Norton Internet Security 2010 giveaway
Posted on 5-Nov-2009 12:07 Promotions, Site related
We have five copies (each with a 3 PCs license) of this security software to giveaway. Norton 2010 products support Microsoft Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7. Prize includes a one-year service subscription to use the product and receive Symantec’s protection updates.
2degrees Mobile broadens network with 3G Spectrum
Posted on 5-Nov-2009 09:58 News, Mobile
Third New Zealand mobile operator set to release 3G mobile services throughout 2010. 3G services will be available wherever 2degrees coverage is available and roaming agreement with Vodafone to be extended.
PayPal opens its global payments platform
Posted on 4-Nov-2009 09:29 News, Web media
A key component of PayPal X will be the mobile payment software development kit (SDK), which makes it easier for developers to integrate PayPal into mobile applications to buy physical goods. With just a few lines of code, developers can add a checkout button to accept mobile payments without having to worry about collecting any financial information.
SugarSync launches Small Business Edition
Posted on 4-Nov-2009 09:00 News, SaaS
SugarSync for Business delivers new management tools and group plans, enabling small businesses to sync multiple devices, share and collaborate, and backup files to the cloud.
Ribbit announces cloud communications suite for mobile users
Posted on 4-Nov-2009 08:51 News, SaaS
BT subsidiary launches cloud-based service that merges mobile devices with the Internet to keep users connected anytime, anywhere - regardless of phone, location or network.
Waikato University joins iTunes U
Posted on 4-Nov-2009 08:07 News, Education
Waikato University joined the mobile learning revolution, when it became the third New Zealand tertiary organisation to join iTunes U, a dedicated area within the iTunes Store.
Cisco to launch Flip Mino and MinoHD video recorders across New Zealand and Australian markets
Posted on 2-Nov-2009 13:13 News, Consumer Electronics
Flip Video camcorders will be arriving on shelves across Australia and New Zealand, offering consumers a simple way to bring video into everyday lifestyles. Flip Video has been a hit with the social networking generation in the United States because it delivers the combination of sleek design, ease of use and video quality. Flip Video has been the top selling camcorder in the U.S. with millions of units sold in the past two years.
Xero to break into the consumer market
Posted on 2-Nov-2009 12:31 News, SaaS
Online small business accounting software provider Xero (XRO) will launch a personal money manager in early 2010. Xero Personal will allow consumers to have a complete view all aspects of their finances. They’ll be able to see all their bank accounts in one place; accurately track where their money is going; set savings goals and monitor the progress toward these.
Competition to design intergalactic weapon opens
Posted on 2-Nov-2009 09:59 News, Consumer Electronics
To celebrate the release of Ratchet and Clank: A Crack In Time on PS3, Sony Computer Entertainment New Zealand (SCENZ) is giving users a special chance to get their own weapon design bought to life by WETA.
UNICEF NZ goes "UNDER COVER" to save lives
Posted on 30-Oct-2009 09:05 News, Web media
This week the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) New Zealand launches a ground breaking online campaign. The campaign is called UNDER COVER because UNICEF wants every child at risk of getting malaria to sleep safely under the cover of a life-saving net.
TiVo to launch in New Zealand with excluside on-demand services
Posted on 29-Oct-2009 21:19 News, DVB and HD
Hybrid TV will launch the popular TiVo device in New Zealand with a movie download service that is a world first. Sony Music is a partner providing music and video clips as part of the service. Telecom New Zealand to support distribution network.
Google Maps introduces turn-by-turn car navigation
Posted on 29-Oct-2009 07:21 News, GPS
Availabe with the new Android 2.0 port of the Google Maps for mobile application, the new service is automatically updated over the mobile data network with Google Maps and user input. On select locations Google Maps Navigation gets live traffic data over the Internet. A traffic indicator light in the corner of the screen glows green, yellow or red, depending on the current traffic conditions along your route.
Webstock 2010 launches
Posted on 28-Oct-2009 17:00 News, Web media
New Zealand's premier web conference has launched its fourth major event and will continue the tradition it began in 2006 of giving New Zealand audiences a chance to see big-name international speakers.
TomTom Start introduces new users to GPS navigation with easy to use device
Posted on 28-Oct-2009 12:02 News, GPS
The TomTom Start is a compact device with a 3.5” touch screen, spoken street names so drivers never miss a turn and an integrated fold-and-go mount, which makes the whole navigation package fit into any pocket, small bag or glove compartment.
Telecom changes the mobile pricing game
Posted on 28-Oct-2009 11:39 News, 3G
Telecom has revealed new text and mobile broadband pricing offers that will shake up the mobile market this Christmas. Heavy text users will welcome the introduction of ‘Non Stop Text’, a text offer that gives customers all the texts they need to any NZ network, for just $12 a month.
