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Impressive innovation at Microsoft's Student Accelerator showcase
Microsoft

Impressive innovation at Microsoft's Student Accelerator showcase

Auckland Uni students have won first place in Microsoft's Imagine Cup Cup competition with their online platform linking home chefs and consumers.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Mar 2016
Microsoft Student Accelerator event kicks off in Auckland
EduTech

Microsoft Student Accelerator event kicks off in Auckland

The 2016 Microsoft Student Accelerator event in Auckland will see Kiwi students pitch their inventions to a judging panel, including the US Ambassador.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Wed, 23rd Mar 2016
In pictures: All about Apple
Apple

In pictures: All about Apple

Apple unveils the long-awaited iPad Pro and iPhone SE, with sales kicking off on March 24. Check out the gallery for a closer glance.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Tue, 22nd Mar 2016
All new 9.7-inch iPad Pro comes to New Zealand
Apple

All new 9.7-inch iPad Pro comes to New Zealand

Apple has released an all new 9.7-inch iPad Pro, and says it will be available to order March 24 for a starting price of NZ$1,049.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Tue, 22nd Mar 2016

Global Stories

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Adobe + Dropbox integration now on Android
Marketing Technologies

Adobe + Dropbox integration now on Android

The partnership has been extended to include the 300 million Acrobat Reader customers who have installed the app on their Android devices.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 30th Mar 2016
Hands-on Review: AirDroid app
Gaming

Hands-on Review: AirDroid app

Sometimes an app proves to be so insanely useful that you wonder how you coped without it - is this the handiest Android app ever?.

By Patrick Pilcher • 2 min read • Wed, 30th Mar 2016
Hands-on Review: Samsung Gear VR
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Samsung Gear VR

Samsung's Gear VR dazzles with an expansive app library and impressive wearability, setting it apart in the booming VR landscape.

By Patrick Pilcher • 4 min read • Wed, 30th Mar 2016
Mind your fitness tracker: Wearables the latest attack target
Wearables

Mind your fitness tracker: Wearables the latest attack target

Connected fitness bands, watches and wearables are becoming popular in consumer and enterprise markets; the opportunity for hackers is big business.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 24th Mar 2016
Are you ready for the next wave of enterprise software? Adobe is
Marketing Technologies

Are you ready for the next wave of enterprise software? Adobe is

Adobe propels into the 'experience business wave' at Summit 2016, unveiling innovations in Adobe Marketing Cloud and tools for personalised customer engagement.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Mar 2016
Auckland DHB to offer free Wi-Fi to patients
Wireless Networks

Auckland DHB to offer free Wi-Fi to patients

The new Wi-Fi service allows people staying in or visiting any Auckland DHB hospital to connect to internet on their laptops, smartphones and tablets.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 24th Mar 2016
Hands-on Review: Miitomo - Nintendo's first mobile hit
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Miitomo - Nintendo's first mobile hit

Miitomo has only been released in Japan, but it is already a big hit. Nintendo's first successful smart-device app is well worth its hype.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 23rd Mar 2016
Self-lacing sneakers: Good enough for Marty McFly, and now Nike
Fitness

Self-lacing sneakers: Good enough for Marty McFly, and now Nike

Nike is set to release its self-lacing sneakers, called HyperAdapt 1.0, later this year. The shoes tighten automatically when you step in.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Mar 2016
Big things are on the horizon for biometrics security
Surveillance

Big things are on the horizon for biometrics security

Biometrics industry to reach $30bn by 2021, driven by fingerprint sensors and facial recognition, says ABI Research.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 23rd Mar 2016
Intel's legendary former CEO Andy Grove dies
Semiconductors

Intel's legendary former CEO Andy Grove dies

Tech titan Andy Grove, Intel's pivotal figure and former CEO, passes away at 79, leaving an indelible mark on Silicon Valley.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Mar 2016
Mobile payments skyrocketing
Marketing Technologies

Mobile payments skyrocketing

Mobile payments are proving to be a success, with forecasts predicting transactions from online, mobile & contactless payments to reach $3.6 trillion.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 22nd Mar 2016

Stories from Other Regions

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Dip in Aussie smartphone sales expected to reverse this year
Telsyte

Dip in Aussie smartphone sales expected to reverse this year

Australian smartphone sales were down one million units last year, but Telsyte says its a temporary dip which will reverse this year.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Mar 2016
Under-penetrated verticals offering huge MDM potential; will Microsoft shake up EMM?
Mobile Device Management

Under-penetrated verticals offering huge MDM potential; will Microsoft shake up EMM?

The Australian MDM market is offering growth and 'significant' opportunities for the channel, while there could be a shakeup ahead for the EMM market.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Mar 2016