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Amazon brings Kindle Fire to 170 countries, expand app store to more than 200 countries
Posted on 24-May-2013 14:41Tags News, Consumer Electronics
Company announced that Kindle Fire HD and Kindle Fire HD 8.9” are now available to customers in over 170 countries and territories around the world for pre-order through Amazon.com, giving customers access to millions of apps, games, books, audiobooks and magazines, including more than 300,000 books that are exclusive to the Kindle Store. Comments (Comments)

Philips introduces its series of smart LED bulb in New Zealand
Posted on 20-May-2013 11:05Tags News, Consumer Electronics
The Philips Hue is smart web-enabled LED home lighting system that can be controlled from a smartphone or tablet. Comments (Comments)

Heyrex review
Posted on 29-Apr-2013 15:11Tags Reviews, Consumer Electronics, by M Freitas
Monitoring your dog doesn't have to be a 24/7 job. Technology is here to help with this. Comments (Comments)

Warner Bros. debuts UltraViolet in New Zealand with The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
Posted on 17-Apr-2013 14:07Tags News, Consumer Electronics
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, set to launch on DVD and Blu-ray in New Zealand from May 1st, will be Warner Bros. Home Entertainment’s first title in Australia and New Zealand to be released with UltraViolet. Comments (Comments)

QNAP TS-469L NAS review
Posted on 15-Apr-2013 12:47Tags Reviews, Consumer Electronics, by M Freitas
Home Theater enthusiasts now have a storage solution that plugs directly to their setups. Comments (Comments)

Logitech launches new gaming peripherals
Posted on 15-Apr-2013 10:28Tags News, Consumer Electronics
Logitech has announced the new Logitech G line, reflecting its new approach to PC gaming. The new lineup includes five redesigned mice and keyboard favorites and two new headsets. Comments (Comments)

Fujifilm introduces compact X20 digital camera
Posted on 12-Apr-2013 17:00Tags News, Consumer Electronics
The unique Fujifilm X20 premium compact camera is being introduced as the successor to the X10, bringing high-precision lens and refined design, while offering significantly improved performance and the latest Fujifilm technology. Comments (Comments)

News Corporation to sell stake in New Zealand’s SKY Network Television Limited
Posted on 4-Mar-2013 13:00Tags News, Consumer Electronics
News Corporation announced that its News Limited subsidiary will divest its 44% stake in SKY Network Television Limited, New Zealand’s pre-eminent pay television broadcasting service. Comments (Comments)

Gartner says declining PC shipments in fourth quarter of 2012 signal shift of PC market
Posted on 15-Jan-2013 09:37Tags News, Consumer Electronics
The launch of Microsoft’s Windows 8 did not have a significant impact on PC shipments in the fourth quarter. Analysts said some PC vendors offered somewhat lackluster form factors in their Windows 8 offerings and missed the excitement of touch. Comments (Comments)

Amazon introduces AutoRip
Posted on 11-Jan-2013 08:22Tags News, Consumer Electronics
Customers who have purchased AutoRip CDs from Amazon dating back to 1998 will find free MP3 versions automatically added to their Cloud Player accounts - free of charge. Comments (Comments)

New Zealand developers create shadowy app
Posted on 10-Jan-2013 14:16Tags News, Consumer Electronics
‘Pimp My Shadow’ iPhone app has just launched on the iTunes App Store and the developers are claiming it as a unique world first shadow editing app. Comments (Comments)

Intel plans to grow mobile portfolio
Posted on 8-Jan-2013 11:59Tags News, Consumer Electronics
Intel Corporation executives held a press conference today to outline a plan to accelerate new mobile device experiences across the company’s growing portfolio of smartphone, tablet and Ultrabook offerings. Comments (Comments)

Charging mobile devices wirelessly while driving now possible on new Toyota 2013 Avalon
Posted on 20-Dec-2012 11:36Tags News, Consumer Electronics
The Toyota Avalon Limited will be the first car available in the world that offers in-console Qi wireless charging for Qi–enabled mobile phones and devices. Comments (Comments)

Kiwi retailers recognising benefits of contactless payments
Posted on 13-Dec-2012 11:33Tags News, Consumer Electronics
Mastercard says consumer-led demand for contactless technology driving uptake among popular New Zealand retailers. Comments (Comments)

Olive introduces an All-In-One open music player
Posted on 13-Dec-2012 01:00Tags News, Consumer Electronics
High-end manufacturer opens market with all-in-one high definition music player Comments (Comments)

Pandora Internet Radio launches in Australia and New Zealand
Posted on 11-Dec-2012 10:38Tags News, Consumer Electronics
Pandora is now live in Australia and New Zealand with a personalised radio service that can now be accessed via smartphone apps for iOS and Android devices, in addition to the Web-based player. Comments (Comments)

Fujifilm XF1 review
Posted on 3-Dec-2012 16:05Tags Reviews, Consumer Electronics, by M Freitas
If you are looking for a light camera with lots of resources and stylish, the Fujifilm XF1 is in store for you. Comments (Comments)

Rapoo E9080 review
Posted on 3-Dec-2012 15:30Tags Reviews, Consumer Electronics, by M Freitas
We review a razor thin keyboard suitable for home office or lounge setups. Comments (Comments)

QuickFlix and Dish TV in partnership for Android tV adpater in New Zealand
Posted on 3-Dec-2012 13:28Tags News, Consumer Electronics
Quickflix have today announced a new partnership with Dish TV dongle, or TV stick, which will bring the new streaming entertainment revolution to existing household TVs with an affordable, portable new device. Comments (Comments)

Low cost kiwi payment gateway to aid SMEs & charities
Posted on 6-Nov-2012 11:34Tags News, Consumer Electronics
A greater number of New Zealand SMEs and charities will now be able to open e-commerce stores with the launch of a low-cost credit card gateway with transaction fees as low as 0.65%. Comments (Comments)

HarperCollins titles now available on iBookstore in New Zealand
Posted on 24-Oct-2012 11:44Tags News, Consumer Electronics
Selection includes New Zealand classics such as Tamar by Deborah Challinor, He’ll be Okay by Celia Lashlie, Before Your Kids Drive You Crazy, Read This by Nigel Latta and The Winner’s Bible by Kerry Spackman. Comments (Comments)

New energy efficient flat screen standard for New Zealand
Posted on 17-Oct-2012 12:01Tags News, Consumer Electronics
Consumers can enjoy all the benefits of flat screen television technology with minimal electricity use, with all makes and models now required to perform to minimum standards of energy efficiency. Comments (Comments)

Ford Mondeo Titanium review
Posted on 8-Oct-2012 15:48Tags Reviews, Consumer Electronics, by M Freitas
While Ford Sync is just now arriving in Australia (and we don’t have a set date for the technology to land in New Zealand yet) I was invited to experiment some of the advanced technology on board the Ford Mondeo Titanium. Comments (Comments)

Anchorage Capital (AU) acquires Dick Smith Electronics
Posted on 27-Sep-2012 20:27Tags News, Consumer Electronics
It is Anchorage's intention to maintain the current network of 325 stores across Australia and New Zealand and to consider selective network expansion over time where appropriate. Comments (Comments)

Rookie FIRST LEGO League robotics teams benefit from $10,000 LEGO Care for Education grants
Posted on 6-Sep-2012 09:00Tags News, Consumer Electronics
Can FIRST LEGO League teams improve the quality of life for seniors by helping them continue to be independent, engaged, and connected in their communities? Comments (Comments)


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