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.
Casio to release smartwatch with Android Wear
Posted on 6-Jan-2016 12:32 News, Consumer Electronics
The new WSD-F10 wrist device is optimal for the outdoors, boasting water resistance for use in rain and around water, and is tested to military standard specifications to ensure it can withstand a variety of rugged activities.
Kodak bets on Super 8 filmmaking revival
Posted on 6-Jan-2016 12:23 News, Consumer Electronics
On the heels of celebrating 50 years of manufacturing Super 8 film, Kodak is launching an initiative aimed at putting Super 8 cameras into the hands of a new generation of filmmakers as well as meeting the needs of top directors, indie filmmakers and others who appreciate the art and craft of filmmaking.
Fiat Chrysler announces new fourth-generation Uconnect systems
Posted on 5-Jan-2016 14:04 News, Consumer Electronics
Fiat Chrysler are heading to the world's largest and most important electronics show, the 2016 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, to reveal the new fourth-generation Uconnect system featuring Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and a preview of the latest technology advancements in FCA vehicles.
Navman MiVue 580 review
Posted on 4-Jan-2016 11:36 Reviews, Consumer Electronics, by M Freitas
The Navman MiVue 580 is a high definition dashboard camera with good support for night time recording. It is no surprise that it also supports location timestamp, thanks to its built-in GPS powered by Navman technology.
