Consumer tech stories - Page 21
Dick Smith: Fall of a giant
Fri, 26th Feb 2016
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market
Everyone knows Dick Smith Electronics. So where did it go so wrong? We look back at the company from its early successes to eventual decline.
Enterprise AR and wearable tech: Not to be underestimated
Thu, 21st Jan 2016
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healthtech
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ar, vr & metaverse
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online tools
Augmented reality (AR) and wearable devices are set to drive growth in the business sector, says a new report from Beecham Research.
Fitbit Blaze: Personal, functional and not quite a smartwatch
Mon, 18th Jan 2016
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fitbit
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retail
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awards
Fitbit Blaze, the latest wearable from the company, focuses on health and fitness features with a variety of essential tools.
Consumer electronics market flatlines
Mon, 18th Jan 2016
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iot
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mobility
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market
Data security concerns and declining demand for smartphones, tablets and IoT devices are stifling the growth of the consumer electronics industry.
Xiro drones a huge hit at the recent Consumer Electronics Show
Mon, 18th Jan 2016
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drones
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xiro
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tencent
The annual CES was officially opened in the United States on the 6th of January, with Xiro's Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) stealing the show.
Deloitte's biggest business and consumer technology predictions
Thu, 14th Jan 2016
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ar, vr & metaverse
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deloitte
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pc hardware
Cognitive technologies, virtual reality, pro-PC millennials and the proliferation of smartphones will have a significant impact in 2016.
Tech industry invests in sustainability, looks at creating a healthy future
Wed, 13th Jan 2016
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datacentre infrastructure
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iot
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power / energy
The consumer technology industry has a renewed focus on creating a healthier, more efficient future, and is looking at ways to advance sustainability.
In pictures: Product galore at CES 2016
Tue, 12th Jan 2016
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asus
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ces
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tablets
More than 3800 exhibitors unveiled their latest technologies at arguably the world's largest technology event, CES 2016, held in Las Vegas last week.
Blackboard's latest update is all about better communication
Tue, 8th Dec 2015
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edutech
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tertiary education
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voice
Blackboard partners with VoiceThread to enhance communication for learners and instructors with video, voice and text commenting.
Xero launches on Apple Watch
Tue, 24th Nov 2015
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wearables
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fintech
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financial systems
Cloud-based accounting software company Xero has launched an Apple Watch application to help small business owners manage their finances.
'Major' service opportunities to come with IoT
Mon, 23rd Nov 2015
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iot
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disruption
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analyst report
Major Internet of Things opportunities are expected as the trend continues to transform industries, according to research firm Frost & Sullivan.
Engineers develop universal wireless charger, a world first
Tue, 27th Oct 2015
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wireless nation
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powermat
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market
UC San Diego engineers make a breakthrough with a universal wireless charger, potentially ending the battle of incompatible standards.
Ovum: New Apple lineup just 'me too' rather than innovative
Fri, 11th Sep 2015
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apple
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ovum
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technology gifts
Apple's latest launch has ensured the company's success for another year, but Apple's competitive edge is 'dangerously fading away' says analyst.
JB Hi-Fi NZ earnings drop 50% on skinnier margins, flat sales
Mon, 10th Aug 2015
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sales
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retail spending
JB Hi-Fi's New Zealand earnings halved in the latest financial year as the Australian retailer's margins shrank and sales were little changed.
The slow but steady uptake of enterprise IoT
Wed, 22nd Jul 2015
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iot
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open source
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red hat
Only 12% of enterprises are currently rolling out an IoT solution, but 43% see it as immediately important, says Red Hat.
Cheap smartphones dominating handset race
Tue, 21st Jul 2015
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apple
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apple iphone
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windows phone
Smartphones will account for 95% of handset sales by 2020 - and it's not the expensive flagship models leading the way.
Fitbit dominates wearables market
Tue, 14th Jul 2015
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fitbit
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market
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barclays
Fitbit has experienced positive growth in the share market, dominating in the highly competitive wearables space.
Have a product that needs reviewing? We can help with that
Mon, 29th Jun 2015
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techday
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nato
Here at TechDay we have a team of reviewers who love playing with consumer technology, and we can help give your product some exposure.
Lenovo takes on New Zealand consumer market, Harri at the helm
Wed, 3rd Jun 2015
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lenovo
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synnex
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notebook
Harvey Norman, JB Hi-Fi and Noel Leeming to retail consumer range as world's largest PC manufacturer makes push for NZ consumer market.
Cisco puts Spark into unified comms and collaboration
Wed, 18th Mar 2015
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uc
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cisco
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cisco spark
Cisco is attempting to revolutionize UC with its online tool Cisco Spark, aiming to refine user experience and embrace consumer technologies.