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Tales of an iPhone virgin - 5S style...
Gaming

Tales of an iPhone virgin - 5S style...

An iPhone novice takes on the 5S, learning the ropes of Apple's latest gadget with the enthusiasm of a Top Gear newbie in a Ferrari.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 8th Nov 2013
Tech-savvy teachers transform lessons
EduTech

Tech-savvy teachers transform lessons

Tech-savvy teachers revolutionise learning, integrating smartphones, tablets, and BYOD strategies in classrooms globally, Cambridge study reveals.

By Rebecca Wood • 2 min read • Wed, 6th Nov 2013
Microsoft warns Kiwis... don't ignore software piracy law
Gaming

Microsoft warns Kiwis... don't ignore software piracy law

Microsoft cautions NZ against pirate software, citing malware risks and a hefty $15k settlement with a violator. Safety guide for buyers included.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Wed, 6th Nov 2013
Westpac Smart Watch app goes live
Wearables

Westpac Smart Watch app goes live

Westpac New Zealand releases first integrated mobile banking app for a SmartWatch device, available exclusively on the Sony SmartWatch.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 4th Nov 2013
Galaxy S4 Zoom released in NZ
Gaming

Galaxy S4 Zoom released in NZ

Samsung unveils the Galaxy S4 Zoom in NZ, merging smartphone convenience with high-end camera features, including a 10x optical zoom.

By David Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 1st Nov 2013
Pandora debuts new tablet experience for Android
Apps

Pandora debuts new tablet experience for Android

Pandora has today released a new version of the company's app built specifically for Android tablets, aptly named Pandora 5.0.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 31st Oct 2013
All iWant for Xmas is an iPad Mini… maybe not admits Apple
Apple

All iWant for Xmas is an iPad Mini… maybe not admits Apple

Apple admits the iPad Mini may be scarce this Christmas, with CEO Tim Cook expressing doubts about meeting holiday demand during the latest earnings call.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 30th Oct 2013

Global Stories

SmartPhones stories

Snakk becomes 6th fastest growing company in NZ
Fintech

Snakk becomes 6th fastest growing company in NZ

Snakk Media named the 6th fastest-growing business in New Zealand on the Deloitte Fast 50 index, announced last night at a ceremony in Auckland.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Nov 2013
Get ahead in business with Aerohive's wireless office
Unified Communications

Get ahead in business with Aerohive's wireless office

Upon leaving Madrid-Barajas Airport, Aerohive Networks' Director of Product Management Matthew Gast had an epiphany.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 6th Nov 2013
IDC: Android drives worldwide tablet growth
Microsoft

IDC: Android drives worldwide tablet growth

Worldwide tablet shipments grew to 47.6 million units in the third quarter of 2013, drove largely in part through Android products.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Nov 2013
Apple's iPad Air goes on sale in NZ today…
Unified Communications

Apple's iPad Air goes on sale in NZ today…

Vodafone will today begin offering the iPad Air to Kiwis, with the iPad mini with Retina display set to follow later this month.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 5th Nov 2013
Android App Review: Red Bull TV
Gaming

Android App Review: Red Bull TV

Red Bull TV is a free app that extends the 'Red Bull is extreme' brand by bringing snowboarding and dance music videos to your phone.

By Eddie Monotone • 3 min read • Mon, 4th Nov 2013
Renaissance sells NatCol / YooBee to ACG for $14 million
Apple

Renaissance sells NatCol / YooBee to ACG for $14 million

Renaissance agrees to sell its Yoobee School of Design to ACG for $14m, boosting ACG's footprint in NZ's education sector.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Thu, 31st Oct 2013
Adobe admits 38 million users hacked, not 3 million
Malware

Adobe admits 38 million users hacked, not 3 million

Adobe reveals that 38 million users have been affected by a cyber security attack, after previously claiming only three million were impacted.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Oct 2013
Intel: SMBs burdened by aging PCs
Information Communication & Technology

Intel: SMBs burdened by aging PCs

On average, small business workers lose more than one work week per year due to old PCs, according to a recent study commissioned by tech giant Intel.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 30th Oct 2013
Cook offers Apple 'new category' hope
Apple

Cook offers Apple 'new category' hope

Apple CEO Tim Cook has refused to rule out a move into a new product market, sparking speculation about possible expansions.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 30th Oct 2013
Android App Review: 100+ Horror Stories
Gaming

Android App Review: 100+ Horror Stories

With Halloween almost here I thought I'd do a horror-themed review this week (spooky apps are easier to find than Labour Day-related ones).

By Eddie Monotone • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Oct 2013
IT security braces itself for perfect storm
Infrastructure-as-a-Service

IT security braces itself for perfect storm

The Nexus of Forces is transforming the approach towards information security as new requirements are brought about by social, mobile, cloud and information.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 29th Oct 2013