How a single character could make your Apple device crash
Apple has revealed a bug in some versions of its operating systems is causing its devices to crash thanks to a single character in Telugu.
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Toshiba names next CEO amid transformation push
Toshiba has named Nobuaki Kurumatani, a former executive of Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, as its next chairman and chief executive.
Deloitte bolsters tech ranks with quadruple Kiwi appointments
Deloitte has appointed four new technology leaders in New Zealand, as part of a widespread recruitment drive to bolster local operations.
Disgruntled Dick Smith investors get their day in court
The second of two class actions being launched against Dick Smith Holdings has been given the green light to hit the courts.
How Google took control of the classroom, through the channel
Google continues to surpass Apple and Microsoft as the technology of choice in classrooms across A/NZ, through an expanding ecosystem of partners.
Intel releases stable Spectre patches for Skylake PCs, recovering from a bad bout of bugs
After halting Spectre and Meltdown mitigation patches because of instability, Intel feels it's solved the problem, at least for Skylake PCs.
Samsung's first family hit by more scandal
Reports suggest that South Korean police suspect Samsung chairman, Lee Kun-hee, of allegedly evading tax for 8.2 billion won.
How far does a vendor dollar go in the channel?
Most channel executives are familiar with the dreaded question: What did we get for what we spent in the channel last quarter?
Staples A/NZ buyer snaps up OfficeMax Australia in merger move
Winc owner, Platinum Equity, has acquired OfficeMax Australia, revealing plans to merge the two businesses.
Lenovo recalls ThinkPad notebooks after overheating hazard
A potential overheating hazard has prompted Lenovo to recall its ThinkPad X1 Carbon notebooks made from December 2016 to October 2017.
Apple and Cisco strike cyber policy insurance discounts deal
Apple and Cisco have teamed up with insurer Allianz SE to offer discounts on cyber insurance to businesses that use equipment from both vendors.
Michael Dell flags channel revenue surge
Michael Dell has revealed that his company's channel sales revenue surged by “double digits” in the first six months of FY18.
Blockbuster results send Amazon stock on verge of eclipsing Microsoft
Amazon.com shares have surged to push stock market value above US$700 billion and threatening to eclipse Microsoft, a day after blockbuster results.
Dell commits to exploring IPO or merger with VMware
Dell Technologies has confirmed mounting speculation that the business is considering a public offering of common stock or a combination with VMware.
Apple's Q2 revenue forecast below analyst expectations
Apple's revenue forecast for the second quarter on Thursday was below market expectations, adding to concerns of a plateau in demand for its newer iPhones, including the anniversary edition iPhone X.
Lenovo flags challenging outlook amid quarterly loss
Lenovo swung to a loss in the third quarter from a profit last year, hurt largely by a tax-related charge of US$400 million.
Cyclone strikes TELA deal with Ministry of Education
Cyclone Computers appointed sole Laptops for Teachers Scheme provider, following a competitive tender process through the Ministry of Education.
Kiwi businesses will fight over cloud and security expertise in 2018
New Zealand businesses will go to battle to recruit cloud and security expertise in 2018, as the technology industry once again faces a skills shortage.
Global device shipments set to hit 2.32B units in 2018
Worldwide shipments of PCs, tablets and mobile phones are expected to reach 2.32 billion this year, according to Gartner.
Microsoft issues update to disable Spectre Variant 2 patch
Microsoft has issued an update over the weekend to disable mitigation against Spectre Variant 2 found on Intel chips.
