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Microsoft cautions NZ against pirate software, citing malware risks and a hefty $15k settlement with a violator. Safety guide for buyers included.

Worldwide tablet shipments grew to 47.6 million units in the third quarter of 2013, drove largely in part through Android products.

Redmond warns companies of the security risk that consumers and businesses face when using unsupported operating systems and software.

'Our competition is confused. They’re turning tablets into PCs and PCs into tablets. Who knows what they’re going to do next?'.

Affordable devices fuel global growth, with lower-priced models and small tablets leading a 4.5% increase in device shipments in 2013.

Kiwis were the first users to get their hands on the revamped Windows 8.1 this morning, released at midnight ahead of a worldwide rollout.

Microsoft reveals Windows Phone 8 Update 3 will begin rolling out in the next several weeks, set to be the largest update to the platform yet.

Ubisoft launches Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag Season Pass, offering 20% on DLCs including 'Freedom Cry' missions and exclusive content.

Trend Micro elevates PC security with a suite that goes beyond the basics, promising multi-device protection with unique features.

Dell releases top five migration roadblocks facing companies across the world, as support for Windows XP nears the end.

NZ firms warned about the risks and complexities of upgrading from Windows XP before Microsoft's April 2014 support cut-off.

Echoing the Microsoft mantra, New Zealand's Marketing and Operations Director Frazer Scott tells Kiwis the company has listened with Windows 8.1.

In what is becoming quite a habit in Redmond, Microsoft has once again relented - providing early access to the release version of Windows 8.1 to developers.

Smartphones will represent virtually all of the mobile phone market in many of the world's most developed economies by the end of 2017....

The Microsoft Surface Pro on paper is a truly great idea, the power of a laptop with the portability and entertainment value of a high spec tablet.

Only 10 months after launching Windows 8, Microsoft has returned for a second crack at the market, sending a finished Windows 8.1 to manufacturers.

New line-up includes ATIV Book 9 Plus, Book 9 Lite and Book 9 Lite Touch and a new all-in-one PC, the ATIV One 5 Style.

Samsung stretches its lead in the global smartphone market, where sales surged by 46.5%, hitting 225 million units in Q2 2013.

Microsoft takes aim at long-time rival Google, questioning the company's decision to once again block the YouTube app for Windows Phone.

Ahead of the Windows 8.1 launch, Microsoft expands its app offerings, including IE, Bing, Skype, aiming for a seamless device experience.