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Apple's stealth buy of Spotsetter ramps up maps war with Google, poising Cupertino to redefine navigation with a social twist.

Global smartphone shipments are set to rise by 23.1% this year, hitting 1.2 billion, according to analysts IDC.

Open minds, thinking big and challenging the status quo are the messages Google’s Suan Yeo has for New Zealand’s educators.

Youth are more likely to seek advice from search engines than from family, friends and professionals, finds a Colmar Brunton survey commissioned by Youthline.

Google surges past Apple, becoming the world’s most valuable brand with a value of $159bn, leaving competitors trailing.

EU court ruling on Google privacy prompts concerns over increased personal data sharing for identity validation, says Gartner analyst.

For those managing to keep up with the growing complexity of patent lawsuits, a truce has been called; between warring rivals Apple and Google.

Children with hearing impairments are now able to enjoy one of New Zealand’s favourite stories, Hairy Maclary from Donaldson’s Dairy, as a digital book.

European Court declares 'right to be forgotten,' forcing Google and others to allow data erasure requests, challenging the speed of tech laws.

Google is required to remove links to inaccurate or irrelevant search results, according to a ruling by the European Court of Justice.

Tech giants dive into a $50 billion race for wearable tech supremacy, banking on devices to be the next big market breakthrough.

Digital platform providers are competing to find the next big method to grab consumers' attention: voice control and monitoring.

Google has removed all ad scanning in Gmail for Apps for Education, stopping the collection or use of student data for advertising purposes.

Google introduces a time-travel feature in NZ Street View, allowing Kiwis to explore pre and post-quake Christchurch in a digital archive.

Google sold out of Google Glass in the first 24 hours of sales and advised 'explorers' to wait for new stock to be released.

Google's letter spurs NZ businesses to embrace the web, potentially adding $34bn to the economy by enhancing productivity and global reach.

Ōtaki's leap into the digital age: All 1060 pupils in six schools to get Chromebooks, bridging digital divides and harnessing te reo Māori online.

Citrix and Google collaborate to bring critical Windows apps to Google Chromebooks for improved manageability, security, and cost savings.

Steve Jobs declared a 'Holy War' with Google in 2011, according to emails revealed in the Apple vs. Samsung patent-infringement case.

Whittaker's unveils a hi-tech egg hunt with a mobile app to engage chocolate fans and support Starship Foundation.