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Samsung NZ joins global halt on Galaxy Note7 sales & production
Samsung

Samsung NZ joins global halt on Galaxy Note7 sales & production

Samsung New Zealand is now halting all sales and production of the Galaxy Note7 as part of the company's global recall of the device.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Oct 2016
Hands-on review with the Sony PS4 PlayStation VR headset
Gaming

Hands-on review with the Sony PS4 PlayStation VR headset

We had a chance to test out the Sony PlayStation VR headset for a few days now. Does it usher in a new era of gaming or is it another gimmick?.

By Damian Seeto • 11 min read • Tue, 11th Oct 2016
Inside the Kiwi UFB experience: White Island Tours
Unified Communications

Inside the Kiwi UFB experience: White Island Tours

New Zealand's Ultra-Fast Broadband Initiative brings high-speed fibre to 75% of homes and businesses in 10 years.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 3rd Oct 2016
Emergency location tracking can be life or death, so why is NZ taking so long?
Location tracking

Emergency location tracking can be life or death, so why is NZ taking so long?

With the accuracy of GPS, combined with the amount of data about users, using emergency location tracking for medical purposes seems obvious. Right?.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 23rd Sep 2016
Govt builds more electric vehicle charging stations
Cartech

Govt builds more electric vehicle charging stations

The NZ government has opened new public EV charging stations to help ease range anxiety amongst users, says Transport Minister Simon Bridges.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 20th Sep 2016
Robot battle game 'Grabity' takes out top spot in KiwiGameStarter programme
Gaming

Robot battle game 'Grabity' takes out top spot in KiwiGameStarter programme

Kiwi game developers 'Team Ninja Thumbs' are soaring to new heights, after their game 'Grabity' scored the top spot in the KiwiGameStarter contest.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 16th Sep 2016
Air NZ bans the note 7 amidst safety fears
Air New Zealand

Air NZ bans the note 7 amidst safety fears

Air New Zealand joins others in banning the Samsung Note 7 on flights due to fiery battery hazards, echoing global safety concerns.

By Patrick Pilcher • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Sep 2016
Review: ReCore is a great game sadly bogged down by several issues
Gaming

Review: ReCore is a great game sadly bogged down by several issues

ReCore is out now on Xbox One and Windows 10 and is a fun action adventure game. Sadly, the experience is hindered by a lot of design flaws.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Wed, 14th Sep 2016

Global Stories

Travel stories

Email-based attacks by ransomware groups on the rise
Malware

Email-based attacks by ransomware groups on the rise

Ransomware gangs escalate email attacks, employing WSF attachments to spread the Locky virus, reveals cybersecurity firm Symantec.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Fri, 14th Oct 2016
Exclusive: IoT driving wireless opportunities for local resellers
Wireless Networks

Exclusive: IoT driving wireless opportunities for local resellers

IoT is helping drive wireless demand for distributors inTechnology and Cloud Distribution and their reseller partners.

By Heather Wright • 5 min read • Thu, 6th Oct 2016
Commvault GO a bright light amongst imminent storm
Open source

Commvault GO a bright light amongst imminent storm

Commvault GO came to a triumphant close in Orlando tonight, despite being in the direct path of Hurricane Matthew.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Oct 2016
Hands-on Review: Microsoft Surface Book a 'pretty special piece of gear'
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Microsoft Surface Book a 'pretty special piece of gear'

Microsoft's Surface Book dazzles with its clever design and premium build, proving to be a savvy investment for Windows loyalists.

By Patrick Pilcher • 6 min read • Tue, 27th Sep 2016
Communities transform - Whakatane UFB build now complete
Unified Communications

Communities transform - Whakatane UFB build now complete

Chorus has deployed Ultra-Fast Broadband to 7000 locations in Whakatane, potentially transforming New Zealand's economy.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Mon, 26th Sep 2016
Hands-on Review: Sony MDR1000x Bluetooth Headphones
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Sony MDR1000x Bluetooth Headphones

​Sony have an impeccable sense of timing. Almost straight after Apples headphone socketless iPhone 7 launched, their new Bluetooth headphones arrived.

By Patrick Pilcher • 4 min read • Mon, 19th Sep 2016
Uber cuts commuting costs with new ride share option for Aucklanders
Google

Uber cuts commuting costs with new ride share option for Aucklanders

Battling traffic is one of the biggest problems for commuters, and now Aucklanders can ride share just a little easier with Uber Driver Destinations.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 19th Sep 2016
Evolve IP eyes Asia-Pacific expansion for cloud and data center services
Unified Communications

Evolve IP eyes Asia-Pacific expansion for cloud and data center services

Evolve IP sets sights on the Asia Pacific and Australia regions for cloud services and virtual data center coverage.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Sep 2016

Stories from Other Regions

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Ciena encryption boosts data center security for biggest Korean financial co
Encryption

Ciena encryption boosts data center security for biggest Korean financial co

KB Kookmin Bank, the biggest financial institution in Korea, has boosted its security with the help of Ciena encryption capabilities.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Sep 2016