Retail stories - Page 394

Dick Smith has axed Need A Nerd, swapping the external tech support for its in-house 'techpert' service, catching consumers by surprise.

The internet giant is reported to be working with Mastercard to create a system that turns Android phones into electronic wallets.

Play.com has confirmed a security breach, with customers receiving spam emails linked to an incident at its email provider.

Nuance unveils PDF Converter for Mac with editing function, offering similar features to Adobe Acrobat at a lower price.

Apple pulls gay 'cure' app after public outcry, sparking debate on freedom of expression vs offensive content.

Apple axes 'Gay Cure' app after 146k petition, siding with LGBT safety over Exodus International's controversial therapy claims.

Leaked documents suggest that New Zealanders will be paying around $47 a month for ultra fast broadband when it becomes available.

Apple files suit against Amazon, seeking to stop the retail giant from using the App Store name, citing trademark infringement and potential customer confusion.

Apple overturns wife's veto, gifts man a free iPad 2 with a cheeky note, sparking debates on marital finances.

Xero gears up to launch its eagerly awaited free iPhone app, Xero Touch, by late March, following successful employee tests and demo.

Steve Jobs expresses solidarity with Apple's Japanese team amidst devastation, offering support following the delay of iPad 2 launch due to tragic events.

Microsoft has introduced 10 new awards categories for its Partner Network, highlighting innovations in areas such as Windows Azure and Windows Phone.

Apple tightens control on app splurges, requiring a second password entry for in-app purchases in the latest iOS 4.3 update.

EB Games bags exclusive rights to Gears of War 3 beta and Collector's Edition in New Zealand, enticing gamers with early access perks.

Hackers could have accessed data stored on affected handsets, says Google who has now issued a security update.

As New Zealand edges towards digital TV, households must choose between Freeview and SKY by Nov 2013 to keep their screens flickering.

Company no longer experiencing network issues and is dealing with traffic well, says Chief Executive Eric Hertz.

Social media boffin Simone McCallum, shares personal insights into maximising the man-hours you pump into Twitter.

Sony teams with Android for its latest PSP move, launching PlayStation Suite for games across Android devices, aiming to capture the mobile gaming market.

Businesses aiming to maximise WAN and internet performance can look to solutions like WAN optimisation and CDNs, essential for swift online services.