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Asus
Hands-on review: Asus T300 Transformer Book Chi
Fri, 30th Oct 2015
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While you could invest in a tablet for consuming media and a separate PC to create it, Asus has a solution that gives you the best of both worlds.
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Hands-on review: Huawei P8 Lite
Wed, 28th Oct 2015
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Huawei has released its new budget phone, the P8 Lite. With solid performance and affordability, can it live up to its predecessor?.
Connections
Managing the Internet of Things: The network operator’s challenge
Wed, 28th Oct 2015
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The Internet of Things (IoT) is exploding - and its traffic is totally unlike anything that network operators have encountered.
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New WiFi standard faces growing challenges
Tue, 27th Oct 2015
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A new WiFi standard is facing a difficult path to adoption in the already crowded Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity space.
Fallback
Hands-on review: ASUS MAXIMUS VIII HERO
Tue, 20th Oct 2015
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For Gamers and Overclockers, it’s not about the pretty lights, it’s all about the ability to scale and produce outstanding performance on demand.
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Hands-on review: Sony M4 Aqua
Fri, 4th Sep 2015
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Aimed at smartphone fans who like the look of Sony’s Xperia Z series hardware, but want to avoid selling a kidney to buy an Xperia flagship device.
Samsung s6 edge plus
Hands-on review Samsung S6 Edge+: Yes size DOES matter
Thu, 27th Aug 2015
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Since then, Samsung has launched the S6 Edge+, a super-size version of their successful S6 Edge smartphone. There’s hardly any plastic anywhere.
Knowledge sharing
Kiwis in the running for global startup awards
Fri, 14th Aug 2015
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The chance to spend time with Richard Branson is on offer in this year's Talent Unleashed Awards, with an entrepreneur school and funding on the way.
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Hands-on review: The Huawei P8
Mon, 10th Aug 2015
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digital entertainment
With their latest smartphone, the P8, Huawei are changing their spots, offering flagship level specs at a mid-range price.
Acquire
Qualcomm acquires Ikanos, sets sights on wireless carrier market
Fri, 7th Aug 2015
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Qualcomm Atheros has acquired Ikanos Communications for an estimated $47 million, expanding their footprint in the carrier fixed line segment.
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Will the next Apple Watch be iPhone-free?
Tue, 23rd Jun 2015
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wearables
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wireless networks
The rumoured Apple Watch 2, likely to be introduced in 2016, will apparently have a new wireless system for greater iPhone independence.
Battery charging
'Power over Wi-Fi': Scientists revolutionise the recharging game
Fri, 12th Jun 2015
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wireless networks
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cloud services
A team of researchers are developing a ‘power over Wi-Fi’ system that has the ability to recharge batteries from up to 28 feet (8.5 metres) away.
Wireless watch device
Smart wireless devices that are shaking up the market
Wed, 10th Jun 2015
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wireless devices
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fitness tracker
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analyst report
Various key technology developments are impacting the smart wireless devices sector. Juniper Research has revealed top five stand-out devices.
Samsung s6
Hands-on review: Samsung Galaxy S6
Thu, 9th Apr 2015
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gaming
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digital signage
The S6 feels iPhone 6-like. I’m hoping that lawsuits don’t start flying. They’re a distraction from the innovation that the market needs.
Samsung a5
Hands-on review: Samsung A5
Tue, 7th Apr 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
The folks at Samsung knew they needed to lift their game to maintain their position in the market. The first sign of this was the Galaxy Alpha.
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Hands-on review: LG G Watch R
Thu, 29th Jan 2015
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Critics labelled LG’s first Android Wear smart-watch as being too generic. That’s all changed this time round.
Hologram
Are holographic co-workers and embedded chips the way of the future?
Fri, 23rd Jan 2015
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martech
NZ's MYOB projects a future with holographic teams and chip implants; urges businesses to adapt now for a data-driven 2040.
Ios 8 app store
Apple shouts out to developers with new records in 2015
Fri, 9th Jan 2015
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apps
Apple kicks off 2015 with record App Store sales, earning developers over $25 billion to date and marking a historic New Year's Day.
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Chromebooks go big
Mon, 5th Jan 2015
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personal computing devices
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acer
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mobility
Recent success in the ultra-affordable Chromebook market now sees Acer enlarging its 11 and 13 inch display models to a somewhat regular size of 15 inches.
Lost pet
New software being developed to help reunite owners with lost pets
Fri, 19th Dec 2014
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The New Zealand Companion Animal Council is funding the development of new software to help Pets on the Net reunite owners with their lost pets.