Decade of technology inspires new book of cartoons
Posted on 7-Jun-2016 09:29 News, Consumer Electronics
Auckland-based cartoonist "Jim" is getting ready to publish a new book of cartoons inspired by his 10 years working a day job as a public relations consultant for some of the world’s biggest technology brands.
Sony Wireless Deep Bass SRSXB3 review
Posted on 29-May-2016 13:46 Reviews, Consumer Electronics, by M Freitas
It is a common thing: you have a great set of playlists in your Spotify account and want to share this during a party or when meeting friends... But your smartphone is not a speaker and the sound doesn't make justice to the brilliance of your selection.
Samsung Gear 360 now available in New Zealand
Posted on 25-May-2016 20:54 News, Consumer Electronics
Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd has announced availability in New Zealand of the Samsung Gear 360, a camera that lets users easily create, edit, view and share 360-degree video and still image content using their smartphone.
Land Rover to help owners find keys with Tile app
Posted on 10-May-2016 20:45 News, Consumer Electronics
Land Rover says it will introduce a Bluetooth tracking system to its vehicle dashboard touchscreen in future models which will let owners know when they get in the car if they have forgotten to pack their wallet, cell phone, bags or a range of common items.
Garmin launches new activity trackers with long battery life
Posted on 10-May-2016 20:39 News, Consumer Electronics
Designed to be worn all day vivomove features a timeless analog style face and is available in several models: the sleek vivomove sport, vivomove classic with leather straps, and the more upscale vivomove premium with leather straps and full steel body.
Spark to take over naming rights of Vector Arena venue
Posted on 10-May-2016 20:29 News, Consumer Electronics
Spark has announced today that it will become the new naming rights, brand and technology partner for New Zealand's biggest multi-purpose entertainment venue, currently known as Vector Arena, from late April 2017.
Fiat Chrysler and Google join forces to develop self driving cars
Posted on 5-May-2016 09:34 News, Consumer Electronics
The Google Self-Driving Car Project and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles have announced, in a first-of-its-kind collaboration, that they will integrate Google's self-driving technology into all-new 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid people movers to expand Google's existing self-driving test program.
CleverLoop home security review
Posted on 28-Feb-2016 13:12 Reviews, Consumer Electronics, by M Freitas
Having recently looked at a home automation system I thought it would be good to have a look at a pure video security system, and luckily the CleverLoop folks have a New Zealand presence. I had a chance to meet with their local representative and one of their developers who was visiting the country.
Panasonic launches lithium-ion home storage battery system
Posted on 11-Feb-2016 09:19 News, Consumer Electronics
Panasonic New Zealand has today launched its first Lithium-ion home storage battery - a clever system that can sense and store excess clean solar energy to power the household in the evening once the solar system has stopped producing.
Dell XPS 13 review
Posted on 9-Feb-2016 11:35 Reviews, Consumer Electronics, by M Freitas
I had the Dell XPS 13 Intel Core i5 for a couple of weeks - a mid-range laptop and yet with power to spare.
What is wrong with Apple?
Posted on 1-Feb-2016 20:36 Articles, Consumer Electronics, by Howard Yu, Professor at IMD business school
To industry pundits and casual observers, it came as a shock this week when Apple projected that growth for its iPhone sales would hit the slowest pace since 2007, the year of the iconic phone's release. At the same time came the first forecasted decline in Apple's revenue in the last 13 years.
Netflix Is Now Available Around the World
Posted on 7-Jan-2016 19:15 News, Consumer Electronics
Netflix launched its service globally, simultaneously bringing its Internet TV network to more than 130 new countries around the world, for a total of more than 190 countries. The company made the announcement - and the service went live - during a keynote by Co-founder and Chief Executive Reed Hastings at CES 2016.
