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Is Fitbit's Charge 2 its best tracker to date?
Fitbit

Is Fitbit's Charge 2 its best tracker to date?

I highly recommend it for those looking to get more out of their fitness trackers, but don't to step into the world of a smart watch just yet.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Oct 2016
Govt makes improvements to online passport service
Government

Govt makes improvements to online passport service

Since the start of the year nearly every month has seen an increase in the number of passport applications made online.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 12th Oct 2016
Samsung NZ joins global halt on Galaxy Note7 sales & production
Samsung

Samsung NZ joins global halt on Galaxy Note7 sales & production

Samsung New Zealand is now halting all sales and production of the Galaxy Note7 as part of the company's global recall of the device.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Oct 2016
Hands-on review with the Sony PS4 PlayStation VR headset
Gaming

Hands-on review with the Sony PS4 PlayStation VR headset

We had a chance to test out the Sony PlayStation VR headset for a few days now. Does it usher in a new era of gaming or is it another gimmick?.

By Damian Seeto • 11 min read • Tue, 11th Oct 2016
Inside the Kiwi UFB experience: White Island Tours
Unified Communications

Inside the Kiwi UFB experience: White Island Tours

New Zealand's Ultra-Fast Broadband Initiative brings high-speed fibre to 75% of homes and businesses in 10 years.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 3rd Oct 2016
Emergency location tracking can be life or death, so why is NZ taking so long?
Location tracking

Emergency location tracking can be life or death, so why is NZ taking so long?

With the accuracy of GPS, combined with the amount of data about users, using emergency location tracking for medical purposes seems obvious. Right?.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 23rd Sep 2016
Govt builds more electric vehicle charging stations
Cartech

Govt builds more electric vehicle charging stations

The NZ government has opened new public EV charging stations to help ease range anxiety amongst users, says Transport Minister Simon Bridges.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 20th Sep 2016

Global Stories

Travel stories

The dangers of in-flight Wi-Fi: Airplanes 'unique' hacking grounds
Unified Communications

The dangers of in-flight Wi-Fi: Airplanes 'unique' hacking grounds

In-flight Wi-Fi poses security risks as hackers can easily access passenger data, according to cybersecurity firm NordVPN.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Oct 2016
Our world on the cusp of 'the fourth industrial revolution'
Fintech

Our world on the cusp of 'the fourth industrial revolution'

MYOB explores how the technological revolution will bring people together, enrich experiences and empower communities.

By Sam Worthington • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Oct 2016
'Total ban' for Samsung Galaxy Note 7
Samsung

'Total ban' for Samsung Galaxy Note 7

Air New Zealand enforces 'total ban' on Galaxy Note7 amid global safety fears following FAA and DOT directive.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 17th Oct 2016
Dimension Data takes a closer look at mobile workforces and cybersecurity
Malware

Dimension Data takes a closer look at mobile workforces and cybersecurity

Enterprises are failing to attract talent due to cybersecurity risks posed by mobile workforces, says Dimension Data's latest white paper.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 14th Oct 2016
Email-based attacks by ransomware groups on the rise
Malware

Email-based attacks by ransomware groups on the rise

Ransomware gangs escalate email attacks, employing WSF attachments to spread the Locky virus, reveals cybersecurity firm Symantec.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Fri, 14th Oct 2016
Exclusive: IoT driving wireless opportunities for local resellers
Wireless Networks

Exclusive: IoT driving wireless opportunities for local resellers

IoT is helping drive wireless demand for distributors inTechnology and Cloud Distribution and their reseller partners.

By Heather Wright • 5 min read • Thu, 6th Oct 2016
Commvault GO a bright light amongst imminent storm
Open source

Commvault GO a bright light amongst imminent storm

Commvault GO came to a triumphant close in Orlando tonight, despite being in the direct path of Hurricane Matthew.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Oct 2016
Hands-on Review: Microsoft Surface Book a 'pretty special piece of gear'
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Microsoft Surface Book a 'pretty special piece of gear'

Microsoft's Surface Book dazzles with its clever design and premium build, proving to be a savvy investment for Windows loyalists.

By Patrick Pilcher • 6 min read • Tue, 27th Sep 2016
Communities transform - Whakatane UFB build now complete
Unified Communications

Communities transform - Whakatane UFB build now complete

Chorus has deployed Ultra-Fast Broadband to 7000 locations in Whakatane, potentially transforming New Zealand's economy.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Mon, 26th Sep 2016

Stories from Other Regions

Travel stories

Ciena encryption boosts data center security for biggest Korean financial co
Encryption

Ciena encryption boosts data center security for biggest Korean financial co

KB Kookmin Bank, the biggest financial institution in Korea, has boosted its security with the help of Ciena encryption capabilities.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Sep 2016