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Sphero announces Force Band wearable device and special edition BB-8 Droid
Posted on 1-Sep-2016 16:01 News, Consumer Electronics

Expanding outside of the app-enabled robotic experiences, Sphero's Force Band attaches to the wrist and utilizes gesture based controls to operate the iconic BB-8 robot produced by the same company.

Fitbit unveils Fitbit Charge 2 and Fitbit Flex 2
Posted on 1-Sep-2016 11:27 News, Health

New Fitbit Charge 2 adds advanced health and fitness features like "Relax" guided breathing and cardio fitness level (estimated VO2 Max). New swim-proof Flex 2 goes ultra-slim, with modern accessories to stay motivated in style

New 7th Gen Intel Core Processor is built for the immersive Internet
Posted on 1-Sep-2016 11:03 News, Computing

To power new immersive experiences, Intel's new 7th Gen Intel Core processors are specifically built to leverage performance and new media capabilities.

Volvo to recruit 400 software engineers to expedite development of self driving and electric cars
Posted on 31-Aug-2016 19:44 News, Internet of Things

Volvo is launching one of the largest engineering recruitment drives in its 89-year history as it boosts the development of next generation safety, autonomous driving and electrification technologies.

Printicular launches with Android Pay in Australia
Posted on 31-Aug-2016 19:36 News, Consumer Electronics

With Android Pay, people can order and pay for prints straight from their phone's picture albums or social media accounts, and have pictures delivered to their homes.

Executives committed to digital business despite security concerns says Unisys study
Posted on 30-Aug-2016 18:16 News, Security

Nearly three quarters (72 percent) of the respondents agree that it is critical or very important for an organisation to modify IT processes and resources to support a digital business model. That represents an increase of 7 percentage points (up from 65 percent) from the response to a similar question in a Unisys-IDG study conducted in October 2015.

Timely hits major milestone and appoints new Head of Finance
Posted on 30-Aug-2016 18:11 News, SaaS

Appointment scheduling software company Timely has successfully reached another of their projected milestones by hitting a cash positive position on time and on target.

Renesas Electronics expands Renesas Synergy platform for the Internet of Things market in New Zealand
Posted on 30-Aug-2016 18:04 News, Internet of Things

New Zealand system developers can now create innovative embedded applications faster.

Ballance Agri-Nutrients adopts SAP S/4HANA
Posted on 30-Aug-2016 18:01 News, SaaS

SAP New Zealand and Soltius have this morning announced Ballance Agri-Nutrients, the New Zealand farmer-owned co-operative, as the first organisation in New Zealand to go live with the SAP S/4HANA technology platform as it embarks on its digital future.

SecureWorks research indicates top ransomware making their way through APAC
Posted on 27-Aug-2016 09:33 News, Security

Generally, 0.25% to 3.0% of victims elect to pay a ransom, meaning attackers need to destroy data on anywhere from 30 to 400 computers for every victim who relents and pays the ransom.

StretchSense to feature at Canterbury Tech Summit
Posted on 27-Aug-2016 09:19 News, Web media

Sensor technologies that can stretch with human motion and help improve how people interact with technology are rapidly developing as a New Zealand company is taking this technology to the world.

Intergen admitted to exclusive Microsoft Dynamics Inner Circle 2016
Posted on 27-Aug-2016 09:10 News, Computing

Intergen has been admitted to the exclusive Microsoft Dynamics Inner Circle 2016, an elite group of 60 of the most strategic Microsoft Dynamics partners from around 10,000 certified Dynamics partners across the globe.

150 Years of the Cook Strait Cable
Posted on 27-Aug-2016 09:09 News, Broadband

On 26 August 1866, New Zealand's telecommunications took a leap into the future with the successful connection of the Cook Strait Telegraph Cable, says Communications Minister Amy Adams.

Cybercriminals recruit insiders to attack telecoms providers
Posted on 25-Aug-2016 23:27 News, Security

Cybercriminals are using insiders to gain access to telecommunications networks and subscriber data, recruiting disaffected employees through underground channels or blackmailing staff using compromising information gathered from open sources - according to a Kaspersky Lab intelligence report into security threats facing the telecommunications industry.

Canon introduces new EOS 5D Mark IV
Posted on 25-Aug-2016 23:19 News, Consumer Electronics

Featuring a 30.4 megapixel CMOS sensor with wide exposure latitude, 7 frames per second (fps) high speed shooting, internal 4K movie recording and built-in Wi-Fi and GPS, the camera fuses speed and resolution with excellent low light capability and movie functionality.

Garmin introduces premium version of multisport watch
Posted on 25-Aug-2016 23:12 News, Consumer Electronics

With Connect IQ compatibility and wireless connectivity features, fenix Chronos is a full-fledged smartwatch that can be totally customised to each user.

Domino's Pizza to start New Zealand trials for pizza drone delivery in late 2016
Posted on 25-Aug-2016 12:56 News, Consumer Electronics

Domino's Pizza Enterprises Limited has joined forces with global drone deliveries company Flirtey to launch the first commercial drone delivery service in the world.

Trend Micro detects almost 40,000 ransomware threats in New Zealand throughout 1H 2016
Posted on 24-Aug-2016 20:32 News, Security

A Trend Micro security report, "The Reign of Ransomware" saw a 172 percent increase in ransomware and US$3 billion in losses due to business email compromise (BEC) scams so far in 2016, as well as nearly 500 vulnerabilities in a variety of products.

New Zealand CERT Establishment Advisory Board appointed
Posted on 23-Aug-2016 15:49 News, Security

A highly skilled group of people from the private sector have been named as the CERT (Computer Emergency Response Team) Establishment Advisory Board by Communications Minister Amy Adams.

Garmin vivomove review
Posted on 21-Aug-2016 18:57 Reviews, Health, by M Freitas

The Garmin vivomove is a good looking activity tracker that resembles an analog watch. It is closer to a sport watch but the ability to swap wriststraps makes it easy to adapt to different social situations.

Meizu M3 Note review
Posted on 21-Aug-2016 17:06 Reviews, Android, by M Freitas

I have received a Meizu M3 Note smartphone from PB Tech for review and it's fair to say it's a very impressive device - for the middle-tier price range and superb service by PB Tech (more on this later) this is an excellent choice for our market.

Canterbury Tech Summit to help prepare for unprecedented changes
Posted on 19-Aug-2016 20:42 News, Computing

The Canterbury Tech Summit brings together New Zealand and international thought leaders and innovators to discuss what can be done to prepare for the fourth industrial revolution.

Gigabit dream becomes a reality for 3000+ businesses in Tauranga
Posted on 19-Aug-2016 20:41 News, Broadband

When gigabit internet was announced in Tauranga two years ago, homes and businesses in the city were able to access the ultrafast speeds but only at a cost which significantly exceeded the cost of existing services.

Huawei Agile Network deployed at Lincoln University
Posted on 19-Aug-2016 20:38 News, Education

Lincoln University hosted an open day to showcase a major overhaul of its campus network, deploying Huawei's Agile Education Campus Network Solution to create a new, highly reliable network which delivers high bandwidth, provides total Wi-Fi coverage, and is easy to manage and maintain.

Polycom brings Silicon Valley to New Zealand through the power of collaboration
Posted on 19-Aug-2016 20:36 News, Computing

Polycom Co-Founder and Chief Evangelist, Jeff Rodman Delivers Masterclass on Creativity and Innovation at Auckland's ICT Graduate School.


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