Total number of broadband subscribers in New Zealand exceeded 1 million
Posted on 27-Oct-2009 14:14 News, Broadband
Broadband users made up nearly three-quarters of all Internet subscribers, while the number of subscribers with an Internet connection using mobile data cards, cable, or satellite technology grew by 53 percent to 220,000.
Ubuntu 9.10 Desktop Edition puts the user at the heart of its new design
Posted on 27-Oct-2009 11:26 News, Linux
Ubuntu 9.10 brings changes small and large that all have a common purpose - to make Ubuntu the most user-friendly operating system available. Ubuntu 9.10 features a redesigned, faster boot and login experience, a revamped audio framework, and improved 3G broadband connectivity, all of which contribute to a first-class user experience.
Ubuntu 9.10 Server Edition available this week
Posted on 27-Oct-2009 11:24 News, Linux
Canonical today announced the general availability of Ubuntu 9.10 Server Edition for free download on Thursday 29 October. Ubuntu 9.10 Server Edition introduces Ubuntu Enterprise Cloud (UEC) as a fully supported technology.
New Zealand students compete to solve mathematical modelling problems
Posted on 27-Oct-2009 10:07 News, Computing
Teams of three or four students were given just nine hours to write a report tackling the question: “Could New Zealanders save enough electricity via energy efficiency improvements in homes to avoid New Zealand requiring an additional power station being constructed?”.
Netflix coming soon to Sony PS3
Posted on 26-Oct-2009 18:34 News, DVB and HD
Netflix expects to begin streaming via the PS3 system next month at no additional cost to Netflix members in the United States who have a PS3 system. Initially, watching movies instantly streamed from Netflix via the PS3 system will be enabled by a free, instant streaming Blu-ray disc that is being made available to all Netflix members.
Cybercriminals use fear and anxiety to convince users to buy rogue security software
Posted on 23-Oct-2009 15:37 News, Security
The Symantec Report on Rogue Security Software, developed by the company’s Security Technology and Response (STAR) organisation, is an in-depth analysis of rogue security software programs. The report includes an overview of how these programs work and how they affect users, including their risk implications, various distribution methods, and innovative attack vectors.
Fair Trading Act charges laid against Vodafone New Zealand
Posted on 23-Oct-2009 15:30 News, Mobile
The Commerce Commission has laid charges against Vodafone New Zealand for alleged breaches of the Fair Trading Act 1986 in relation to various broadband and mobile phone promotions.
Toshiba launches Direct Methanol Fuel Cell in Japan
Posted on 23-Oct-2009 10:52 News, Consumer Electronics
Dynario's DMFC delivers almost instant refueling that untethers electrical equipment from AC adapters and power outlets. It runs on mix of methanol and ambient oxygen, and the chemical reaction between the two in the fuel cell produces electricity. It operates with only a small volume of concentrated methanol solution, reducing the size and weight of the fuel tank and the overall product.
Sony launches its Windows 7 range in New Zealand
Posted on 22-Oct-2009 00:02 News, Notebooks
Sony has announced its entire VAIO notebook range will feature the new Windows 7 Operating System from its launch today. In addition, Sony is the first to offer the advanced 64bit edition of the operating system as standard on every model - except those using an Intel Atom processor.
Microsoft New Zealand unleashes Windows 7
Posted on 22-Oct-2009 00:01 News, Computing
HP and Microsoft together are running a charity auction on Trade Me with a HP dv7 laptop loaded with the new operating system and signed by Richie McCaw being auctioned to raise funds for Lifeline. Other events around the country will introduce the new software to users attending.
Barnes & Noble introduces nook, its wireless eBook reader
Posted on 21-Oct-2009 18:51 News, Consumer Electronics
First device to allow readers to lend eBooks, the connected eBook reader offers free 3G wireless and Wi-Fi access to over one million eBooks, newspapers and magazines. Wi-Fi enables free in-store browsing of complete eBooks.
HP launches Windows 7 with a notebook signed by Richie McCaw going on a Trade Me auction
Posted on 21-Oct-2009 17:27 News, Computing
To celebrate the launch of HP’s new range of Windows 7 notebooks and desktops that will be released 22nd October, HP will be auctioning an exclusive HP Pavilion dv7 notebook signed by a world famous number 7, Richie McCaw. Richie received one of the first units to be made available in NZ – and in fact, the world – signed the notebook and HP will be auctioning it off on TradeMe with all proceeds from the auction going to the Lifeline charity.
International speakers confirmed for upcoming broadband summit in Auckland
Posted on 21-Oct-2009 09:45 News, Broadband
Keynote speakers Adam Smith, Google’s Enterprise Sales Manager Asia Pacific and Sidhe Interactive Managing Director and co-founder Mario Wynands will be joined by more than 50 speakers from a range of Korean, Australian and New Zealand companies, research organisations and policy and regulatory agencies.
New Zealand government starts seeking ultra-fast broadband partners
Posted on 21-Oct-2009 09:35 News, Broadband
Communications and Information Technology Minister Steven Joyce has released the “Invitation to Participate” in the partner selection process for the government’s $1.5 billion ultra-fast broadband investment initiative.
Apple introduces Magic Mouse multi-touch mouse device
Posted on 21-Oct-2009 09:00 News, Apple
Instead of mechanical buttons, scroll wheels or scroll balls, the entire top of the Magic Mouse is a seamless Multi-Touch surface. Magic Mouse comes standard with the new iMac and will be available as a Mac accessory.
Arbor networks presents largest study of global Internet traffic
Posted on 20-Oct-2009 15:58 News, Web media
Arbor Networks – in collaboration with University of Michigan and Merit Network – will present the largest study of global Internet traffic since the start of the commercial Internet at NANOG47 in the US.
Registrations for the linux.conf.au 2010 now open
Posted on 20-Oct-2009 15:09 News, Linux, by Juha
Early bird prices available for the leading southern hemisphere free and open source software conference held in January 2010 in Wellington.
Yellow launches a Twitter billboard
Posted on 20-Oct-2009 11:12 News, Social media
Three new digital billboards displaying live ‘tweets’ from Josh, the face of Yellow’s latest advertising campaign ‘Yellow Chocolate’, are a New Zealand first. The billboards combine social media content from Twitter with an integrated advertising campaign, and incorporate technology traditionally used to update sports scoreboards and digital road signs.
