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Android apps can track network connections - is it time to use a VPN?
Firewalls

Android apps can track network connections - is it time to use a VPN?

Google to address app monitoring of network activity in upcoming Android P, says NordVPN. Users urged to use VPN for online privacy.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 14th May 2018
Hands-on Review: The smartwatch for semi-serious fitness buffs
Gaming

Hands-on Review: The smartwatch for semi-serious fitness buffs

The vivoactive 3 is equipped with a ton other features that make it a powerful companion for tracking fitness.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Mon, 14th May 2018
Apple's €850m Irish data centre project goes up in smoke
Hyperscale

Apple's €850m Irish data centre project goes up in smoke

​After fighting a seemingly never ending battle with campaigners, Apple has thrown its €850m Ireland data centre project into the 'too hard basket'.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 11th May 2018
SICC and vCargo Cloud launch world's first blockchain-based eCO
Blockchain

SICC and vCargo Cloud launch world's first blockchain-based eCO

Developed by VCC the eCO platform will vastly improve transparency, security and efficiency in authenticating trade documents.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Thu, 10th May 2018
Hands-on Review: Apple iPad 9.7”, part two
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Apple iPad 9.7”, part two

The Apple iPad 9.7” shines with its new A10 Fusion chip and augmented reality capabilities, transforming education with iWork tools and innovative apps.

By Owen McCarthy • 4 min read • Tue, 8th May 2018
Hands-on Review: Apple iPad 9.7”, part one
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Apple iPad 9.7”, part one

New iPad impresses with swift setup, crystal-clear display, and enhanced Apple Pencil, promising a high-tech leap.

By Owen McCarthy • 4 min read • Mon, 7th May 2018
IDC: A new market being born from struggling tablet trade
Lenovo

IDC: A new market being born from struggling tablet trade

While the market for slate tablets continues to struggle, the detachables market is starting to flourish - something the top vendors are exploiting.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Fri, 4th May 2018
Global smartphone market declines, but there are some bright spots
Apple

Global smartphone market declines, but there are some bright spots

During Q1 2018 we got a new leader on top of smartphone shipments, one vendor experiencing triple digit growth, and a huge decline in China.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 4th May 2018
How to get more value from legacy IT in a digitally driven world
Migration

How to get more value from legacy IT in a digitally driven world

In a digitally driven world, CIOs face the challenge of transforming ageing legacy IT systems into resilient, agile backbones to support modern business needs.

By Pradeep Shilige • 4 min read • Thu, 3rd May 2018
How Samsung brought the AR Emoji to life
AR, VR & Metaverse

How Samsung brought the AR Emoji to life

Samsung revolutionises messaging with AR Emoji on the Galaxy S9/S9+, using facial recognition and augmented reality to create personalised avatars.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Apr 2018
Why mandating strong cybersecurity for your remote workforce matters
Malware

Why mandating strong cybersecurity for your remote workforce matters

Employees who use unprotected public or home internet connections are putting their organisation, networks, assets, and intellectual property at risk.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Apr 2018

Stories from Other Regions

SmartPhones stories

Increase inventory efficiency with this secure, intuitive solution
Marketing Technologies

Increase inventory efficiency with this secure, intuitive solution

This next generation of the MC3000 series offers everything needed to run current terminal emulation (TE) applications right out of the box.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Mon, 14th May 2018
Cat launches ground-shaking smartphone range in NZ
Technology Gifts

Cat launches ground-shaking smartphone range in NZ

Cat has launched its ultra-durable range of rugged smartphones in New Zealand, featuring the Cat S60 model, known for its integrated thermal camera by FLIR.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Thu, 10th May 2018
D-Link ANZ launches Covr Seamless Wi-Fi System
Wireless Networks

D-Link ANZ launches Covr Seamless Wi-Fi System

D-Link ANZ's latest Covr Seamless Wi-Fi System launches in New Zealand, offering ultra-fast, MU-MIMO mesh networks to cover every corner of your home.

By Darren Price • 3 min read • Wed, 9th May 2018
How Vodafone aims to speed up cancer research
Vodafone

How Vodafone aims to speed up cancer research

Vodafone has launched the DreamLab app, turning smartphones into a virtual supercomputer to enhance cancer research, free to all Vodafone mobile customers.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 9th May 2018
Spark introduces Kiwis to Android One
Nokia

Spark introduces Kiwis to Android One

Spark becomes the first to bring Google's Android One to New Zealand through Nokia's new smartphones, launching with the Nokia 6.1 and Nokia 7 plus.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 8th May 2018
Mevo teams up with Wellington City Council to be a free-floating car share
Cartech

Mevo teams up with Wellington City Council to be a free-floating car share

New Zealand startup Mevo and Wellington City Council debut Australasia's first free-floating car share trial. Audi e-trons are now a flexible transport option.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Tue, 8th May 2018
Kiwi business called to rally and run for our youths' lives
Cisco

Kiwi business called to rally and run for our youths' lives

Kiwi businesses are challenged to join the Rescue Run, raising NZD $500,000 for life-saving emergency services and Youthline, spotlighting youth mental health.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Fri, 4th May 2018