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Samsung topples Apple for smartphone shipments in NZ
Apple

Samsung topples Apple for smartphone shipments in NZ

Samsung has returned to the number 1 spot in the NZ smartphone market after reclaiming the position from Apple - but change could be near.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Fri, 2nd Jun 2017
Smartphone rankings: Who the F**k is Oppo?
Apple

Smartphone rankings: Who the F**k is Oppo?

Oppo launched in New Zealand for the first time in March of this year, bringing us their R9, F1 and A39 models.

By Alex Crossan • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd May 2017
Magnify VR expo brings a taste of the future to Auckland
AR, VR & Metaverse

Magnify VR expo brings a taste of the future to Auckland

A full day of virtual and augmented reality demonstrations and experiences are on offer, including a specially made short movie that incorporate VR.

By Alex Crossan • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Apr 2017
Getting hands on at the Samsung S8/S8+ launch event
Samsung

Getting hands on at the Samsung S8/S8+ launch event

Samsung wows with new Galaxy S8 and S8+ at Auckland launch, showcasing water resistance and innovative new gadgets.

By Alex Crossan • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Mar 2017
Hands-on Review: Samsung Galaxy A7 - a sleek midrange smartphone
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Samsung Galaxy A7 - a sleek midrange smartphone

Samsung's latest Galaxy A series might just smooth what has been something of a bumpy path for the global giant. We get hands-on with the A7.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Tue, 21st Mar 2017
IDC NZ: Apple takes top smartphone vendor spot for first time since 2012
Apple

IDC NZ: Apple takes top smartphone vendor spot for first time since 2012

The smartphone market in 2017 looks almost guaranteed to be extremely competitive, with stakes heating up between the three main vendors.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Mon, 13th Mar 2017

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Three AI projects that come close to making HAL 9000 a reality
Artificial Intelligence

Three AI projects that come close to making HAL 9000 a reality

Echoes of HAL 9000: Explore three AIs transforming daily life with brainy to virtual assistance, without the sci-fi rebellion.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Jun 2017
Global wearables market grows 17.9 percent - and we have a new leader
Wearables

Global wearables market grows 17.9 percent - and we have a new leader

The worldwide wearables market continued its rapid rise in the first quarter of 2017 (1Q17) with multiple companies experiencing triple digit growth.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 9th Jun 2017
High-end market to drive smartphone shipment rebound in 2017
Apple

High-end market to drive smartphone shipment rebound in 2017

After a slow 2016, a new forecast from the International Data Corporation (IDC) has revealed smartphone shipments are expected to rebound in 2017.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Jun 2017
Hackers run circles around Samsung's iris scanner security
Biometrics

Hackers run circles around Samsung's iris scanner security

Chaos at Samsung: Hackers bypass S8 iris scan with picture and contact lens, exposing security flaws in high-tech system.

By Alex Crossan • 3 min read • Wed, 24th May 2017
Mergers and acquisitions play major role in semiconductor market growth
Semiconductors

Mergers and acquisitions play major role in semiconductor market growth

According to Gartner, consolidation played a major role in the market share rankings, with several large companies growing through acquisitions.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Thu, 18th May 2017
Hands-on Review: Samsung Galaxy S8
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Samsung Galaxy S8

Samsung Galaxy S8 dazzles with top-tier display and design, but biometric quirks and Bixby disappoint. A stylish yet pricey choice at 7.9/10.

By Alex Crossan • 4 min read • Tue, 9th May 2017
Samsung turn smartphones into desktops with new 'DeX'
Desktop-as-a-Service

Samsung turn smartphones into desktops with new 'DeX'

Samsung revolutionizes desktop computing with Samsung DeX, a device that turns the Galaxy S8 into a desktop computer.

By Alex Crossan • 2 min read • Thu, 30th Mar 2017
Samsung comes out firing: New Gear 360 announced
Samsung

Samsung comes out firing: New Gear 360 announced

Samsung unveils Gear 360: A lightweight, 4K camera reshaping the VR landscape with real-time broadcasting and enhanced content features.

By Alex Crossan • 2 min read • Thu, 30th Mar 2017
Samsung puts environment first: Note 7 recycling effort
Clean technologies

Samsung puts environment first: Note 7 recycling effort

Samsung announces recycling plan for Galaxy Note 7 devices, including reselling refurbished units in different countries.

By Alex Crossan • 2 min read • Tue, 28th Mar 2017
Weather forecasts meet virtual reality with launch of AccuWeather app
Digital Entertainment

Weather forecasts meet virtual reality with launch of AccuWeather app

Step into the storm with AccuWeather's new VR app, offering immersive 360-degree weather experiences in collaboration with Samsung.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Thu, 23rd Mar 2017
Apple iPad sales defy the declining Indian tablet market in December quarter
Lenovo

Apple iPad sales defy the declining Indian tablet market in December quarter

Apple recorded the fastest growth in the quarter ended December 2016, making it into the top five despite the segment shrinking 3.1 percent.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Mon, 6th Mar 2017

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