Latest news - Page 528
Auckland council spends 120k on video streaming
Tue, 3rd Feb 2015
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digital entertainment
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government
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auckland council
Auckland Council invests NZD $120,000 in new live-streaming service to enhance transparency and public engagement in local governance from 5 February.
600,000 Kiwi businesses using .nz domain name
Tue, 3rd Feb 2015
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martech
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software development
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domain names
.nz continues to be the domain name of choice for New Zealanders in the face of growing competition in the market.
Kiwis finally showing a bit of trust in tap and go payments
Tue, 3rd Feb 2015
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martech
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commerce systems
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supply chain
Kiwis are increasingly tapping into contactless payments, with 36% favouring the swift 'Tap and Go' at supermarkets, per MasterCard.
NZ Government taps into international education market
Tue, 3rd Feb 2015
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edutech
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government
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education
The New Zealand Government is set to invest nearly NZD $450,000 in 12 new international education growth initiatives, focusing on the US and Asian markets.
Will the stars of yesterday's sex romp be fired?
Tue, 3rd Feb 2015
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social media
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employment
The media coverage the event has brought on may bring the employer into disrepute. The rendezvous could have serious implications for the employees.
End of the landline as more Kiwis head online?
Tue, 3rd Feb 2015
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uc
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landline
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statistics nz
Three out of four households in New Zealand have internet access, while households with access to a landline telephone has dropped to 86%.
Victoria University jumps on SDN bandwagon
Tue, 3rd Feb 2015
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network infrastructure
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sdn
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naas
Victoria University of Wellington is set to run a Software Defined Network (SDN) workshop for Wellington’s tech community.
Outdated Java software #1 problem for Kiwis online
Tue, 3rd Feb 2015
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malware
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martech
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cybersecurity
Failing to update Java software is the number one cause of privacy and security breaches online in New Zealand.
Blamsung: why it would make sense for Samsung to buy BlackBerry
Tue, 3rd Feb 2015
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smartphones
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Samsung snaring BlackBerry could be a win-win: enriching Samsung's corporate prowess with BlackBerry's secure tech.
App gives Kiwi families direct access to politicians
Tue, 3rd Feb 2015
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personal computing devices
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apps
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google
Family First NZ has launched a phone app known as ‘Have Your Say’ to enable families to speak up about family issues in New Zealand.
Apple releases iOS 8.2 beta 5 to developers
Tue, 3rd Feb 2015
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smartphones
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wearables
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personal computing devices
Apple seeds iOS 8.2 beta 5 to developers, paving way for April's Apple Watch launch with crucial bug fixes and enhancements.
Frisky Christchurch employees caught out on social media
Mon, 2nd Feb 2015
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facebook
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social media
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twitter
Co-workers caught in explicit act at office building opposite a New Zealand bar, as sex tape goes viral on social media. Investigation launched.
Kiwi online restaurant bookings soar
Mon, 2nd Feb 2015
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restaurants
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online bookings
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eveve
Forget the personal touch of phone calls for restaurant bookings: Kiwis are flocking to online restaurant bookings instead.
What higher education will look like in 2020
Mon, 2nd Feb 2015
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edutech
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extreme networks
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higher education
The BYOD trend is gaining popularity in Asia Pacific as mobile devices accounted for 22.5% of all consumer smartphone sales in 2013.
JB Hi-Fi NZ earnings slump, while Australian market lifts
Mon, 2nd Feb 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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jb hi-fi
JB Hi-Fi NZ's earnings dropped to NZD $2.5 million as sales fell 4.3%, while Australian sales rose 1.4% to AUD $1.86 billion despite fierce competition.
Grim Fandango Remastered is a unique experience
Mon, 2nd Feb 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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grim fandango remastered
Dive into the undead charm of Grim Fandango Remastered, where the Land of the Dead beckons with its rich narrative and unique gameplay.
Wearables market set to soar, worth billions by 2020.
Mon, 2nd Feb 2015
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gaming
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wearables
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digital entertainment
Tech forecast reveals wearable market to skyrocket to £20bn by 2020, with multipurpose devices leading the charge.
Humanoid robot helps Canterbury students answer some big questions
Mon, 2nd Feb 2015
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university of canterbury
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baxter
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industrial
Canterbury students explore trust and social dynamics alongside humanoid robot Baxter, revolutionising future workspaces.
30 days of Fitbit- the ultimate review
Mon, 2nd Feb 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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fitbit
In a candid 30-day Fitbit trial, our journo discovers a newfound zest for health, clocking steps over shortcuts.
Microsoft releases Outlook app for iOS and Android
Mon, 2nd Feb 2015
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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microsoft
Microsoft brings Outlook to iOS devices and preview of Android, while Office is now available for free on Android tablets.