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Driven by HP success, New Zealand PC market set to have best year in history
HP

Driven by HP success, New Zealand PC market set to have best year in history

In the third quarter of 2014, the New Zealand PC market shipments came in at 187,000 units, according to IDC's Asia/Pacific Quarterly tracker.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 3rd Dec 2014
Smartphone growth declining as consumer models get cheaper
iOS

Smartphone growth declining as consumer models get cheaper

Smartphone market growth slows as cheaper models thrive, with IDC forecasting a shift towards value amid plunging prices and maturing markets.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Dec 2014
Hands-on Review: Sony Xperia Z3
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Sony Xperia Z3

Sony Xperia Z3 review: A sleek design, enhanced camera, and a battery that won't quit mark Sony's latest as a potent contender in the smartphone arena.

By Patrick Pilcher • 7 min read • Tue, 2nd Dec 2014
Microsoft .NET framework now open source and cross platform
Open source

Microsoft .NET framework now open source and cross platform

Microsoft's .NET goes open source and cross-platform, promising a seamless development experience across Windows, Mac, and Linux.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Dec 2014
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

Stories from Other Regions

SmartPhones stories

Kiwi app company Touchtech named fastest growing by Deloitte
Apps

Kiwi app company Touchtech named fastest growing by Deloitte

Touchtech, a Wellington-based app company, rockets to 131st in Deloitte's Asia Pacific Fast 500, showcasing NZ's growing tech clout.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 1st Dec 2014
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