Toshiba announces 16 TB MG08 Series hard disk drives
Posted on 10-Jan-2019 09:42 News, Computing
With 33% more capacity than today’s widely adopted 12TB drives, and 14% more capacity than prior 14TB models, MG08 16TB drives are compatible with the widest range of applications and operating systems, and adapted to mixed random and sequential read and write workloads in both cloud and traditional datacenter environments.

Lexar introduces a family of M.2 SSDs to its portfolio
Posted on 10-Jan-2019 09:36 News, Computing
New series features a traditional SATA III (6Gb/s) SSD (NM200), plus more advanced solutions with NVMe performance (NM500, NM520, NM600) for entry-level to PC enthusiasts.

Toshiba Memory unveils 1TB PCIe Gen3 x4L SSDs
Posted on 10-Jan-2019 09:31 News, Computing
This new series of single package SSDs, featuring PCIe Gen3 x4lanes, offers sequential read performance up to 2,250 MB/s, and with improved flash management delivers random read performance up to 380,000 IOPS.

LG introduces a rollable OLED TV
Posted on 8-Jan-2019 10:01 News, Consumer Electronics
New TV works in three modes - Full View, Line View and Zero View - allowing customers to use the TV in ways that were impossible before the development of OLED technology.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 is here: next-gen gaming takes off
Posted on 7-Jan-2019 21:39 News, Gaming
Priced at US$349, the RTX 2060 delivers amazing graphics with ray tracing and AI, with global availability from January 15th.

Samsung Smart TVs to launch iTunes Movies and TV shows
Posted on 7-Jan-2019 11:50 News, Consumer Electronics
Samsung Electronics will offer iTunes Movies and TV Shows and Apple AirPlay 2 support on 2019 Samsung Smart TV models. Support on 2018 Samsung Smart TVs will be made available via firmware update.

Spark Sport adds new content to upcoming service
Posted on 20-Dec-2018 15:05 News, Web media
Spark Sport to distribute NBA TV, Liverpool FC TV and secures rights for World Rally Championship.

IKEA to open in New Zealand
Posted on 20-Dec-2018 09:21 News, Web media
Inter IKEA Systems B.V. has announced its intentions to grant the Ingka Group exclusive rights to explore expansion opportunities in New Zealand.

Telesmart announces Cloud Calling for Microsoft Teams
Posted on 11-Dec-2018 09:22 News, SaaS
Telesmart has leveraged its experience and infrastructure to be the first provider in New Zealand to deliver Cloud Calling for Microsoft Teams.

Accenture acquires PrimeQ
Posted on 11-Dec-2018 09:15 News, Computing
Acquisition makes Accenture the largest Oracle Cloud Systems Integrator in New Zealand and Australia.

Foodstuffs North Island announces new Chief Digital Officer
Posted on 6-Dec-2018 17:00 News, Computing
Simon Kennedy will be joining the Foodstuffs North Island team as Chief Digital Officer (CDO) in 2019.

Kiwis care about cybersecurity, but not enough to protect themselves
Posted on 6-Dec-2018 14:09 News, Security
A study by Trend Micro has shown that digital natives are relaxed when it comes to personal information security and privacy.

Symantec unveils neural network to protect critical infrastructure
Posted on 6-Dec-2018 14:04 News, Security
Symantec Industrial Control System Protection Neural to defend against USB-borne malware, network intrusion and zero-day attacks on operational technology.

Twitter Top Trends 2018 in New Zealand
Posted on 5-Dec-2018 15:06 News, Social media
Twitter New Zealand has crunched the numbers to bring you the platform’s biggest trends, most talked about Kiwis, and the most passionate communities across politics, news, entertainment and sport .

Arlo announces breakthrough 4K HDR wire-free security camera system
Posted on 5-Dec-2018 14:41 News, Security
Arlo Ultra delivers next-generation level of protection with 4K Ultra HD resolution, integrated spotlight with colour night vision, 180-degree viewing angle, and dual, noise-canceling microphones.

Toyota joins New Zealand Hydrogen Association
Posted on 4-Dec-2018 18:56 News, EV
Toyota New Zealand has become one of the first vehicle manufacturers to join the recently established New Zealand Hydrogen Association.

New government-funded digital identity initiatives announced
Posted on 4-Dec-2018 18:32 News, Security
Government Digital Services Minister Megan Woods has confirmed today that New Zealanders will get their say on how they are recognised online, with the government committing $5.15 million funding for research into digital identity.

Wellington supermarket trials trolley location technology
Posted on 28-Nov-2018 17:18 News, Consumer Electronics
A Wellington supermarket has partnered with a local tech start-up for a trial designed to enhance its customers’ shopping experience using the indoor equivalent of GPS.

GCSB declines Spark’s proposal to use Huawei 5G equipment
Posted on 28-Nov-2018 15:43 News, Mobile
Spark New Zealand recently notified the Director-General of the Government Communications Security Bureau (GCSB), in accordance with the requirements of the Telecommunications (Interception Capability and Security) Act 2013 (TICSA), of its proposed approach to implementing 5G technology on the Spark mobile network.

HTC Vive and McLaren announce release of limited edition Vive Pro headset
Posted on 26-Nov-2018 19:54 News, VR/AR
HTC VIVE and McLaren Racing have announced the release of a special edition VIVE Pro McLaren Limited Edition headset, the first co-created product since the announcement of the partnership in May.

Huawei and Spark unveil world-first 5G trial network with separated access and core
Posted on 23-Nov-2018 16:33 News, Mobile
Huawei New Zealand and Spark have switched-on a live multi-vendor 5G trial network built to the full 3GPP Release 15 global industry standard at Spark's 5G Lab in Auckland.

Trend Micro Security extended to Microsoft Edge browser
Posted on 23-Nov-2018 11:41 News, Security
Trend Micro has announced Trend Micro Security for Microsoft Edge, an app that provides consumers with an additional layer of security for Windows 10 in S mode devices sold across Australia and New Zealand.

Qrious partners with Adobe to deliver marketing automation and digital optimisation
Posted on 21-Nov-2018 13:22 News, Web media
Qrious is partnering with digital experience leader Adobe to deliver data-powered customer engagement solutions using Adobe Experience Cloud for enterprise customers in New Zealand.

Emergency Caller Location Information enhancements to keep kiwis safer
Posted on 21-Nov-2018 12:48 News, Security
The New Zealand Minister of Broadcasting, Communications, and Digital Media, Hon. Kris Faafoi, announced Phase 2 of the Emergency Caller Location Information (ECLI) service.

New schools initiative to kickstart future innovators
Posted on 21-Nov-2018 10:19 News, Education
The Wonder Project is all about getting young Kiwis excited about a career in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM).