Latest news - Page 559

Further delays for Mega listing
Wed, 1st Oct 2014
#
mega
#
trs
#
acquisition
Mega's backdoor listing faces more delays, now set for a late Nov deadline amid regulatory consultations, extending uncertainty for TRS Investments' $210m deal.

REANNZ demonstrates 4k where it really matters - Health
Wed, 1st Oct 2014
#
healthtech
#
reannz
#
4k
REANNZ's cutting-edge 4K telemedicine tech reshapes healthcare, offering unparalleled clarity for remote diagnoses and education.

Film review: Housebound
Wed, 1st Oct 2014
#
gaming
#
digital entertainment
#
film review
Gerard Johnstone's Housebound is a Kiwi comedy-horror about Kylie, under house arrest, confronting her mother's ghostly claims. We rate it 3.5/5.

Windows 10 coming to a PC near you - What's changed
Wed, 1st Oct 2014
#
gaming
#
digital entertainment
#
dlp
Microsoft leaps over Windows 9 to unveil Windows 10, promising a new era for PCs with enterprise-grade security and universal apps.

Kiwi mobile commerce to hit $10 billion by 2019
Wed, 1st Oct 2014
#
martech
#
commerce systems
#
content creation
NZ's mobile commerce to leap from $3.9bn to $9.6bn by 2019, with entertainment and physical goods driving growth, says Frost and Sullivan.

Aussie gamers prepare for EB Expo 2014
Wed, 1st Oct 2014
#
gaming
#
digital entertainment
#
eb games expo
Whilst Kiwi gamers got to play the latest video games at last week’s Digital NationZ, this coming weekend it’s the turn of Aussie gamers at the EB Expo.

iPhone 6: Big is best. Or is it?
Tue, 30th Sep 2014
#
smartphones
#
personal computing devices
#
ios
The iPhone 6 debate: Is bigger truly better? A look at the phone's size sparks a nostalgia for the compact era.

How social media lost the New Zealand election
Tue, 30th Sep 2014
#
gaming
#
digital entertainment
#
personal computing devices
In the wake of the 2014 general election, it could be time for companies and political parties alike to take a fresh look at social media.

How I would spend Chorus’ marketing dollar
Tue, 30th Sep 2014
#
uc
#
government
#
chorus
Gigatown marketing overshadows Chorus's core service issues, argues CEO, advocating better education and resource allocation for clarity.

Interview: Sunset Overdrive Developer Marcus Smith
Tue, 30th Sep 2014
#
gaming
#
digital entertainment
#
sunset overdrive
Game Console's Damian Seeto had an opportunity to speak with Marcus Smith who is the Creative Director for Insomniac Games' Sunset Overdrive.

iPhone 6 signals gadget overload
Tue, 30th Sep 2014
#
smartphones
#
gaming
#
digital entertainment
Are people getting frustrated with the amount of separate devices they need to own in order to conduct their every day living?.

Social Media Charity Crazes - will there be another ice bucket challenge?
Tue, 30th Sep 2014
#
facebook
#
social media
#
charity
Charity through viral challenges: more than just a trend? After the ice bucket challenge, the real impact and future potentials are questioned.

Review: Sony Xperia Z2
Tue, 30th Sep 2014
#
gaming
#
digital entertainment
#
reviews
The Sony Xperia Z2 dazzles with its no-compromise approach, boasting superior screen, sound, and camera quality, but questions its practicality.

Facebook Messenger proving to be a hit
Tue, 30th Sep 2014
#
facebook
#
messenger
#
instagram
Despite all the complaining from many users, Facebook’s separate messaging app has proven to be extremely successful.

Review: LifeTrak C410 Fitness tracker
Mon, 29th Sep 2014
#
gaming
#
wearables
#
digital entertainment
LifeTrak's C410 fitness tracker excels with a 12-month battery life, a host of features and affordability at USD $129.95, despite an uninspiring design.

Coming up: Startup Weekend Auckland November 2014
Mon, 29th Sep 2014
#
edutech
#
collaboration
#
startup weekend
Startup Weekends are 54-hour events designed to provide superior experiential education for technical and non-technical entrepreneurs.

Android App Review: Writing Prompts
Mon, 29th Sep 2014
#
smartphones
#
gaming
#
digital entertainment
Struggling with writer's block? The 'Writing Prompts' Android app offers a mix of mundane and intriguing scenarios to kickstart your creativity.

Android App Review: EndlessJabber SMS
Mon, 29th Sep 2014
#
smartphones
#
gaming
#
digital entertainment
EndlessJabber redefines texting: Now send SMS from your PC using your Android number. Will its charm outshine its mobility limits?.

Android App Review: Comic Rocket webcomic reader
Mon, 29th Sep 2014
#
smartphones
#
gaming
#
digital entertainment
You’re often spoilt for choice when it comes to entertainment on the internet, and webcomics are no exception.

Android App Review: Color Splash FX
Mon, 29th Sep 2014
#
smartphones
#
gaming
#
digital entertainment
Color Splash FX app offers creative photo recoloring but raises privacy concerns with its intrusive data collection practices.