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Android 'Toast' overlay vulnerability affects all versions prior to 8.0

Android users are being urged to apply any security patches for their devices, after security researchers discovered a 'high severity' vulnerability.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Sep 2017

Semiconductors

Oppo signs PB Tech deal as it ramps up NZ presence

PB Tech has inked a deal to provide Oppo phones in New Zealand as the Chinese smartphone vendor extends its local footprint.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Sep 2017

Disaster Recovery

MAPS.ME and OpenStreetMap team up to help disaster recovery and response

Maps.ME and HOT partner to enable crowdsourcing of local data critical to humanitarian response. Precise location data can now be collected via the app.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Sep 2017

Digital Entertainment

TVs too mainstream for you? Try Epson's $4,000 short range projector

Epson's Home Cinema LS100 brings big-screen projection to living rooms with its ultra-short throw design and innovative laser technology.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 11th Sep 2017

Semiconductors

Huawei clinches Apple's 2nd place spot in global smartphone sales

The findings come from market research company Counterpoint in its recently released Market Pulse report for July 2017.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Sep 2017

AR, VR & Metaverse

AR/VR headset market leaps 25.5 percent in 12 months

IDC has released its latest findings of the augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) headsets market with good news for vendors and resellers.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Sep 2017

AR, VR & Metaverse

Apple, augmented reality to drive bumper Aussie smartphone year

A booming smartphone market in Australia is expected to get even stronger in the second half of the year, with Apple and AR spurring the market on.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Sep 2017

Biometrics

There is a boatload of Lenovo intelligent technologies coming to Austrialia

Lenovo unleashes a fleet of AI-driven gadgets across Australia, revolutionizing tech accessibility with smart features.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 6th Sep 2017

Unified Communications

3 new small cell solutions launched by Ericsson to expand market

The new models have been designed to help expand the market & meet the growing demand for better mobile coverage and capacity in light of 5G and IoT.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Sep 2017

Hybrid & Remote Work

IGEL introduces UD Pocket for Apple Mac to simplify remote working

IGEL's new UD Pocket now turns Apple Macs into secure remote working hubs, boosting BYOD security for mobile workforces.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Mon, 4th Sep 2017

Hybrid Cloud

Are we letting the data race cloud our judgement?

It's a question that has been doing the rounds seemingly forever – how do we keep costs down while keeping our data secure?.

By Rob Malkin • 5 min read • Mon, 4th Sep 2017

Wearables

IDC says basic wearables are declining while smartwatches surge

While basic wearables declined 0.9 percent during the quarter, smartwatches skyrocketed 60.9 percent - a trend that is expected to continue.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Sep 2017

Wearables

Samsung fitness focused smartwatches take on Fitbit

Samsung's latest Gear Sport and Gear Fit2 Pro smartwatches debut, posing a sleek challenge to Fitbit's Ionic in the race for your wrist.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Thu, 31st Aug 2017

iOS

IDC expects smartphone growth to continue – led by APAC

The smartphone market is expected to continue its positive growth through to 2021, with APAC taking the bulk of the shipments.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Aug 2017

Partner Programmes

Apple and Accenture partner to create iOS business solutions

The new iOS tools and services will take advantage of the latest Apple technologies and tap into Accenture's digital and analytics capabilities.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Wed, 30th Aug 2017

Wireless Networks

Aruba delivers business-class Wi-Fi solution for SMBs

The HPE OfficeConnect OC20 is a cost-effective wireless solution designed for businesses without dedicated IT resources.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Aug 2017

Distributed Denial of Service

Industry collaboration brings down WireX Android botnet

Industry collaboration led to the successful takedown of the WireX botnet just three weeks after it appeared in August.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Aug 2017

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Risk & Compliance

Air NZ, Fonterra, ARANZ Geo...finalists of the NZ Innovation Awards announced

Finalists for New Zealand Innovation Awards announced, including game-changing innovations such as ethical corporate workwear and Te Reo Maori smartphones.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Sep 2017