Malwarebytes releases Global State of Malware Report
Posted on 1-Feb-2017 08:00 News, Security
The findings, presented in the Malwarebytes State of Malware Report, illustrate a significant shift in cybercriminal attack and malware methodology from previous years. Ransomware, ad fraud and botnets, the subject of so much unjustified hype over previous years, surged to measurable prominence in 2016 and evolved immensely. Cybercriminals migrated to these methodologies en masse, impacting nearly anyone and everyone.
Lexar introduces 512GB professional 3500x CFast 2.0 card
Posted on 31-Jan-2017 17:25 News, Computing
Lexar has doubled capacity for the Lexar Professional 3500x CFast 2.0 memory card, providing the capacity and speed thresholds needed for cinematographers, filmmakers, and content creators to capture the highest-quality 4K and ProRes video and RAW photos.
Unisys launches advanced cyber resilience service
Posted on 31-Jan-2017 17:24 News, Security
Resilience testing and planning service uses wargaming methodologies to identify threats, develop countermeasures, build long-term response plans and organise and train team members for continuous operations.
Ultra-Fast Broadband extended to 151 towns
Posted on 26-Jan-2017 11:06 News, Broadband
Prime Minister Bill English and Communications Minister Simon Bridges have announced Ultra-Fast Broadband (UFB) will be extended to more than 151 additional towns, providing up to 85 per cent of New Zealanders with access to fibre by the end of 2024.
Norton Research: parents worry about online bullying
Posted on 24-Jan-2017 16:32 News, Security
Norton by Symantec has released findings from the 2016 Norton Cyber Security Insights Report: Family Edition, which sheds light on New Zealand parents' perceptions of cyberbullying and the preventative measures they are putting in place to protect their children.
OPPO upcoming launch in New Zealand
Posted on 20-Jan-2017 10:14 News, Android
OPPO is establishing a presence in New Zealand and will provide a range of its products to New Zealanders.
Mobile launcher app company POSTR raises $3 million for APAC expansion
Posted on 19-Jan-2017 08:59 News, Web media
The fast-growing company builds telecom branded white-label apps, which let people hire out their Android lock screens for advertising in return for mobile data or airtime from major mobile carriers. It has recently launched Optus Xtra with Australian telecom giant Optus and will soon launch telecom-branded apps in major South East Asian markets.
Samsung lauches gaming notebook Odyssey
Posted on 5-Jan-2017 12:00 News, Gaming
Samsung Electronics has unveiled the Samsung Notebook Odyssey, a new portable gaming PC with high-power performance and dynamic display. Available in 17.3-inch and 15.6-inch models, the Samsung Notebook Odyssey packs power in a beautiful and innovative design with premium features to offer a premium gaming experience.
Samsung and Google introduce the next generation Chromebook
Posted on 5-Jan-2017 11:56 News, Android
The new Chromebook Plus and Pro are designed to be flexible - allowing the user to transform the Chromebook on demand. It is built with a 360-degree rotating touchscreen performing both as a notebook, and an ultra-mobile premium tablet.
Ring launches connected floodlight cam
Posted on 5-Jan-2017 11:48 News, Consumer Electronics
Ring has announced the Ring Floodlight Cam, an outdoor home security system that transforms the ordinary floodlight into a one-of-a-kind home security device by adding Ring's proactive vision technology and smart home ecosystem to the standard floodlight.
Linksys launches modular mesh WiFi system Velop
Posted on 4-Jan-2017 10:42 News, Wi-Fi
Linksys is introducing Velop, part of its Whole Home Wi-Fi product line. Velop is a Tri-Band modular Wi-Fi system that can be installed in various mesh configurations providing fast and reliable Wi-Fi to the edge of a home network.
Lightbox smashes through 200,000 customer milestone
Posted on 19-Dec-2016 10:38 News, Web media
The Lightbox TV streaming service has already smashed through a big milestone of 200,000 New Zealand customers and is well on its way towards its next big milestone of 250,000
Nanogirl Tour reaches 7500 across first three centres
Posted on 9-Dec-2016 11:09 News, STEM
With the support of Spark, the University of Auckland Faculty of Engineering, the MacDiarmid Institute and Beca, the tour is visiting seven centres around New Zealand between December 2nd and December 17th.
