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Apple's watchOS 9 and its new features, including a medications app
Wearables

Apple's watchOS 9 and its new features, including a medications app

The new watch0S 9 gives users more watch faces, an updated workout and sleep app and a brand new medications app.

By Jessie Chiang • 5 min read • Tue, 7th Jun 2022
Apple brings redesigned MacBook Air and updated MacBook Pro to market
Semiconductors

Apple brings redesigned MacBook Air and updated MacBook Pro to market

Apple has introduced a redesigned MacBook Air and an updated 13-inch MacBook Pro, both powered by the new M2 chip.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Jun 2022
emt distribution signs ANZ partnership deal with BlackBerry
Partner Programmes

emt distribution signs ANZ partnership deal with BlackBerry

emt Distribution partners with BlackBerry for Australia and New Zealand distribution of AI-driven cybersecurity solutions.

By Mitchell Hageman • 2 min read • Fri, 3rd Jun 2022
ESET launches new range of solutions to partner with telcos and ISPs
Unified Communications

ESET launches new range of solutions to partner with telcos and ISPs

The all-new ESET NetProtect will enable telcos and ISPs to offer consumers easy-to-use, installation-free protection against various online threats.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Jun 2022
AMD introduces FSR 2.0 giving gaming GPUs a boost
Gaming

AMD introduces FSR 2.0 giving gaming GPUs a boost

AMD has announced its new Radeon RX 6000-series graphics cards and the first games to support its FSR 2.0 technology.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Jun 2022
Hisense launches in New Zealand with new product range
Digital Entertainment

Hisense launches in New Zealand with new product range

Hisense enters New Zealand market with range of TVs, refrigeration, and laundry products. Online and in stores next week.

By Mitchell Hageman • 2 min read • Tue, 31st May 2022
rapidMATION helps Coates achieve success with landmark RPA solution
Robotics

rapidMATION helps Coates achieve success with landmark RPA solution

A strong Robotic Process Automation solution (RPA) can help solve many complex issues that businesses face daily.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Mon, 30th May 2022
Dynabook refreshes Portégé X30L series with the Portégé X30L-K
Endpoint Protection

Dynabook refreshes Portégé X30L series with the Portégé X30L-K

The new model contains hybrid-architecture Intel 12th Gen Core P-Series 28W processor options, Wi-Fi 6E, along with Intel Iris Xe graphics.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Thu, 26th May 2022
How zero trust can lead the battle against ransomware
Malware

How zero trust can lead the battle against ransomware

SecOps teams champion a zero trust strategy to support the fight against the escalating risk of cybercrime and help monitor threat actors across a network.

By Ian Farquhar • 5 min read • Thu, 26th May 2022
Sony launches LinkBuds S - the latest model in the series
Digital Entertainment

Sony launches LinkBuds S - the latest model in the series

Sony says the LinkBuds S will give users a unique sound experience through sensor and spatial sound technology, even in AR games.

By Jessie Chiang • 3 min read • Tue, 24th May 2022
Tyson Beckford partners with Element Case on new AppleWatch band
Wearables

Tyson Beckford partners with Element Case on new AppleWatch band

Celebrity Tyson Beckford has collaborated with STM Brands' Element Case brand to create a rugged new accessory.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 19th May 2022
BlackBerry offers Kaspersky replacement cybersecurity for the channel
Partner Programmes

BlackBerry offers Kaspersky replacement cybersecurity for the channel

BlackBerry advises that users of Kaspersky software in Australia and New Zealand undertake a rigorous risk analysis of their current security posture.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 18th May 2022
Apple previews new features for users with disabilities
Wearables

Apple previews new features for users with disabilities

Apple says new software features that offer users with disabilities new tools for navigation, health and communication, are set to come out later this year.

By Jessie Chiang • 3 min read • Wed, 18th May 2022
PNY launches XLR8 Gaming EPIX memory products in ANZ
Gaming

PNY launches XLR8 Gaming EPIX memory products in ANZ

PNY has launched its XLR8 Gaming EPIC-X RGB™ DDR4 Silver 3200MHz and 3600MHz memory products in Australia and New Zealand.

By Darren Price • 3 min read • Wed, 18th May 2022
Google and CSIRO use AI to help protect the Great Barrier Reef
DevOps

Google and CSIRO use AI to help protect the Great Barrier Reef

Google has partnered with CSIRO in Australia to implement AI solutions that help protect the Great Barrier Reef.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Tue, 17th May 2022
Hands-on Review: MSI MPG Z690 Carbon WIFI motherboard
Gaming

Hands-on Review: MSI MPG Z690 Carbon WIFI motherboard

It's all change with Intel's 12th generation CPUs. We have a new chipset in the 600-series, a new socket with the LGA 1700, and new DDR5 memory.

By Darren Price • 9 min read • Mon, 16th May 2022
Google to enter the smartwatch market with the Google Pixel Watch
Wearables

Google to enter the smartwatch market with the Google Pixel Watch

Google has provided a first look at its new Google Pixel Watch, which is set to make an entry into the competitive smartwatch market.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Fri, 13th May 2022

Stories from Other Regions

Chorus and Nokia launches first trial of 25G PON broadband
Unified Communications

Chorus and Nokia launches first trial of 25G PON broadband

Chorus and Nokia have announced the successful demonstration of 25 gigabit per second fibre (Gbps) broadband technology at the Chorus Fibre Lab in Auckland.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 27th May 2022