Microsoft to release security update for Internet Explorer vulnerability
Posted on 14-Jan-2013 15:09 News, Computing
The vulnerability is found in Internet Explorer 6, Internet Explorer 7, and Internet Explorer 8. Internet Explorer 9 and Internet Explorer 10 are not affected. Microsoft is aware of targeted attacks that attempt to exploit this vulnerability through Internet Explorer 8.
Amazon introduces AutoRip
Posted on 11-Jan-2013 08:22 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.
iTwin Connect provides VPN access with 2-factor authentication
Posted on 9-Jan-2013 10:24 News, Computing
iTwin has introduced its new VPN product and service called iTwin Connect to ensure private and restriction-free browsing and remote desktop access, remote file access and access to the home/office network. iTwin Connect works both as a personal virtual private network or public VPN service.
SanDisk pushes into SSD market
Posted on 8-Jan-2013 12:12 News, Computing
SanDisk Corporation has announced new products, a new distribution channel and a key notebook design win, all aimed at delivering the benefits of advanced SanDisk solid state drive (SSD) technology to a greater number of customers.
Intel plans to grow mobile portfolio
Posted on 8-Jan-2013 11:59 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.
Vikram Kumar resigns from InternetNZ
Posted on 8-Jan-2013 09:51 News, Broadband
InternetNZ Chief Executive Vikram Kumar announced today that he has resigned effective 31 January 2013, after three years of leading the organisation through a period of major transformation.
Lenovo introduces new Windows 8 touch devices
Posted on 7-Jan-2013 13:12 News, Windows
Headlining the collection are new additions to the ultra-portable IdeaPad U Series Ultrabooks and the multimedia intensive IdeaPad Z Series laptops as well as new models of IdeaCentre all-in-one desktops, from the sleek A Series to the affordable and space-saving C Series.
An Android tablet for kids? Yes, Polaroid is doing it
Posted on 4-Jan-2013 10:27 News, Android
Polaroid is introducing an Android 4.0 7" tablet specifically designed for children. The tablet combines fun and entertainment for kids with security, durability and educational content.
Dell to acquire Credant
Posted on 19-Dec-2012 16:05 News, Computing
In another acquisition Dell dips into data protection solutions for enterprise.
Oracle unveils Oracle NoSQL Database 2.0
Posted on 18-Dec-2012 06:12 News, Computing
Oracle NoSQL Database 2.0 adds efficient support for storage and retrieval of large objects such as documents and images, as well as dynamic elasticity and automatic rebalancing for allocating storage and compute resources in response to changing production data processing requirements.
Number portability has now moved one million New Zealand numbers
Posted on 17-Dec-2012 12:48 News, Mobile
Number portability, the scheme that allows telecommunications customers to take (or “port”) their existing mobile or local number when changing service providers, has just recorded its one millionth number port, according to the New Zealand Telecommunication Forum (TCF).
