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Ingram Micro signs Telecom NZ distie deal
Unified Communications

Ingram Micro signs Telecom NZ distie deal

Ingram Micro has inked a deal with Telecom New Zealand to streamline the warehousing and distribution of mobile devices and customer-fixed line hardware.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 6th Aug 2013
Kiwi app 'Get Home Safe' aims to save lives
Apps

Kiwi app 'Get Home Safe' aims to save lives

NZ's 'Get Home Safe' app, a pioneering tool by Boyd Peacock, offers live safety tracking, aiming to protect individuals during solo activities.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 6th Aug 2013
Pioneering cloud service provider, looking for new resellers
Edge Computing

Pioneering cloud service provider, looking for new resellers

OneNet, a trailblazer in NZ's cloud computing, seeks new resellers after a decade of growth and over 150 partnerships.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 6th Aug 2013
Android App Review: G Cloud Backup
Gaming

Android App Review: G Cloud Backup

G Cloud Backup: The app that saves your contacts, messages and more, ready to be reinstalled onto a new phone.

By Eddie Monotone • 3 min read • Mon, 5th Aug 2013
Gen-i wins Network 4 Learning deal for all 2,500 schools
Unified Communications

Gen-i wins Network 4 Learning deal for all 2,500 schools

Gen-i secures major Network for Learning contract, set to provide over 800,000 NZ students with a cutting-edge online education experience.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Aug 2013
Can Xbox One run WinRT apps?
Gaming

Can Xbox One run WinRT apps?

Emerging rumours and a code leak suggest the next-gen Xbox One might run WinRT apps, hinting at a big leap in app compatibility.

By David Williams • 1 min read • Thu, 1st Aug 2013
Microsoft joins the party… slams NZ Telco bill
Unified Communications

Microsoft joins the party… slams NZ Telco bill

Microsoft criticises NZ's Telco bill, joining tech titans in warning against threats to privacy and industry growth.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Aug 2013
Android joins the Office 365 app party
Microsoft

Android joins the Office 365 app party

Android users rejoice as Office 365 now extends its app suite to include them, promising seamless productivity across devices.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 1st Aug 2013
I taunted the law on Facebook… and the law won
Apple

I taunted the law on Facebook… and the law won

A 'catch me if you can' boast on a police Facebook page led to one stupid shoplifter being arrested. Funny that.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Aug 2013
PS4 Delay? Or just greater demand?
Gaming

PS4 Delay? Or just greater demand?

PlayStation 4 day one pre-orders face potential frustration as supply of new consoles may be very limited, leading to delayed delivery.

By David Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 31st Jul 2013
Why is Apple being sued? Search me…
Apple

Why is Apple being sued? Search me…

Former Apple Store employees launch lawsuit over unpaid wages, claiming tech giant searched staff bags after every shift for 30 minutes.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 31st Jul 2013
Kobo expands direct distribution to NZ
Kobo

Kobo expands direct distribution to NZ

Company announces its family of eReaders is available for purchase directly at Kobo.com for readers in New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 30th Jul 2013
Wii don't want Nintendo in our stores
Gaming

Wii don't want Nintendo in our stores

UK's 2nd largest supermarket chain bans Wii U sales, a harsh setback for Nintendo's struggle to revive its console's fortunes.

By David Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Jul 2013
Introducing Apple's new iPhone 5Cheap…?
Apple

Introducing Apple's new iPhone 5Cheap…?

Apple's new budget smartphone could be called the 'iPhone 5C' as a new photo shows the retail packaging of the product.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 30th Jul 2013
For your thighs only… first Google Glass Porn released
Apps

For your thighs only… first Google Glass Porn released

After a ban, 'Tits and Glass' makes a cheeky comeback with the first Google Glass adult film, pushing the boundaries of tech in the bedroom.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Jul 2013

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The only Apple service provider you should visit in Auckland
Apple

The only Apple service provider you should visit in Auckland

For the third year running, IT consultancy and repair company, Imagetext has been appointed as an Apple Authorised Premium Service Provider (PSP).

By Rebecca Wood • 2 min read • Tue, 6th Aug 2013
Dick Smith to open 77 stores within 3 years
Gaming

Dick Smith to open 77 stores within 3 years

Technology retailer embarks on ambitious plan after completing final business buyout in July, opening stores in both NZ and Australia.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 2nd Aug 2013
Ingram Micro Showcase, Belkin and the Internet of Things
Ingram Micro

Ingram Micro Showcase, Belkin and the Internet of Things

Belkin's WeMo products steal the show at the Ingram Micro Showcase, spotlighting the future of smart homes and IoT.

By Luigi Cappel • 5 min read • Wed, 31st Jul 2013