Apple stories - Page 76
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.
Apple ahead of the tablet game as Samsung trails
Thu, 30th Jan 2014
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Apple dominates the tablet market, shipping 26 million units in Q4 2013, but faces challenges from competitors.
Renaissance - Where did it all go wrong...?
Thu, 30th Jan 2014
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Following a horrendous 2012 and a crippling 2013, The Channel examines where it all went wrong for the former Apple distributor.
Night-time smartphone work = less business productivity
Wed, 29th Jan 2014
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Night-time work emails on smartphones lead to poorer next-day job performance, Michigan State research suggests, urging sleep over late emails.
Ban tax avoiding Facebook? Yeah, right
Wed, 29th Jan 2014
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New Zealand politics is in uproar as Labour suggests banning tax avoiding multinationals, including Facebook, from the internet.
Samsung dominates record-breaking smartphone market
Wed, 29th Jan 2014
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Samsung leads as the smartphone market hits a record 1 billion units shipped in a year, showcasing a 38.4% surge from 2012.
Countdown begins for the ESET NetGuide Web Awards...
Tue, 28th Jan 2014
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New Zealand has spoken, so get voting in the 2013 ESET NetGuide Web Awards, supporting the Kiwi websites you love.
Window of opportunity as Phablet shipments set to smash 120m mark?
Tue, 28th Jan 2014
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Phablet sales soar to 120m by 2018, with East Asia leading demand for gaming and streaming on larger screens, reports Juniper Research.
What is Bitcoin telling us about Internet innovation?
Mon, 27th Jan 2014
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Bitcoin's rise challenges the status quo, suggesting vast untapped internet innovation potential beyond traditional financial models.
Good Technology offers free customer BlackBerry migration
Fri, 24th Jan 2014
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Good Technology unveils 'Migrate Now' to aid BlackBerry users switch to iOS, Android, or Windows Phone for free, targeting those stuck in contracts.
Bill Gates, a MacBook and a TV host = Awkward…
Fri, 24th Jan 2014
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Bill Gates laughs off an awkward moment on Jimmy Fallon's show when an Apple MacBook makes an untimely appearance.
Samsung beats Apple to semiconductor top spot...
Fri, 24th Jan 2014
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Samsung and Apple increased combined semiconductor demand by 17% in 2013, remaining the top buyers, says Gartner.
'Plagued' Facebook will die out by 2017...
Fri, 24th Jan 2014
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Facebook will be wiped out by 2017, similar to infectious epidemics such as the bubonic plague, says Princeton researchers.
Mobile ad spend set to smash $18 billion
Thu, 23rd Jan 2014
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Global mobile advertising spending is forecast to reach $18.0 billion in 2014, up from the estimated $13.1 billion in 2013.
A day in history as online retailer accepts Bitcoin currency
Thu, 23rd Jan 2014
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US discount retailer Overstock.com has become the first major online shopping site to accept Bitcoin as payment.
Review: Wacom Intuos Pro Medium
Wed, 22nd Jan 2014
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Wacom Intuos Pro Medium impresses but Mac users face limitations - an indispensable tool for graphic designers. Score: 8/10.
Classroom boost as Apple's educational iPad lets loose...
Wed, 22nd Jan 2014
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Apple is expanding its iBooks Textbooks and iTunes U Course Manager into new markets across Asia, Latin America, Europe and other areas.
Connected Kiwi men struggle with work/life balance
Tue, 21st Jan 2014
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The combination of mobility in the workplace and the concept of BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) is making it harder for Kiwi men to separate work and play.
Innovation and disruption ahead for mobile payments market
Tue, 21st Jan 2014
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Mobile payments set for innovation and turmoil in 2014, with tech advances and challenges in digital wallets, says Ovum report.
Come on Dotcom let the good times roll…
Tue, 21st Jan 2014
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Kim Dotcom celebrates his 40th birthday by launching a new debut album and internet music service in New Zealand.
NZ Govt demands max tax bills on Apple, Google, Facebook…
Tue, 21st Jan 2014
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NZ Finance Minister Bill English demands Apple, Google and Facebook pay their fair share in taxes, amidst criticism of tax dodging.