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Gartner: foldable phones could give device market new life
PC Market

Gartner: foldable phones could give device market new life

PC shipments are set to decline by 0.6% in 2019, while mobile phone market is expected to return to growth in 2020, according to Gartner.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Apr 2019
Bartercard helping Kiwi startups and small businesses thrive
Taxation

Bartercard helping Kiwi startups and small businesses thrive

Here's a breakdown of what Bartercard actually is and how it provides invaluable opportunities for businesses privy of its network.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Apr 2019
Fitbit and Snap think you want emojis on your fitness trackers
Fitbit

Fitbit and Snap think you want emojis on your fitness trackers

Fitbit and Snap have launched a Bitmoji app for Fitbit smartwatches, adding avatars to depict users' health and fitness progress.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Apr 2019
Now you can control Iron Man with this customisable robot
Robotics

Now you can control Iron Man with this customisable robot

Marvel fans beware – Tony Stark is going to do his best to steal the money right from your pocket and replace it with a robot.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Apr 2019
Game review: MLB The Show 19 hits a home run
Gaming

Game review: MLB The Show 19 hits a home run

Sony San Diego's MLB The Show 19 on PS4 delivers stunning graphics and engaging new modes, making it a must-have for baseball enthusiasts.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Mon, 8th Apr 2019
Interview: Uber's CISO reveals lessons learned from breaches
Breach Prevention

Interview: Uber's CISO reveals lessons learned from breaches

Uber's chief information security officer John 'Four' Flynn has a career history that many technologists could only dream of.

By Sara Barker • 7 min read • Mon, 8th Apr 2019
Hands-on Review: The sleek The ASUS ProArt Series PA27AC monitor
Gaming

Hands-on Review: The sleek The ASUS ProArt Series PA27AC monitor

The ASUS ProArt Series PA27AC dazzles with its frameless design, HDR-10 precision, and versatile connectivity options, priced at USD $1278.

By Owen McCarthy • 5 min read • Mon, 8th Apr 2019
Experts and execs comment on Facebook data leak
Breach Prevention

Experts and execs comment on Facebook data leak

Facebook's reputation takes another hit as 540 million user records are exposed due to misconfigured AWS servers.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Apr 2019
Millions of Facebook user records exposed in latest data leak
Hyperscale

Millions of Facebook user records exposed in latest data leak

UpGuard reported that each of the data sets was stored in its own Amazon S3 bucket configured to allow public download of files.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Apr 2019
Hands-on Review: The Dyson Pure Hot and Cool Air Purifier
Gaming

Hands-on Review: The Dyson Pure Hot and Cool Air Purifier

Dyson's Pure Hot and Cool revolution for asthmatics; 99.95% of fine pollutants trapped, fostering a sneeze-free home.

By Owen McCarthy • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Apr 2019
$33 million lost to scams & fraud: Netsafe says NZ isn't doing enough to stop it
Email Security

$33 million lost to scams & fraud: Netsafe says NZ isn't doing enough to stop it

Phone and online scams are costing New Zealanders $33 million, causing both financial and psychological harm, according to Netsafe.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Apr 2019
Jabra's new wireless work/play earbuds
Unified Communications

Jabra's new wireless work/play earbuds

The Evolve 65e earbuds come with a Jabra Link 370 USB Bluetooth adapter, enabling simultaneous connectivity to a PC and smartphone.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Apr 2019
New software for drone footage mapping and analysis
Agricultural Technology

New software for drone footage mapping and analysis

DJI Terra allows drone pilots to quickly generate 2D maps and 3D model reconstructions, plus analyse data and generate insights with analysis tools.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Apr 2019
Hands-on Review: The Huawei P30 Pro
Gaming

Hands-on Review: The Huawei P30 Pro

The Huawei P30 Pro is not a replacement for the Mate 20 Pro, it's more of a complementary device that takes into consideration six months of R&D.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • Wed, 3rd Apr 2019
Spark to stock Cat's new rugged smartphone
Spark

Spark to stock Cat's new rugged smartphone

The rugged device is designed for people with outdoor lifestyles or rugged professions, where mainstream devices are too easily damaged or destroyed.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Wed, 3rd Apr 2019
Gmail turns 15 and celebrates by unveiling new features
Hyperscale

Gmail turns 15 and celebrates by unveiling new features

After being introduced as part of Google's G Suite back in 2004, Gmail has now progressed to become one of the most dominant email platforms on the market.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Apr 2019
IDC: Smart home market only getting stronger
Smart Home

IDC: Smart home market only getting stronger

Smart speakers have moved into people's homes and are ready to pay off as smart networks begin to spread throughout the household.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd Apr 2019
Gartner: Augmented retail shopping a reality by next year
Customer Experience

Gartner: Augmented retail shopping a reality by next year

Augmented reality and virtual reality will rely on 5G to change the customer experience inside and outside retail stores.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Apr 2019
Chorus' message: just be more committed to paying
Unified Communications

Chorus' message: just be more committed to paying

Vocus says prices could increase by between $12 and $200 per user, which would have to be absorbed by the provider or paid for by the consumer.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd Apr 2019