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Stories by Patrick - Page 9

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Libraries to kick-start NZ’s knowledge economy?
Thu, 9th Apr 2015
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economy
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exporting
Aussie-kiwi dollar parity may be great news for travellers heading across the ditch, but it also raises some big questions about the long term state.
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Hands-on review: Samsung Galaxy S6
Thu, 9th Apr 2015
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smartphones
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gaming
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digital signage
The S6 feels iPhone 6-like. I’m hoping that lawsuits don’t start flying. They’re a distraction from the innovation that the market needs.
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Opinion: TV networks vs ISP - the bunfight continues
Thu, 9th Apr 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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global mode
Wouldn’t it be a prudent move to attempt to understand why people are seeking alternatives over broadcast TV?.
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TV networks to take legal action against ISPs? Yeah Right
Tue, 7th Apr 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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lightbox
British TV networks may soon clash with ISPs in court, but with viewers already streaming, will lawsuits turn the tide or just be futile?.
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Hands-on review: Samsung A5
Tue, 7th Apr 2015
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gaming
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digital signage
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reviews
The folks at Samsung knew they needed to lift their game to maintain their position in the market. The first sign of this was the Galaxy Alpha.
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Hands-on review: Epson L355 wrings out more bang per buck for ink
Thu, 26th Mar 2015
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
The L-355 is a bold move for Epson, completely doing away with costly cartridges. Instead it uses tanks which can be refilled using ink bottles.
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Hands-on review: Asus TF103C Convertible Tablet
Fri, 20th Mar 2015
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
The only certainty with the personal computing market is change. Pat Pilcher's review on the Asus TF103C Convertible Tablet.
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Hands-on review: Sony Xperia E4
Fri, 13th Mar 2015
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smartphones
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gaming
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reviews
Amidst all the hype surrounding Samsung Galaxy S6 and HTC’s One M9 launch, some may have missed that Sony launched the Xperia E4, its latest mid-range.
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Hands-on review: Sony Z3 Tablet Compact
Thu, 5th Mar 2015
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
From out of nowhere Sony has developed a reputation for crafting slick smartphones, all carrying the Xperia moniker.
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Hands-on review: Logitech Protection [+] Phone case for Samsung Galaxy S5
Wed, 4th Mar 2015
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smartphones
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gaming
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reviews
Logitech's sleek Protection [+] case marries style and security for Galaxy S5 owners; proving essential gear for your prized device.
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Scientists Crack 1 Terabit Mobile Data Speeds
Wed, 4th Mar 2015
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uc
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
University of Surrey has developed a mobile network that is 65,000 times faster than 4G, allowing 100 movies to download in just three seconds.
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Thinking of moving to Xero? Read our review
Fri, 27th Feb 2015
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gaming
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fintech
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reviews
After testing Xero out, I've come to realise that there’s always an exception to the rule, and Xero definitely fits the bill (or should I say invoice).
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Huawei announce 4.5G as the world waits for 5G
Fri, 27th Feb 2015
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uc
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
The 4.5G standard - otherwise known as LTE-M will provide extra bandwidth for demanding applications such as virtual reality and ultra HD video.
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Hands-on review: Logitech K480 Bluetooth smartphone keyboard
Tue, 24th Feb 2015
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smartphones
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gaming
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reviews
Logitech's K480 keyboard offers a practical solution to the frustrations of typing on a smartphone, with a compact design and easy setup.
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Sky go after online sports fanatics with Fan Pass
Thu, 12th Feb 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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sky
Us Kiwis are almost as mad about sports as we are about our TVs, and this hasn’t exactly escaped the attentions of the clever folks at Sky TV.
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Hands-on review: Viewsonic PLED-W800 Portable Projector
Tue, 10th Feb 2015
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
ViewSonic's PLED-W800 projector shines in daylight and dazzles on the move with superior connectivity and quality.
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Speculation mounts as Samsung Galaxy S6 launch date announced
Thu, 5th Feb 2015
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smartphones
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gaming
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digital signage
With Samsung announcing the Unpacked launch date will be March 1, speculation is growing like topsy around the next Galaxy S6.
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Hands-on review: Navman Mivue Drive LM – A Black Box for the Car?
Fri, 30th Jan 2015
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Mivue Drive is likely to appeal to insurers. It is a drive recorder that could in theory help to determine who is at in fault road accidents.
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Hands-on review: LG G Watch R
Thu, 29th Jan 2015
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smartphones
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gaming
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digital signage
Critics labelled LG’s first Android Wear smart-watch as being too generic. That’s all changed this time round.
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Hands-on review: Beats Pill
Mon, 19th Jan 2015
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Getting outdoor music rigged up as the snarlers sizzled proved to be bit of a mission - at least until I got my hands on the Beats Pill.