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Facebook launches alternative text function for the blind

Thu, 7th Apr 2016
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Facebook introduces 'automatic alternative text' to help blind people experience and understand photos on the platform.
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Four tips to help you keep up with your business growth

Tue, 5th Apr 2016
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financial systems
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rpa
Business is booming, but you're drowning. Somewhere, beneath a mountain of paperwork and a virtual avalanche of Excel spreadsheets.
Tech innovation

Lightning Lab backs Kiwi start-ups thinking big

Thu, 25th Feb 2016
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The Lightning Lab has announced the digital startups that will take part in the Lightning Lab 2016 Auckland Programme and the Wellington XX Programme.
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EXCLUSIVE: Behind the scenes with Schneider Electric GM

Tue, 23rd Feb 2016
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datacentre infrastructure
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power / energy
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schneider electric
Luck is hard work meeting opportunity - one of the firmly-held principles of Schneider Electric's general manager for Pacific channel alliances.
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Hands-on Review: Huawei Watch

Wed, 18th Nov 2015
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gaming
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wearables
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digital signage
There's a lot to like about the Huawei Watch. It's one of the best Android wear devices available at the moment.
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Hands-on Review: UE Boom 2

Thu, 29th Oct 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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bluetooth
If you like making sure you have a soundtrack for your summer travels, the UE Boom will make your plans a lot easier.
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Hands-on Review: Huawei P8 Lite

Wed, 28th Oct 2015
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gaming
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semiconductors
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digital entertainment
Huawei has released its new budget phone, the P8 Lite. With solid performance and affordability, can it live up to its predecessor?.
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Faster speeds for Vodafone customers as telco implements new tech

Wed, 21st Oct 2015
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uc
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
Vodafone ramps up 4G speeds in New Zealand, introducing Carrier Aggregation tech for up to 56% faster downloads.
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Wireless: It's all about location, location, location

Wed, 21st Oct 2015
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network infrastructure
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wireless networks
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cloud services
Location services are driving Wi-Fi opportunities for New Zealand resellers according to Ruckus Wireless chief executive Selina Lo.
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Locationing tech boosting customer retention and retailer revenue

Fri, 16th Oct 2015
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Today's retailers face the same challenge - shoppers have so many choices, with the competition always just a few keystrokes away, any time of the day.
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Hands-on Review: Asus UX305

Tue, 29th Sep 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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notebook
I was pleasantly surprised by Asus's latest mid-range offering, the Zenbook UX305, which offers a surprisingly solid build and bang per buck value.
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Darth Vader would love this: Dark Side Ollie

Tue, 23rd Jun 2015
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robots
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smart home
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home robots
Last year I was wowed by Sphero, the small robotic ball that is driven using an Android or IOS smartphone. It was crazily fun to drive.
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Samsung Galaxy S6 Active: The new ruggedised smartphone

Mon, 15th Jun 2015
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apps
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samsung galaxy
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technology gifts
Samsung has begun launching its Galaxy S6 Active smartphone, which is targeted toward athletes and outdoorsy people.
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Hands-on Review: Asus ZenWatch

Wed, 20th May 2015
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gaming
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wearables
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digital signage
The first crop of Android wear smartwatches were somewhat underwhelming. Since then all things design-wise with Android wear seems to have improved...
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Hands-on Review: Asus TF103C Convertible Tablet

Fri, 20th Mar 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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reviews
The only certainty with the personal computing market is change. Pat Pilcher's review on the Asus TF103C Convertible Tablet.
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Review: Etón Audio Rugged Rukus Solar Bluetooth Speaker

Fri, 23rd Jan 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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bluetooth
With a plethora of bluetooth speakers hitting the market, what makes the Rugged Rukus an ideal travel speaker?.
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Local Kiwi councils turn to Panasonic Toughpads

Mon, 12th Jan 2015
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toughpad
NZ councils embrace Panasonic's rugged tech for outdoor work, finding Toughpads ideal for demanding environments and enhancing efficiency.
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Review: Huawei Ascend P7

Tue, 9th Sep 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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huawei
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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How to migrate painlessly to 802.11ac Wi-Fi…

Tue, 19th Aug 2014
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wireless networks
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cloud services
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extreme networks
Transition to 802.11ac Wi-Fi made simpler: Key preparation ensures seamless upgrade for faster, more reliable wireless connectivity.
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Why continuous evolution knocks at our digital doorstep… every day

Fri, 15th Aug 2014
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wireless networks
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cloud services
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extreme networks
The digital realm evolves daily, transforming expectations and experiences, as technology advances towards an era of instant connectivity.