Telecom asks for analogue landline phones

23 Feb 2011

Contributor

Twitter

Telecom is asking the public to donate any old analogue landline phones so they can be sent to Christchurch and given to people without power.

The company said it's "collecting analogue landline phones from around the country to distribute to people in Christchurch".

"These ‘old fashioned’ corded analogue phones plug straight into a jack-point and don’t require mains power," said Telecom.

Telecom is asking that the public drop spare analogue phones in to any Telecom store during retail opening hours.

South Australian map technology supporting Kangaroo Island bushfire efforts

VyOS offering pro bono network subscriptions to those affected by bushfires

Hands-on review: MiniTool Power Data Recovery Software

Social media can improve lives after a disaster

MAPS.ME and OpenStreetMap team up to help disaster recovery and response

DroneAid: How drones are used in relief efforts

Earthquake Disaster Recovery

3 days at home, 2 days in the office? What's the ideal working scenario in the new COVID normal?

The days of physically reporting to an office every day of the workweek are not likely to resume once the COVID-19 pandemic is over. More

Chorus looking to spend $1.6 billion - ComCom seeks feedback

The Commerce Commission is consulting on a proposal from Chorus to spend $1.6 billion over the first three years of the new fibre regulatory regime. More

Hands-on review: Aspera R9

The R9 is touted as a rugged, waterproof, shockproof mobile phone. It certainly looks the part. More

Michael J. Fox Foundation & IBM study effects of Parkinson's Disease

“Although the work was motivated by PD, we hope it might be useful or inspire similar work and exploration in other chronic conditions such as diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease, and ALS.”More

Vodafone NZ fast-tracks regional investment programme

"Each year we invest hundreds of millions of dollars into our digital infrastructure, but we are really ramping it up this year and beyond."More

First West Coast fibre enabled RCG site goes live

The first West Coast fibre enabled cell site, called Fox West, has gone live. More

3 days at home, 2 days in the office? What's the ideal working scenario in the new COVID normal?

The days of physically reporting to an office every day of the workweek are not likely to resume once the COVID-19 pandemic is over. More

Chorus looking to spend $1.6 billion - ComCom seeks feedback

The Commerce Commission is consulting on a proposal from Chorus to spend $1.6 billion over the first three years of the new fibre regulatory regime. More

Hands-on review: Aspera R9

The R9 is touted as a rugged, waterproof, shockproof mobile phone. It certainly looks the part. More

Michael J. Fox Foundation & IBM study effects of Parkinson's Disease

“Although the work was motivated by PD, we hope it might be useful or inspire similar work and exploration in other chronic conditions such as diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease, and ALS.”More

Vodafone NZ fast-tracks regional investment programme

"Each year we invest hundreds of millions of dollars into our digital infrastructure, but we are really ramping it up this year and beyond."More

First West Coast fibre enabled RCG site goes live

The first West Coast fibre enabled cell site, called Fox West, has gone live. More

NZ's tech sector in great need of digital apprenticeships

New Zealand’s technology sector is in great need for more digital apprenticeships and internships, according to a new survey.More

Hands-on review: EPOS Expand 80 Bluetooth speakerphone

With their Expand 80, Epos provides a corporate solution to our ever-evolving workplaces. More

Tablets and Chromebooks set all-time high shipment records in Q4 2020

“The growth momentum enjoyed by tablets shows just how important easy access to computing power has become in the current time."More

Game review: MXGP 2020 (PlayStation 5)

MotoGP 2020 on PlayStation 5 is probably the best off-road motorcycling game I’ve played in years.More

Widespread uncertainty and distrust about data privacy in A/NZ

"In our new digital economy, people around the world are becoming acutely aware of how their information is being collected, stored, and used."More

Worldwide smartphone market grew 4.3% in Q4 2020, improving over Q3 decline

It comes off the back of a better-than-expected year for smartphones: while total 2020 shipments declined by 5.9% in comparison to 2019, IDC says the market’s recovery in the face of the pandemic was ‘impressive’, with the momentum heading into 2021 remaining strong.More

LEGO unveils full set of music VIDIYO masters

VIDIYO is essentially one big playground where kids can create LEGO-themed music videos to the tune of popular (and classic) tracks. More

Too much data on your devices? You may be a digital hoarder

Devices full of emails, photos, documents, or media files that you haven’t looked at in years?More

Artificial intelligence felt in everything we do - report

Artificial intelligence and machine learning have moved from the backrooms of computer science into the mainstreamMore

Financial watchdog slams NZX as being ill-prepared in face of DDoS attacks

“A DDoS attack was foreseeable, and an attack of sufficient magnitude to take down servers — and with them NZX’s market announcement platform — was at least possible and should have been planned for,” the FMA says in its review. More

Mastercard evolves contactless technology for quantum world

"2020 brought with it a rapid acceleration of digitisation and reinforced the importance of digital solutions – like contactless – to help meet our everyday needs."More

NZ tech sector "seriously restricted" by skills mismatch

"Digital technology businesses are having problems attracting, developing and retaining people with tech and creative skills needed to help New Zealand grow faster, especially out of the COVID pandemic."More

Hands-on review: Samsung Galaxy S21 5G

This phone is definitely worth a look if you’re after a smartphone with some brunt and without an intimidating price tag.More

2021's Most Wanted: Emotet continues reign as top malware threat

The Emotet trojan continues to reign as top malware in January, despite international law enforcement taking control of its infrastructure.More

Microsoft study reveals improvement in digital civility

"Our societies are relying on and embracing digital technologies more than ever amid COVID-19, and a safer internet will improve experiences and shape the well-being of our communities."More

Game review: Tales from the Borderlands (Xbox Series X)

It may not be for everyone, but people who like the Borderlands franchise will love this spin-off title. More

Cyber criminals target education sector as remote learning increases

“Unfortunately, until all students are back in the classroom full-time, educational institutions will continue to be a popular target for criminals."More

Hands-on review: D-Link AC1200 4G/LTE Cat 6 Wi-Fi Hotspot

he pocket-sized hotspot offers up to 32 Wi-Fi connected client devices Internet speeds of up to 1200Mbps. More

NZTech calls for Govt to fund cybersecurity education as risk ramps up

NZTech says it's time for the Government to put funding into educating Kiwis about how to avoid being a victim of cyber crime, just as it does for road safety.More

Facebook ad engagement equal to social networking, study finds

Facebook users are engaging just as much with ads as they are with each other, according to new data from Hootsuite and We Are Social. More

Hands-on review: Acer Predator Helios 300 gaming laptop

This machine is definitely worth a look if you’re in the market for a gaming machine with midrange components but top-range performance.More

Cybersecurity best practice for 2021: What does it look like?

There are new best practices for both enterprises and consumers to help keep data protection top of mind for 2021.More

A year of COVID: New Zealand's online behaviour revealed

A true testament to the year that's been, when looking the most downloaded apps of the year, TikTok reigned king.More

Hands-on review: The 2020 iPad Air

While it is a really exciting device on its own, the accessories are what take the iPad Air up to the iPad Pro level.More

Retailers must change mindset in wake of COVID-19

While the retail winners of 2020 have enjoyed a phenomenal rise in online sales, they should not get too smug about it.More

The six most in demand tech jobs

COVID-19 disruption has led to a greater reliance on technology, which is fuelling a sharp increase in demand for several roles across the technology sector.More

2021 global salary guide: Cybersecurity, data analytics professionals in high demand

"Technology has been one of the most successful sectors throughout 2020 and that looks set to continue for the foreseeable future.”More

New Zealand at serious risk of ruining digital future

"In a world where digital technology underpins every part of our society and economy, we must not risk our digital future."More

Jeff Bezos to resign as CEO of Amazon later this year

Bezos will transition to the role of executive chair in Q3 2021, with current Amazon Web Services CEO Andy Jassy to succeed Bezos at that time.More

Microsoft Viva: Microsoft unveils new employee experience platform

Microsoft has unveiled Microsoft Viva, an employee experience platform designed to bring tools for employee engagement, learning, wellbeing and knowledge discovery, directly into the flow of people’s work. More

High demand for hackers on the dark web

"Since March 2020, we have noticed a surge of interest in website hacking, which is seen by the increase in the number of ads on forums on the dark web."More

Hands-on review: Jabra Elite 75t earbuds

They retail for around half the price of the AirPods Pro but can compete with them in every way.More

Women in tech: Equality journey not over

The idea of gender equality represents more than just physical bodies through doors. It is also the notion of perceptions, feelings, stereotypes and opportunity.More

Game review: The Medium (PC)

The game follows Marianne, the titular medium, as she seeks out the origin of her powers.More

Microsoft endorses Australia’s proposal on technology and the news

"Google and Facebook's threat to tamp down their services or pull out of a country entirely creates a new vulnerability for democracies and underscores the need for new rules for digital markets."More

Microsoft, Facebook and PayPal most impersonated brands during phishing attacks

Microsoft has maintained its position as the brand most often found in phishing emails, followed by Facebook and PayPal.More

Game review: Destruction AllStars (PS5)

Destruction AllStars is a different type of driving game where the main goal for you is to create as much destruction as possible. More

Game review: The Nioh Collection (PS5)

Game review: Persona 5 Strikers (PS4)

A popstar named Alice Hiiragi is using the Metaverse to force Japanese citizens to become obsessive fans of hers. More