FutureFive New Zealand - Consumer technology news & reviews from the future

Travel stories - Page 127

A meeting of spirituality and business

A meeting of spirituality and business

Wed, 1st Aug 2012
#
partner programmes
#
distribution central
#
distributors
Nick Verykios, a spirited nexus of tech and altruism, marries business acumen with deep spirituality, transforming the tech landscape.
124578440

Olympic fans told to text, tweet or watch TV

Mon, 30th Jul 2012
#
digital entertainment
#
tv
#
texting
TV coverage issues has led to calls for lessened twitter and texting activities during the Olympics as data networks become overloaded.
200272613 001 1

New govt 'Virtual Meeting Rooms' to save taxpayers' money?

Fri, 27th Jul 2012
#
uc
#
iaas
#
government
Asnet launches VideoNet to connect NZ govt agencies virtually, aiming to slash taxpayer costs on travel and meetings.
108660552

Android App of the Week - Evernote Food

Thu, 26th Jul 2012
#
apps
#
evernote food
#
technology gifts
Evernote Food: The ultimate journal app for food lovers, blending photo sharing, recipe notes, and dining experiences in one.
Ipad 2

In-flight iPad takes off with Qantas

Mon, 23rd Jul 2012
#
apple
#
ipad
#
panasonic
Qantas to equip every seat with free iPads, offering 200 hours of TV and audio, outshining Virgin Australia's in-flight entertainment.
Gettyimages 615524918

Telecom's Olympic Galaxy S III incentive

Fri, 13th Jul 2012
#
uc
#
olympic games
#
samsung galaxy
London travel package worth $40,000 on offer for buyers of new Samsung smartphone. How does it compare with Vodafone's offer?.
Gaming sentinel

Kiwi students continue solid run at Imagine Cup

Thu, 12th Jul 2012
#
microsoft
#
imagine cup
#
translation
Kiwi students' innovation shines again, placing top six at the Imagine Cup with AI solution to aid blind individuals.
Videoconferencesustain

Travel is not a sustainable business model

Wed, 11th Jul 2012
#
uc
#
supply chain
#
clean technologies
Videoconferencing offers a good opportunity to go green, says Tim Fulton, LifeSize Communications ANZ managing director.
Stay today app

Cheaper hotel after lunch - iPhone App

Wed, 4th Jul 2012
#
apps
#
ios
#
apple
A new iPhone App has been launched by a kiwi company, to solve last minute accommodation issues for travelers.
Via620

The latest and greatest from TomTom

Tue, 3rd Jul 2012
#
apple
#
gps
#
technology gifts
TomTom introduces the Via 620, a new study revealing the favourite Kiwi holiday spot and Mapshare for New Zealanders on the move.
Baby

Plunket chooses cloud based Office 365

Mon, 2nd Jul 2012
#
microsoft
#
lync
#
microsoft office
How one of New Zealand's most loved charitable organisations improved its service delivery through web-based collaboration technology.
Todd lynton fitbit

'Connected health and fitness' offers fresh opportunity

Mon, 2nd Jul 2012
#
healthtech
#
fitness
#
fitbit
Fitbit enters New Zealand with its connected health products, promising opportunities for local retailers amid declining returns in traditional tech sectors.
Air nz mpass

Review: Air NZ mPass App

Sun, 1st Jul 2012
#
gaming
#
digital entertainment
#
air new zealand
Air NZ's mPass app transforms the travel hassle into a breeze, making check-ins smooth for both domestic and international flyers.
Locationbased

Location Luigi's US road trip lessons

Fri, 29th Jun 2012
#
location tracking
#
geosmart
#
devs
Luigi's US road trip reveals vital insights for location-based services in tourism, spotlighting the true needs of independent travellers.
Gettyimages 1198252567

7 tips for taking customer support social

Wed, 27th Jun 2012
#
uc
#
social media
#
contact centre
Your customers are all there - why aren't you? Most companies say that it is a fear of situations 'gone wrong'.
Su weekend 1

Startup Weekend winners all smiles

Mon, 18th Jun 2012
#
startup weekend
#
nzict
#
nato
Social entrepreneurship company Smile Today picks up top prize as well as audience choice award; so who won the trip to San Francisco?.
Beehive

Govt to save $119m in 3-year deal with Microsoft

Fri, 8th Jun 2012
#
iaas
#
microsoft
#
government
Govt's 3-year pact with Microsoft could slash software costs by $119m, says Internal Affairs Minister Chris Tremain, eyeing flexible, user-centric licensing.
Fulvio toniotti

Quality, not cost now driving VoIP uptake

Thu, 7th Jun 2012
#
uc
#
jabra
#
voip
Businesses prioritise voice quality over cost, driving a surge in VoIP adoption for enhanced communication efficiency.
Fallback

Game review: Dragon's Dogma

Wed, 6th Jun 2012
#
gaming
#
digital entertainment
#
reviews
New RPG may lack a cohesive story, but the challenging battles and cool party dynamic more than make up for it.
Galaxy

Aggressive Galaxy S III move from 2degrees - Updated

Thu, 31st May 2012
#
uc
#
payment technologies
#
vodafone
2degrees shakes up the Galaxy S III launch with a bold offer: free on a 2-year £89 plan, outflanking Vodafone and Telecom's pricing.