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RIG Headset released by Plantronics
Gaming

RIG Headset released by Plantronics

Plantronics unveils its RIG headsets in NZ, aiming to revolutionize gaming with seamless audio and life integration.

By David Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Nov 2013

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All I want for Xmas is anything but… a Smart Watch
Wearables

All I want for Xmas is anything but… a Smart Watch

Despite the hype surrounding smart watches, Gartner believes they are unlikely to be featured on many consumers' holiday wish lists this year.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 26th Nov 2013
Just another security list? Don't be short-sighted, think ahead…
Cybersecurity

Just another security list? Don't be short-sighted, think ahead…

Whether it be in our daily life, business productivity or even national security, cyber security is an issue for the masses.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 25th Nov 2013
Kiwis favour 'anywhere, anytime' internet but suffer digital divide
Unified Communications

Kiwis favour 'anywhere, anytime' internet but suffer digital divide

Kiwis embrace mobile net access for info over entertainment, yet face a stark digital divide, impacting participation and access.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sat, 23rd Nov 2013
Symantec: Macs, Malware and Security Myths
Malware

Symantec: Macs, Malware and Security Myths

Increased Mac usage in business leads to higher risk of cyber attacks, but Symantec's Endpoint Protection offers a solution.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2013
Taking an expert look at NZ's enterprise security landscape
Distributed Denial of Service

Taking an expert look at NZ's enterprise security landscape

NZ's enterprise security under scrutiny: Shrinking budgets vs. rising threats demand a unified, sophisticated approach.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Thu, 21st Nov 2013
Defiant Ballmer defends Microsoft's hardware venture
Gaming

Defiant Ballmer defends Microsoft's hardware venture

CEO Steve Ballmer has defended Microsoft's move into the hardware market, defiantly holding up a tablet in yet another emotional Redmond farewell.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Nov 2013
Does anybody know the sales figures for the Samsung Galaxy… oh dear
Wearables

Does anybody know the sales figures for the Samsung Galaxy… oh dear

Samsung's newly released smart watch struggles to capture the consumer's imagination, according to damning sales reports from South Korea.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Nov 2013
Apple set to stop iPhone 5C production
Apple

Apple set to stop iPhone 5C production

Apple manufacturer Foxconn is believed to be stopping production of the iPhone 5C smartphone, instead focusing on the universally popular iPhone 5S model.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 20th Nov 2013
Android App Review: Trend Micro Mobile Security
Gaming

Android App Review: Trend Micro Mobile Security

Trend Micro have been in the online security / anti-virus business for a while, and now that business has extended to mobile devices.

By Eddie Monotone • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2013
Wynyard hikes 2013 capital spending by up to 63%
Software-as-a-Service

Wynyard hikes 2013 capital spending by up to 63%

Wynyard Group ramps up 2013 capital spending by up to 63%, bringing forward staff recruitment and setting new expenditure targets to drive sales growth.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2013
'Shocked' Apple claims Samsung 'copied the iPhone'
Apple

'Shocked' Apple claims Samsung 'copied the iPhone'

Apple marketing chief, Phil Schiller, accused Samsung of copying the iPhone during the patent retrial in a US court.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 18th Nov 2013
Apple acquires original Microsoft Kinect co-creators
Gaming

Apple acquires original Microsoft Kinect co-creators

Apple has acquired PrimeSense, the original creators of Microsoft's Kinect, for USD $345m to enhance its Apple TV product range.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 18th Nov 2013
Apple-related phishing sites hit ANZ hard
Phishing

Apple-related phishing sites hit ANZ hard

ANZ rated the third highest region for hosting Apple targeted phishing sites, accounting for 10.7% of the phishing sites blocked globally in Q3 2013.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 15th Nov 2013
Facebook sends $3 billion offer, but Snapchat rejects
Apps

Facebook sends $3 billion offer, but Snapchat rejects

Snapchat snubs Facebook's £2.4 billion offer, as CEO Evan Spiegel opts for independence, eyeing a higher valuation amid investor interest.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 15th Nov 2013
AVG AntiVirus surpasses 100m Android downloads
Malware

AVG AntiVirus surpasses 100m Android downloads

AVG AntiVirus hits over 100m downloads on Android, becoming a top security app amidst rising mobile malware threats.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 14th Nov 2013
Review: Samsung Galaxy Note 3 and Galaxy Gear
Gaming

Review: Samsung Galaxy Note 3 and Galaxy Gear

A sceptical iOS user tries the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 and Galaxy Gear, finding unexpected merits but room for improvement.

By Greig Strafford • 6 min read • Thu, 14th Nov 2013

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