Consumer tech stories - Page 22
Blamsung: why it would make sense for Samsung to buy BlackBerry
Tue, 3rd Feb 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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samsung
Samsung snaring BlackBerry could be a win-win: enriching Samsung's corporate prowess with BlackBerry's secure tech.
Wearables market set to soar, worth billions by 2020.
Mon, 2nd Feb 2015
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gaming
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wearables
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digital entertainment
Tech forecast reveals wearable market to skyrocket to £20bn by 2020, with multipurpose devices leading the charge.
Quantum Dots are Coming, Here's Why You Should Care
Thu, 8th Jan 2015
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digital signage
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quantum computing
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digital entertainment
Quantum dots are transforming TV visuals with eye-popping colours and sharpness, promising an affordable leap in display technology.
Internet of things a dramatic change says Samsung chief
Tue, 6th Jan 2015
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iot
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samsung
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consumer tech
Samsung's CEO hails the Internet of Things as a pivotal shift, promising a more efficient and connected future at CES 2015.
Warehouse lifts 1Q sales by 3.5%, fattens margins at 'Red Sheds'
Fri, 7th Nov 2014
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e-commerce
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noel leeming
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the warehouse group
Warehouse Group's sales climb 3.5% in Q1, buoyed by new store openings and robust 'Red Shed' performance, fuelling investor optimism.
Noel Leeming continues tech push with exclusive 3D deal
Wed, 5th Nov 2014
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noel leeming
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3d printing
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gopro
The retailer says its new offerings further cement its place as the 'market leader' in consumer technology products.
Power of Internet of Things to change CISO security scope
Wed, 24th Sep 2014
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iot
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iiot
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cybersecurity
Over 20% of enterprises will have digital security services focused on protecting IoT devices by 2017, according to Gartner.
JB Hi-Fi NZ sales edge up despite market-wide tablet sales decline
Tue, 12th Aug 2014
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cloud services
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jb hi-fi
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websites
JB Hi-Fi reports slight sales growth in New Zealand, with total sales rise of 5.3% across Australia and New Zealand.
Apple, IBM and the Enterprisation of Consumer Technology...
Wed, 23rd Jul 2014
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apple
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ibm
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analyst report
The deal is about presenting Apple as a serious enterprise partner; as the company openly admits that it is a consumer-first company.
Restructuring Warehouse reports solid Q3 sales
Thu, 8th May 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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noel leeming
The Warehouse reports Q3 sales of $367.0m, up 3.2%, with 13 consecutive quarters of positive same store sales.
Apple and the inevitability of disruption…
Wed, 7th May 2014
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payment technologies
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apps
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apple
Apple and Starbucks are eyeing the mobile payment market, but will they truly disrupt the way we pay? Analyst James Wester weighs in.
Why enterprises must embrace wearable tech...
Tue, 6th May 2014
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byod
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mobility
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analyst report
Once widespread consumer adoption takes place, the enterprise is never far behind – whether it's ready or not.
ASUS appoints seasoned veteran to lead NZ market charge
Tue, 25th Mar 2014
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asus
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consumer tech
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managing director
Portia Chang, a veteran employee, appointed as the Regional Head of ASUS in New Zealand, bringing over a decade of experience to drive growth.
NZ tech firm nails down US wireless deal
Tue, 7th Jan 2014
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powerbyproxi
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market
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wireless power consortium
New Zealand firm PowerbyProxi has signed an agreement with US semiconductor company Texas Instruments to supply wireless power and charging solutions.
Apple's Cook takes swipe at 'confused' Microsoft
Sat, 26th Oct 2013
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microsoft
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apps
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windows
'Our competition is confused. They're turning tablets into PCs and PCs into tablets. Who knows what they're going to do next?'.
Is Apple crushing Microsoft with software deal…?
Thu, 24th Oct 2013
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microsoft
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apple
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ipad
Apple's new strategy of free software could pressure Microsoft to lower its prices, a shift driven by hardware subsidies.
Microsoft shows consumer tech mettle with Nokia phone buy
Thu, 5th Sep 2013
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microsoft
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nokia
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ovum
The news of Microsoft's acquisition of Nokia's Devices & Services business is a major shift for the software giant.
Dick Smith completes final business buyout
Fri, 19th Jul 2013
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dick smith
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woolworths
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private equity
Dick Smith, now free from its financial obligations to Woolworths, embarks on a new chapter of growth and expansion under Anchorage Capital Partners.
Lenovo continues global expansion with CCE acquisition
Thu, 10th Jan 2013
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supply chain
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lenovo
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distributors
Lenovo has acquired Brazil's PC leader CCE for USD $147 million, doubling its market share and bolstering its PC+ vision in the world's third-largest PC market.
Rugged business tablet hits NZ
Tue, 18th Dec 2012
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panasonic
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toughbook
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mobility
Panasonic Toughpad launches in NZ, introducing a rugged business tablet able to withstand harsh environments and meeting robust business needs.