Charity stories
McAfee's new guidebook aids non-IT executives in navigating the cyber threat landscape, with all proceeds supporting a war veterans' charity.
Plan UK has launched a bus stop ad in Oxford Street that uses facial recognition to show content only to women, highlighting the campaign for girls' rights.
Two big stories surrounding Motorola and Apple this morning, all to do with patents, injunctions, and other fun legal proceedings.
New Zealand tops Zendesk's global customer satisfaction poll at 95%, while the French lag at 57%. Now, a new charity-linked plan boosts philanthropy.
HP launches e-smiles campaign, inviting the public to send digital messages of hope to sick kids at Ronald McDonald House, Auckland.
Facebook and Twitter users are joining a campaign by ToiletDay.org to post about the global toilet shortage in support of World Toilet Day this Saturday.
SwearJar encourages users to clean up their language on Twitter by donating to Unicef for every swear word tweeted, adding a charitable twist.
After six years at Facebook, Randi Zuckerberg, sister of founder Mark Zuckerberg, resigns to launch her own media venture, RtoZ Media.
Bungie formally bids farewell to the Halo series on Bungie Day, passing the torch to 343 Industries as they embark on multiplatform development.
Accidental YouTubers rake in fame and fortune, from Double Rainbow to Bed Intruder, turning viral moments into lucrative careers.
In the midst of a game of musical chairs in the Google boardroom, the internet giant has turned its focus to mobile for 2011 and beyond.
Bill Gates' foundation pledges USD $20 million to boost US college readiness and completion through innovative tech tools. Proposals due by 19 November.
Forbes unveils tech tycoons' fortunes: Gates leads at $54bn, Zuckerberg tops Jobs, and charity moves are highlighted.
GrabOne allies with Kidsline to support youth mental health, launching a donation page with options to contribute NZD $5 to NZD $50 for the cause.
FileMaker spreads festive cheer with a buy-one-give-one offer on FileMaker Pro 11, aiming to boost organisation for businesses and charities.
Gaming company SmallWorlds donates $38,000 to Christchurch earthquake relief from virtual item sales, showcasing the power of online communities.
Scammers exploit Canterbury quake tragedy, posing as a legitimate UK charity to defraud Kiwis with offers of a 10% cut on donations received. NetSafe warns.
NetSafe warns against Christchurch quake scam emails pretending to be from charity, advising public to be vigilant and report suspicious messages.
Sarah Walker clinches victory at Gran Turismo 5 charity event, securing $2000 and a PS3 package for CatWalk Trust.
Canon New Zealand launches a NZD $50,000 online auction on Trade Me this afternoon, with proceeds aiding the Mayoral Earthquake Relief Fund.
