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Mobotix premium solution hits App Store
Apps

Mobotix premium solution hits App Store

Free app allows businesses and home users to control their video security systems no matter where they are in the world.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 11th Mar 2013
Freezing hell, Androids are under attack
Semiconductors

Freezing hell, Androids are under attack

Chilly breakthrough: Android phones reveal secrets when frozen, scientists find. Keep your mobile warm or risk data exposure!.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 11th Mar 2013
Acebook drops the F with new News Feed
iOS

Acebook drops the F with new News Feed

Facebook unveils a sleek new 'F' News Feed, boasting bigger images, multiple feeds, and mobile consistency to enhance user experience and attract advertisers.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2013
Plummeting shares = rotten Apples
Apple

Plummeting shares = rotten Apples

Apple's value drops below $400bn for the first time in a year as hedge fund manager drops lawsuit against company.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2013
The world awaits…Samsung's Galaxy S4
Digital Signage

The world awaits…Samsung's Galaxy S4

Only seven days separates the world from the new Galaxy S4, but as the clock ticks down on Samsung's new smartphone release - what can we expect?.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2013
Key Microsoft execs to present NZ SharePoint Conference
Microsoft

Key Microsoft execs to present NZ SharePoint Conference

Senior Microsoft execs to unveil the future of Office at NZ SharePoint Conference, highlighting innovations across devices.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 5th Mar 2013
Learn how to create business solutions for iPad and iPhone - Just $59
Application Performance Monitoring

Learn how to create business solutions for iPad and iPhone - Just $59

Check out FileMaker's NZ seminars, designed to fast track your development of customised mobile business solutions for iPad and iPhone.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 4th Mar 2013
Ballsy Brin brands smartphones & emasculating
Google

Ballsy Brin brands smartphones & emasculating

Unwise Google co-founder Sergey Brin shoots himself square in the foot with the most masculine shotgun known to man.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 4th Mar 2013
Keep Calm and Get a (Virtual) Room with Avaya
Distribution Central

Keep Calm and Get a (Virtual) Room with Avaya

Avaya revolutionizes the workplace with cutting-edge video conferencing, promising transformative business applications and new opportunities for resellers.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 4th Mar 2013
Just desserts in Apple crumble?
Apple

Just desserts in Apple crumble?

Judge Koh cuts US$450m from Apple's famous billion dollar lawsuit victory over Samsung, but what about the other $600m?.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 4th Mar 2013
Texas hold'em telcos refuse to budge in high-stakes 4G battle
Unified Communications

Texas hold'em telcos refuse to budge in high-stakes 4G battle

Telecom refuses to react to Vodafone's 4G rollout and 2degrees remains tight-lipped - turning the telco industry into a Texas Hold'em style poker battle.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sat, 2nd Mar 2013
A+ for Apple's educational content, shame about the irrelevant pic below
Apple

A+ for Apple's educational content, shame about the irrelevant pic below

One billion dollars means a heck of lot to Dr Evil. But one billion iTunes U content downloads means even more to Apple.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 1st Mar 2013
Final seats for Aerohive BYOD sessions in Auckland & Wellington
Wireless Networks

Final seats for Aerohive BYOD sessions in Auckland & Wellington

Grab the last seats for Aerohive's BYOD sessions in Auckland and Wellington to revolutionise your retail with Wi-Fi.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 1st Mar 2013
Hold the phone, Microsoft's Surface RT is New Zealand bound
Microsoft

Hold the phone, Microsoft's Surface RT is New Zealand bound

Microsoft's Surface RT lands in New Zealand on March 15, exclusively at JB Hi-Fi and Harvey Norman, priced from NZD $739.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Mar 2013

Stories from Other Regions

Get your back waxed, hairy IT geek !
Gaming

Get your back waxed, hairy IT geek !

Geeky guys in Auckland can get rid of their hairy backs at a special price thanks to an innovative beautician. #waxing #geeklife.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2013
In a Galaxy close, close to NZ - Samsung will reveal the new S4
Apple

In a Galaxy close, close to NZ - Samsung will reveal the new S4

Samsung invites TechDay to share some 'BIG' news in Auckland next week, but given we hate surprises, we'll share it now….

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2013
Ingram Micro wants to power your mobe with SeeChange hookup
Apple

Ingram Micro wants to power your mobe with SeeChange hookup

There's something of a SeeChange happening at Ingram Micro New Zealand and it's bringing with it (even) more mobile accessory options.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 5th Mar 2013
UPDATED: Company gadgets…if it moves, TAX IT
Bring Your Own Device

UPDATED: Company gadgets…if it moves, TAX IT

It might just be time to bust out the old log book in the company car and start making entries for your smartphone.

By Donovan Jackson • 3 min read • Mon, 4th Mar 2013