This weekend I've been away in Rotorua speaking at a client's conference about the custom software system we've designed and written for them. After shredding my fan belt on the way down (ended up missing my presentation slot as I was four hours late), it was nice to finally arrive. There are aroun...
Although Microsoft are yet to make a formal announcement concerning Surface Pro pricing in New Zealand some details have been shared by retailer Noel Lemming today. Noel Leeming's website shows a listing for Microsoft's Surface Pro 64GB and 128GB tablets starting at $1349. Availability begins on 30...
I started my series of posts on the HTC One with a brief post with my initial impressions. I'm following that up with a more in depth look at the various aspects of the device. DesignThe HTC One is gorgeous. It has a premium look and feel that is matched by very few other smartphones. Of course comp...
An update on the challenges and opportunities of Ultra-Fast Broadband (UFB) in New Zealand as Paul Spain chats with Graham Mitchell (CEO - Crown Fibre Holdings). This episode hosted by Paul Spain (@paulspain). Crown Fibre Holdings can found at www.crownfibre.govt.nz or on Twitter: @crownfibre. Get ...
This week Paul Spain is joined by Nate Dunn and Rod Drury to discuss Slingbox, new HTC and HP Android devices, MYOB's acquisition of BankLink, VDSL and UFB, Blackberry expansion to iOS and Android, 2degrees new prepaid mobile plans and more. This episode hosted by Paul Spain (@paulspain) with gues...
I came across today a really easy to follow Adobe PhotoShop and Lightroom ideas and process site.Tip SquirrelHas some reallyy useful stuff that I found very easy to followAlso there is now a Beta Version of Lightroom 5 availbleYou can get it from hereBeta Lightroom 5
The more I use the HTC One the more I realise various mobile OS have much in common. They all have the same basic job to do and in many cases there's only so any ways to to do certain functions. It's very often in the small details where the differences are and even then I'm sure each OS could be co...
As they say in every good court room drama in the state's 'I need a bit of latitude your honor?' I am by trade a professional photographer, and the bane of every professional photographers life is amateur photographers! . Now it wasn't until recently that I realized I was the equivalent in technolo...
See on Scoop.it - Imersia M2M USA Technologies sees 'self-service retail' as a good test case for mobile payments. (Don't have any cash, but want some water from the vending machine? Have a #mobile device? Imersia's insight:This is the first time I've heard of loyalty programs being attached to vend...
I have moved to Telecom recently as they have better coverage at my workplace. Prior to terminating my beloved Vodafone 3GB data plan, I have confirmed from http://www.telecomroaming.co.nz that their international roaming includes Seychelles. This morning, I wanted to check the cost of roaming and f...