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Apple winning the detachable race
Microsoft

Apple winning the detachable race

The transition towards detachable tablets is in full swing, with Apple coming out on top as the clear winner above Microsoft and other PC vendors.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 2nd Feb 2016
Android phone dying fast? Facebook might be the culprit
Power / Energy

Android phone dying fast? Facebook might be the culprit

Facebook's Android app chews through smartphone battery life at a rapid rate and significantly reduces performance, according to recent reports.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd Feb 2016
Apple ups education focus with latest acquisition
EduTech

Apple ups education focus with latest acquisition

Hot on the tail of releasing a slew of new education features with iOS 9.3, Apple has acquired LearnSprout, an education technology start-up.

By Catherine Knowles • 1 min read • Tue, 2nd Feb 2016
Digital banking: Balancing security & convenience – without getting creepy!
Unified Communications

Digital banking: Balancing security & convenience – without getting creepy!

Banks are constantly adopting new and innovative technologies, but what is the impact on security? Can personalisation become creepy?.

By John Kendall • 5 min read • Tue, 2nd Feb 2016
Huge revenues as Apple reports $18.4 billion profit, the largest in its history
Apple

Huge revenues as Apple reports $18.4 billion profit, the largest in its history

Apple reports record quarterly results with $18.4bn profit on $75.9bn revenue in Q1 2016, beating last year's figures.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 29th Jan 2016
Innovation required to survive changing workforce
Digital Transformation

Innovation required to survive changing workforce

UK firms urged to innovate for future-ready workplaces, prioritising employee engagement to combat economic strains and bolster competition.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 29th Jan 2016
Holiday quarter bolsters smartphone sales, Huawei making waves
Apple

Holiday quarter bolsters smartphone sales, Huawei making waves

The worldwide smartphone market finished 2015 on a high, with a strong holiday quarter boosting volumes to record levels.

By Shannon Williams • 6 min read • Fri, 29th Jan 2016
Vocus M2 merger step closer following shareholder approval
Apple

Vocus M2 merger step closer following shareholder approval

The proposed merger of Vocus and M2 has moved a step closer with M2 shareholders voting in favour of the deal, but court approval is still required.

By Heather Wright • 1 min read • Fri, 29th Jan 2016
Healthcare, govt and retail driving mobility spend
Supply Chain

Healthcare, govt and retail driving mobility spend

Healthcare, government and retail are driving mobility sales, with mobility offering 'transformative' opportunities for vendors – and resellers.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Jan 2016
10 trends from CES 2016
CES

10 trends from CES 2016

The 2016 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas provided a glimpse of new technology and innovation to come during the rest of the year.

By Rob Gallagher • 9 min read • Wed, 27th Jan 2016
IoT Innovations at CES 2016 present a host of new challenges
Internet of Things

IoT Innovations at CES 2016 present a host of new challenges

CES 2016's IoT explosion poses daunting tasks for networks, with connected devices strain prompting crucial IT adaptations.

By Michael Hack • 7 min read • Tue, 26th Jan 2016
ITrecycla provides profitable solution for your obsolete technology items
ITrecycla

ITrecycla provides profitable solution for your obsolete technology items

Obsolete technology items are being recycled by ITrecycla in New Zealand to recover valuable metals and protect the environment.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Jan 2016
How IoT primes a new smart product economy
Internet of Things

How IoT primes a new smart product economy

Cognizant's Euan Davis looks at how your company can benefit from the growth of smart products – and the prizes of the smart product economy.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 25th Jan 2016
More devices to ship in 2016, but spend down
Notebook

More devices to ship in 2016, but spend down

More devices will be shipping globally this year – but end-user spending will decline for the first time accordin.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 25th Jan 2016
Forget tracking steps, these wearables are changing lives
Robotics

Forget tracking steps, these wearables are changing lives

Wearables are not just for fitness tracking, as companies like Horus Technology are developing technologies to enhance the lives of the visually impaired.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Fri, 22nd Jan 2016

Stories from Other Regions

SmartPhones stories

Apple recalls NZ wall chargers over electric shock risk
Apple

Apple recalls NZ wall chargers over electric shock risk

Apple has announced a recall of some wall plug adapters used in New Zealand after it was revealed they have a risk of electrical shock.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 29th Jan 2016
Can wearable tech predict patient decline?
University of Otago

Can wearable tech predict patient decline?

Otago students' research uncovers potential for wearables to flag patient health risks, bridging sports tech with medical care.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 29th Jan 2016
Apple wants to help you with your budding music career
Digital Entertainment

Apple wants to help you with your budding music career

Want to tap into your musical potential? Apple is on your side, bringing new and refreshed music apps to the App Store.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 22nd Jan 2016