Google TV closer to launch (with video)
Posted on 5-Oct-2010 09:46 News, DVB and HD
The company said in a blog post that one of the goals with Google TV is to open up the living room and enable new innovation from content creators, programmers, developers and advertisers.
The QNAP TS-659 Pro+ review
Posted on 4-Oct-2010 15:06 Reviews, Consumer Electronics, by M Freitas
The brand new QNAP TS-659 Pro+ is yet another example of a small, but fully featured NAS box, mostly designed for office use, but also useful at home - if you have the budget for it.
Microsoft New Zealand launches Windows Phone 7 Challenge
Posted on 4-Oct-2010 10:23 News, Windows Phone
With two Windows Phone 7 devices up for grabs, entrants will be able to take advantage of the free Windows Phone 7 developer tools and learning resources to build their applications for a general category and a Trade Me category.
Air New Zealand extends IBM contract
Posted on 4-Oct-2010 00:00 News, Computing
IBM confirms contract extension with Air New Zealand IBM to provide enhanced business and technology services until 2017.
Léo Apotheker named CEO and President of HP
Posted on 1-Oct-2010 10:30 News, Computing
Apotheker, who previously served as CEO of SAP, will also join HP’s Board of Directors. The Board also elected Ray Lane, Managing Partner at Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, as a new member of the Board and designated him as non-executive Chairman.
Kobo introduces new Kobo Wireless eReader
Posted on 30-Sep-2010 11:09 News, Consumer Electronics
Kobo, a global eReading service, has announced the new Kobo Wireless eReader, adding WiFi connectivity, upgraded hardware with faster performance, longer battery life, and a sharper eInk screen.
Acer unveils new All-in-One desktop computer
Posted on 29-Sep-2010 16:36 News, Computing
Acer is expanding its all-in-one (AIO) desktop line with a new model, the Acer Aspire Z3100 (pictured), featuring a 21.5-inch HD display. The company has also pumped up the performance on its state-of-the-art Aspire AZ5700 with an intuitive 23-inch HD multi-touch display.
NakedBus introduces WiFi service
Posted on 29-Sep-2010 11:03 News, Wi-Fi
Cheap nationwide bus company nakedbus.com is the first in New Zealand to offer Wi-Fi to its customers.
AOL to acquire TechCrunch network of sites
Posted on 29-Sep-2010 09:12 News, Web media
TechCrunch and its associated properties and conferences will join the AOL Technology Network while retaining their editorial independence.
Amazon releases updated Kindle for Android application
Posted on 24-Sep-2010 07:36 News, Android
With new update, Amazon's free Kindle app for Android adds new features including full text search, the ability to add notes and highlights and have them synchronized with other devices, voice search, Wikipedia lookup, and more.
Microsoft New Zealand takes Tech.Ed on the road
Posted on 23-Sep-2010 08:01 News, Computing
The Tech.Ed Express Roadshow will be travelling the country until 13 October to share some of the top rated content and highlights from the three day Tech.Ed conference held in Auckland during August and September this year.
