Chip stories - Page 23
Hands-on review: Huawei P8 Lite
Wed, 28th Oct 2015
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smartphones
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gaming
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reviews
Huawei has released its new budget phone, the P8 Lite. With solid performance and affordability, can it live up to its predecessor?.
Managing the Internet of Things: The network operator’s challenge
Wed, 28th Oct 2015
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data protection
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iot
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wireless networks
The Internet of Things (IoT) is exploding - and its traffic is totally unlike anything that network operators have encountered.
New WiFi standard faces growing challenges
Tue, 27th Oct 2015
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iot
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wireless networks
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healthtech
A new WiFi standard is facing a difficult path to adoption in the already crowded Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity space.
Hands-on review: ASUS MAXIMUS VIII HERO
Tue, 20th Oct 2015
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
For Gamers and Overclockers, it’s not about the pretty lights, it’s all about the ability to scale and produce outstanding performance on demand.
Hands-on review: Sony M4 Aqua
Fri, 4th Sep 2015
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smartphones
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gaming
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reviews
Aimed at smartphone fans who like the look of Sony’s Xperia Z series hardware, but want to avoid selling a kidney to buy an Xperia flagship device.
Hands-on review Samsung S6 Edge+: Yes size DOES matter
Thu, 27th Aug 2015
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smartphones
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gaming
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digital signage
Since then, Samsung has launched the S6 Edge+, a super-size version of their successful S6 Edge smartphone. There’s hardly any plastic anywhere.
Kiwis in the running for global startup awards
Fri, 14th Aug 2015
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talent unleashed
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investing
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funding
The chance to spend time with Richard Branson is on offer in this year's Talent Unleashed Awards, with an entrepreneur school and funding on the way.
Hands-on review: The Huawei P8
Mon, 10th Aug 2015
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smartphones
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gaming
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reviews
With their latest smartphone, the P8, Huawei are changing their spots, offering flagship level specs at a mid-range price.
Qualcomm acquires Ikanos, sets sights on wireless carrier market
Fri, 7th Aug 2015
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qualcomm
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m&a
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chip
Qualcomm Atheros has acquired Ikanos Communications for an estimated $47 million, expanding their footprint in the carrier fixed line segment.
Will the next Apple Watch be iPhone-free?
Tue, 23rd Jun 2015
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smartphones
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wearables
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wireless networks
The rumoured Apple Watch 2, likely to be introduced in 2016, will apparently have a new wireless system for greater iPhone independence.
'Power over Wi-Fi': Scientists revolutionise the recharging game
Fri, 12th Jun 2015
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iot
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wireless networks
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cloud services
A team of researchers are developing a ‘power over Wi-Fi’ system that has the ability to recharge batteries from up to 28 feet (8.5 metres) away.
Smart wireless devices that are shaking up the market
Wed, 10th Jun 2015
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wireless devices
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fitness tracker
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analyst report
Various key technology developments are impacting the smart wireless devices sector. Juniper Research has revealed top five stand-out devices.
Hands-on review: Samsung Galaxy S6
Thu, 9th Apr 2015
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smartphones
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gaming
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digital signage
The S6 feels iPhone 6-like. I’m hoping that lawsuits don’t start flying. They’re a distraction from the innovation that the market needs.
Hands-on review: Samsung A5
Tue, 7th Apr 2015
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gaming
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digital signage
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reviews
The folks at Samsung knew they needed to lift their game to maintain their position in the market. The first sign of this was the Galaxy Alpha.
Hands-on review: LG G Watch R
Thu, 29th Jan 2015
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smartphones
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gaming
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digital signage
Critics labelled LG’s first Android Wear smart-watch as being too generic. That’s all changed this time round.
Are holographic co-workers and embedded chips the way of the future?
Fri, 23rd Jan 2015
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data analytics
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fintech
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martech
NZ's MYOB projects a future with holographic teams and chip implants; urges businesses to adapt now for a data-driven 2040.
Apple shouts out to developers with new records in 2015
Fri, 9th Jan 2015
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apps
Apple kicks off 2015 with record App Store sales, earning developers over $25 billion to date and marking a historic New Year's Day.
Chromebooks go big
Mon, 5th Jan 2015
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personal computing devices
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acer
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mobility
Recent success in the ultra-affordable Chromebook market now sees Acer enlarging its 11 and 13 inch display models to a somewhat regular size of 15 inches.
New software being developed to help reunite owners with lost pets
Fri, 19th Dec 2014
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spca
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nzcar
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chip
The New Zealand Companion Animal Council is funding the development of new software to help Pets on the Net reunite owners with their lost pets.
Hands-on review: Fitbit Charge
Thu, 18th Dec 2014
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Our hands-on review finds the Fitbit Charge lifts spirits but isn't flawless—style meets questionable step accuracy in this techy talisman.