Stories by Patrick - Page 7
Hands-on Review: Samsung Galaxy S6
Thu, 9th Apr 2015
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gaming
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semiconductors
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digital signage
The S6 feels iPhone 6-like. I'm hoping that lawsuits don't start flying. They're a distraction from the innovation that the market needs.
Hands-on Review: Samsung A5
Tue, 7th Apr 2015
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gaming
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semiconductors
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digital signage
The folks at Samsung knew they needed to lift their game to maintain their position in the market. The first sign of this was the Galaxy Alpha.
Hands-on Review: Epson L355 wrings out more bang per buck for ink
Thu, 26th Mar 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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wireless networks
The L-355 is a bold move for Epson, completely doing away with costly cartridges. Instead it uses tanks which can be refilled using ink bottles.
Hands-on Review: Asus TF103C Convertible Tablet
Fri, 20th Mar 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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reviews
The only certainty with the personal computing market is change. Pat Pilcher's review on the Asus TF103C Convertible Tablet.
Hands-on Review: Sony Xperia E4
Fri, 13th Mar 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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sony
Amidst all the hype surrounding Samsung Galaxy S6 and HTC's One M9 launch, some may have missed that Sony launched the Xperia E4, its latest mid-range.
Hands-on Review: Sony Z3 Tablet Compact
Thu, 5th Mar 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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wireless networks
From out of nowhere Sony has developed a reputation for crafting slick smartphones, all carrying the Xperia moniker.
Hands-on Review: Logitech Protection [+] Phone case for Samsung Galaxy S5
Wed, 4th Mar 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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samsung galaxy
Logitech's sleek Protection [+] case marries style and security for Galaxy S5 owners; proving essential gear for your prized device.
Scientists Crack 1 Terabit Mobile Data Speeds
Wed, 4th Mar 2015
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uc
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
University of Surrey has developed a mobile network that is 65,000 times faster than 4G, allowing 100 movies to download in just three seconds.
Huawei announce 4.5G as the world waits for 5G
Fri, 27th Feb 2015
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uc
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
The 4.5G standard - otherwise known as LTE-M will provide extra bandwidth for demanding applications such as virtual reality and ultra HD video.
Hands-on Review: Logitech K480 Bluetooth smartphone keyboard
Tue, 24th Feb 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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apple
Logitech's K480 keyboard offers a practical solution to the frustrations of typing on a smartphone, with a compact design and easy setup.
Hands-on Review: Viewsonic PLED-W800 Portable Projector
Tue, 10th Feb 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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dlp
ViewSonic's PLED-W800 projector shines in daylight and dazzles on the move with superior connectivity and quality.
Speculation mounts as Samsung Galaxy S6 launch date announced
Thu, 5th Feb 2015
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gaming
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digital signage
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digital entertainment
With Samsung announcing the Unpacked launch date will be March 1, speculation is growing like topsy around the next Galaxy S6.
Hands-on Review: LG G Watch R
Thu, 29th Jan 2015
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gaming
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semiconductors
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digital signage
Critics labelled LG's first Android Wear smart-watch as being too generic. That's all changed this time round.
Hands-on Review: Beats Pill
Mon, 19th Jan 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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digital music
Getting outdoor music rigged up as the snarlers sizzled proved to be bit of a mission - at least until I got my hands on the Beats Pill.
Quantum Dots are Coming, Here's Why You Should Care
Thu, 8th Jan 2015
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digital signage
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quantum computing
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digital entertainment
Quantum dots are transforming TV visuals with eye-popping colours and sharpness, promising an affordable leap in display technology.
The future of mobile networks, according to Nokia's Ray Owen
Tue, 6th Jan 2015
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uc
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endpoint protection
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5g & beyond
Pat Pilcher caught up with Ray Owen, the new head of ANZ for Nokia to chat about the future of mobile networks.
Microsoft places IE on death row
Mon, 5th Jan 2015
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microsoft
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windows
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internet explorer
After two decades, Microsoft plans to replace Internet Explorer with 'Spartan', a new, leaner browser, signalling the end of an era.
Hands-on Review: Huawei Mate
Thu, 18th Dec 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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huawei
Huawei's newest kid on the block, and the Ascend Mate is definitely a big boy, sitting on the phablet side of the fence.
AVAST! The Piratebay Bounces Back
Mon, 15th Dec 2014
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piracy
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the pirate bay
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retail
After a raid by the Swedish Police on their Stockholm data centre, it only took a week or so for the Piratebay to bounce back.
5G is on its way
Fri, 12th Dec 2014
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gaming
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uc
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digital entertainment
4G may have finally made it to New Zealand, but Huawei are already eying up the next generation of mobile technology.