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Android App Review: Writing Prompts
Gaming

Android App Review: Writing Prompts

Struggling with writer's block? The 'Writing Prompts' Android app offers a mix of mundane and intriguing scenarios to kickstart your creativity.

By Eddie Monotone • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Sep 2014
Android App Review: EndlessJabber SMS
Gaming

Android App Review: EndlessJabber SMS

EndlessJabber redefines texting: Now send SMS from your PC using your Android number. Will its charm outshine its mobility limits?.

By Eddie Monotone • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Sep 2014
Android App Review: Comic Rocket webcomic reader
Gaming

Android App Review: Comic Rocket webcomic reader

You're often spoilt for choice when it comes to entertainment on the internet, and webcomics are no exception.

By Eddie Monotone • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Sep 2014
Android App Review: Color Splash FX
Gaming

Android App Review: Color Splash FX

Color Splash FX app offers creative photo recoloring but raises privacy concerns with its intrusive data collection practices.

By Eddie Monotone • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Sep 2014
Westcon adds virtual desktop to cloud stable
OfficeBox

Westcon adds virtual desktop to cloud stable

Westcon adds Cloud DC's OfficeBox to its cloud product range, a virtual desktop offering accessible on multiple devices.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 29th Sep 2014
Android App Review: Countdown Shopping
Gaming

Android App Review: Countdown Shopping

Ugh, grocery shopping is the worst. And even with the best app in the world by your side it'll still be terrible.

By Eddie Monotone • 2 min read • Mon, 29th Sep 2014
Android App Review: Lumber Jacked
Gaming

Android App Review: Lumber Jacked

Lumber Jacked: A vibrant platformer that nods to classics but is marred by quirky controls and invasive ads. Offers a fun, if flawed, experience.

By Eddie Monotone • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Sep 2014
Android App Review: Pocket Code
Gaming

Android App Review: Pocket Code

Pocket Code app makes coding accessible with LEGO-style, though its learning curve requires online tutorials for clarity.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Sep 2014
Android App Review: CammyCam
Gaming

Android App Review: CammyCam

CammyCam takes this idea and inverts it, by turning your device itself into a security camera that can then be remotely monitored.

By Eddie Monotone • 2 min read • Mon, 29th Sep 2014
Android App Review: Flow Free
Gaming

Android App Review: Flow Free

The potential scope for games and apps is rapidly increasing, but sometimes the simple things are still the most effective.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 29th Sep 2014
Android App Review: Pixel Detective
Gaming

Android App Review: Pixel Detective

Pixel Detective's retro charm fades under repetition, lacking depth and mystery despite a visually appealing setup.

By Eddie Monotone • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Sep 2014
Android App Review: Auckland Civil Defence
Gaming

Android App Review: Auckland Civil Defence

Auckland's Civil Defence app brings vital disaster prep to your fingertips, practicality over panache, ensuring readiness is just a tap away.

By Eddie Monotone • 2 min read • Mon, 29th Sep 2014
Android App Review: Dating Tips and Tricks
Gaming

Android App Review: Dating Tips and Tricks

Ask questions about the things the person you are flirting with is talking about to show you are listening and interested, even if you're not.

By Eddie Monotone • 2 min read • Mon, 29th Sep 2014
Instagram - #selfielapse
Apple

Instagram - #selfielapse

Instagram has released an update to its video app Hyperlapse, giving users the ability to capture time-lapse videos. We investigate.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 29th Sep 2014
Celeb nude photos prove passwords are passé...
Cybersecurity

Celeb nude photos prove passwords are passé...

The 4Chan celeb photo hack underscores the vulnerability of passwords, prompting calls for advanced security solutions, says expert.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 25th Sep 2014
Review: Asus Memo Pad 7
Gaming

Review: Asus Memo Pad 7

Asus Memo Pad 7 shines in the budget tablet market, boasting solid specs and user-friendly design at a wallet-friendly £249.

By Patrick Pilcher • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Sep 2014
Windows of opportunity as Otago Uni embraces virtual desktops
EduTech

Windows of opportunity as Otago Uni embraces virtual desktops

University of Otago introduces virtual desktop experience for students, giving them access to key applications on their own devices.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Sep 2014
Context: The App is dead, long live the App
Microsoft

Context: The App is dead, long live the App

July 2008: a certain fruity company launched its app store and gave a home to 500 freshly pressed iPhone OS (iOS nowadays) apps.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 25th Sep 2014

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