Global Stories

5G is on its way

4G may have finally made it to New Zealand, but Huawei are already eying up the next generation of mobile technology.

By Patrick Pilcher • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Dec 2014

Ernst and Young chooses Spark Digital as NZ telco partner

EY partners with Spark Digital for NZ telecom services, advancing digital focus with new smartphone and Wi-Fi solutions for staff.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 12th Dec 2014

Unified Communications

Huawei: Enter the dragon

Huawei might not be one of New Zealand's well known brands, but on the global telco stage they're bigger than huge.

By Patrick Pilcher • 5 min read • Fri, 12th Dec 2014

Gaming

Hands-on Review: Strike Alpha iPhone 6 car cradle

Car phone cradles mightn't be the most exciting phone accessory, but they do make several metric tonnes of common sense.

By Patrick Pilcher • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Dec 2014

Unified Communications

Vodafone and the New Zealand Police open Mobility Innovation Lab

The New Zealand Police, with Vodafone New Zealand, have opened a Mobility Innovation Lab and Experience Centre.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 9th Dec 2014

Printing

Epson's Moverio BT-200 smart glasses for more than entertainment

The Moverio BT-200 from Epson are binocular, transparent smart glasses that can be used for entertainment, manufacturing, medical science and more.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 9th Dec 2014

Gaming

Android App Review: Color Pal

Color Pal app entices artists with unique palettes but falls short with its lack of custom options, leaving creatives wanting more.

By Eddie Monotone • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Dec 2014

Microsoft

Huge HP announcements show renewed focus on customer

HP reimagines customer focus with a slew of announcements at HP Discover 2014 in Barcelona, spotlighting cloud, mobility, and innovation.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2014

Microsoft

Google VS Europe case misguided and politically motivated

IMD professor claims the EU's antitrust case against Google is more political posturing than fair regulation, criticising moves to dismantle the tech giant.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Dec 2014

Customer Relationship Management

Zendesk takes customer service to apps and websites with Embeddables

Zendesk Embeddables, released today, is a suite of features in order to increase customer support and engagement on mobile and web platforms.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 4th Dec 2014

Driven by HP success, New Zealand PC market set to have best year in history

In the third quarter of 2014, the New Zealand PC market shipments came in at 187,000 units, according to IDC's Asia/Pacific Quarterly tracker.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 3rd Dec 2014

iOS

Smartphone growth declining as consumer models get cheaper

Smartphone market growth slows as cheaper models thrive, with IDC forecasting a shift towards value amid plunging prices and maturing markets.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Dec 2014

Gaming

Hands-on Review: Sony Xperia Z3

Sony Xperia Z3 review: A sleek design, enhanced camera, and a battery that won't quit mark Sony's latest as a potent contender in the smartphone arena.

By Patrick Pilcher • 7 min read • Tue, 2nd Dec 2014