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Fitbit leads wearable bands, Apple Watch to make impact
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Fitbit leads wearable bands, Apple Watch to make impact

Fitbit tops the sales figures, but research firm Canalys forecasts 20 million Apple Watches will be shipped in 2015.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Mon, 25th May 2015
Hands-on Review: Sony Smart Watch 3
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Hands-on Review: Sony Smart Watch 3

Sony's Smart Watch 3 entices with built-in GPS and a sporty look, catering to the active and stylish with its versatile design.

By Patrick Pilcher • 4 min read • Mon, 25th May 2015
Hands-on Review: Asus ZenWatch
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Hands-on Review: Asus ZenWatch

The first crop of Android wear smartwatches were somewhat underwhelming. Since then all things design-wise with Android wear seems to have improved...

By Patrick Pilcher • 6 min read • Wed, 20th May 2015
Good luck bringing your watch into your exam
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Good luck bringing your watch into your exam

Following the recent release of the Apple Watch and the surge in uptake of wearables, Massey University has banned all watches from examination rooms.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 11th May 2015
Why smartwatch makers need the Apple Watch
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Why smartwatch makers need the Apple Watch

Apple's entry into the smartwatch market is expected to benefit all smartwatch suppliers, says IHS Technology.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 11th May 2015
Will 2015 be the year of the wearables?
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Will 2015 be the year of the wearables?

​While the global wearable technology market hasn't delivered on high expectations, 2015 could be the year that turns this around.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 8th May 2015
While you were sleeping: Wall Street erases earlier gains
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While you were sleeping: Wall Street erases earlier gains

Wall Street fell, giving up earlier gains, as investors positioned themselves for the US corporate earnings season.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Apr 2015
Apple Watch sells out in record time
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Apple Watch sells out in record time

On April 10 pre-orders for the Apple Watch began for the first wave of countries. Within six hours, models available for delivery April 24 sold out.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 13th Apr 2015
Time ironically isn't on Apple's side in Switzerland
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Time ironically isn't on Apple's side in Switzerland

Apple's timepiece woes: Swiss trademark laws present an unexpected challenge for the tech titan's latest gadget rollout.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Apr 2015
Apple Watch to propel growth in wearables market, says IDC
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Apple Watch to propel growth in wearables market, says IDC

The wearables market continues to grow at a rapid rate in 2015, driven by new vendors, end-user awareness and new devices such as the Apple Watch.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2015
Australia's smartwatch market to exceed $400M by 2018
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Australia's smartwatch market to exceed $400M by 2018

Australia's smartwatch market to exceed $400M by 2018 as wearable computing takes hold alongside nearly 17M smartphones.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 30th Mar 2015
Alcatel Onetouch makes big push in Aussie market
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Alcatel Onetouch makes big push in Aussie market

Alcatel Onetouch gears up to challenge heavyweights in Australia with a new tech lineup, eyeing the competitive pre-paid market.

By Anthony Caruana • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Mar 2015
Who is really going to by the Apple Watch anyway?
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Who is really going to by the Apple Watch anyway?

Apple's smartwatch, set for release in April, has received mixed reviews from faculty members at IMD Business School.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Mar 2015
Air New Zealand to launch Apple Watch app
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Air New Zealand to launch Apple Watch app

Air New Zealand will soon become one of the first New Zealand companies to launch an app for the highly anticipated Apple Watch.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Mar 2015
5 reasons NOT to buy an Apple Watch!
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5 reasons NOT to buy an Apple Watch!

Concerned about buying an Apple Watch? Here are five reasons why you might NOT want to buy one. #AppleWatch #technology.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Mar 2015

Stories from Other Regions

Apple employees slap on the wrist: half price watches
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Apple employees slap on the wrist: half price watches

Apple employees will be able to get their hands on their very own Apple Watch for half the price, according to an email sent out by Apple CEO Tim Cook.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 7th Apr 2015
Google, Intel and Tag Heuer to take on Apple Watch
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Google, Intel and Tag Heuer to take on Apple Watch

Google and Intel are teaming up with Tag Heuer to launch a new luxury Android smartwatch, to take on the hotly anticipated Apple Watch.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Fri, 20th Mar 2015
Apple Watch goes airborne with Qantas
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Apple Watch goes airborne with Qantas

Qantas takes flight tech to wrists with Apple Watch-ready app, offering live travel updates and check-in ease to elevate the flying experience.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2015