Global Stories

Time ironically isn't on Apple's side in Switzerland

Apple's timepiece woes: Swiss trademark laws present an unexpected challenge for the tech titan's latest gadget rollout.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Apr 2015

Internet of Things

IBM's new $3 billion Internet of Things unit

IBM is investing $3bn in a new IoT unit and building a cloud-based open platform to help clients build IoT solutions.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Apr 2015

Reserve Bank of New Zealand

RBNZ's Wheeler keeps OCR on hold, no rate hikes ahead

The Reserve Bank has removed the prospect of future interest rate hikes from its forecast horizon as a strong kiwi dollar and cheap oil hold down infl.

By Pattrick Smellie • 5 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2015

Unified Communications

Huawei announce 4.5G as the world waits for 5G

The 4.5G standard - otherwise known as LTE-M will provide extra bandwidth for demanding applications such as virtual reality and ultra HD video.

By Patrick Pilcher • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2015

Gaming

People are strange- D4: Dark Dreams Don't Die

D4: Dark Dreams Don't Die offers a unique Kinect-driven journey, blending Japanese narrative with eccentric characters and time travel.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • Fri, 24th 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

Hyperscale

Software defined data centres – Evolution, not revolution

Bradley Borrows of Microsoft NZ debates whether Software Defined Data Centres are an innovation or a modern twist on a decades-old concept.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Apr 2014

Microsoft

Are we looking at Microsoft's next CEO…?

Satya Nadella, executive VP of Microsoft's Cloud and Enterprise group, is set to become the company's new CEO.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Feb 2014

Cybersecurity

5 ways to protect your LinkedIn account...

LinkedIn unveils top 5 tips to boost account security in celebration of Data Privacy Day, emphasising user safety and privacy.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 3rd Feb 2014

Microsoft

Microsoft closes in on new CEO - But will Gates go?

Redmond on the verge of naming Steve Ballmer's replacement as rumours swirl of an imminent Bill Gates departure….

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 3rd Feb 2014

Gaming

Review: Rapoo E6700 Bluetooth Keyboard

The Rapoo E6700 keyboard is the newest release from the fast growing Chinese manufacturer's stable. How does it stack up in day to day use?.

By Greig Strafford • 2 min read • Mon, 20th Jan 2014

Microsoft

10, 9, 8, 7, wait, is Ballmer still here…?

Redmond will ring in the New Year with Steve Ballmer still in the Microsoft hot-seat, with the tech giant not set to appoint a new CEO until early 2014.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Dec 2013

Gaming

Game Consoles top PC gaming gear for Christmas

Welcome to the first of many Christmas lists were Game Console will guide you through some of the best tech we have tested throughout 2013.

By David Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 17th Dec 2013

Virtualisation

Increasingly Virtual in NZ

As the tech world goes virtual, Heather Wright polls some experts about their views on where resellers stand to gain the most.

By Heather Wright • 7 min read • Mon, 9th Dec 2013

Stories from Other Regions

Fintech

Flurry of IPOs tipped for NZX in coming months, says Nikko Asset equities analyst

Kiwi investors can expect a strong pipeline of initial public offerings from New Zealand and Australian companies listing in coming months to take adv.

By Pattrick Smellie • 4 min read • Tue, 14th Apr 2015

Bank of New Zealand

NZ dollar charts record high vs Aussie dollar on RBA rate cut talk, weak iron ore

The New Zealand dollar rose to a record against the Australian dollar on speculation the Reserve Bank of Australia will cut interest rates again as so.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2015

Human Capital Management

NZ dollar slips as traders look ahead to dairy auction, US payrolls data

The New Zealand dollar fell ahead of key US manufacturing and employment reports, and before a dairy auction where buyers will have to absorb increase.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Mon, 30th Mar 2015