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Apple Watch... Pros and Cons
Wed, 10th Sep 2014
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Apple's much anticipated Smart Watch was finally announced. We take a hard look at the pros and cons of the new device from Apple.
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Serko on song as Apple NFC becomes reality...
Wed, 10th Sep 2014
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Serko, a New Zealand company with NFC patents, welcomes Apple's announcement of NFC support in new iPhones. Mobile payments to go mainstream.
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Will new Apple Pay 'change the way you pay'?
Wed, 10th Sep 2014
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commerce systems
Apple launches Apple Pay, a new way to pay securely and privately using iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, and Apple Watch, aiming to revolutionize mobile payments.
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AUT scores Microsoft award for interactive app...
Wed, 10th Sep 2014
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Auckland University of Technology (AUT) wins supreme award at Microsoft Tertiary ICT Innovation Awards for 'student scorecard' app.
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As CIOs look out at Wearables, what is it that they see?
Wed, 10th Sep 2014
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apple
CIOs peer into the future of wearables, pondering its blend of hype and potential in revolutionising health and tech sectors.
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Double trouble as Apple launches iPhone 6…
Wed, 10th Sep 2014
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Apple has announced its newest iPhones, the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, featuring larger screens and improved technology.
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Expert opinion: Telco analysts offer iPhone 6 thoughts
Wed, 10th Sep 2014
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smartphones
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healthtech
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Four analysts from OVUM explain their views on the new iPhone 6 for the telco and consumer electronics industries...
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Apple Watch billed as 'category defining product'
Wed, 10th Sep 2014
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Apple launches its most personal device: the Apple Watch, revolutionising wearable tech with its pioneering interface and health apps.
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Apple unveils iOS 8... 'biggest release since App Store launch'
Wed, 10th Sep 2014
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Apple announces iOS 8, with new features and improved user experience, available on 17 September. @Apple #iOS8 #NewFeatures.
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Time to get all moody with The Sims 4...
Wed, 10th Sep 2014
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Dive into the moody depths of The Sims 4, where emotions shape destiny in EA's latest life-sim. Same look, revolutionary feel.
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Review: Huawei Ascend P7
Tue, 9th Sep 2014
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Huawei Ascend P7 dazzles with its slim design and premium feel, but its performance and battery life show room for improvement. #TechReview.
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Samsung unveils new tablet... inspired by professionals, built for business
Tue, 9th Sep 2014
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Samsung unveils Galaxy Tab Active, its first tablet tailored for business, designed to meet demanding requirements of professionals.
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Oculus Rift SDK2 at Digital Nationz
Tue, 9th Sep 2014
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Digital Nationz is proud to announce they are bringing in 20 Oculus Rft SDK2 headsets for New Zealand technology buffs to try out later this month.
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Why 'purpose built' internet can fuel Kiwi business growth...
Tue, 9th Sep 2014
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The internet could have been purpose built for New Zealand – an isolated nation of entrepreneurs and innovators who can’t help but compare themselves.
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Opinion: Merchants will decide the fate of Apple's mobile wallet
Tue, 9th Sep 2014
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The success of Apple's mobile wallet will depend on merchant acceptance, according to a report from Forrester Research.
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Countdown to TechEd NZ 2014 begins...
Tue, 9th Sep 2014
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The largest IT conference in the country, TechEd New Zealand, is back - returning for the 19th year in Auckland.
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Apple NFC hype continues as world awaits iPhone 6...
Tue, 9th Sep 2014
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As the waiting world prepares for the eagerly anticipated launch of Apple's iPhone 6, excitement is rising around NFC capabilities.
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'Lower-end modems' root cause of Spark outage...
Tue, 9th Sep 2014
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Spark NZ attributes major outage to outdated modems, exploited in a DDoS attack aiming at Eastern Europe, now boosting user security.
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Goro is the Mortal Kombat X pre-order incentive
Mon, 8th Sep 2014
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warner bros
Pre-order Mortal Kombat X to unlock Goro as a playable character. Game drops in April 2015 for consoles and PC. Ready to battle?.
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Microsoft NZ community saddened by sudden death of TechEd NZ 2014 speaker
Mon, 8th Sep 2014
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Microsoft NZ mourns the loss of TechEd speaker Andrew Ehrensing, who tragically passed away en route to the event.