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Gartner: Wearable device spending to total US$52 billion in 2020
Digital Entertainment

Gartner: Wearable device spending to total US$52 billion in 2020

Gartner forecasts 2020 wearable device spending to reach USD $52 billion, up 27% from 2019, driven by smartwatches and smart clothing.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Nov 2019
Samsung Galaxy S10 software updated to be more like the Note10
Software Updates

Samsung Galaxy S10 software updated to be more like the Note10

The Samsung Galaxy S10 is stepping up to become more like its cousin the Note 10, with a bunch of new software updates, camera tools and Windows integration.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 16th Oct 2019
Samsung Singapore says the Galaxy Fold is now back in stock
Samsung

Samsung Singapore says the Galaxy Fold is now back in stock

After weeks of being out of stock, the highly sought-after Samsung Galaxy Fold is now available again in Singapore, priced at SGD $3,088.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 14th Oct 2019
Hands-on Review: The Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ is sleek and sexy
Gaming

Hands-on Review: The Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ is sleek and sexy

To quote my favourite Jedi master, while not yet complete is my journey to the Android side, much closer to turning I am. Want one I do.

By Owen McCarthy • 4 min read • Thu, 3rd Oct 2019
The rise and rise of 'hearables', as told by IDC
Unified Communications

The rise and rise of 'hearables', as told by IDC

The wearable device market surged by 85.2% in 2Q19, with 'hearables' capturing 46.9% of the market, driven by new products and second-time buyers.

By Ben Moore • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Sep 2019
Samsung says 'hundreds of apps' will work with Galaxy Fold
Samsung

Samsung says 'hundreds of apps' will work with Galaxy Fold

Samsung's Galaxy Fold gets a boost with 'hundreds of apps' now optimised for its foldable screen, thanks to a collaboration with Google.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Sep 2019
Security flaw left Android phones open to SMS phishing attacks found
Endpoint Protection

Security flaw left Android phones open to SMS phishing attacks found

A security flaw in Samsung, Huawei, LG, Sony and other Android phones leaves users open to SMS phishing attacks, Check Point Research reports.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Sep 2019
Premium headphones driving revenue boom, says Futuresource
Digital Entertainment

Premium headphones driving revenue boom, says Futuresource

Thanks to the trend in premium brands, worldwide headphone revenue is growing four times faster than shipment numbers.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Sep 2019
Global smartphone sales continue to decline
Apple

Global smartphone sales continue to decline

Smartphone sales decline in Q2 2019 with Huawei and Samsung seeing annual growth, while Apple continues to decline, says Gartner.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Aug 2019
Samsung and Microsoft partner to deliver unified experience
Partner Programmes

Samsung and Microsoft partner to deliver unified experience

As mobile-first users make up a larger share of the workforce, the demand for more seamless connectivity will only increase.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 12th Aug 2019
Samsung's Note10 will come in two different sizes for the first time ever
Digital Signage

Samsung's Note10 will come in two different sizes for the first time ever

It's that time of year again. Like clockwork, Samsung has announced the latest version of the acclaimed Galaxy Note series, the Note10.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Thu, 8th Aug 2019
Gartner - 5G will give global smartphone market bump in 2020
Apple

Gartner - 5G will give global smartphone market bump in 2020

This will mean some respite after the Australian market's massive 2019 decline and help NZ's see some stability.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Mon, 5th Aug 2019
IDC finds smartphone shipments up 6.5% from previous quarter
Apple

IDC finds smartphone shipments up 6.5% from previous quarter

Smartphone shipments continue to decline worldwide, with China and the US experiencing sharp declines, but the market may be stabilising, says IDC.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Aug 2019
Record-breaking feat in declining smartphone market
Samsung

Record-breaking feat in declining smartphone market

Vivo set a new personal record by shipping 5.8 million smartphones to India in Q2 2019, a notable feat given the overall declining market.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 30th Jul 2019
QNAP backup and recovery: Accelerating data availability with Veeam and Flash
Storage

QNAP backup and recovery: Accelerating data availability with Veeam and Flash

QNAP has made numerous efforts to integrate multiple technologies and work with several partners to deliver a total solution for QNAP customers.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Jul 2019
A detailed look at the global wearables market
Wearables

A detailed look at the global wearables market

ResearchAndMarkets.com released a new report, providing a comprehensive examination of the state of the wearables market for the next five years.

By Ben Moore • 4 min read • Tue, 25th Jun 2019

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Samsung NZ appoints new B2B channels head
Microsoft

Samsung NZ appoints new B2B channels head

Samsung New Zealand appoints former Microsoft leader Jared Pedersen as the new head of B2B channels, underscoring a fresh focus on the enterprise sector.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 15th Jul 2019
In brief: A look at Samsung's latest gadgets
Wearables

In brief: A look at Samsung's latest gadgets

Samsung has been busy releasing a bunch of products including smartphones, watches and tablets – here are the latest gadgets you should watch out for.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2019