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New iPad Pro comes complete with… a pencil?
Apple

New iPad Pro comes complete with… a pencil?

Targeting a greater number of professional users along with general consumers, Apple has introduced the iPad Pro to its line-up.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 10th Sep 2015
New Apple TV finally revealed
Apple

New Apple TV finally revealed

Apple has unveiled the long-awaited revamp of Apple TV, bringing with it Siri, a touch screen remote and its very own App Store.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 10th Sep 2015
Game of Thrones star erased from Destiny
Gaming

Game of Thrones star erased from Destiny

With an 18GB update, Activision have totally removed the vocal talents of Peter Dinklage from their hit game, Destiny.

By Darren Price • 2 min read • Thu, 10th Sep 2015
UXC Eclipse brings home $68m revenue from North American market
Microsoft

UXC Eclipse brings home $68m revenue from North American market

Microsoft Australia Partner Award winner UXC Eclipse is hailing its North American foray an 'unprecedented' success after gaining $68m in revenue.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 9th Sep 2015
Come 2016, contactless payments will reach 200M
Marketing Technologies

Come 2016, contactless payments will reach 200M

The number of mobile wallets using contactless technology is expected to reach 200 million by the end of 2016, representing growth of 100% since 2014.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 9th Sep 2015
3CX releases latest update to phone system
Unified Communications

3CX releases latest update to phone system

In its latest move, 3CX releases v14 of its phone system, enhancing user experience with new features and improved functionality.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Sep 2015
Sophisticated malware resurfaces in Google Play apps
Cybersecurity

Sophisticated malware resurfaces in Google Play apps

The Android.Trojan.MKero.A malware was originally distributed via third-party marketplace and local social networks in Eastern Europe late 2014.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 8th Sep 2015
Navigating the Third Industrial Revolution
Digital Transformation

Navigating the Third Industrial Revolution

Digital transformations are taking place in every company, from the local supermarket all the way through to financial organisations.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Sep 2015
New Serko feature allows travellers to track luggage
Serko

New Serko feature allows travellers to track luggage

Serko launches Bag Tracker, a new feature that allows users to track their luggage on its mobile platform. #travel.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 7th Sep 2015
There's no stopping this Kiwi startup
Callaghan Innovation

There's no stopping this Kiwi startup

Wellington-born startup, AREA360, has received $5.5 million investment from a US technology venture group, and is expanding into the American market.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Sep 2015
Could this be the cutest Star Wars Toy ever?
Star Wars

Could this be the cutest Star Wars Toy ever?

Orbotix have crafted what is likely to be one of the cutest Star Wars toys I've seen for awhile. Better still, BB-8 is also a hell of a lot of fun.

By Patrick Pilcher • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Sep 2015
Hands-on Review: Adata's UC330 Phone to USB thumb drive
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Adata's UC330 Phone to USB thumb drive

Here's a toughie. I needed to quickly back up everything on my Huawei P8 smartphone before I updated its firmware so it'd work with Android Wear.

By Patrick Pilcher • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Sep 2015
Mobility solutions key in Australian healthcare sector
Health Technologies

Mobility solutions key in Australian healthcare sector

As the Australian healthcare sector spends more and faces increasingly complex demands, conditions are ripe for mobility initiatives.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Sep 2015

Stories from Other Regions

Everything Apple has told us about the new iPhone 6s and 6s Plus
iOS

Everything Apple has told us about the new iPhone 6s and 6s Plus

Apple has unveiled the next generation of iPhones, including a new rose gold colour and features such as 3D Touch and Live Photos.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 10th Sep 2015
Into the River ban a complete fail
Gaming

Into the River ban a complete fail

Because Into the River is available online, the odds are that an interim restriction order will be about as effective as a screen door on a submarine.

By Patrick Pilcher • 4 min read • Wed, 9th Sep 2015
Spectralink rolls out new portfolio in New Zealand
Health Technologies

Spectralink rolls out new portfolio in New Zealand

In order to capitalise on the opportunities presented by the connected world, Spectralink has updated its 7000 portfolio of DECT handsets.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 8th Sep 2015
Pos Pos liquidation leaves trail of unsecured creditors
POSPOS NZ

Pos Pos liquidation leaves trail of unsecured creditors

The local operations of POS distributor Mecari, previously Pos Pos, has been placed into liquidation with early assessment of debts of $345,476.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 8th Sep 2015
Synnex brings interactive learning for resellers with Synergy Roadshow
Synnex

Synnex brings interactive learning for resellers with Synergy Roadshow

Resellers can get up close and personal with Synnex and its vendors as the distributor takes to the road again with its Synnex Synergy Roadshow.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 8th Sep 2015