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iOS Review: 2048
Gaming

iOS Review: 2048

The iOS 2048 puzzle game delights with its addictive play, combining numbers to reach the titular tile, now enhanced with an update.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 23rd Apr 2014
Apple reveals free product recycling initiative
Apple

Apple reveals free product recycling initiative

Apple expands recycling efforts worldwide, with every Apple Store now accepting and recycling unwanted Apple products for free.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 23rd Apr 2014
Android App Review: Norton Security Antivirus
Gaming

Android App Review: Norton Security Antivirus

Norton has been a household name in antivirus software for as long as I've been old enough to care about such things.

By Eddie Monotone • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Apr 2014
Android App Review: Duolingo
Gaming

Android App Review: Duolingo

Duolingo's free app gamifies language learning, offering bitesize lessons in European languages, making it fun yet educational.

By Eddie Monotone • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Apr 2014
Digital businesses will spot opportunities in a matter of seconds
Information Communication & Technology

Digital businesses will spot opportunities in a matter of seconds

The ability to spot fleeting opportunities will be the hallmark of a digital business, says analyst firm Gartner.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 18th Apr 2014
Review: QNAP NAS TS-670
Storage

Review: QNAP NAS TS-670

The TS-670 is a 6 bay NAS unit, providing SMBs with a scalable NAS solution, backed by the power of an Intel processor, 2GB RAM and 4 LAN interfaces.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2014
Cloud-managed Wi-Fi market to reach $2.5 billion by 2018
Unified Communications

Cloud-managed Wi-Fi market to reach $2.5 billion by 2018

Cloud-managed Wi-Fi market set to reach $2.5bn by 2018, driven by increased adoption in midmarket and distributed enterprise.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2014
East Cape schools now find broadband faster
Unified Communications

East Cape schools now find broadband faster

Faster broadband is being delivered to twelve rural schools in the Gisborne and Wairoa area as a result of the Government's broadband initiatives.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 16th Apr 2014
Technology lovers to strike gold with Vodafone
Unified Communications

Technology lovers to strike gold with Vodafone

Vodafone offers customers the chance to win $100k worth of gold in promotion for the launch of Samsung Galaxy S5.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 15th Apr 2014
Calling all MS Office organisations, time for training the team
Microsoft

Calling all MS Office organisations, time for training the team

Boost your team's MS Office skills with SonicPS ILS - a virtual desk support and learning solution perfect for businesses and educators.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 15th Apr 2014
EMC: World's data doubling every two years...
Internet of Things

EMC: World's data doubling every two years...

The digital universe is set to multiply 10-fold between 2013 and 2020, resulting in a staggering 44 trillion gigabytes of data.

By David Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 15th Apr 2014
Looking into it: iPhoto and iMovie on your iPhone
iOS

Looking into it: iPhoto and iMovie on your iPhone

iPhoto and iMovie now free on iOS, turning your iPhone into a creative powerhouse with seamless iCloud integration. Edit with ease on the go!.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 14th Apr 2014
Telecom UFB goes live in Whangarei
Unified Communications

Telecom UFB goes live in Whangarei

Telecom introduces Ultra Fibre plans, offering faster broadband to Whangarei residents, improving gaming, streaming, and downloading experiences.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 14th Apr 2014
Partners prepare for Microsoft NZ Awards…
Virtualisation

Partners prepare for Microsoft NZ Awards…

Representing the pinnacle of IT industry awards in New Zealand, the Microsoft Partner Awards is set to take place in Auckland tomorrow...

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 14th Apr 2014

Stories from Other Regions

Retail stories

Dick Smith on track as NZ sales slump slows
Dick Smith

Dick Smith on track as NZ sales slump slows

Dick Smith Holdings has seen a slowdown in sales decline in New Zealand due to certain operations being shifted to Australia.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 22nd Apr 2014
TOWER launches app to reward safe Kiwi drivers
Gaming

TOWER launches app to reward safe Kiwi drivers

TOWER's new app offers Kiwi drivers up to 20% off insurance premiums for safe driving, marking a first in New Zealand's move towards user-based insurance.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2014
Why your business needs MY HR...
Software-as-a-Service

Why your business needs MY HR...

MYHR revolutionises NZ's HR, aiding over 100 small businesses with expert support and legal peace of mind as they grow in a booming economy.

By David Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 15th Apr 2014
Samsung S5 sales in a galaxy far, far, away…
Samsung

Samsung S5 sales in a galaxy far, far, away…

Sales of the Galaxy S5 have smashed those of the Galaxy S4, as Samsung enjoyed healthy first weekend sales of its flagship device.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 14th Apr 2014