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Vodafone makes NZ's first successful Voice over 4G (LTE) tests
Unified Communications

Vodafone makes NZ's first successful Voice over 4G (LTE) tests

Vodafone's VoLTE success hints at a revolution in NZ's mobile calling with instant connection and HD voice over its growing 4G network.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Feb 2015
Android and iOS inch toward world domination
iOS

Android and iOS inch toward world domination

Android and iOS are continuing to move toward total domination of the worldwide smartphone market following results from 2014.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Feb 2015
iOS app review: Astropad. Free to try, $US49.99 after that
Gaming

iOS app review: Astropad. Free to try, $US49.99 after that

Transform your iPad into a designer's canvas with Astropad – a seamless bridge to Mac creativity. Free trial, then £35.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 25th Feb 2015
Sky TV shares dip as investors react to loss of subscribers; 1H profit gains
Gaming

Sky TV shares dip as investors react to loss of subscribers; 1H profit gains

Shares of Sky Network Television dropped 0.9 percent after NZ's pay-TV operator delivered a strong first-half profit, but had a loss of subscribers.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Feb 2015
Kiwis want more information before buying in to digital wallets
Crypto

Kiwis want more information before buying in to digital wallets

New Zealanders are shopping online, but many are not fully utilizing digital wallets, according to MasterCard.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 24th Feb 2015
Wavelink brings on new vendor to target ANZ education market
EduTech

Wavelink brings on new vendor to target ANZ education market

Wavelink, a value added distributor of enterprise mobility and uc solutions, has signed a distribution agreement with Lightspeed Systems for ANZ.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 24th Feb 2015
Education costs pile up, Cyclone to the rescue
Marketing Technologies

Education costs pile up, Cyclone to the rescue

Cyclone and Debitsuccess have teamed up to provide parents and caregivers with an education expense solution designed to help save money.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 24th Feb 2015
Hands-on Review: Logitech K480 Bluetooth smartphone keyboard
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Logitech K480 Bluetooth smartphone keyboard

Logitech's K480 keyboard offers a practical solution to the frustrations of typing on a smartphone, with a compact design and easy setup.

By Patrick Pilcher • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Feb 2015
Play The Order: 1886 while riding inside of a horse carriage
Gaming

Play The Order: 1886 while riding inside of a horse carriage

If you ever wanted to know what life was like before cars, you can experience it yourself with this unique The Order: 1886 promotion,.

By Damian Seeto • 2 min read • Mon, 23rd Feb 2015
Auckland Council ventures into realm of 3D
Auckland Council

Auckland Council ventures into realm of 3D

Auckland's Chief Planner will unveil a 3D Digital Commons Plan for the city at a national planning conference in April.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 23rd Feb 2015
Lenovo adware scandal: Superfish or super creep?
Lenovo

Lenovo adware scandal: Superfish or super creep?

The instructions come amid backlash after it was revealed Lenovo preinstalled software that made devices vulnerable to hacking.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 20th Feb 2015
InternetNZ to give away $80,000 in research grants
Unified Communications

InternetNZ to give away $80,000 in research grants

InternetNZ will be giving away $80,000 to help fund individuals and organisations conducting research projects focused on internet topics and issues.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 20th Feb 2015
Long wait ahead for Spark's Gigatown plans
Unified Communications

Long wait ahead for Spark's Gigatown plans

Spark will offer Dunedin locals its fastest Ultra Fibre plans at heavily discounted prices ahead of its Gigatown plans later this year.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 20th Feb 2015
Digitally archiving important as Canterbury earthquake anniversary approaches
Disaster Recovery

Digitally archiving important as Canterbury earthquake anniversary approaches

UoC Professor Paul Millar believes it's never been more important to focus on preserving the record of what Canterbury went through.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 20th Feb 2015
The full verdict on The Order: 1886
Gaming

The full verdict on The Order: 1886

Ready at Dawn Studios has taken a gamble with The Order: 1886 as it's the developer's first ever new and own IP.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Fri, 20th Feb 2015
2degrees attempts to reel in customers with new mobile plans
Unified Communications

2degrees attempts to reel in customers with new mobile plans

2degrees has launched its 2015 mobile plans and says they are simplified, provide customers with the latest technology and up to triple the value.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 20th Feb 2015
Slingshot upgrades Global Mode, capitalises on Kiwi Netflix
Digital Entertainment

Slingshot upgrades Global Mode, capitalises on Kiwi Netflix

Slingshot is upgrading its Global Mode service so Kiwi Netflix users can switch between regions - allowing viewers to 'toggle' between versions.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 20th Feb 2015
iSocket arrives to notify Kiwi businesses of power outages via text
Hyperscale

iSocket arrives to notify Kiwi businesses of power outages via text

Without committing themselves to a monthly fee, customers get a cell phone alert that gives them time to take corrective action.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 19th Feb 2015
UFB speeds – expectation versus reality
Unified Communications

UFB speeds – expectation versus reality

UFB promises vs. performance: Research reveals actual speeds closely match top offered rates, defying naysayers and upholding service integrity.

By Brendan Ritchie • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Feb 2015