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Samsung to install LED signage at Eden Park to enrich fan experience

Tue, 27th Jun 2017
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The partnership marks Samsung's first deployment of LED signage in New Zealand since entering the market last year.
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Three AI projects that come close to making HAL 9000 a reality

Fri, 23rd Jun 2017
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Echoes of HAL 9000: Explore three AIs transforming daily life with brainy to virtual assistance, without the sci-fi rebellion.
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Global wearables market grows 17.9 percent - and we have a new leader

Fri, 9th Jun 2017
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The worldwide wearables market continued its rapid rise in the first quarter of 2017 (1Q17) with multiple companies experiencing triple digit growth.
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Samsung topples Apple for smartphone shipments in NZ

Fri, 2nd Jun 2017
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Samsung has returned to the number 1 spot in the NZ smartphone market after reclaiming the position from Apple - but change could be near.
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High-end market to drive smartphone shipment rebound in 2017

Thu, 1st Jun 2017
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After a slow 2016, a new forecast from the International Data Corporation (IDC) has revealed smartphone shipments are expected to rebound in 2017.
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Hackers run circles around Samsung's iris scanner security

Wed, 24th May 2017
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Chaos at Samsung: Hackers bypass S8 iris scan with picture and contact lens, exposing security flaws in high-tech system.
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Mergers and acquisitions play major role in semiconductor market growth

Thu, 18th May 2017
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According to Gartner, consolidation played a major role in the market share rankings, with several large companies growing through acquisitions.
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Hands-on Review: Samsung Galaxy S8

Tue, 9th May 2017
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Samsung Galaxy S8 dazzles with top-tier display and design, but biometric quirks and Bixby disappoint. A stylish yet pricey choice at 7.9/10.
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Smartphone rankings: Who the F**k is Oppo?

Tue, 2nd May 2017
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Oppo launched in New Zealand for the first time in March of this year, bringing us their R9, F1 and A39 models.
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Magnify VR expo brings a taste of the future to Auckland

Wed, 26th Apr 2017
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A full day of virtual and augmented reality demonstrations and experiences are on offer, including a specially made short movie that incorporate VR.
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Getting hands on at the Samsung S8/S8+ launch event

Fri, 31st Mar 2017
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Samsung wows with new Galaxy S8 and S8+ at Auckland launch, showcasing water resistance and innovative new gadgets.
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Samsung turn smartphones into desktops with new 'DeX'

Thu, 30th Mar 2017
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Samsung revolutionizes desktop computing with Samsung DeX, a device that turns the Galaxy S8 into a desktop computer.
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Samsung comes out firing: New Gear 360 announced

Thu, 30th Mar 2017
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Samsung unveils Gear 360: A lightweight, 4K camera reshaping the VR landscape with real-time broadcasting and enhanced content features.
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Samsung puts environment first: Note 7 recycling effort

Tue, 28th Mar 2017
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Samsung announces recycling plan for Galaxy Note 7 devices, including reselling refurbished units in different countries.
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Weather forecasts meet virtual reality with launch of AccuWeather app

Thu, 23rd Mar 2017
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Step into the storm with AccuWeather's new VR app, offering immersive 360-degree weather experiences in collaboration with Samsung.
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Hands-on Review: Samsung Galaxy A7 - a sleek midrange smartphone

Tue, 21st Mar 2017
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Samsung's latest Galaxy A series might just smooth what has been something of a bumpy path for the global giant. We get hands-on with the A7.
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IDC NZ: Apple takes top smartphone vendor spot for first time since 2012

Mon, 13th Mar 2017
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The smartphone market in 2017 looks almost guaranteed to be extremely competitive, with stakes heating up between the three main vendors.
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Mobile World Congress 2017: Samsung unveils new tablets and VR with controller

Mon, 27th Feb 2017
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Samsung has introduced the Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 and the Galaxy Book at Mobile World Congress, which kicked off this week in Barcelona.
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Galaxy S7 Edge: Samsung gets sleek with limited edition Black Pearl

Thu, 16th Feb 2017
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Samsung launches limited edition Black Pearl finish for Galaxy S7 Edge, exclusively available in 128GB memory configuration.
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Dominating Apple not immune to tablet market woe, Lenovo 'one to watch'

Fri, 3rd Feb 2017
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Even the holiday quarter of 2016 couldn't save the dwindling tablet market as it continued its spirally decline, IDC says.