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The Apple Car - what do we know?
Google

The Apple Car - what do we know?

Apple is reportedly working on an electric vehicle dubbed 'Project Titan,' with hundreds of employees, including former Tesla staff, allegedly involved.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 17th Feb 2015
Print your photos now... Or else
Document Management

Print your photos now... Or else

Vint Cerf warns that our digital data is at risk of fading away, as technology advances and old files become inaccessible.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Feb 2015
New Te Reo Maori app targets total beginners
Apps

New Te Reo Maori app targets total beginners

Victoria University of Wellington's Faculty of Education has released its second Te Reo Maori learning app, Puna.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 16th Feb 2015
Microsoft NZ to bury Google for Work with price reduction
Microsoft

Microsoft NZ to bury Google for Work with price reduction

Microsoft NZ launches a bold campaign, offering a USD $25 rebate per user to entice Kiwi SMBs away from Google Apps for Work and onto Office 365.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 29th Jan 2015
Say goodbye to Google Glass
Google

Say goodbye to Google Glass

Google has announced the Google Glass Explorer Program will be closing and the Explorer Edition of Glass will stop being sold after January 19 2015.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 16th Jan 2015
Sony unveils new wearables and announces new partnerships at CES 2015
Software Development

Sony unveils new wearables and announces new partnerships at CES 2015

Sony has introduced new products, partners and experiences to its evolving SmartWear range at the CES 2015 conference.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 7th Jan 2015
Can google help us predict the future
Google

Can google help us predict the future

Google Trends reveals shifting tech interests, questioning if it could forecast societal changes and our 'ubiquitous' future.

By Alistair Ross • 10 min read • Thu, 25th Dec 2014
Google VS Europe case misguided and politically motivated
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
Wearables hit fashion world with Intel smart bracelet
Wearables

Wearables hit fashion world with Intel smart bracelet

Intel unveils chic MICA smart bracelet in collab with Opening Ceremony, blending fashion with tech and enhancing connectivity.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2014
Will business travellers adopt wearables?
Wearables

Will business travellers adopt wearables?

True disruption can only occur when a technology solves a problem in such a way that users can't imagine doing the same task the old way ever again.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2014
Soon you'll actually be allowed to Facebook at work
Data Analytics

Soon you'll actually be allowed to Facebook at work

Facebook prepares to blend professional and social worlds with its new Facebook at Work platform, challenging tech giants in enterprise tools.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2014
Move over Spotify, YouTube's here
Digital Entertainment

Move over Spotify, YouTube's here

New licensing deals means unofficial streams posted by regular users are now more likely to disappear, replaced by official uploads from labels.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 13th Nov 2014

Stories from Other Regions

App gives Kiwi families direct access to politicians
Apps

App gives Kiwi families direct access to politicians

Family First NZ has launched a phone app known as 'Have Your Say' to enable families to speak up about family issues in New Zealand.

By Catherine Knowles • 1 min read • Tue, 3rd Feb 2015
Stuart McLean moves to Trade Me as Xero ditches chief revenue role
Fintech

Stuart McLean moves to Trade Me as Xero ditches chief revenue role

Stuart McLean will join the executive team at Trade Me Group, the online auction site, after Xero, the cloud-based accounting firm, ditched his for.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Sat, 20th Dec 2014
Hands-on Review: Google Chromecast
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Google Chromecast

Google's Chromecast launches in NZ, offering a simple, affordable streaming solution for your TV, challenging Apple TV with its minimalist design.

By Patrick Pilcher • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Dec 2014
Pandora now available on Google Chromecast
Google

Pandora now available on Google Chromecast

Pandora launches on Chromecast in New Zealand, offering users a seamless way to stream radio on their TVs via updated mobile apps.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 10th Dec 2014
Cyclone enabling schools to use Google as a classroom tool
Wireless Networks

Cyclone enabling schools to use Google as a classroom tool

Cyclone is aiding schools in embracing Google tools to enhance classroom learning, offering migration services, device management, and extensive support.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Nov 2014
UPDATE: Global push to act on tax avoidance has broad support, English says
Microsoft

UPDATE: Global push to act on tax avoidance has broad support, English says

There is broad global support for moves to curb international tax avoidance, New Zealand Finance Minister Bill English said on the sidelines of the.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Sun, 16th Nov 2014