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Kiwi app Get Home Safe still going strong a year after launch
Apps

Kiwi app Get Home Safe still going strong a year after launch

In its debut year, the pioneering Kiwi app Get Home Safe has triumphed, securing thousands of downloads and corporate interest worldwide.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Nov 2014
2015 ANZ consumers seek synced devices and on-demand online shopping
Wearables

2015 ANZ consumers seek synced devices and on-demand online shopping

Mintel predicts in 2015 Australian and New Zealand consumers will turn to smart, synced devices and enhanced online shopping experiences.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2014
ESET NetGuide Web Awards finalists have been announced!
Gaming

ESET NetGuide Web Awards finalists have been announced!

Kiwi favourites spotlighted as finalists for the 2014 ESET NetGuide Web Awards are revealed, covering 22 categories. Winners to be announced Dec 2.

By Catherine Knowles • 1 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2014
How to make money using cloud from traditional on premise companies
Storage

How to make money using cloud from traditional on premise companies

Cloud services offer companies agility and resellers lucrative opportunities, as 80% of enterprises are expected to adopt it by 2028.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Nov 2014
World's first waterproof eReader coming to New Zealand
Amazon

World's first waterproof eReader coming to New Zealand

Kobo launches the Aura H2O in New Zealand, the first waterproof eReader made to endure both beach reads and bathtub tales.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Nov 2014

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Fitbit takes fitness wearables to the next level with new products
Wearables

Fitbit takes fitness wearables to the next level with new products

Fitbit announces release of three new products for different fitness levels and goals. Prices start at $179.95.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Dec 2014
Android App Review: Teavana Perfect Tea Touch
Gaming

Android App Review: Teavana Perfect Tea Touch

Need a tea tutor? Teavana's Perfect Tea Touch app is your cup of tea for blending, brewing and buying tips. Ideal for aficionados.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Dec 2014
Aggressive expansion plans for Kiwi iPad software
Document Management

Aggressive expansion plans for Kiwi iPad software

While there is a special push to sell the product in New Zealand and Australia, the internet allows cost-effective selling into the United State and Europe.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Nov 2014
ESET responds to security threats brought by IoT and BYOD
Malware

ESET responds to security threats brought by IoT and BYOD

BYOD and the internet of things (IoT) come with new security threats and the need for more sophisticated solutions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Nov 2014
Rise in smartphones makes mobile broadband modems obsolete
Unified Communications

Rise in smartphones makes mobile broadband modems obsolete

Smartphone adoption in New Zealand renders mobile broadband modems redundant, with the market facing a 50% revenue drop in 2014.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Nov 2014
Massive tablet decline expected as iPad shipments hit the brakes
Windows

Massive tablet decline expected as iPad shipments hit the brakes

Expect a sharp decline in tablet sales in 2024 as iPad shipments drop for the first time ever, echoing a wider market slowdown.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Nov 2014
There's an app for that: 5 of the weirdest apps on iTunes
Apps

There's an app for that: 5 of the weirdest apps on iTunes

Discover the quirkiest apps on iTunes, from perfecting cat selfies to picking ripe watermelons - technology truly knows no bounds.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2014
Wearables hit fashion world with Intel smart bracelet
Wearables

Wearables hit fashion world with Intel smart bracelet

Intel unveils chic MICA smart bracelet in collab with Opening Ceremony, blending fashion with tech and enhancing connectivity.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2014
Acronis security solutions for SMBs and enterprises comes to New Zealand
Disaster Recovery

Acronis security solutions for SMBs and enterprises comes to New Zealand

Acronis unveils security solutions for NZ's SMBs and enterprises, offering secure mobile device management and data sharing.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2014
KnowNote musical app now singing to the iPad
Gaming

KnowNote musical app now singing to the iPad

A new free app is now available for iPad users that let's them play various different instruments just by using a virtual keyboard.

By Damian Seeto • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2014
Mobile data to account for over half of global roaming revenue, says Ovum
Unified Communications

Mobile data to account for over half of global roaming revenue, says Ovum

By 2019, mobile data is set to rake in US$50bn, forming 56% of global roaming profits, with Europe leading, says Ovum.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 24th Nov 2014
Social media giving a voice to those without a voice
Facebook

Social media giving a voice to those without a voice

The ability to help animals has become far more accessible with the use of technology. Apps, websites and social media help people who want to get involved.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2014
Will business travellers adopt wearables?
Wearables

Will business travellers adopt wearables?

True disruption can only occur when a technology solves a problem in such a way that users can't imagine doing the same task the old way ever again.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2014