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Half of NZ businesses 'unprepared' for cyber threats

Nearly half of NZ firms lack readiness against cyber threats, a concerning finding for the country's vital primary industries.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 6th Oct 2014

Gaming

Kiwis fall foul of Twitter's dark side

Any time you use a social media service, it provides an additional opportunity for spammers, scammers and malicious masterminds to take advantage.

By Donovan Jackson • 3 min read • Mon, 6th Oct 2014

iOS

Forget Tinder or Grindr, meet the Cuddlr app

Discover the Cuddlr app, where instead of hook-ups, it's all about cuddles with strangers, creating a haven for no-pressure intimacy.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 6th Oct 2014

Gaming

Getting the blues from our modern txting lifestyle

Modern texting breeds anxiety, with the 'typing awareness indicator' on iPhones causing more emotional turmoil than the messages themselves.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Oct 2014

Gaming

Review: Kaynex Sydnee

Kanex Sydnee review: A sleek solution to the family charging chaos, powering up 4 devices simultaneously and cutting down cable mess.

By Patrick Pilcher • 2 min read • Fri, 3rd Oct 2014

Gaming

Review: Monster Adidas Headphones

In a clash of titans, Monster Adidas headphones aim to usurp Beats with style and an audio-sharing feature, despite minor quality gripes.

By Greig Strafford • 2 min read • Fri, 3rd Oct 2014

Gaming

Review: Monster Octagon headphones

The Monster Octagon has taken over as my daily headphones, purely because of its Monster sound. Are they about to make you tap out?.

By Greig Strafford • 2 min read • Fri, 3rd Oct 2014

Gaming

Review: Nokia Lumia 930

The Nokia Lumia 930 impresses with features like a 20MP camera and wireless charging, but developer support and software stability remain major hurdles.

By Greig Strafford • 4 min read • Fri, 3rd Oct 2014

Gaming

Paying too much for telecoms

UK firms overpaying for telecoms, with nearly half of ICT budget absorbed, says Gartner. Savings await those who review deals, advises TeleConsultants.

By Donovan Jackson • 2 min read • Fri, 3rd Oct 2014

Open source

First we had heartbleed, now we're shellshocked

Security companies warn businesses to patch vulnerable systems as a new bug, named Shellshocked, affects Linux and Unix systems.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Oct 2014

Gaming

Review: Kiwi hands on iPhone 6 plus

Its attracted a fair bit of controversy. Much of this is thanks the post-launch Bend gate saga, but Apples XXL-sized iPhone, the 6+ has finally arrived.

By Patrick Pilcher • 10 min read • Wed, 1st Oct 2014

Lenovo

Lenovo promises Kiwi investment, services opportunities for x86

Lenovo's acquisition of IBM's x86 opens a $5m investment in ANZ, promising growth and services opportunities, especially in New Zealand.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 1st Oct 2014

Marketing Technologies

Kiwi mobile commerce to hit $10 billion by 2019

NZ's mobile commerce to leap from $3.9bn to $9.6bn by 2019, with entertainment and physical goods driving growth, says Frost and Sullivan.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Oct 2014

iOS

iPhone 6: Big is best. Or is it?

The iPhone 6 debate: Is bigger truly better? A look at the phone's size sparks a nostalgia for the compact era.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Sep 2014

Gaming

iPhone 6 signals gadget overload

Are people getting frustrated with the amount of separate devices they need to own in order to conduct their every day living?.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 30th Sep 2014

Gaming

Review: Sony Xperia Z2

The Sony Xperia Z2 dazzles with its no-compromise approach, boasting superior screen, sound, and camera quality, but questions its practicality.

By David Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Sep 2014

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Gaming

Headwinds for Baboom as Dotcom calls it quits

Kim Dotcom exits Baboom music venture, casting doubt on its revolutionary free music model amid industry defiance.

By Donovan Jackson • 2 min read • Fri, 3rd Oct 2014

Gaming

Review: ADATA Elite CE700 Wireless Charger

Wireless charging has often been touted as the next big thing in mobile phones. The new iPhone 6 doesn't have it, so is the Adata Elite CE700 worth it?.

By Greig Strafford • 2 min read • Fri, 3rd Oct 2014