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Trend Micro finds shifting threats require kiwis to rethink security priorities
Posted on 28-Feb-2019 09:27 News, Security

Shifts in attacks that consumers should be aware of are Internet of Things (IoT) security incidents including router-based attacks and the rapid growth of cryptocurrency mining.

Mainfreight uses Spark IoT Asset Tracking service
Posted on 28-Feb-2019 09:25 News, Internet of Things

ainfreight is one of the 14% of New Zealand businesses who have deployed an IoT solution. Their early adoption has helped rank New Zealand as the fourth most IoT ready country against countries in the G20.

Spark IoT network now covers 98% of New Zealand population
Posted on 19-Feb-2019 09:28 News, Internet of Things

Smart metering service, intelliHUB, start switching off old 2G connections in favour of the completed IoT network starting in Tauranga with 150,000 Trustpower smart meters.

Yubikey 5 review
Posted on 18-Feb-2019 15:34 Reviews, Security, by M Freitas

Managing ones access to services in general (online and offline) is something everyone does in their lives but not many consider the implications around chosing weak passwords, the problems of reusing passwords, the lack of security by design in some services and so on. Yubikey devices (and second factor authentication in general) can enhance security online, if used right.

Two e-Scooters company to trial in Wellington streets
Posted on 14-Feb-2019 20:33 News, Consumer Electronics

Seven companies have approached the Council to operate electric scooter share schemes in Wellington: Blip Scooters, Flamingo, Fuutr, Lime, Onzo, Scoot International, and Goat.

Vocus and Vodafone to unbundle fibre connections
Posted on 14-Feb-2019 18:30 News, Broadband

The telecommunications companies joined forces to unbundle fibre in mid-2018, seeking to accelerate innovation and improve the reliability and performance of broadband connections for their customer bases. Today they demonstrated an unbundled fibre connection at an Auckland home, running at 10Gbps - ten times faster than the fastest residential product currently available.

See it, buy it - Trade Me and Samsung partner up to launch Trade Me for Bixby Vision
Posted on 14-Feb-2019 09:39 News, Consumer Electronics

You can new search for and purchase new products on Trade Me simply by taking a photo on a Samsung smartphone thanks to the new app.

BenQ EL2870U review
Posted on 11-Feb-2019 19:58 Reviews, Consumer Electronics, by M Freitas

The BenQ EL2870U is a good mid-sized entertainment-oriented monitor.

Pet product specialist Sure Petcare announces Animo activity tracker for dogs
Posted on 28-Jan-2019 23:52 News, Consumer Electronics

New state-of-the-art activity and behaviour monitor for dogs, Animo, learns and reports the unique activity and behaviour patterns of your pet.

New Ring Stick Up Cams available in New Zealand
Posted on 23-Jan-2019 20:54 News, Security

Ring Stick Up Cam Wired and Stick Up Cam Battery feature motion detection, 1080p full HD resolution, night vision, two-way talk, a siren, and a wide viewing angle.

Wacom release new Cintiq 16
Posted on 23-Jan-2019 20:47 News, Computing

New entry-level class of creative pen display brings with an optimised feature set for a growing group of young art and design students.

ASB introduces Apple Pay
Posted on 23-Jan-2019 09:17 News, Consumer Electronics

Apple Pay is easy to setup and users will continue to receive all of the rewards and benefits offered by credit and debbit cards. Apple Pay works with the iPhone SE, iPhone 6 and later, and Apple Watch.

Fujifilm FUJINON GF100-200mmF5.6 sets new benchmark for telephoto lens
Posted on 22-Jan-2019 09:36 News, Consumer Electronics

Taking attention to detail and precision to a new level, FUJIFILM releases a first in its telephoto lens technology with this new addition to its highly recognised GF lens range.

Epson New Zealand goes big on EcoTank
Posted on 22-Jan-2019 09:30 News, Computing

The new 2019 EcoTank models feature a new, compact design and integrated front-facing ink tanks to make using them even easier.

BenQ EX3501R review
Posted on 10-Jan-2019 17:33 Reviews, Consumer Electronics

The BenQ EX3501R provides you with enough desktop space to comfortably have side-by-side Windows applications that in effect works as if you a couple of smaller monitors working together.

Toshiba announces 16 TB MG08 Series hard disk drives
Posted on 10-Jan-2019 09:42 News, Computing

With 33% more capacity than today’s widely adopted 12TB drives, and 14% more capacity than prior 14TB models, MG08 16TB drives are compatible with the widest range of applications and operating systems, and adapted to mixed random and sequential read and write workloads in both cloud and traditional datacenter environments.

Lexar introduces a family of M.2 SSDs to its portfolio
Posted on 10-Jan-2019 09:36 News, Computing

New series features a traditional SATA III (6Gb/s) SSD (NM200), plus more advanced solutions with NVMe performance (NM500, NM520, NM600) for entry-level to PC enthusiasts.

Toshiba Memory unveils 1TB PCIe Gen3 x4L SSDs
Posted on 10-Jan-2019 09:31 News, Computing

This new series of single package SSDs, featuring PCIe Gen3 x4lanes, offers sequential read performance up to 2,250 MB/s, and with improved flash management delivers random read performance up to 380,000 IOPS.

Dyson Pure Cool Purifying Fan review
Posted on 9-Jan-2019 12:13 Reviews, Consumer Electronics, by michaelmurfy

The Dyson Pure Cool is an air purifier, fan and IoT "appliance" all packed in one sleek looking unit.

LG introduces a rollable OLED TV
Posted on 8-Jan-2019 10:01 News, Consumer Electronics

New TV works in three modes - Full View, Line View and Zero View - allowing customers to use the TV in ways that were impossible before the development of OLED technology.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 is here: next-gen gaming takes off
Posted on 7-Jan-2019 21:39 News, Gaming

Priced at US$349, the RTX 2060 delivers amazing graphics with ray tracing and AI, with global availability from January 15th.

Samsung Smart TVs to launch iTunes Movies and TV shows
Posted on 7-Jan-2019 11:50 News, Consumer Electronics

Samsung Electronics will offer iTunes Movies and TV Shows and Apple AirPlay 2 support on 2019 Samsung Smart TV models. Support on 2018 Samsung Smart TVs will be made available via firmware update.

D-Link COVR-2202 review
Posted on 20-Dec-2018 17:10 Reviews, Broadband, by michaelmurfy

Another take on a mesh networking product mostly done right!

Spark Sport adds new content to upcoming service
Posted on 20-Dec-2018 15:05 News, Web media

Spark Sport to distribute NBA TV, Liverpool FC TV and secures rights for World Rally Championship.

Crucial P1 CT1000P1SSD8 SSD review
Posted on 20-Dec-2018 11:01 Reviews, Consumer Electronics, by M Freitas

A few years back the easiest way to improve performance on a personal computer would be to add more RAM. SSD solutions are now the best way to achieve better performance, and cost is no longer a barrier.


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