Samsung expects S8 records video

The Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus.

Code-named 'Dream', Samsung hopes new smartphone can help it overtake Apple again.

69 new emojis for 2017 video

Expressing scepticism, disbelief or disapproval in an emoji will soon be possible with the one-eyebrow-raised face.

A breastfeeding emoji and a bearded man have been added to the lineup.

Phone zombies get help video

The new lights at the intersection of Hay and Dixon streets in Chinatown.

Sydney pedestrians glued to their mobile phones get new measure to save them from themselves.

Hands-on with Samsung S8

A Samsung Galaxy S8 will be available in stores on May 1.

As first impressions go, Samsung's new Galaxy S8 is a doozy.

Eight changes for Windows 10

Many of the improvements and touches that the update brings, though it doesn't feel as major as Microsoft suggests.

Microsoft is trying to foster a creative streak with its free update that starts April 11.

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Mercedes-Benz E 200: 2min test video

The E 200 is the least expensive E-class on the market. But it still looks the part.

The E 200 dips under $100,000 but doesn't skimp on the future-tech.

Banks lose battle to fight Apple

Apple Pay allows customers to use their phones like tap-and-go bank cards.

Major banks in Australia have been denied the all-clear to team up and fight Apple Pay.

The magic number of friends

Neanderthal societies were also self-limited to 150.

Science says you're kidding yourself if you think you've got more than 150 friends.

Dr Google launches in NZ

Google has launched health cards in New Zealand to provide users with high quality, medically verified information for ...

A new Google product will help the medical community take back control from fake or misleading advice.

Robot-kids ease nerves

The cutting-edge technology was launched at Starship Children's Hospital, in Auckland, last Thursday.

Starship Hospital is using virtual reality headsets instead of sedatives to help children deal with medical procedures.

How to save Twitter

To kick things off, the company could give everyone a dollar or two in credit.

Why not try something drastic? Charge for Twitter's true value: the opportunity to tweet.

Passport-free boarding is the future

Full-body scans are already used at many airport's security areas.

Facial scanning throughout an airport means passengers will no longer need documents to fly.

Samsung reveals the S8 video

The new Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus smartphone features iris and facial recognition, no buttons, an extended display ...

Features include voice command, extended display, split screen and a safer battery.

12 games up for Hall of Fame

Mortal Kombat horrified a generation of parents.

Donkey Kong is on the list along with Mortal Kombat and ... Microsoft Windows Solitaire.

An app for problem drinkers

New Zealand researchers have been awarded funding to bring an app to this country that helps problem drinkers.

Smartphone app designed to help hazardous drinkers receives $180k of taxpayer funding.

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Dr Google launches in NZ

Google has launched health cards in New Zealand to provide users with high quality, medically verified information for ...

A new Google product will help the medical community take back control from fake or misleading advice.

Americans to lose internet privacy video

Law would allow ISPs to snoop on users without their consent and sell the data to marketers.

My brilliant life without TV

A future without Facebook

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Expect surprises from Samsung S8

Samsung's latest phone is due to be unveiled this week with a range of new features.

Samsung's latest phone is due to be unveiled this week with a range of new features.

Star Trek gizmo comes to life

Brothers George, Basil and Gus Harris examine prop tricorders from the Star Trek series; the Harris siblings named their ...

An emergency room doctor and his three siblings have helped create a tricorder.

Samsung must get S8 right

Samsung may promote the new Galaxy S8 as a remote control for your household.

The launch of the new device this week must be perfectly executed, analysts say.

Samsung to sell old Note 7s

Samsung sold 3.06 million Note 7s to consumers before taking the phones off the market.

It plans to sell refurbished versions of the phones that were pulled due to fire-prone batteries.

games

12 games up for Hall of Fame

Mortal Kombat horrified a generation of parents.

Donkey Kong is on the list along with Mortal Kombat and ... Microsoft Windows Solitaire.

Review: Mass Effect: Andromeda

The game is massive, but the quality of its writing and sidequests varies too much for the combat alone to make up for it.

There is fun to be had in BioWare’s latest sci-fi action RPG, but you’ll have to search the stars for it.

Weta Workshop turns game maker

Senior model maker Leonard Ellis works on a Heavy Hitter for display.

Sir Peter Jackson and Sir Richard Taylor launch their first board game.

Apple spotlights two Kiwi apps

A screenshot of Mini Metro.

Apple has opened a new "indie games" section of its iOS App Store, and name checks two local games.

social networking

Facebook is taking over

The Takeover logo

OPINION: Why should we accept Facebook's ever-growing influence over us as inevitable?

What Facebook does when you die

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Death is tricky for social networks. Facebook opts for compromise.

Twitter's bans catch extremists

Twitter suspended almost 400,000 accounts in the last six months of 2016 to combat "violent extremism".

Twitter has suspended more than half a million accounts since 2015 to tackle "violent extremism".

Free wi-fi a no-go

A plan to install free wi-fi at train and bus stops in Wellington has been officially scrapped.

Technology deemed on its way out, wi-fi proposal scrapped for Wellington train and bus stops.

apps

An app for problem drinkers

New Zealand researchers have been awarded funding to bring an app to this country that helps problem drinkers.

Smartphone app designed to help hazardous drinkers receives $180k of taxpayer funding.

Messenger adds live location-sharing

The new location feature will be available in all countries, including New Zealand.

The company found one of the most used phrases on the app was, "How far away are you?"

Apple releases video app

Clips lets customers take videos and add animated captions and titles, complete with colourful emojis.

Clips lets customers take videos and add animated captions and titles, complete with colourful emojis.

Google opens 'shortcuts' on phones

Google's Shortcuts will begin appearing this week in updates to Google's app for iPhones, Android phones and its mobile ...

Google wants to make it easier for you to find answers and recommendations on smartphones.

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Mercedes-Benz E 200: 2min test

The E 200 dips under $100,000 but doesn't skimp on the future-tech.

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