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NZ traditional PC market returns to growth - for now
Microsoft Windows

NZ traditional PC market returns to growth - for now

New Zealand's traditional PC market sees a surprising 1.1% YoY growth in Q2 2019, recovering from an earlier decline, but challenges loom ahead.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 17th Sep 2019
New wellness app launches in New Zealand
Health Technologies

New wellness app launches in New Zealand

Blys, a new on-demand wellness app designed to combat everyday stresses, is beginning its international rollout by launching in New Zealand, Auckland.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 17th Sep 2019
Apple brings always-on display to the Watch Series 5
Wearables

Apple brings always-on display to the Watch Series 5

Both Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS) and (GPS + Cellular) models will be available in stores beginning Friday, 20 September.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Sep 2019
All the details on Apple's newest iPhones
Digital Signage

All the details on Apple's newest iPhones

Apple unveiled its latest range of iPhones today focusing on camera improvements on top of the standard performance updates users have come to expect.

By Kai Ping Lew • 9 min read • Wed, 11th Sep 2019
DNZ20 report celebrates our nation of gaming junkies
EduTech

DNZ20 report celebrates our nation of gaming junkies

New Zealanders, with an average gamer age of 34, spend 88 minutes daily playing video games, enjoying benefits for health, education, and social connections.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Sep 2019
Nokia releases low-price, high feature 4.2 smartphone
Semiconductors

Nokia releases low-price, high feature 4.2 smartphone

Nokia's new 4.2 smartphone launches in New Zealand, blending flagship features like dual-rear cameras and AI for just NZD $349.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Sep 2019

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Ola brings Apple Pay to ridesharing for Australia and New Zealand
Marketing Technologies

Ola brings Apple Pay to ridesharing for Australia and New Zealand

Ola introduces Apple Pay integration in Australia and New Zealand, leading a major app upgrade focused on enhanced security and a frictionless user experience.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Sep 2019
Huawei Cloud's four steps to successful AI implementation
Artificial Intelligence

Huawei Cloud's four steps to successful AI implementation

Huawei Cloud announces a four-step plan to AI success, launching its EI Cluster Service and Industrial Intelligent Twins to drive industry transformation.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd Sep 2019
Dell: How tech will shape the future of our lives
Robotics

Dell: How tech will shape the future of our lives

Extensive research shows the ways that emerging technologies will change the way we live and work in the next decade.

By Ben Moore • 4 min read • Mon, 23rd Sep 2019
Mobile-first communications lead to huge productivity gains, study shows
Unified Communications

Mobile-first communications lead to huge productivity gains, study shows

A new study by 451 Research and NetSfere shows that mobile-first communication enhances productivity, but inconsistent policies risk security and compliance.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Sep 2019
The rise and rise of 'hearables', as told by IDC
Unified Communications

The rise and rise of 'hearables', as told by IDC

The wearable device market surged by 85.2% in 2Q19, with 'hearables' capturing 46.9% of the market, driven by new products and second-time buyers.

By Ben Moore • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Sep 2019
Interview: Stratus CTO talks edge computing for industrial automation
Edge Computing

Interview: Stratus CTO talks edge computing for industrial automation

Stratus CTO John Vicente discusses how edge computing is transforming industrial automation, improving uptime, lowering costs, and driving innovation.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Sep 2019
HPE offers new way of accelerating AI & ML lifecycle
DevOps

HPE offers new way of accelerating AI & ML lifecycle

HPE is revolutionising AI/ML deployment with its new container-based software, HPE ML Ops, reducing implementation times from months to just days.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Sep 2019
Samsung says 'hundreds of apps' will work with Galaxy Fold
Samsung

Samsung says 'hundreds of apps' will work with Galaxy Fold

Samsung's Galaxy Fold gets a boost with 'hundreds of apps' now optimised for its foldable screen, thanks to a collaboration with Google.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Sep 2019
Apple issues clarification on extent of iOS malware infection
Endpoint Protection

Apple issues clarification on extent of iOS malware infection

Apple clarifies that an iOS malware attack impacted fewer than a dozen Uighur-focused websites, dismissing Google's claims of mass exploitation.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Sep 2019
Apple Arcade & Apple TV+ want you glued to your screen
Gaming

Apple Arcade & Apple TV+ want you glued to your screen

Whether you're into films, TV shows, documentaries or gaming, Apple is certainly pulling out all the stops to tempt people in a market that's spoilt for choice.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Sep 2019
Apple welcomes the seventh-generation iPad
Apple

Apple welcomes the seventh-generation iPad

Apple seems to be tweaking bits and pieces without coming up with anything radically different – except that it was built to fit with Apple's iPadOS system.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Sep 2019
TECNO releases CAMON 12 smartphone range
Photography

TECNO releases CAMON 12 smartphone range

Mobile phone brand TECNO Mobile has launched a new range of CAMON smartphones: The CAMON 12, CAMON 12 Pro and CAMON 12 Air.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Sep 2019