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VR Junkies is a new place in Auckland allowing Kiwis to try out virtual reality games
Gaming

VR Junkies is a new place in Auckland allowing Kiwis to try out virtual reality games

Virtual reality headsets are kind of expensive to own at home, but thankfully you can give the tech a try by visiting a new place called 'VR Junkies'.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Wed, 23rd May 2018
Ingram Micro NZ scores exclusive distribution rights to Fitbit
Wearables

Ingram Micro NZ scores exclusive distribution rights to Fitbit

According to Ingram Micro NZ, the move reflects its focus on offering market-leading brands to all of its partners.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Tue, 22nd May 2018

Global Stories

SmartPhones stories

Time to bin the traditional PC? IDC forecasts ongoing decline
Gaming

Time to bin the traditional PC? IDC forecasts ongoing decline

Despite the bleak forecast, IDC assures there are actually several pockets of opportunities and growth like gaming & ultraslim notebooks.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Jun 2018
Gartner - Xiaomi up and Samsung down as smartphone market grows
Apple

Gartner - Xiaomi up and Samsung down as smartphone market grows

Global smartphone sales return to growth with Xiaomi grabbing up sales to hit over 100% year over year improvement.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Wed, 30th May 2018
Fujitsu releases three new D Series enterprise PC models
Health Technologies

Fujitsu releases three new D Series enterprise PC models

Fujitsu launches three new D Series enterprise PCs featuring Intel's latest processors and enhanced security, plus a 34.1-inch ultra-wide curved monitor.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 30th May 2018
Ziften & Microsoft: The partnership bringing threat defence to almost every OS
Endpoint Protection

Ziften & Microsoft: The partnership bringing threat defence to almost every OS

Ziften's partnership with Microsoft is making serious headway into bringing microsoft security technology into the heart of all operating systems.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 29th May 2018
Low-cost Android devices shipping pre-installed Colisoon adware
Malware

Low-cost Android devices shipping pre-installed Colisoon adware

Low-cost Android devices from manufacturers such as ZTE and Archos are being pre-installed with adware, researchers at Avast say.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 29th May 2018
Schneider Electric launches Masterpact MTZ
DataCentre infrastructure

Schneider Electric launches Masterpact MTZ

Masterpact MTZ is designed to protect electrical systems from damage caused by overloads, short circuits and equipment ground faults.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 29th May 2018
Synergy reports record-breaking Q1 capex spend for big cloud providers
Infrastructure-as-a-Service

Synergy reports record-breaking Q1 capex spend for big cloud providers

Hyperscale operators' Q1 capex soared to USD $27 billion, driven by immense outlays from Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Apple, and Facebook, says Synergy Research.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Tue, 29th May 2018
Google beats Amazon to first place in smart speaker war
Google

Google beats Amazon to first place in smart speaker war

Google claims the top spot in the smart speaker market by shipping 3.2 million units in Q1 2018, surpassing Amazon's 2.5 million Echo shipments.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 28th May 2018
Honeywell's 'Mobility Edge' platform hits the ANZ market
Edge Computing

Honeywell's 'Mobility Edge' platform hits the ANZ market

the new offering includes common hardware architecture and a suite of tools designed to support future mobility solutions.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Fri, 25th May 2018
Stability on the horizon for the global PC and tablet market, according to Canalys
Gaming

Stability on the horizon for the global PC and tablet market, according to Canalys

Global PC and tablet market shipments to fall 2.1% this year, but Canalys says the decline is slowing, indicating potential long-term stability.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Fri, 25th May 2018
Wearables market showing no wear as smartwatches drive growth
Wearables

Wearables market showing no wear as smartwatches drive growth

Canalys says wearable band shipments grew 35 percent from the year before with a two horse race at the front & fierce competition behind.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Thu, 24th May 2018
Big 5 fuel 'staggering' growth of capex in hyperscale data centres
Hyperscale

Big 5 fuel 'staggering' growth of capex in hyperscale data centres

Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Apple, and Facebook continue to balloon in the hyperscale data centre market with spending reaching an all-time high.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Wed, 23rd May 2018
Macs under attack – what you can do to secure your device
Endpoint Protection

Macs under attack – what you can do to secure your device

Macs are no longer immune to malware; Bitdefender's new antivirus offers robust protection against a range of threats, ensuring your device and data stay safe.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Tue, 22nd May 2018
Android malware used to target North Korean defectors
Malware

Android malware used to target North Korean defectors

A malware called RedDawn used Google Play to apparently target North Korean defectors, according to security firm McAfee.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd May 2018

Stories from Other Regions

SmartPhones stories

Australia's law firms facing 'serious but not insurmountable' cyber flaws
Data Protection

Australia's law firms facing 'serious but not insurmountable' cyber flaws

A survey reveals that Australia's law firms are exposing client data to cyber risks, with 41% of lawyers unaware of available smartphone cybersecurity measures.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 29th May 2018