Global Stories

Review: MacBook Pro Retina 13' (Late 2013)

TechDay's review of the late 2013 MacBook Pro Retina 13 lauds its build and performance but baulks at the steep price.

By Greig Strafford • 4 min read • Mon, 9th Dec 2013

Move to the Cloud with NZ Cloud Backup

Base2 aligns with NZ Cloud Backup, revolutionizing data security and management for businesses of all sizes. CEO Greg Sharp leads the future-proof shift.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Dec 2013

Virtualisation

Setting the ANZ IT agenda in 2014

As another calendar year draws to a close, it's time to review the technologies and trends that will impact our industry over the next 12 months.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Thu, 5th Dec 2013

Microsoft

Nokia follows Microsoft's lead… bashes Apple's iPad

In a bid to promote the new Nokia Lumia 2520 tablet, Nokia has taken a leaf out of Microsoft's book - by shamelessly bashing Apple's iPad.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 26th Nov 2013

EduTech

ICT makeover for Auckland school

Manurewa Intermediate soars into the digital age, thanks to a £40k ICT upgrade from Vodafone, enriching learning with new tech.

By Rebecca Wood • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2013

Gaming

Defiant Ballmer defends Microsoft's hardware venture

CEO Steve Ballmer has defended Microsoft's move into the hardware market, defiantly holding up a tablet in yet another emotional Redmond farewell.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Nov 2013

EduTech

Technology aids reading comprehension

Study shows technology boosts reading gains in 10-11 yr old boys, achieving up to 6x the national average at a Palmerston North school.

By Rebecca Wood • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2013

Apple

'Shocked' Apple claims Samsung 'copied the iPhone'

Apple marketing chief, Phil Schiller, accused Samsung of copying the iPhone during the patent retrial in a US court.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 18th Nov 2013

Samsung

Quality time with the Samsung NX300

But just a warning to the techno types out there – I'm more about the creative applications and capabilities in this review, than ticking the technical boxes.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Nov 2013

Semiconductors

Celebrating 30 years of Windows

Both iconic and significant in the evolution of personal computing, on November 10, 1983, Bill Gates introduced Windows.

By Sean Mitchell • 10 min read • Tue, 12th Nov 2013

Stories from Other Regions

Gaming

PlayStation 4 inside Sony's new powerhouse

Sony's PS4 dazzles with sleek design and fast performance, contrasting its predecessor's rocky start with a triumphant, global sell-out.

By Damian Seeto • 12 min read • Mon, 9th Dec 2013

Top Xmas Gift - HP's ENVY 17: Leap Motion

HP's ENVY 17 redefines interaction with Leap Motion tech, allowing users to control apps without touch. Top choice for Christmas gifts.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Dec 2013

HP unveils NZ Xmas consumer portfolio

HP sets the festive mood in Auckland with its groundbreaking consumer portfolio, introducing NZ's first notebook with Leap Motion tech.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Dec 2013

Dimension Data

The Hills are alive with Ingram Micro's $150k charity golf weekend

Ingram Micro's weekend charity golf event at The Hills raises over £150k for Cure Kids, with top tech firms hitting the greens for a cause.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Dec 2013

Facebook

Kiwis lead Oz in Social Media employment drive

New Zealand employees are ahead of Australia in joining the global shift to use social media to find and engage in work.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Sat, 30th Nov 2013

Gaming

'My Passport Slim' released

Western Digital's sleek 'My Passport Slim' hits the shelves, a nifty portable hard drive in 1TB and 2TB sizes, just in time for Christmas.

By David Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Nov 2013

Bring Your Own Device

'Good' news as mobility provider wins Aussie BYOD contract

Slater and Gordon Lawyers boosts mobility and security with Good Technology's GFE for BYOD, outpacing Microsoft's ActiveSync in Aussie law firm.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 27th Nov 2013

Bring Your Own Device

Communication, device, security, GO!

Introducing BYOD in classrooms demands tailored approaches, awareness of device costs, software compatibility, and robust security for impactful learning.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Nov 2013