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Hands-on Review: Navman Mivue Drive LM – A Black Box for the Car?
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Navman Mivue Drive LM – A Black Box for the Car?

Mivue Drive is likely to appeal to insurers. It is a drive recorder that could in theory help to determine who is at in fault road accidents.

By Patrick Pilcher • 4 min read • Fri, 30th Jan 2015
Livescribe Smartpen aids students with notetaking
EduTech

Livescribe Smartpen aids students with notetaking

The Livescribe Smartpen, priced at NZD $219.95, helps students, including those with dyslexia, by recording written or spoken notes for later review.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Jan 2015
Kiwi baby boomers feeling patronised by tech companies
AVG Technologies

Kiwi baby boomers feeling patronised by tech companies

Nearly half of New Zealanders aged 50+ feel patronised by tech firms, reveals an AVH Technologies study, highlighting generational tech gaps.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 27th Jan 2015

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Microsoft releases Outlook app for iOS and Android
Microsoft

Microsoft releases Outlook app for iOS and Android

Microsoft brings Outlook to iOS devices and preview of Android, while Office is now available for free on Android tablets.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 2nd Feb 2015
An in-depth Look at the New iPhone 6
Apple

An in-depth Look at the New iPhone 6

Apple's new iPhone 6 range hits the market: sleeker, faster and already adored worldwide. Let's delve into the hype and user reactions.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 30th Jan 2015
Alone in the Dark gets illuminated for the weekend
Gaming

Alone in the Dark gets illuminated for the weekend

Pre-ordering fans gain beta access to Atari's Alone in the Dark: Illumination, unveiling the horrors of Lorwich this weekend.

By Darren Price • 2 min read • Fri, 30th Jan 2015
Is Microsoft stiffing channel partners with free Windows 10?
Microsoft

Is Microsoft stiffing channel partners with free Windows 10?

A spokesperson at Microsoft NZ says the announcement is great news for resellers. Why it is great news, however, was not explained.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 30th Jan 2015
Epson admits defeat against ink refills and joins the party
Document Management

Epson admits defeat against ink refills and joins the party

Epson unveils game-changing EcoTank L355 printer in NZ, offering an end to the refill hustle with two years' ink onboard.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 29th Jan 2015
Hands-on Review: LG G Watch R
Gaming

Hands-on Review: LG G Watch R

Critics labelled LG's first Android Wear smart-watch as being too generic. That's all changed this time round.

By Patrick Pilcher • 4 min read • Thu, 29th Jan 2015
Spotify is now coming on PlayStation devices
Gaming

Spotify is now coming on PlayStation devices

Spotify debuts on PlayStation this autumn, bringing the world's top music streaming service to PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, and Xperia devices.

By Damian Seeto • 1 min read • Thu, 29th Jan 2015
Facebook smashes revenue expectations once again
Apple

Facebook smashes revenue expectations once again

Facebook's revenue soars to £3.85bn, defying forecasts with mobile ads fuelling a triumphant 7th quarterly win.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 29th Jan 2015
Top security threats for ANZ organisations in 2015
Malware

Top security threats for ANZ organisations in 2015

ANZ firms face a surge in zero-day malware and need shielded SDN, mobiles, and IoT against hackers in 2015, Check Point warns.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 29th Jan 2015
Apple's record breaking profits fuelled by iPhone, Mac and App Store sales
Gaming

Apple's record breaking profits fuelled by iPhone, Mac and App Store sales

Apple has announced its first quarter financial results, reporting it's highest-ever revenue and earnings with a 48% increase in EPS (earnings per share).

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 28th Jan 2015
Was Facebook hacked last night?
Gaming

Was Facebook hacked last night?

Facebook and Instagram went down for an hour, sending hipsters, humble braggers and creeps into a panic. #socialmediameltdown2015.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 28th Jan 2015
Mobile gaming increasing thanks to tablet market
Gaming

Mobile gaming increasing thanks to tablet market

Britons' mobile gaming soars as tablets reign, with average daily play doubling in two years, The NPD Group report finds.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Jan 2015
Android App Review: Forest Live Wallpaper
Gaming

Android App Review: Forest Live Wallpaper

Escape digital chaos with Forest Live Wallpaper, the idle serene app turning phones into tranquil, leafy retreats.

By Eddie Monotone • 2 min read • Tue, 27th Jan 2015
Apple about ready to push Samsung off the smartphone leaders board
iOS

Apple about ready to push Samsung off the smartphone leaders board

Strong sales of Apple's latest round of smartphones are pushing Samsung Electronics as the world's top seller of smartphones.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 27th Jan 2015
iPad Air Pro and new MacBook Air rumoured to be released early 2015
Apple

iPad Air Pro and new MacBook Air rumoured to be released early 2015

It's been rumoured that a 12-inch MacBook Air and 12-inch iPad Air Plus/iPad Pro will launch this year, with added features and design details.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 27th Jan 2015