eBay ask users to change passwords
Posted on 22-May-2014 10:10 News, Security
Beginning later today eBay Inc. it will be asking its users to change their passwords because of a cyberattack that compromised a database containing encrypted passwords and other non-financial data.
Microsoft introduces Surface Pro 3
Posted on 21-May-2014 09:31 News, Notebooks
Surface Pro 3 has a 12-inch ClearType Full HD display, 4th-generation Intel Core processor and up to 8 GB of RAM. With up to nine hours of Web-browsing battery life, Surface Pro 3 has all the power, performance and mobility of a laptop in an incredibly lightweight, versatile form.
Telstra to create one of the world's largest Wi-Fi networks with Fon
Posted on 20-May-2014 22:37 News, Wi-Fi
Telstra home broadband customers will be offered new gateways that allow them to securely share a portion of their bandwidth with other Telstra Wi-Fi customers. In exchange they can access their own home broadband allowance at Telstra hotspots across Australia.
Microsoft and SAP announce new cloud, data and mobile experiences
Posted on 20-May-2014 10:16 News, SaaS
Microsoft Corp. and SAP AG have expanded their global partnership to deliver new solutions that are intended to help improve employee productivity, enhance workforce mobility and drive increased business value for customers and partners.
Amazon Web Services brings Amazon WorkSpaces to Sydney
Posted on 16-May-2014 15:47 News, SaaS
Easy-to-deploy, fully managed desktop computing service in the cloud delivers ease of provisioning, a simple management interface, high-performance, and device flexibility to customers.
Sphero 2.0 review
Posted on 15-May-2014 11:47 Reviews, Consumer Electronics, by M Freitas
Sphero is a smart ball. Orbotix, the company behind this piece of technology calls it a "robot ball" and "a game system". Either way it's a an interesting kit, with limitless possibilities.
Social app State releases updated app, goes global
Posted on 15-May-2014 09:50 News, Social media
State launched a major mobile app update for iPhone today that now makes it easier for anyone to quickly State their opinions, get them counted and connect with others around the world who share their views.
Telecom gives Kiwi developers a leg up in M2M
Posted on 9-May-2014 09:57 News, Mobile
Telecom is partnering with New Zealanders interested in creating machine-to-machine (M2M) solutions by making available a free "Developer's Pack" with the resource, infrastructure and expert-advice needed to develop M2M applications.
Southern Cross appoints new CEO
Posted on 7-May-2014 15:15 News, Broadband
Anthony Briscoe has been appointed as the new President and CEO of the Southern Cross Cable Network, Chair Nick Clarke announced today.
Crucial M550 SSD review
Posted on 6-May-2014 14:08 Reviews, Computing, by M Freitas
Not too long ago the most touted upgrade for any PC was memory. Now it is SSD. How much better can your PC get when using one of the new Crucial M550 SSD?
Unlimited Broadband price war heats up
Posted on 5-May-2014 11:02 News, Broadband
Slingshot has dropped the price of its unlimited broadband plans by $10 to $89 a month for ADSL and Ultra-Fast Broadband plans.
Microsoft acquires New Zealand startup GreenButton
Posted on 2-May-2014 07:12 News, SaaS
GreenButton's advanced technology solutions are used to running compute intensive applications in the cloud. Some of its largest customers include US-based companies Pixar, NASA and Boeing.
Xero in alliance with H&R Block
Posted on 30-Apr-2014 15:55 News, SaaS
H&R Block to exclusively promote Xero as preferred small business online accounting solution.
MasterCard launches MasterPass in New Zealand
Posted on 29-Apr-2014 22:25 News, FinTech
MasterCard today announced the New Zealand launch of its digital payments technology MasterPass, a platform that gives shoppers a seamless, secure and speedy checkout.