New Zealanders get more digital
Posted on 19-Jan-2016 22:57 News, Mobile
Latest research from global performance management company, Nielsen, has found that 3.1 million New Zealanders spend the equivalent of two workings days online each week.
Southern Cross expands LA and Silicon Valley access
Posted on 14-Jan-2016 09:34 News, Broadband
Southern Cross Cable Network is expanding its footprint to make its international capacity services available from a further four key data-centre locations across Los Angeles and Silicon Valley.
Southern Cross increases capacity
Posted on 12-Jan-2016 07:46 News, Broadband
Southern Cross Cable Network has successfully completed its latest upgrade adding 900Gbs to all segments of the Network, bringing total Network lit capacity to 5.8Tbs.
Netflix Is Now Available Around the World
Posted on 7-Jan-2016 19:15 News, Consumer Electronics
Netflix launched its service globally, simultaneously bringing its Internet TV network to more than 130 new countries around the world, for a total of more than 190 countries. The company made the announcement - and the service went live - during a keynote by Co-founder and Chief Executive Reed Hastings at CES 2016.
Casio to release smartwatch with Android Wear
Posted on 6-Jan-2016 12:32 News, Consumer Electronics
The new WSD-F10 wrist device is optimal for the outdoors, boasting water resistance for use in rain and around water, and is tested to military standard specifications to ensure it can withstand a variety of rugged activities.
Kodak bets on Super 8 filmmaking revival
Posted on 6-Jan-2016 12:23 News, Consumer Electronics
On the heels of celebrating 50 years of manufacturing Super 8 film, Kodak is launching an initiative aimed at putting Super 8 cameras into the hands of a new generation of filmmakers as well as meeting the needs of top directors, indie filmmakers and others who appreciate the art and craft of filmmaking.
Fitbit Blaze brings style to smart trackers
Posted on 6-Jan-2016 12:05 News, Health
Fitbit has unveiled the Fitbit Blaze smart fitness watch, available today for presale with global retail availability starting in March 2016.
Fiat Chrysler announces new fourth-generation Uconnect systems
Posted on 5-Jan-2016 14:04 News, Consumer Electronics
Fiat Chrysler are heading to the world's largest and most important electronics show, the 2016 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, to reveal the new fourth-generation Uconnect system featuring Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and a preview of the latest technology advancements in FCA vehicles.
Lenovo unveils modular ThinkPad X1 tablet
Posted on 4-Jan-2016 21:19 News, Mobile
Lenovo has unveiled its newly expanded X1 portfolio, including new additions such as the adaptable ThinkPad X1 Tablet with its modular design; the ThinkPad X1 Yoga with world's first OLED display; and the ThinkPad X1 Carbon with an even thinner and lighter design.
Navman MiVue 580 review
Posted on 4-Jan-2016 11:36 Reviews, Consumer Electronics, by M Freitas
The Navman MiVue 580 is a high definition dashboard camera with good support for night time recording. It is no surprise that it also supports location timestamp, thanks to its built-in GPS powered by Navman technology.
Spark releases app for Apple Watch and Android Wear devices
Posted on 21-Dec-2015 10:23 News, Mobile
Spark has released an app for Apple Watch and Android Wear devices that gives people the ability to see information about their Spark plan and track their usage from their wrist.
Spark continues focus on customer service improvements
Posted on 16-Dec-2015 19:00 News, Broadband
All of the 100 new customer service agents Spark committed to employing back in September are now trained and answering phones in its contact centres, and the company is looking for a further 40 new agents to work in its Christchurch-based call centre.
