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Apple's iPad set to lead the tablet market for four more years, buoyed by surging sales and a vibrant app ecosystem, says Gartner.

Rumours are saying that updated iMacs with Ivy Bridge processors are set to launch in June, according to suppliers.

Facebook has acquired Instagram for USD $1 billion, with CEO Mark Zuckerberg emphasising learning from the app's success rather than fully integrating it.

Macworld has a great article that contains all the info you need to know about Flashback, the Mac trojan that has been getting some press lately.

Renaissance, a Kiwi IT firm, receives over $2m insurance for quake losses, aiding their 'stretched' balance sheet.

Renaissance confirms the closure of its Yoobee campus stores, leaving staff redundant and students without a dedicated tech outlet at three major universities.

Instagram launches on Android, bringing its retro photo charm to millions more, despite missing features. Over 430,000 were on the waitlist.

Diversification is essential to keep data storage from becoming a cost centre that slows people and processes down.

Vodafone, Telecom and 2degrees agree to partner with Paymark on venture to introduce mobile payments in New Zealand.

Girls Around Me app withdrawn from iTunes, spotlighting hazards of weak Facebook privacy, following a Cult Of Mac exposé.

Pierre Igot critiques Lion's auto-save, Tim Cook connects with China, and Baldur's Gate set to enchant Mac users, all in today's tech roundup.

<strong>Mobile device adoption by companies is opening up a world of opportunity for New Zealand resellers Symantec tells The Channel.

How many times have you tried to escape for a weekend getaway only to end up sitting in bumper to bumper traffic for hours?.

Aggressive promotions in the education sector and natural disasters created an erratic but ultimately growth-positive year for the ANZ PC market in 2011.

IT managers can slash costs and carbon footprints by upgrading data centre technology, promoting energy efficiency and security.

Data centre evolution is reshaping IT, pushing firms to weigh virtualisation and cloud options amid rising complexity and costs.

From overlooked to essential: The journey of storage virtualisation, now a key IT strategy as businesses struggle with data deluge.

Businesses grapple with 'Big Data' - seeking strategies beyond a one-size-fits-all solution to manage vast, varied data insights and ensure longevity.

Will Shipley discusses Mac App Store's need for paid upgrades, the versatility of Keynote, and making sense of Mac keyboard shortcuts.

They're nothing but trouble, and now an 80-year old woman is suing Apple in the US for the sum of US $1 million.