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Starbucks to launch app for pre-ordering your morning brew, allowing you to skip the queue and grab your drink on the go.

Worldwide sales of tablets to end users reached 195.4 million units in 2013, a 68 percent increase on 2012, according to Gartner.

Microsoft's Joe Belfiore believes 2014 is the year the company takes on its iOS and Android competition in the smartphone market.

Accounting software specialist Reckon gives a big pat on the back to the Reckon Best Home Page award winner at the NetGuide Web Awards 2013.

Google has released a list of do's and don'ts for wearing Google Glass, hoping to prevent users from becoming 'Glassholes'.

News that Google is selling Motorola has sparked media commentary that this acquisition was a mistake – but is that really the case?.

Google upgrades its enterprise-friendly Search Appliance to version 7.2, enhancing document search, data organisation, and productivity tools.

Kiwi consumers on alert as 'Flappy Bird' clones, like 'Flappy Bee,' use stolen assets from NZ game 'Bee Leader', misleading fans.

Microsoft has added Bitcoin conversion to its Bing currency conversion tool, which now supports over 50 currencies.

Google sells its smartphone division to Lenovo at a significant loss, exiting the race less than three years after buying Motorola.

Google executive Susan Wojcicki has been appointed the new head of the company's YouTube video business - according to Reuters.

Google has sold Motorola Mobility to Lenovo for $2.91bn, aiming to bolster Android and focus on innovation in the ecosystem.

Westpac to trial Cash Tank on Google Glass & introduce iBeacon technology in NZ branches. Chief Digital Officer believes 2014 is year of wearable tech.

Sundar Pichai, the brains behind Google Chrome, emerges as the top contender for Microsoft's CEO post, potentially eclipsing Satya Nadella.

Gartner analyst Hugues de la Vergne shares his views on the impact of Lenovo’s announcement to acquire Motorola Mobility.

Pop sensation Lorde outshines even God in Google searches, crowned New Zealand's most Googled and capturing hearts worldwide.

Samsung and Google's relationship shows signs of healing following Lenovo's acquisition of Motorola, promising a more unified Android market.

Toshiba's first 13.3-inch Chromebook hits New Zealand shores, offering an HD display, long battery life and sleek design for $479 NZD.

Google is on the verge of selling its Motorola Mobility smartphone operations to Lenovo for around USD $2.91 billion if reports are to be believed.

New Zealand politics is in uproar as Labour suggests banning tax avoiding multinationals, including Facebook, from the internet.