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Tech startups sought for accelerator program

Asia Pacific tech startups, seize your chance! Join Innovyz's accelerator for mentorship, cash and perks from Microsoft, PayPal. Apply by Apr 20.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 13th Mar 2012

Fintech

Praise, criticism for NZ technology industry

American entrepreneur Peter Thiel lauds New Zealand's tech talent and investments, yet faces critique from local engineers citing a lack of global perspective.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 11th Jul 2011

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PayPal cuts over 500 jobs

PayPal lays off over 500 employees, with a US$15m pre-tax hit in Q4, as it consolidates product groups for streamlined operations and faster innovation.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 31st Oct 2012

Marketing Technologies

Facebook investor cashes out

Director Peter Thiel sells most of his stock in the social networking site after the end of the first lockup period.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 21st Aug 2012

Marketing Technologies

Resume error not my fault: Yahoo CEO

Reports say Scott Thompson has claimed an executive placement firm introduced the erroneous qualification before he started work with PayPal.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 11th May 2012

Fintech

US tech investor's $15m kiwi contribution

US tech investor Peter Thiel is boosting New Zealand's tech scene with a NZD $40 million fund, pledging NZD $15 million via his firm Valar Ventures.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 23rd Mar 2012

Marketing Technologies

Hefty incentive package for new Yahoo! CEO

New Yahoo! CEO Scott Thompson begins his tenure today, backed by a stunning US$27 million incentive package aimed at revitalising the tech giant.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Jan 2012

Marketing Technologies

Banking blockade stumps WikiLeaks

Financial blockade by Visa, MasterCard, and PayPal leaves WikiLeaks cash-strapped, cutting 95% of its donations.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 27th Oct 2011

Gaming

Rumour: Next Xbox 360 dashboard update to add PayPal support

In the wake of the PlayStation Network debacle, a rumoured Xbox 360 dashboard update could see Microsoft offer Xbox LIVE users another payment method.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 11th May 2011

Fintech

Xero gets $4 million for US expansion

Xero secures NZD $4 million from Peter Thiel to fuel its US expansion, with Thiel joining the US Advisory Board to challenge Quickbooks.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Oct 2010

Phishing

Silly season security for Internet shoppers

As the holiday season heats up, Internet security firms, such as AVG and BitDefender, urge online shoppers to stay vigilant and follow basic safety tips.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Nov 2009