New fitness app has been designed specifically for gamers
Posted on 18-May-2016 20:02 News, Gaming
New Zealanders will be the first to test their strategy skills against others in their community with the launch of the free mobile running app "Run An Empire", exclusively to the New Zealand market.
Land Rover to help owners find keys with Tile app
Posted on 10-May-2016 20:45 News, Consumer Electronics
Land Rover says it will introduce a Bluetooth tracking system to its vehicle dashboard touchscreen in future models which will let owners know when they get in the car if they have forgotten to pack their wallet, cell phone, bags or a range of common items.
Garmin launches new activity trackers with long battery life
Posted on 10-May-2016 20:39 News, Consumer Electronics
Designed to be worn all day vivomove features a timeless analog style face and is available in several models: the sleek vivomove sport, vivomove classic with leather straps, and the more upscale vivomove premium with leather straps and full steel body.
Fuji Xerox Next Generation Services spotlight
Posted on 10-May-2016 20:37 News, Computing
As a mature offering, Managed Print Services has proven its value for organisations across the spectrum - but are New Zealand's businesses taking full control of their content from end to end? That's a question posed by Fuji Xerox, which notes that Next Generation Managed Print Services (MPS) go beyond document management to incorporate the full digital information lifecycle.
Spark to take over naming rights of Vector Arena venue
Posted on 10-May-2016 20:29 News, Consumer Electronics
Spark has announced today that it will become the new naming rights, brand and technology partner for New Zealand's biggest multi-purpose entertainment venue, currently known as Vector Arena, from late April 2017.
UFB and RBI now available to 1.2 million people
Posted on 10-May-2016 20:26 News, Broadband
Under the Government's Ultra-Fast Broadband (UFB) and Rural Broadband Initiative (RBI) rollouts, more than 1.2 million New Zealanders can now connect to faster and more reliable internet, Communications Minister Amy Adams announced today.
Unisys releases ClearPath MCP software for virtual environments
Posted on 5-May-2016 09:43 News, Computing
The new version of the premier MCP operating environment is designed to provide a production-ready, entry-level instance of the full software stack running on any Intel x86 server under VMware ESXi or a client-chosen system conforming to a reference specification.
TomTom announces new START Navigation Series
Posted on 5-May-2016 09:36 News, GPS
TomTom has announced the launch of three new TomTom navigation devices for the car, boasting the latest innovations in address search, routing and guidance, as well as access to the most up-to-date maps.
Fiat Chrysler and Google join forces to develop self driving cars
Posted on 5-May-2016 09:34 News, Consumer Electronics
The Google Self-Driving Car Project and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles have announced, in a first-of-its-kind collaboration, that they will integrate Google's self-driving technology into all-new 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid people movers to expand Google's existing self-driving test program.
Spark and Huawei enable first faster mobile site
Posted on 5-May-2016 09:26 News, 4G
Reaching 1.15Gbps (gigabits per second) in a speed test, it is the fastest mobile data speed in New Zealand, and three times faster than the highest recorded speed on the Spark network.
New Garmin navigation devices to help increase driver awareness
Posted on 22-Apr-2016 14:18 News, GPS
The addition of smart notifications, which display calls, text messages and app notifications on the navigation screen, as well as voice-activated navigation and Bluetooth wireless technology for hands-free calling, allows drivers to keep both hands safely on the wheel.
FreeviewPlus now on satellite service
Posted on 22-Apr-2016 14:14 News, DVB and HD
Enjoying On Demand on TV is about to become a whole lot simpler and easier for even more Kiwis up and down the country, as Freeview New Zealand rolls out FreeviewPlus on their satellite platform.
Panasonic launches 4K Smart Ultra HD 2016 TV range
Posted on 15-Apr-2016 10:29 News, DVB and HD
A large variety of easy-access content and apps makes Panasonic's new Smart TVs perfect for Kiwis who want access to popular video on demand applications including Netflix, Lightbox, YouTube, and New Zealand's best catch-up TV streaming services - FreeviewPlus, TVNZ OnDemand, 3NOW and Maori TV On Demand.
MYOB launch e-GST filing service
Posted on 15-Apr-2016 10:27 News, SaaS
Businesses using MYOB's Essentials cloud-based accounting software now have the ability to file their GST returns online directly to the Inland Revenue Department (IRD), saving time and significantly simplifying the GST submission process for SMEs.
First New Zealand industry-accredited computing degrees announced
Posted on 15-Apr-2016 10:24 News, Computing
The first six computing degrees to successfully achieve robust accreditation and endorsement by the IT industry were announced today, with a mix of institutions from across New Zealand being recognised.
