pales against its global revenue of USD $15.42 billion for Q1 2014, stoking debate on fair taxation.

Google unveils NZ's first Video Quality Report, ranking ISPs on their ability to stream HD YouTube videos, with select networks earning HD Verified status.

It's clear that our love affair with smartphones will soon rollover into the burgeoning world of wearable tech. So what's on the radar?.

Apple's stealth buy of Spotsetter ramps up maps war with Google, poising Cupertino to redefine navigation with a social twist.

Global smartphone shipments are set to rise by 23.1% this year, hitting 1.2 billion, according to analysts IDC.

Open minds, thinking big and challenging the status quo are the messages Google’s Suan Yeo has for New Zealand’s educators.

Youth are more likely to seek advice from search engines than from family, friends and professionals, finds a Colmar Brunton survey commissioned by Youthline.

Google surges past Apple, becoming the world’s most valuable brand with a value of $159bn, leaving competitors trailing.

EU court ruling on Google privacy prompts concerns over increased personal data sharing for identity validation, says Gartner analyst.

For those managing to keep up with the growing complexity of patent lawsuits, a truce has been called; between warring rivals Apple and Google.

Children with hearing impairments are now able to enjoy one of New Zealand’s favourite stories, Hairy Maclary from Donaldson’s Dairy, as a digital book.

European Court declares 'right to be forgotten,' forcing Google and others to allow data erasure requests, challenging the speed of tech laws.

Google is required to remove links to inaccurate or irrelevant search results, according to a ruling by the European Court of Justice.

Tech giants dive into a $50 billion race for wearable tech supremacy, banking on devices to be the next big market breakthrough.