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Renaissance completes $14m Yoobee sale
Apple

Renaissance completes $14m Yoobee sale

Following months of negotiations, Renaissance has completed the $14m sale of the Yoobee School of Design with the Academic Colleges Group (ACG).

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 3rd Mar 2014
Taking a closer look at Apple CEO Tim Cook...
Apple

Taking a closer look at Apple CEO Tim Cook...

Exploring the enigma of Tim Cook, Haunted Empire unveils the Apple CEO's unparalleled stamina and his quest for perfection post-Steve Jobs.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Mar 2014
A year in the fast lane: NZ 4G adoption accelerates
Unified Communications

A year in the fast lane: NZ 4G adoption accelerates

Over 300,000 Kiwis have embraced Vodafone NZ's 4G in its first year, doubling their data consumption with a voracious appetite for streaming.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 3rd Mar 2014
Ground-breaking Kiwi medical tech at heart of Australian stroke hub
Unified Communications

Ground-breaking Kiwi medical tech at heart of Australian stroke hub

A collaboration between Callaghan Innovation and Im-Able has led to a trial at Royal Melbourne Hospital, integrating cutting-edge Kiwi tech for stroke recovery.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sat, 1st Mar 2014
Telecom and Spotify join forces in exclusive free music launch
Unified Communications

Telecom and Spotify join forces in exclusive free music launch

Telecom pairs with Spotify to offer free Premium subscription to certain mobile plan users, marking a bold move into digital entertainment.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 28th Feb 2014
Smartphone growth set to slow by 2014...
Apple

Smartphone growth set to slow by 2014...

Worldwide smartphone shipments will slow to 8.3% annual growth in 2017 and 6.2% in 2018, according to a new forecast from the International Data Corporation.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 28th Feb 2014
Vodafone Foundation unveils “mini” mobile network in a backpack
Unified Communications

Vodafone Foundation unveils “mini” mobile network in a backpack

Vodafone Foundation has launched an 11kg mobile network in a backpack that can be deployed in ten minutes to connect people in disaster situations.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Feb 2014
Digital hubs to extend connections beyond the school gate
Unified Communications

Digital hubs to extend connections beyond the school gate

Schools with ultra-fast broadband can now share their connections, enhancing access for their entire communities, says Minister Kaye.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 28th Feb 2014
Microsoft NZ: A year of reinvention
Microsoft

Microsoft NZ: A year of reinvention

Microsoft NZ charts a course of reinvention, embracing innovation and growth to match NZ's global scale ambitions and connect Kiwis better.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 28th Feb 2014
Thief returns- but should we care?
Gaming

Thief returns- but should we care?

Thief's return offers mixed nostalgia but delivers on stealth gameplay, earning a 7/10 rating amidst a muddled plot.

By Darren Price • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Feb 2014
Samsung tries again with smart watches...
Wearables

Samsung tries again with smart watches...

Samsung learns the hard way that just a second screen isn't enough for smartwatch success, says @ovum analyst. #wearables #tech.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 27th Feb 2014
SMBs seek smarter, better smart city living for Kiwis
Smart Cities

SMBs seek smarter, better smart city living for Kiwis

Start-ups and innovators collaborate to shape better living in New Zealand's future smart cities #smartcities #innovation.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 27th Feb 2014
Vodafone unveils free business broadband data boost
Unified Communications

Vodafone unveils free business broadband data boost

Vodafone boosts broadband data allowances for New Zealand businesses, offering up to 20 times more data for free.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 27th Feb 2014
Govt releases free Occupation Outlook App...
iOS

Govt releases free Occupation Outlook App...

The government has released a free mobile app providing instant access to career information for young people and their families.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Feb 2014
Samsung inches forward with Galaxy S5 update
Samsung

Samsung inches forward with Galaxy S5 update

Samsung faces challenge convincing users to upgrade to Galaxy S5 due to minor upgrades. Tizen and pure Google Android rumors not true.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Feb 2014
Facebook aims to connect the 'next billion'
Unified Communications

Facebook aims to connect the 'next billion'

Mark Zuckerberg outlines Facebook's plan to connect the next billion, saying the key is affordable data, not just cheaper phones.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Feb 2014
X marks the spot for game-changing Nokia
Microsoft

X marks the spot for game-changing Nokia

Nokia launches new X series smartphones at Mobile World Congress 2014, aiming to capture affordable smartphone market share.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Feb 2014
Is Telecom's rebranding risky business...?
Unified Communications

Is Telecom's rebranding risky business...?

Telecom's name change to Spark dubbed a risky move by PR experts, sparking debate over the loss of brand equity and customer service.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Feb 2014
Introducing the Samsung Gear 2 and Gear 2 Neo...
Samsung

Introducing the Samsung Gear 2 and Gear 2 Neo...

Samsung unveils Gear 2 and Gear 2 Neo, elevating the wearable tech game with enhanced connectivity and style options.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Feb 2014