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Consumers 'bored' of smartwatches and fitness trackers

Nearly 30% of smartwatches are abandoned because people find them useless or get bored, says Gartner's 2016 Personal Technologies survey.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Thu, 8th Dec 2016

Printing

Lexmark eyes market growth in Australia with new distie deal

Lexmark chooses Alloys as national distributor of its award-winning printer and MFP hardware in Australia, expanding their partnership.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 7th Dec 2016

Global Stories

SmartPhones stories

Malware

Connected toys and wearables for Christmas? Could be a cyber security risk

As long as a device can be connected to the web or other devices and isn't secured, it can be accessed stealthily and used to a criminal's advantage.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 13th Dec 2016

Microsoft

Students should focus more on content with presentation software, not design

Revolutionise academics: Focus on substance over style with innovative presentation software that simplifies design.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 13th Dec 2016

Cybersecurity

BlackBerry boosts software play with new mobile security platform

BlackBerry unveils new mobile security platform for Enterprise of Things, designed to address data breaches and cybersecurity threats.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Dec 2016

Gaming

Hands-on Review: Sony Xperia XZ smartphone - sleek, smooth and understated

Sleek, smooth and powerful, the Sony Xperia XZ is understated and the best smartphone camera I've seen to date. It's definitely on my Xmas wishlist.

By Sara Barker • 6 min read • Tue, 13th Dec 2016

Surveillance

Smartphones are becoming key controllers of our lives

We can unlock our homes, disable our security system & turn the lights on using our smartphones. Useful, but it also gives rise to security concerns.

By Alex Talevski • 3 min read • Mon, 12th Dec 2016

Marketing Technologies

Out-of-date websites costing Kiwi businesses

Kiwi businesses risk missing out on eCommerce opportunities due to websites that aren't optimized for smartphones and tablets, says E9.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Dec 2016

Storage

Hands-on Review: QNAP TS-451+ four bay NAS Drive

With the explosion of documents, images, movies and music that we now store, NAS drives are the perfect way to not clog up your computer.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 9th Dec 2016

Cybersecurity

Symantec's cyber security predictions for 2017

security experts Symantec have compiled a list of 10 security threat predictions for 2017 as cybercriminals change tactics. Here's what can we expect.

By Patrick Pilcher • 6 min read • Wed, 7th Dec 2016

Malware

Android ransomware spreads further, with new methods in its toolbox

New Android ransomware tactics emerge, using encrypted payloads and email scams to exploit users, with a new focus on Chinese markets.

By Ondrej Kubovic • 2 min read • Tue, 6th Dec 2016

Supply Chain

BYOD causing headaches for enterprises when not managed correctly

Unmanaged BYOD policies risk data breaches, IT disruption, and hefty fines, warns NETSCOUT, stressing proactive management and technology use.

By Shannon Williams • 6 min read • Tue, 6th Dec 2016

Fintech

Xero and Apple Pay unite for easier payments

Xero integrates Apple Pay, speeding up invoice payments for 862k users and enhancing small business cash flows.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 6th Dec 2016

Wearables

Fitbit still on top in wearables market, Apple's 'aging lineup' sees decline

Wearables market sees 3.1% growth in Q3, with fitness trackers leading the way, accounting for 85% of the market.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 6th Dec 2016

Unified Communications

Why collaboration should matter to every organisation in 2017

Workplaces are transforming. Technology is the driving force. And it's impacting business at all levels, from C-Suite to intern.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 5th Dec 2016

Stories from Other Regions

SmartPhones stories

Gaming

HP's sleek new line-up to shake up the PC gaming market

HP has outdone themselves with this new range of PCs dedicated to gamers, entering a whole new domain for the tech leader.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Dec 2016

Microsoft

Detachables: Apple pushes Microsoft out of top spot

Apple has surged to the top of the detachable market in New Zealand, pushing Microsoft into second, according to IDC New Zealand.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Dec 2016

Gaming

Samsung, Weta and Te Papa launch interactive high-tech Bug Lab exhibition

Te Papa in New Zealand is opening a high-tech exhibition called Bug Lab, which showcases the science and beauty of insects in a visually stunning way.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 9th Dec 2016