Snap stories - Page 4
Hacked Snapchat accounts use native chat feature to spread diet pill spam
Tue, 7th Oct 2014
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A number of Snapchat users have reported receiving chat messages and photos from their friends promoting diet pill spam.
Has your Facebook status got an expiration date?
Thu, 2nd Oct 2014
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Facebook is testing a Snapchat-like feature in New Zealand, allowing users to set expiration times for their status updates, from one hour to a week.
Snap examines... the benefit of fibre
Thu, 18th Sep 2014
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Snap's James Koers champions fibre for Kiwi businesses, promising unparalleled improvements in productivity and network performance.
The apps I can't live without...
Tue, 2nd Sep 2014
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Discover the essential apps one journalist simply can't live without, from Facebook to Spotify, proving indispensable for daily life.
App of the week: Bolt
Wed, 27th Aug 2014
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Instagram introduces Bolt, its answer to Snapchat, with a focus on speed. But will it be able to compete with the established messaging apps?.
More on me: Mark Petrie, Snap
Thu, 17th Jul 2014
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From school dropout to CEO of Snap, Mark Petrie's journey shows the power of passion over formal education in the ICT industry.
Google releases NZ video quality report
Tue, 17th Jun 2014
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Google unveils NZ's first Video Quality Report, ranking ISPs on their ability to stream HD YouTube videos, with select networks earning HD Verified status.
Why leaked sleazy Snapchat emails should matter...
Thu, 5th Jun 2014
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Process the tentacles of this issue for a minute longer, and the recognition that what you’ve created and shared, regardless of application used, lives on.
Voyager bags big broadband download speed win
Thu, 1st May 2014
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Voyager emerges as the leader in TrueNet's latest Broadband Report, boasting a remarkable VDSL download speed of 2.5 seconds, the fastest among ISPs.
Snap: Everything affects the network
Mon, 28th Apr 2014
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Cloud services offer proven benefits to New Zealand businesses seeking greater economies of scale and agility.
One summary says it all - broadband plan comparison is now even easier
Fri, 21st Mar 2014
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A standard format has been developed to help consumers compare different fixed line, residential broadband offers from New Zealand’s leading operators.
Adams backs better broadband info for consumers...
Thu, 20th Mar 2014
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A new code of practice for broadband product information has been welcomed by NZ Communications and IT Minister Amy Adams.
More internet users share photos and videos online
Wed, 12th Feb 2014
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54% of internet users now post original photos or videos, with mobile apps like Snapchat and Instagram fueling the rise, says Pew study.
Giving in to Snapchat...
Thu, 30th Jan 2014
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A former Snapchat sceptic gives in, discovering fun through pet snaps and quirky sends, finding a unique joy in ephemeral photo-sharing.
Seedy porn pics = 30,000 Spamchatters scammed
Tue, 21st Jan 2014
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Snapchat users are experiencing an influx of spam snaps featuring topless women, according to security experts.
How much would you pay for privacy?
Wed, 15th Jan 2014
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Social networks are facing accusations of mishandling user data. It's time to give control back to consumers. @Gartner_inc.
4.6m Snapchat users hacked
Fri, 3rd Jan 2014
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Snapchat security breach results in 4.6 million user accounts being hacked with information available for download.
Facebook sends $3 billion offer, but Snapchat rejects
Fri, 15th Nov 2013
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Snapchat snubs Facebook's £2.4 billion offer, as CEO Evan Spiegel opts for independence, eyeing a higher valuation amid investor interest.
NZ fibre technology shows superior speed
Fri, 18th Oct 2013
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Fibre speeds are faster but for the first time, congestion is apparent on the 100Mb/s service for Orcon and Snap.
The dangers of SnapChat...
Fri, 19th Jul 2013
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This message will self-destruct in five seconds. That’s the premise behind SnapChat and is hailed as the new Instagram...