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Moto 360 smartwatch headed to New Zealand
Wearables

Moto 360 smartwatch headed to New Zealand

The Android Wear smartwatch was specifically designed to help wearers manage their daily tasks with a flick of the wrist.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 24th Oct 2014
Rapid expansion of Uber NZ continues with Wellington
Apps

Rapid expansion of Uber NZ continues with Wellington

Uber's swift NZ expansion hits Wellington, marking its second NZ city and undisclosed global growth, promising cheaper, tech-driven rides.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd Oct 2014
Enterprise mobility grows as #GenMobile workers drive wireless uptake
Mobility

Enterprise mobility grows as #GenMobile workers drive wireless uptake

#GenMobile revolutionises the workplace with a surge in enterprise mobility, driven by workers' demands for wireless, flexible workspaces.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Oct 2014
Wireless storage device My Passport now available in New Zealand
Storage

Wireless storage device My Passport now available in New Zealand

Save, access and share stored content wirelessly with any smartphone, tablet, computer or other device with My Passport.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 20th Oct 2014
Kiwi tech start up jumps in the online shopping ring
Facebook

Kiwi tech start up jumps in the online shopping ring

Kiwi start-up SellShed's new app revolutionises smartphone shopping, attracting 4,000 global downloads in its debut week.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 20th Oct 2014
Over half a million Kiwi Vodafone customers with 4G smartphones
Unified Communications

Over half a million Kiwi Vodafone customers with 4G smartphones

Over 500,000 Vodafone NZ customers now enjoy 4G, as the tech becomes the primary choice 18 months after its NZ debut.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 17th Oct 2014

Global Stories

SmartPhones stories

How one boy fell in love with Siri
EduTech

How one boy fell in love with Siri

To many people Apple's Siri is simply a helpful tool or momentary distraction, but for a select few it's much more than that.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Oct 2014
Facebook jumps on the anonymity bandwagon with new Rooms app
iOS

Facebook jumps on the anonymity bandwagon with new Rooms app

Facebook launches Rooms app, encouraging anonymous conversations about shared interests without needing a real name or account.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Oct 2014
Twitter hopes to dominate apps with Fabric
Software Development

Twitter hopes to dominate apps with Fabric

Twitter has announced Fabric at its Flight conference, taking the social media platform into the world of apps.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 24th Oct 2014
Microsoft to kill off Nokia branding on mobile devices
Microsoft

Microsoft to kill off Nokia branding on mobile devices

Microsoft ditches the Nokia name for its mobile devices, switching to Microsoft Lumia, less than a year after buying the once-dominant phone brand.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 24th Oct 2014
Philips Cloud Base: Efficiency meets IT security
Cybersecurity

Philips Cloud Base: Efficiency meets IT security

Philips Cloud Base revolutionises enterprise IT, offering cost efficiency, top-notch security, and seamless management. Say hello to smarter IT.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2014
Google announces Inbox: is the future of email finally here?
Google

Google announces Inbox: is the future of email finally here?

Google unveils Inbox, a revolutionary email service poised to redefine email management and user-friendliness, promising an organised future.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2014
Making your protection software-defined
Cybersecurity

Making your protection software-defined

Westcon Imagine 2014 - You may be well on your way to software defined networking, but how about your software defined protection?.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Tue, 21st Oct 2014
What is Lync's role in corporate telephony?
Microsoft

What is Lync's role in corporate telephony?

Maria Martinez-Torres of Microsoft NZ champions Lync as the future of corporate telephony, highlighting its comprehensive communication solutions.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Oct 2014
Kiwi app gives peace of mind at the press of a button
Unified Communications

Kiwi app gives peace of mind at the press of a button

2Life, NZ's first 24/7 safety app, launches nationwide, offering instant help at the tap of a button, redefining personal security.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 21st Oct 2014
Google Classroom upgrades rival Microsoft OneNote
eLearning

Google Classroom upgrades rival Microsoft OneNote

Two months after Google released its classroom assistance app, a set of upgrades and enhancements has been launched.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 20th Oct 2014
Tap and go with your mobile phone thanks to Westpac
Unified Communications

Tap and go with your mobile phone thanks to Westpac

Westpac launches mobile PayTag, turning any phone into a 'tap and go' card for speedy, secure transactions, reshaping how we pay.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 20th Oct 2014
2degrees founder's rumblings over ComCom mobile market monitoring
Unified Communications

2degrees founder's rumblings over ComCom mobile market monitoring

2degrees founder comes out swinging, saying the Commerce Commission is asleep at the wheel and has produced faulty information.

By Donovan Jackson • 4 min read • Mon, 20th Oct 2014