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New range of affordable Alcatel smartphones available soon
Alcatel-Lucent

New range of affordable Alcatel smartphones available soon

TCL Communication introduced its new, price-sensitive smartphone portfolio with the Alcatel 5, 3 and 1 Series at Mobile World Congress 2018.

By Ben Moore • 4 min read • Wed, 28th Feb 2018

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Keeping data in the cloud will prevent breaches from raining down
Semiconductors

Keeping data in the cloud will prevent breaches from raining down

With competition aplenty, it is important to understand what makes the cloud secure, what are the security risks and how it fits with transformation.

By Rupert Taylor-Price • 5 min read • Tue, 6th Mar 2018
Four must-try music apps for Apple devices
Digital Entertainment

Four must-try music apps for Apple devices

Discover four indispensable music apps for Apple devices—from Shazam's instant song ID to Sing! by Smule's global karaoke stage.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Mon, 5th Mar 2018
Connected medical devices pose serious security risks for healthcare firms
Internet of Things

Connected medical devices pose serious security risks for healthcare firms

Healthcare organisations around the world may be using medical devices that come with serious cybersecurity risks.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Mon, 5th Mar 2018
Honeywell introduces indoor GPS
Internet of Things

Honeywell introduces indoor GPS

HBT create IoT products, software and technologies found in more than 150 million homes and 10 million buildings worldwide.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 5th Mar 2018
Apple wrests control of record-breaking wearables market
Wearables

Apple wrests control of record-breaking wearables market

The worldwide wearables market continued its upward trajectory in the final quarter of 2017 with full year shipment volumes reaching new records.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Fri, 2nd Mar 2018
IDC says there's a silver lining behind ongoing PC decline
PC Hardware

IDC says there's a silver lining behind ongoing PC decline

Despite the personal computing devices market posting another decline in 2017, IDC says there are a number of positive aspects to take advantage of.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Mar 2018
Hands on impressions with Full Ace Tennis Simulator on Steam
Gaming

Hands on impressions with Full Ace Tennis Simulator on Steam

2018 we already saw the release of AO Tennis for PS4 and Xbox One and now the PC is getting a new tennis game called Full Ace Tennis Simulator.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Wed, 28th Feb 2018
BlackBerry & Melanoma Institute Australia conduct trial to secure medical research
Data Protection

BlackBerry & Melanoma Institute Australia conduct trial to secure medical research

The trial will introduce BlackBerry Workspaces as a secure file storage and collaboration platform for Melanoma Institute Australia.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 28th Feb 2018
2017 sees smartphone shipments decline for the first time ever
Apple

2017 sees smartphone shipments decline for the first time ever

Smartphone shipments fell in 2017 for the first time since their inception with some regions worse than others, but IDC remains optimistic.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Wed, 28th Feb 2018
Hands-on Review: Is Secret of Mana a good remake of the SNES classic?
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Is Secret of Mana a good remake of the SNES classic?

Secret of Mana came out in the early '90s on the Super Nintendo (SNES) and was one of the best beloved RPGs of all time. Now the game has been remade.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Tue, 27th Feb 2018
MacBook watch out, Huawei sets sights on PC market
PC Hardware

MacBook watch out, Huawei sets sights on PC market

Huawei takes aim at Apple's MacBook with its new MateBook X Pro, featuring a FullView Display, powerful specs, and innovative privacy features.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 26th Feb 2018

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Three sizzling Apple music playlists for Kiwis to enjoy
Digital Entertainment

Three sizzling Apple music playlists for Kiwis to enjoy

Tired of the same old tunes? Check out these three Apple Music playlists, including one curated by the All Blacks.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 6th Mar 2018
How your smart home gadgets are putting you at risk – and what you can do about it
Distributed Denial of Service

How your smart home gadgets are putting you at risk – and what you can do about it

You wouldn't openly leave your front door and your wallet open for burglars, so why would you leave your entire home unsecured from cyber threats?.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 5th Mar 2018
Achieving better security for BYOD workplaces
Cloud Access Security Broker

Achieving better security for BYOD workplaces

The rise of BYOD lets employees work from anywhere on personal devices but challenges IT to secure diverse endpoints, pushing for data-centric solutions.

By David Shephard • 4 min read • Fri, 2nd Mar 2018
Huawei uses AI-powered smartphone to autonomously drive a car
Semiconductors

Huawei uses AI-powered smartphone to autonomously drive a car

Huawei pushes the limits of AI with its Mate 10 Pro, transforming a Porsche Panamera into a driverless car that not only sees but understands its surroundings.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 27th Feb 2018
Samsung's 'star' lands as the S9 and S9+ arrive in NZ
Digital Signage

Samsung's 'star' lands as the S9 and S9+ arrive in NZ

Samsung unveils the Galaxy S9 and S9+ in New Zealand, promising a revolution in smartphone photography with its advanced camera technology and AR Emoji.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 26th Feb 2018