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Panasonic launches 10th-gen projector
Panasonic

Panasonic launches 10th-gen projector

Panasonic has unveiled the AE7000, the world's first LCD full HD 3D home projector, featuring advanced parallax adjustment for comfortable viewing.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 28th Sep 2011
Raroa School could have been a wireless nightmare
Network Infrastructure

Raroa School could have been a wireless nightmare

Wi-Fi woes at Raroa School solved as new system brings seamless connectivity to over 500 delighted students and staff in Wellington.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 27th Sep 2011
GrabOne Facebook app plays on trading card craze
Gaming

GrabOne Facebook app plays on trading card craze

GrabOne's new Facebook app stirs nostalgia with a trading card game, offering prizes like concert passes and trips.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 27th Sep 2011
Amazon to launch tablet this week?
Apple

Amazon to launch tablet this week?

Rumours say the device sports a 7-inch screen, runs Google's Android operating system, and will retail for US$250.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 27th Sep 2011
Disney Mobile introduces first original character
Gaming

Disney Mobile introduces first original character

Disney Mobile unveils Swampy in Where's My Water?, their first original character in a puzzling quest for cleanliness on iOS.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 26th Sep 2011
King's School success with Ruckus Wireless
Network Infrastructure

King's School success with Ruckus Wireless

How King's School shifted from a 'find and fix' network approach to a more proactive 'predict and prevent' methodology with the help of Ruckus solutions.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Fri, 23rd Sep 2011
Doing more with voice commands
Plantronics

Doing more with voice commands

Plantronics introduces Vocalyst, a voice command service, aiming to revolutionise headset use with hands-free email, news, and social media updates.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Sep 2011
Case study: Server recovery adds up
Storage

Case study: Server recovery adds up

Strettons, a leading NZ accountancy firm, narrowly escaped disaster thanks to StorageCraft's quick server recovery solution.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Sep 2011
Game review: Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine
Gaming

Game review: Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine

Relic's debut into third-person action with Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine brings a gritty, immersive dive into the 40K lore, despite some gameplay flaws.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Tue, 20th Sep 2011
Vodafone lands Nokia N9
Unified Communications

Vodafone lands Nokia N9

Vodafone secures exclusive deal to sell Nokia's innovative N9, the all-screen smartphone, launching next month for $999.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 19th Sep 2011
Adidas All Blacks jerseys - the day globalisation became local
eCommerce

Adidas All Blacks jerseys - the day globalisation became local

Adidas faced backlash over All Blacks jerseys priced higher in New Zealand than the US, highlighting how globalisation is reshaping local markets.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 19th Sep 2011
Game review: Rugby World Cup 2011
Gaming

Game review: Rugby World Cup 2011

Rugby World Cup 2011 review: Lacks depth with no career or player creation modes, offering a hollow experience for its steep price.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Thu, 15th Sep 2011

Stories from Other Regions

Retail stories

Kobo to bring eReader Touch to NZ
Kobo

Kobo to bring eReader Touch to NZ

Kobo's eReader Touch, focusing on replicating the reading experience, set to launch in NZ, challenging iPad and Kindle Fire.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 29th Sep 2011
Amazon launches Kindle Fire
Apple

Amazon launches Kindle Fire

Amazon's Kindle Fire challenges the iPad with a price tag under half that of its competitor, despite offering fewer features.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 29th Sep 2011
LG launches pen-friendly TV - Updated
Digital Entertainment

LG launches pen-friendly TV - Updated

LG unveils PenTouch TV, a plasma screen blending drawing tech and PC interaction, aimed at both leisure and business users.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 22nd Sep 2011
Shipments up thanks to price erosion
PC shipments

Shipments up thanks to price erosion

The report says 1.8 million units were shipped in the second quarter of 2011, representing a 7% year-on-year improvement.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 22nd Sep 2011
Sybase announces Afaria support for App Store volume program
SAP

Sybase announces Afaria support for App Store volume program

Sybase unveils interface support for Apple's App Store Volume Purchase Program. SAP subsidiary aims to aid businesses in app deployment.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 16th Sep 2011
Renaissance confirms possible subsidiary sale
Apple

Renaissance confirms possible subsidiary sale

Renaissance Corporation in talks to sell its distribution arm, Renaissance Limited, to an interested buyer if the price meets expectations.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 14th Sep 2011