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Slight decline in smartphone market for Q2 2017 to be short-lived
Apple

Slight decline in smartphone market for Q2 2017 to be short-lived

​New research from IDC has revealed the smartphone market declined slightly in the second quarter of 2017 – but this is expected to soon change.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Fri, 4th Aug 2017
Wearables market in state of flux – Ovum details what the future holds
Wearables

Wearables market in state of flux – Ovum details what the future holds

For many vendors in the wearables industry, layoffs and senior management departures have been a common theme of late - but there are opportunities.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Aug 2017
Sluggish Chinese smartphone market to get boost from new launches
Analyst report

Sluggish Chinese smartphone market to get boost from new launches

Huawei is continuing to hold top spot in China's smartphone market, closely followed by Oppo and Vivo. But what lies ahead for the market?.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Aug 2017
Ever wanted to look like a cyborg? Untether from reality with the HP VR backpack
AR, VR & Metaverse

Ever wanted to look like a cyborg? Untether from reality with the HP VR backpack

Embrace the future with HP's revolutionary VR backpack, designed for the ultimate untethered virtual reality experience.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd Aug 2017
Hardwareless mobile POS solution Tap2App for on-the-go sellers pilots in ANZ
Marketing Technologies

Hardwareless mobile POS solution Tap2App for on-the-go sellers pilots in ANZ

With Tap2App, micro-retailers and small business owners can accept card payments with their smartphones without a dongle or a portable card reader.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Aug 2017
Snapchat your way through the streets of Paris: Spark overhauls roaming plans
Unified Communications

Snapchat your way through the streets of Paris: Spark overhauls roaming plans

Spark ignites travel connectivity with a £14 seven-day global roaming pack, promising Kiwis hassle-free adventures abroad.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd Aug 2017
Xero partners with Stripe to offer more payment choices, automated reconciliation
Fintech

Xero partners with Stripe to offer more payment choices, automated reconciliation

The setup process enables small business owners to quickly begin accepting credit card payments for online invoices.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Aug 2017
Here's how to put the net admin out of his (her) misery
Firewalls

Here's how to put the net admin out of his (her) misery

Network admins, fret not: Embrace next-gen NAC solutions for seamless security and simpler IT management amidst tech explosion.

By Don Tan • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Aug 2017
4.5G might become irrelevant faster than you think: Apple granted license to test 5G networks
Unified Communications

4.5G might become irrelevant faster than you think: Apple granted license to test 5G networks

Apple accelerates into the 5G future with a licence to test cutting-edge networks, potentially leaving 4.5G in the dust.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 31st Jul 2017
We bring you the future, today: Why NetGuide changed its name
Cloud Services

We bring you the future, today: Why NetGuide changed its name

NetGuide rebrands as FutureFive, shifting its focus to emerging tech like drones and virtual reality while continuing to cover consumer technology news.

By Alex Crossan • 2 min read • Mon, 31st Jul 2017
Turn your finger into a smartphone: The world's first voice operated smart-ring
Google

Turn your finger into a smartphone: The world's first voice operated smart-ring

Hong Kong startup Origami Labs unveils ORII, the world's first voice-operated smart-ring using bone conduction, turning your finger into a smartphone.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Jul 2017
Malware found prowling within every app of alternative Android store
Malware

Malware found prowling within every app of alternative Android store

Malware researcher at ESET, Lukáš Štefanko says this is the first time he has ever seen an entire Android market infected like that.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Jul 2017
iOS gets another round of critical security updates to block major security holes
Cybersecurity

iOS gets another round of critical security updates to block major security holes

Apple's iOS 10.3.3 has undergone an urgent update after massive security holes were discovered in many of the system's functions.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Jul 2017
4.5G the fastest network you can't use: Can your phone handle the nationwide upgrade?
Unified Communications

4.5G the fastest network you can't use: Can your phone handle the nationwide upgrade?

4.5G is the next generation of mobile internet technology, yet many consumers with older smartphones will need to upgrade to use the network...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Jul 2017

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Peter Jackson teams up with Apple to create augmented reality experiences
AR, VR & Metaverse

Peter Jackson teams up with Apple to create augmented reality experiences

Jackson's Wellington company, WingNut Film Productions revealed the first taste of what they have been working on...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 31st Jul 2017
Is that a painting or a television? Samsung launches The Frame TV in New Zealand
Digital Entertainment

Is that a painting or a television? Samsung launches The Frame TV in New Zealand

Samsung's The Frame TV lands in NZ, blurring the line between art and technology with its innovative display and design-focused features.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Thu, 27th Jul 2017
Wearable tech challenge finalists want to rewire stroke-affected brains, decrease fall risk
Health Technologies

Wearable tech challenge finalists want to rewire stroke-affected brains, decrease fall risk

The C-Prize Challenge invites Kiwi innovators and entrepreneurs to create technology solutions in a designated area.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Jul 2017
Vodafone's epic new V8 smartphone comes with all the latest bells and whistles
Biometrics

Vodafone's epic new V8 smartphone comes with all the latest bells and whistles

Boasting all of the latest gadgets these three smartphones promise to deliver everything a user needs for a lower price...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 24th Jul 2017