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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
Internet Addiction Disorder: 'The wave is coming'
Gaming

Internet Addiction Disorder: 'The wave is coming'

Andy Leach says he has seen first hand how internet addiction can essentially turn people into drug addicts, consumed by getting their next fix.

By Catherine Knowles • 6 min read • Fri, 17th Oct 2014
Let people know you're safe with Facebook's Safety Check
Disaster Recovery

Let people know you're safe with Facebook's Safety Check

Facebook unveils Safety Check, a life-saving feature for users to report their safety during disasters, reassuring friends and family.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 17th Oct 2014
New Sony Xperia Z3 phones operator-exclusive to Spark
Gaming

New Sony Xperia Z3 phones operator-exclusive to Spark

Spark's exclusive Sony Xperia Z3 range, boasting robust features and PS4 Remote Play, launches with enticing giveaways for early buyers.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 17th Oct 2014
iMac with Retina 5K display highest resolution ever
Digital Signage

iMac with Retina 5K display highest resolution ever

The new iMac by Apple has been released, and the Retina 5K display features 14.7 million pixels, which is the world's highest resolution display.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 17th Oct 2014
Apple offers Yosemite as free upgrade
Wireless Networks

Apple offers Yosemite as free upgrade

Apple unveils Yosemite as a free upgrade, revolutionising Mac with a fresh design and seamless iOS device integration.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Oct 2014
New iPad Air 2: The thinnest tablet in the world
Apple

New iPad Air 2: The thinnest tablet in the world

Apple unveils the iPad Air 2, the world's thinnest tablet, featuring enhanced Retina display and powerful new A8X chip, starting at $749.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 17th Oct 2014
Tablet sales set to slow significantly
Apple

Tablet sales set to slow significantly

Tablet sales have been on the up and up but are forecast to slow, says Gartner, the technology research and advisory company.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2014
Will new Samsung products boost declining profits?
Digital Signage

Will new Samsung products boost declining profits?

Samsung sells more smartphones than any other company, but profits have dropped significantly in recent years.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2014
Interactive presentations made easy with iOS app
Apps

Interactive presentations made easy with iOS app

BKA Interactive has designed a customised and interactive app for Viking Roofspec that changes the way presentations are made.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 15th Oct 2014

Stories from Other Regions

SmartPhones stories

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
Nexus 6: more Android, more screen, more everything
Motorola

Nexus 6: more Android, more screen, more everything

Motorola unveils Nexus 6 with Android 5.0, a mighty 6-inch display, and rapid charging, setting a new benchmark for smartphones.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Fri, 17th Oct 2014
Unlock your iPad mini with the touch of a finger
Wireless Networks

Unlock your iPad mini with the touch of a finger

Apple unveils iPad mini 3 with TouchID, allowing users to unlock devices with a fingerprint, and announces seamless integration across Apple products.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 17th Oct 2014
New Mac Mini released with new technology and low price
Apple

New Mac Mini released with new technology and low price

Apple launches upgraded Mac mini with cutting-edge tech and a lower price starting at NZ$749, making it an enticing option for both new and current Mac users.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 17th Oct 2014
More Kiwis banking on their smartphone
Apps

More Kiwis banking on their smartphone

Kiwis increasingly swap internet banking for smartphone apps, with ASB Mobile transactions soaring as NZ embraces mobile finance solutions.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2014
Apple to offer egg freezing for female employees
Apple

Apple to offer egg freezing for female employees

With giants like Apple and Facebook offering the service, could egg freezing become a standard extra for female employees in the tech sector?.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2014
New Kiwi app to protect all the bunnies
Apps

New Kiwi app to protect all the bunnies

The app will display a list of cosmetics, personal care, and household products available in New Zealand, that are not tested on animals.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Wed, 15th Oct 2014