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A new generation of Chromebooks, designed for millions of students and educators
Google

A new generation of Chromebooks, designed for millions of students and educators

When I was a student, I juggled different tools throughout my day—a paper notebook for history, a shared desktop for writing.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 28th Feb 2017
China, India, Malaysia and New Zealand leading the world in smartphone growth
Marketing Technologies

China, India, Malaysia and New Zealand leading the world in smartphone growth

Smartphones are driving the growth of new Internet users worldwide, with China and India leading the way, according to a report by Adobe.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Tue, 28th Feb 2017
IDC: PC outlook remains mildly negative – but there is a silver lining
PC Hardware

IDC: PC outlook remains mildly negative – but there is a silver lining

IDC has released their report that details a slight decline in the personal computing devices market through to 2021 - it's not all bad though.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Feb 2017
Released Android malware source code used to run a banking botnet
Malware

Released Android malware source code used to run a banking botnet

The new Android banking malware ESET recently discovered on Google Play was spotted in the wild again, targeting more banks.

By Lukas Stefanko • 5 min read • Mon, 27th Feb 2017
BYOD policies aren't all they shape up to be, says Netscout
Wireless Networks

BYOD policies aren't all they shape up to be, says Netscout

Netscout reveals the hidden disruptions of BYOD, highlighting control and Wi-Fi bandwidth challenges in the workplace.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Mon, 27th Feb 2017
The 30 day MacBook Pro challenge: Can a Windows user become a Mac convert?
Apple

The 30 day MacBook Pro challenge: Can a Windows user become a Mac convert?

Can a Windows user be converted into an Apple fan in just thirty days? I play guinea pig and use the MacBook Pro for work - and for play.

By Sara Barker • 17 min read • Fri, 24th Feb 2017
Are DCIM-based cloud offerings a game changer for data center management?
DataCentre infrastructure

Are DCIM-based cloud offerings a game changer for data center management?

Schneider Electric's innovative cloud service, StruxureOn, revolutionises data centre management with real-time, smartphone-accessible insights.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Feb 2017
Suprema ups biometric sensor game to provide 'world's fastest matching speed'
Biometrics

Suprema ups biometric sensor game to provide 'world's fastest matching speed'

Biometrics firm Suprema has launched BioSign 2.0, a mobile fingerprint authentication technology with unparalleled speed and accuracy.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 23rd Feb 2017
Is Apple opening the actual best office in the world?
Clean technologies

Is Apple opening the actual best office in the world?

Apple's new 175-acre campus in the Santa Clara Valley will be ready for employees this April, according to reports.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 23rd Feb 2017
User behaviour may be the hidden secret to security, says Forcepoint
Data Analytics

User behaviour may be the hidden secret to security, says Forcepoint

80% of cybersecurity professionals believe it's important to understand people's behaviours when it comes to intellectual property & critical data.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd Feb 2017
Dangerous Android Trojan masquerades as Flash Player update
Malware

Dangerous Android Trojan masquerades as Flash Player update

A new Android Trojan has been lurking under a fake app that tries to mimic a Flash Player update, ESET discovered this week.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Feb 2017
Hands-on Review: Essilor Eyezen lenses
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Essilor Eyezen lenses

Most of us receive too much blue light before night has fallen. So what to do? Thankfully, Essilor released their Essilor Eyezen lenses.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Wed, 22nd Feb 2017

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Apple NZ sales up but profit plummets 63%
Microsoft

Apple NZ sales up but profit plummets 63%

Apple Sales New Zealand reaped more revenue from the New Zealand market last financial year, but that wasn't enough to prevent a 63% drop in profit.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 2nd Mar 2017
Nokia's back at it again with the brick phone. And it has snake.
Nokia

Nokia's back at it again with the brick phone. And it has snake.

Hold the phone: Nokia has unveiled three new smartphones at MWC, however it's the comeback of the iconic brick 3310 that is making the most noise.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 27th Feb 2017
Week in review: The biggest stories that went down this week on NetGuide
Apple

Week in review: The biggest stories that went down this week on NetGuide

It was a busy week for the NetGuide team. We thought we'd make it easy for you and pick out our highlights of the week in the land of consumer tech.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Fri, 24th Feb 2017
Microsoft: Connecting Kiwi schools through professional learning groups
Microsoft

Microsoft: Connecting Kiwi schools through professional learning groups

Primarily because it links into the professional development model that is increasingly being adopted in New Zealand schools.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Feb 2017
Apple Teacher learning programme comes to NZ
EduTech

Apple Teacher learning programme comes to NZ

Apple has launched its free Apple Teacher learning programme in New Zealand, offering Kiwi educators resources to optimise teaching with Apple products.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Wed, 22nd Feb 2017