Consumer tech stories - Page 20

Tech futurism takes centre stage at MWC 2017 as Ovum predicts smart living and AI advancements transforming the industry in Barcelona.

It was a busy week for the NetGuide team. We thought we'd make it easy for you and pick out our highlights of the week in the land of consumer tech.

Vodafone forecasts a tech revolution with cyber security, AR, and diversity at the helm as it champions a more inclusive future.

Brocade foresees transformative 2017: endless tech opportunities, ML rise, and a talent crunch in the horizon.

The event is so far proving a hit, with attendees keen to check out the wide variety speakers and numerous exhibitors on display on the show floor.

The Ingram Micro Showcase 2016 kicks off in Auckland, with a packed agenda of speakers, sessions and networking events. Stay tuned for live updates.

The move gives BlackBerry a chance to survive as a pure software and services company, following years of losses for its hardware business.

Infrazone claims it's the first company in New Zealand who has seen an employee through the ranks of ManageEngine's Service Desk Plus certification.

Government needs to partner with the tech sector to embed digital education in New Zealand schools, says Microsoft NZ's Evan Blackman.

Noel Leeming is reopening its teched-out flagship store in Christchurch, pulling together an innovative and state-of-the-art retail space.

For the first time in 13 years, Apple has posted a decrease in financial performance, spelling ill tidings for the rest of the industry.

Dates for the closures of the Dick Smith stores have been announced, with all stores across Australia and New Zealand due to be closed by May 01.

CIOs and IT professionals need to embrace digital business or risk being left behind, warns Gartner Research VP.

Kiwis show iPhone adoration, as Apple nabs ConsumerNZ's mobile top brand accolade with soaring satisfaction scores.

Everyone knows Dick Smith Electronics. So where did it go so wrong? We look back at the company from its early successes to eventual decline.

Augmented reality (AR) and wearable devices are set to drive growth in the business sector, says a new report from Beecham Research.

Fitbit Blaze, the latest wearable from the company, focuses on health and fitness features with a variety of essential tools.

Data security concerns and declining demand for smartphones, tablets and IoT devices are stifling the growth of the consumer electronics industry.

The annual CES was officially opened in the United States on the 6th of January, with Xiro's Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) stealing the show.

Cognitive technologies, virtual reality, pro-PC millennials and the proliferation of smartphones will have a significant impact in 2016.