Digital Living
Facebook VR used stolen tech
The virtual reality headset maker has to pay $500 million in damages after losing the trade-secrets case.
Why you need a password manager
Passwords are a pain. Actually, they're more than that. They're becoming unmanageable.
US military flailing in online fight
A social media programme aimed at thwarting terrorists is plagued by incompetence, cronyism and skewed data.
Google employees rally against ban
Thousands staged protests, revealing rising tensions between the technology industry and new administration.
Talking to tech still frustrating
Eventually, we'll all speak rather than tap or type when using our gadgets, but at the moment it's a long time away.
Tech firms decry entry ban
Leading technology companies are recalling overseas employees and sharply criticising Donald Trump.
Amazon threatens Apple's 'smart home'
Amazon's surprise success sets up a long-term battle with Apple for primacy in the connected household.
Can your phone detect skin cancer?
A computer algorithm can catch skin cancer with the same accuracy as a doctor, a study has found.
Sinbad the cat a rising internet star
This cat was weighed down by 2.2kg pounds of matted fur; now he's a rising social media darling.
The future of selfies
The humble selfie is set to get an upgrade as self-portraits take an increased role in our digital lives.
Viral video pioneer dies
Lee O'Denat, who went by "Q," started WorldStarHipHop which aired shocking videos of fights.
How emails hurt the environment
It sort of sounds like satire but sending emails and watching Netflix can have a negative effect on the environment.
Woman raped on Facebook Live
Three men have been arrested after the Facebook Live video was uploaded to a group of thousands of users.
AI beating poker champs
So far, after 67,000 hands, Libratus has won US$701,242 worth of chips after starting from a balance of zero.
Man jailed for celebrity photo hack
The man orchestrated a phishing scheme that targeted celebrities including actress Jennifer Lawrence.
Gay people likely victims of revenge porn
You're almost eight times more likely to be a victim of revenge porn if you're gay than straight.
Tech out of place in the outdoors
OPINION: Just because you can video chat from the depths of our native bush doesn't mean you should.
Apple sues key iPhone partner
Apple is suing chip maker Qualcomm in a widespread effort to rake back profits in a slowing market.
China makes VPNs illegal
The move is part of the government's 14-month-long "clean-up'' of the internet industry.
Boy burned in YouTube stunt
An 8-year-old boy who copied a popular YouTube stunt ended up in hospital.
A guide to tech support
Whether it's your computer, smartphone, television or wi-fi connection, everyone needs tech support at some point.
What is Mark Zuckerberg doing?
Whatever it is that Mark Zuckerberg is doing looks a lot like what presidential hopefuls do
Red-haired emoji in the works
The lack of a redhead emoji has been the most frequent complaint from users.
Emoji bug crashing iPhones
A combination of characters sent as a message is crashing and freezing iPhones.
Hundreds of abusive messages
She didn't know her victim, but called man with rare disorder a retard and threatened to slit his throat.
2016's most common passwords
Most people are still using silly, hackable passwords despite increased warnings about digital security.
Zuckerberg denies stealing VR tech
The Facebook boss is involved in a trial examining the company's purchase of Oculus Rift.
10 minute game trains you to be healthy
A new app can re-train your brain to avoid fatty and sugary foods, and pick healthy ones instead.
Apple is trying to become HBO
This is approximately the 400th attempt by Apple to become a significant entertainment company.
Fingerprint risk in 'peace' photos
Researchers have successfully copied fingerprint data from a digital picture of a person flashing a two-fingered "V".
Rural data 'dictionary' on the way
Teething problems for Air NZ chatbot
Top 5 gaming plays of the week
NZ electric car targets world speed record
Why you need a password manager
2.5 million gamers details hacked
Bat Bot, new flying bat-like drone
Apple topples Samsung in phone war
Video games: Good or bad for you?
Gaming a potential $1b industry