HP Omen X review
Posted on 24-Jan-2017 17:09 Reviews, Computing
It's been a long time (since my move from desktop to laptops, a few years back) that I could enjoy a desktop with almost instant startup, no waiting for Office programs to run and (very important) playing games with all settings switched to HIGH.
Norton Research: parents worry about online bullying
Posted on 24-Jan-2017 16:32 News, Security
Norton by Symantec has released findings from the 2016 Norton Cyber Security Insights Report: Family Edition, which sheds light on New Zealand parents' perceptions of cyberbullying and the preventative measures they are putting in place to protect their children.
OPPO upcoming launch in New Zealand
Posted on 20-Jan-2017 10:14 News, Android
OPPO is establishing a presence in New Zealand and will provide a range of its products to New Zealanders.
Mobile launcher app company POSTR raises $3 million for APAC expansion
Posted on 19-Jan-2017 08:59 News, Web media
The fast-growing company builds telecom branded white-label apps, which let people hire out their Android lock screens for advertising in return for mobile data or airtime from major mobile carriers. It has recently launched Optus Xtra with Australian telecom giant Optus and will soon launch telecom-branded apps in major South East Asian markets.
Samsung lauches gaming notebook Odyssey
Posted on 5-Jan-2017 12:00 News, Gaming
Samsung Electronics has unveiled the Samsung Notebook Odyssey, a new portable gaming PC with high-power performance and dynamic display. Available in 17.3-inch and 15.6-inch models, the Samsung Notebook Odyssey packs power in a beautiful and innovative design with premium features to offer a premium gaming experience.
Samsung and Google introduce the next generation Chromebook
Posted on 5-Jan-2017 11:56 News, Android
The new Chromebook Plus and Pro are designed to be flexible - allowing the user to transform the Chromebook on demand. It is built with a 360-degree rotating touchscreen performing both as a notebook, and an ultra-mobile premium tablet.
Ring launches connected floodlight cam
Posted on 5-Jan-2017 11:48 News, Consumer Electronics
Ring has announced the Ring Floodlight Cam, an outdoor home security system that transforms the ordinary floodlight into a one-of-a-kind home security device by adding Ring's proactive vision technology and smart home ecosystem to the standard floodlight.
Linksys launches modular mesh WiFi system Velop
Posted on 4-Jan-2017 10:42 News, Wi-Fi
Linksys is introducing Velop, part of its Whole Home Wi-Fi product line. Velop is a Tri-Band modular Wi-Fi system that can be installed in various mesh configurations providing fast and reliable Wi-Fi to the edge of a home network.
Lightbox smashes through 200,000 customer milestone
Posted on 19-Dec-2016 10:38 News, Web media
The Lightbox TV streaming service has already smashed through a big milestone of 200,000 New Zealand customers and is well on its way towards its next big milestone of 250,000
Huawei Mate 9 review
Posted on 15-Dec-2016 07:14 Reviews, Consumer Electronics
For the last three weeks I have been using the Huawei Mate 9 full time. The verdict is easy: a great smartphone.
Nanogirl Tour reaches 7500 across first three centres
Posted on 9-Dec-2016 11:09 News, STEM
With the support of Spark, the University of Auckland Faculty of Engineering, the MacDiarmid Institute and Beca, the tour is visiting seven centres around New Zealand between December 2nd and December 17th.
Vocus enters business security solutions segment
Posted on 8-Dec-2016 19:52 News, Security
The importance of protecting business information as cyber-attacks continue to escalate has seen leading telco Vocus Communications launch new products to help businesses protect against cyber threats and limit any downtime with a cloud based data backup service.
True Key by Intel Security adopts Windows Hello
Posted on 7-Dec-2016 20:36 News, Security
Integration allows True Key extension to leverage the power of Windows Hello's secure authentication factors to provide a more secure long in and authentication experience with new browser support for Microsoft Edge.
Microsoft and Netsafe issue fresh warning about scammers
Posted on 5-Dec-2016 19:21 News, Security
Microsoft New Zealand and Netsafe are today renewing their call for New Zealand internet users to be aware of a fresh wave of scammers who are targeting this country with warnings about fake viruses on their computers.
