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'Likes' to be hidden on Instagram in NZ

Instagram users in New Zealand and Australia will no longer be able to see how many 'likes' a post has a received under trial changes to "remove pressure" on the digital platform's users.

Huawei wins reprieve but still on shaky ground

Google has blocked the Chinese phone maker Huawei from some updates to the Android operating...

Huawei wins reprieve but still on shaky ground

The US government has announced it will issue licenses to companies seeking to sell goods to China's Huawei where there is no threat to national security

Glitches affect Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram

Facebook's Messenger app has a new update that will allow people to activate their location...

Glitches affect Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram

Facebook Inc says some of its users globally are facing issues while sending media files over its social media platforms including Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram.

Major changes announced at Apple conference

Apple senior VP of Software Engineering Craig Federighi said developers could take an existing...

Major changes announced at Apple conference

In addition to the death of iTunes, Apple also confirmed at the annual development conference another long-running rumour: the launch of 'dark mode' for iPhone.

Huawei banning could start the biggest trade war ever

OPINION: Don't expect the Chinese government to roll over in the fight against the tech giant Trump's banning of Huawei could be the beginning of the biggest trade war ever.

Google suspends Huawei's Android licence

A pedestrian talks on the phone while walking past a Huawei Technologies Co. store on January 29,...

Google suspends Huawei's Android licence

Huawei has been dealt a massive blow after Google cut it off from crucial parts of the Android operating system.

Google promises better privacy tools

According to Google, the "News Showcase" scheme aims to "support and pay publishers to curate...

Google promises better privacy tools

Google has announced new privacy tools intended to give people more control over how they're being tracked on the go or in their own home.

Mac, iPhone chargers recalled in Aust over shocks

At the time Apple purchased the company, 74% of the company was owned by New Zealand-based...

Mac, iPhone chargers recalled in Aust over shocks

Some iPhone, iPad and Mac chargers are being recalled in Australia after it was revealed users were at risk of being shocked.

Apple announces streaming TV service

Apple CEO Tim Cook speaks at the Steve Jobs Theater during an event to announce new products ....

Apple announces streaming TV service

Apple announced a new streaming service, Apple TV Plus, which will house its original shows and movies and could compete with Netflix, Amazon and cable TV itself.

Facebook left millions of passwords readable

Facebook left hundreds of millions of user passwords readable by its employees for years, the company has acknowledged after a security researcher exposed the lapse.

Apple to patch privacy bug in video call feature

Apple says it will issue a software patch later this week for a bug that lets iPhone users hear audio from users who have not yet accepted a video call.

The ever more thorny AI question

A survery of technology experts found many see widespread use of AI as leading to a loss of human...

The ever more thorny AI question

If tech experts worry about artificial intelligence, shouldn't you, asks John Naughton.

Surprisingly engaging

Vector the robot moves us by moving himself - a chirping, talking, wide-eyed bundle of autonomous software, writes Bruce Munro.

YouTube working after global outage

YouTube is back up and running after a two hour-long worldwide outage today.

Google+ to be shut down after user data exposed

Alphabet Inc's Google will shut down the consumer version of its failed social network Google+ and tighten its data sharing policies after announcing that private profile data of at least 500,000 users may have been exposed.

Apple's new iPhone XS launches

Philip W. Schiller, Senior Vice President, Worldwide Marketing of Apple, speaks about the the new...

Apple's new iPhone XS launches

Apple Inc introduced its largest-ever iPhone and a watch that detects heart problems in an attempt to get customers to upgrade to more expensive devices in the face of stagnant global demand for smartphones.

New iPhone could have big screen, big price tag

Apple Inc is expected to blast further past the $US1000 price barrier when it launches new iPhones on Wednesday, but Wall Street is most intrigued by how deep into its larger-than-ever lineup...

EU tougher laws to rein in tech giants

Google, Facebook , Microsoft and other tech giants could face more curbs on their market power after a European Parliament committee voted in favour of tougher copyright rules.

Instagram expands into long videos

Instagram has launched a mobile app dedicated to user-generated videos up to an hour long, competing with ad-supported streaming services such as YouTube.

Still use an old phone? It might stop working this week

Thousands of 2degrees customers will have to upgrade their phones this week or change to another provider as the telco switches off its 2G network.

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