Technology - 3 News

3D printing saves baby's life

Thu, 23 May 2013 12:20:00 +1200

In a medical first, doctors used plastic particles and a 3D laser printer to create an airway splint to save the life of a baby boy.

Call of Duty: Ghosts - behind the scenes

Thu, 23 May 2013 12:20:00 +1200

A look at the development of Call of Duty: Ghosts.

Twitter adds two-step verification

Thu, 23 May 2013 11:33:00 +1200

Twitter is adding an extra security measure to users' accounts in an effort to prevent unauthorised logins.

New Xbox elegant, but much unknown

Thu, 23 May 2013 11:17:00 +1200

For now, the system looks to be a thoughtful piece of technology, but there's still a lot that isn't known.

Twitter upgrade too late for Colin Craig

Thu, 23 May 2013 09:50:00 +1200

New Twitter security measures are being rolled out a day too late for Conservative Party leader Colin Craig.

Govt to launch new online security tool

Thu, 23 May 2013 09:18:00 +1200

The Government's set to unveil a revolutionary tool to improve online security called RealMe.

Tumblr could save Yahoo! - analysts

Thu, 23 May 2013 09:07:00 +1200

Some analysts agree with Yahoo's boss Marissa Mayer that the company can turn Tumblr into a big money-spinner.

Tech Bytes - May 23, 2013

Thu, 23 May 2013 08:59:00 +1200

A music fan has found a use for his old CDs and Lego pieces - a jukebox.

Battlefield 4 confirmed for Xbox One, PS4

Wed, 22 May 2013 14:08:00 +1200

DICE and Electronic Arts have today confirmed Battlefield 4 will be available on the newly-announced Xbox One and the PlayStation 4.

EA Sports Ignite engine trailer

Wed, 22 May 2013 12:32:00 +1200

Upcoming EA Sports titles will be powered by Ignite, a new game engine showcased at the Xbox One reveal event.

CEO defends Apple's tax strategy

Wed, 22 May 2013 12:13:00 +1200

The Senate dragged Apple, the world's most valuable company, into the debate over the US tax code on Tuesday.

Parents, drama drive teens off Facebook

Wed, 22 May 2013 12:03:00 +1200

Twitter is booming as a destination for teenagers who complain about too many adults and too much drama on Facebook.

Lost Planet 3 producer Andrew Szymanski interview

Wed, 22 May 2013 11:17:00 +1200

Lost Planet 3 producer Andrew Szymanski discusses story, rigs vs mechs, weapons and horror vs action.

Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell: Blacklist co-op trailer

Wed, 22 May 2013 10:43:00 +1200

A look at the two player co-op mode offered in Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell: Blacklist.

Call of Duty: Ghosts trailer

Wed, 22 May 2013 09:12:00 +1200

The official Call of Duty: Ghosts reveal trailer, debuted at the Xbox One announcement event.

Steven Spielberg creating Halo TV series

Wed, 22 May 2013 08:55:00 +1200

Microsoft will adapt its flagship Xbox shooter franchise Halo into a live-action TV series executively produced by Steven Spielberg.

Microsoft unveils the Xbox One

Wed, 22 May 2013 07:12:00 +1200

Microsoft has unveiled the Xbox One, its next-generation entertainment console.

Facebook sued over Eminem soundalike

Wed, 22 May 2013 06:49:00 +1200

Rapper Eminem is at the centre of a new copyright infringement battle.

Batman: Arkham Origins trailer

Tue, 21 May 2013 16:24:00 +1200

The first full trailer for Batman: Arkham Origins is out and confirms Deathstroke will be a fully playable character.

Renaissance posts loss

Tue, 21 May 2013 14:02:00 +1200

Renaissance Corp has posted a loss of $3.2M for its last six months, blaming the turnaround on high overheads and less profit on Apple products.

Flickr 'awesome' again, says Yahoo

Tue, 21 May 2013 11:43:00 +1200

Fresh on the heels of its $1.1 billion acquisition of Tumblr, Yahoo says it is rebooting Flickr.

Apple avoids paying billions in tax

Tue, 21 May 2013 11:41:00 +1200

Apple employs a group of companies located outside the US to avoid paying billions of dollars in US income taxes.

Yahoo's purchase of Tumblr confirmed

Tue, 21 May 2013 07:31:00 +1200

Yahoo is buying Tumblr for US$1.1 billion as CEO Marissa Mayer tries to rejuvenate the company.

Former worker labels Google 'immoral'

Mon, 20 May 2013 16:42:00 +1200

A former British sales executive with Google has claimed the internet giant is immoral.

Sneak peek at Diablo 3 on the PS4

Mon, 20 May 2013 14:30:00 +1200

Members of the Blizzard team discuss why they are excited to release Diablo 3 on the PS4.

Yahoo to buy Tumblr - reports

Mon, 20 May 2013 11:52:00 +1200

In an invitation sent Friday, Yahoo promised to unveil "something special" Monday evening in New York.

A year after IPO, Facebook aims to be ad colossus

Mon, 20 May 2013 11:49:00 +1200

Despite its disappointing stock market performance, the company has delivered strong financial results.

Google shares hit new high

Mon, 20 May 2013 08:56:00 +1200

Google's share price hit new highs last week after the company's annual developer event.

Google Glass raises privacy concerns

Sun, 19 May 2013 17:48:00 +1200

By early next year, Google will have released Google Glass.

Xero wins top prize at Hi-Tech Awards

Sat, 18 May 2013 18:03:00 +1200

Wellington company Xero has scooped the top prize at the annual Hi-Tech Awards.