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Chinese trio now accounting for nearly a quarter of all smartphone sales
Analyst report

Chinese trio now accounting for nearly a quarter of all smartphone sales

Huawei, Oppo and Vivo have grabbed a combined 24% of the global smartphone market, with ASPs on the up as buyers spend more for better phones.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Wed, 24th May 2017
Manifesto challenges NZ leadership to pursue tech future
Cloud Services

Manifesto challenges NZ leadership to pursue tech future

Twenty New Zealand tech companies have published a manifesto urging the government to future-proof the country through technological advancement and innovation.

By Matthew Bain • 4 min read • Wed, 24th May 2017
NEC makes hearable tech prototype for 'safer authentication'
Digital Signage

NEC makes hearable tech prototype for 'safer authentication'

NEC develops 'hearable' technology using ear characteristics for password-free authentication. Prototype includes motion sensor and GPS.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 24th May 2017
Blogging keeps kids learning over 'summer slump'
eLearning

Blogging keeps kids learning over 'summer slump'

Summer holiday slump in learning retention has been combated by a digital programme developed by the University of Auckland.

By Matthew Bain • 3 min read • Wed, 24th May 2017
Students get chance to work with new game design engine
EduTech

Students get chance to work with new game design engine

YoYo Games marks 5th anniversary of GameMaker Studio with affordable bulk licenses for students and institutions. Budding designers rejoice!.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 24th May 2017
Hackers run circles around Samsung's iris scanner security
Biometrics

Hackers run circles around Samsung's iris scanner security

Chaos at Samsung: Hackers bypass S8 iris scan with picture and contact lens, exposing security flaws in high-tech system.

By Alex Crossan • 3 min read • Wed, 24th May 2017
Orcon says average monthly data usage (currently 150MB) soon to hit 1TB
Wireless Networks

Orcon says average monthly data usage (currently 150MB) soon to hit 1TB

Data. You can almost never get enough, which has made it both the bane and blessing of modern life - Orcon says usage is about to skyrocket.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Wed, 24th May 2017
Canon nearly the most trusted brand in NZ, but just can't beat chocolate
Sony

Canon nearly the most trusted brand in NZ, but just can't beat chocolate

Being on the Trusted Brands list indicates a company is genuine, authentic, reliable and consistent - something only the best brands can manage.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Wed, 24th May 2017
Make it rain in VR with Symphony of the Machine
AR, VR & Metaverse

Make it rain in VR with Symphony of the Machine

Stirfire Studios beckons VR players to serene puzzle-solving in a musical, weather-wielding adventure with Symphony of the Machine.

By Darren Price • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd May 2017
WiFi can create holograms of objects, even through walls
Network Infrastructure

WiFi can create holograms of objects, even through walls

German researchers have developed a method using Wi-Fi signals to capture 3D hologram images of objects through walls and obstacles.

By Alex Crossan • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd May 2017
You're invited: Free webinar PD on robots coding and more
Robotics

You're invited: Free webinar PD on robots coding and more

Educators invited to free webinar on using edtech in the classroom, featuring 3D printing, coding and robotics. Don't miss out! #edtech.

By Matthew Bain • 1 min read • Tue, 23rd May 2017
Learning management systems and digital citizenship
EduTech

Learning management systems and digital citizenship

Digital citizenship is becoming increasingly important in the education sector, as students grow up in a digital world.

By Matthew Bain • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd May 2017
Real life Robocop patrols the streets of Dubai
Robotics

Real life Robocop patrols the streets of Dubai

Criminals in Dubai, you are officially on notice: The world's first 'robocop' is set to begin roaming the streets of Dubai.

By Alex Crossan • 2 min read • Tue, 23rd May 2017
Government targets 100% internet connectivity by 2025
Unified Communications

Government targets 100% internet connectivity by 2025

It's reviewing the proposals received in the tender process for the next phase of the Rural Broadband Initiative and the Mobile Black Spot Fund.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Tue, 23rd May 2017
Cyberbullying affects many Kiwi kids, how can you help?
Cyberbullying

Cyberbullying affects many Kiwi kids, how can you help?

This week, Netsafe is reminding people that bullying isn't just a playground issue, as it receives hundreds of complaints of online bullying.

By Matthew Bain • 4 min read • Tue, 23rd May 2017
iPhone 8 images leaked, potential design exposed
Apple

iPhone 8 images leaked, potential design exposed

Leaked molds ignite buzz around iPhone 8's design, hinting at radical changes and mirroring Samsung's edge-to-edge approach.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 23rd May 2017
What to tell the board about the blockchain – Gartner
Blockchain

What to tell the board about the blockchain – Gartner

How to tell the board about a technology that could disrupt business models, remove institutional arbiters, and reprogramme the economy.

By Kasey Panetta • 4 min read • Tue, 23rd May 2017
LoL League of Origin teams and tickets have been announced
Gaming

LoL League of Origin teams and tickets have been announced

Rugby League may have the State of Origin, but League of Legends players have the League of Origin. This is a big tournament with teams from NZ and AU.

By Damian Seeto • 1 min read • Mon, 22nd May 2017
Programmer ignites students' creative spark with game design
Gaming

Programmer ignites students' creative spark with game design

Company-X programmer Marcel van de Steeg inspired Hamilton students with a game design workshop, igniting a creative spark that inspired him in return.

By Matthew Bain • 5 min read • Mon, 22nd May 2017