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The apps sucking the life out of your phone
Power / Energy

The apps sucking the life out of your phone

The latest report from AVG Technologies reveals what the top apps are for draining battery life on Android devices.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 27th Oct 2015
Adoption of iOS 9 huge, despite Wi-Fi Assist failings
Wireless Networks

Adoption of iOS 9 huge, despite Wi-Fi Assist failings

Despite initial glitches and WiFi Assist controversies, iOS 9 adoption has soared to 61%, outpacing iOS 8 and older versions, says Apple.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 27th Oct 2015
How the Internet of Things primes a new smart product economy
Internet of Things

How the Internet of Things primes a new smart product economy

A slew of newly connected gadgets controlled through mobile apps and feed personal data into the cloud are driving a wave of interest in the IoT.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 27th Oct 2015
Hands-on Review: Norton Security 2015
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Norton Security 2015

In the bad old days keeping a PC secure was simple. Nowadays, a huge chunk of our lives exists online, and digital security issues have escalated.

By Patrick Pilcher • 6 min read • Tue, 27th Oct 2015
Software thin clients are both climate and wallet-friendly
Power / Energy

Software thin clients are both climate and wallet-friendly

Organizations using older PCs as software thin clients can reduce global warming potential by 60%, says study by Fraunhofer Institute.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 26th Oct 2015
Hands-on Review: Olloclip 4-in-1 Photo Lens for iPhone
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Olloclip 4-in-1 Photo Lens for iPhone

If you want to dump the digital camera and just travel with one device, you'll need some help in the lense department.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 23rd Oct 2015
The video conference solution for SMBs in a class of its own
Unified Communications

The video conference solution for SMBs in a class of its own

Grandstream Networks has launched the GVC3200, a video conferencing solution for small to medium-sized businesses in Australia.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Oct 2015
Hands-on Review: Asustor AS6204T NAS Drive
Storage

Hands-on Review: Asustor AS6204T NAS Drive

NAS Drives can be an invaluable central storage device and there's almost nothing the Asustor AS6204T NAS Drive can't do thanks to the available apps.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 19th Oct 2015
Fujitsu enterprise PC refresh brings palm vein sensor, reduced footprint
PC Hardware

Fujitsu enterprise PC refresh brings palm vein sensor, reduced footprint

Fujitsu is refreshing its mini desktop and Lifebook notebooks, favouring 'human needs over large and noisy technology requirements'.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 15th Oct 2015
Second digital revolution to bring $4.8 trillion spend
Data Analytics

Second digital revolution to bring $4.8 trillion spend

A second digital revolution will bring $4.8 trillion in spend by 2025, but which tech providers will become digital enablers and reap the benefits?.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Oct 2015
Digital citizens need more vigilance about online safety
Online security

Digital citizens need more vigilance about online safety

Digital citizens, from consumers and SMBs to multinationals, are being encouraged to increase their awareness about safe internet use.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Oct 2015
Business laptop to tablet migrations spurring tablet growth
Telsyte

Business laptop to tablet migrations spurring tablet growth

Laptop to tablet migrations in businesses sparked an increase in tablet sales in Q2, with the enterprise tablet roll out expected to continue.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 14th Oct 2015
Apple cuts the cord with new wireless accessories
Clean technologies

Apple cuts the cord with new wireless accessories

Apple goes wireless, reinventing the iMac with Magic accessories and stunning Retina displays for a sleeker, more powerful desktop experience.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 14th Oct 2015
So blocking good: ScaleIO now available as software, nodes or rack-scale
Storage

So blocking good: ScaleIO now available as software, nodes or rack-scale

EMC has been championing the cause of software-defined, scale-out storage by transporting IT enterprises from a world of siloed infrastructures.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Oct 2015
Five steps to maximise BYOD benefits without compromising data
Mobile Device Management

Five steps to maximise BYOD benefits without compromising data

Unlock the potential of BYOD with Acronis' five steps, ensuring flexibility without forsaking corporate data security.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Oct 2015
Light at the end of the tunnel after gloomy year for PC sales
Notebook

Light at the end of the tunnel after gloomy year for PC sales

While the latest PC shipment data from IDC and Gartner makes for gloomy reading, both analyst firms believe there is light at the end of the tunnel.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Fri, 9th Oct 2015

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Sony Xperia Z5 series comes to NZ
Sony

Sony Xperia Z5 series comes to NZ

Sony's cutting-edge Xperia Z5 hits NZ shelves next week, offering a top-tier camera and two-day battery life, says Sony Mobile's Featherstone.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 16th Oct 2015