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HTC's newest smartphone comes to NZ
HTC One

HTC's newest smartphone comes to NZ

HTC's One M9 hits NZ shores, sporting a 20MP camera, customisable themes, and expanded storage, launched on major networks.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 23rd Mar 2015
Google, Intel and Tag Heuer to take on Apple Watch
Wearables

Google, Intel and Tag Heuer to take on Apple Watch

Google and Intel are teaming up with Tag Heuer to launch a new luxury Android smartwatch, to take on the hotly anticipated Apple Watch.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Fri, 20th Mar 2015
Apple Watch goes airborne with Qantas
Wearables

Apple Watch goes airborne with Qantas

Qantas takes flight tech to wrists with Apple Watch-ready app, offering live travel updates and check-in ease to elevate the flying experience.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2015
Will users still bypass restrictions to get full access to Netflix shows?
Gaming

Will users still bypass restrictions to get full access to Netflix shows?

Netflix Australia and New Zealand will have an estimated 1600 titles whereas the entire Netflix catalogue totals over 15,200 titles worldwide.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Wed, 18th Mar 2015

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Android App Review: WoodenMan - Drawing Mannequin
Gaming

Android App Review: WoodenMan - Drawing Mannequin

Dive into the digital realm with 'WoodenMan', an app turning the classic artists' mannequin into a pocketable virtual muse.

By Eddie Monotone • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd Mar 2015
Rumours of Apple's TV service gains momentum
Digital Entertainment

Rumours of Apple's TV service gains momentum

Apple is reportedly in talks with programmers including CBS, 21st Century Fox and Walt Disney to launch a subscription-based streaming TV service this.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 23rd Mar 2015
IDC: Smartphones to dominate connected device future
Notebook

IDC: Smartphones to dominate connected device future

By 2019, smartphones set to claim a dominant 77.7% market share in the realm of smart connected devices, leaving PCs and tablets trailing, reveals IDC.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd Mar 2015
Review: PLAYBULB Bluetooth Speak and Bulb by MiPow
Gaming

Review: PLAYBULB Bluetooth Speak and Bulb by MiPow

No the PLAYBULB isn't something you're likely to find at your local adult shop, but an innovative product by MiPow.

By Greig Strafford • 2 min read • Mon, 23rd Mar 2015
Consumers still wary when it comes to mobile payments
Marketing Technologies

Consumers still wary when it comes to mobile payments

While mobile and digital payments are on the rise, the majority of consumers still have concerns with adoption of the technology.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 23rd Mar 2015
Gartner: Device spending on the up, despite dropping PC sales
Apple

Gartner: Device spending on the up, despite dropping PC sales

Amid waning PC sales, Gartner forecasts a 7.2% hike in global device spend, buoyed by mobiles and ultramobiles in 2015.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Fri, 20th Mar 2015
Google follows in Apple's footsteps with app review process
Google

Google follows in Apple's footsteps with app review process

Google is significantly changing its review process for apps on Google Play after years of solely using automated processes.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 20th Mar 2015
Today's CFO: Tech savvy and risk aware
Firewalls

Today's CFO: Tech savvy and risk aware

Cost savings and enhanced productivity are only part of the equation for CFOs. Fortinet's Scott Cowen delves into the issue of risk management and sec.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Mar 2015
Alcatel Onetouch makes big push in Aussie market
Wearables

Alcatel Onetouch makes big push in Aussie market

Alcatel Onetouch gears up to challenge heavyweights in Australia with a new tech lineup, eyeing the competitive pre-paid market.

By Anthony Caruana • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Mar 2015
While you were sleeping: US dollar rebounds
Apple

While you were sleeping: US dollar rebounds

US dollar stages recovery post-Fed update, but analysts question its longevity amid mixed economic signals and wavering investor confidence.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Mar 2015
Nintendo bringing games to smartphones
Gaming

Nintendo bringing games to smartphones

Nintendo forays into mobile gaming, partnering with DeNA to launch original smartphone titles featuring beloved characters like Mario.

By Damian Seeto • 1 min read • Wed, 18th Mar 2015
While you were sleeping: Wall Street falls as Fed gathers
Wall Street

While you were sleeping: Wall Street falls as Fed gathers

Wall Street fell as US Federal Reserve policy makers began a two-day meeting that will offer fresh clues about the timing of an increase in interest r.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Mar 2015
Android App Review: Nail Doctor - Kids Games
Gaming

Android App Review: Nail Doctor - Kids Games

Nail Doctor is everything I hate about cheaply-made, cynical revenue-grabbing apps, combined with everything I hate about foot hygiene.

By Eddie Monotone • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Mar 2015
MWC 2015: Current Analysis identifies major trends
Unified Communications

MWC 2015: Current Analysis identifies major trends

The consumer IoT market, on the other hand, is becoming a business imperative for many carriers as they experience smartphone and data plan saturation.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Mar 2015