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YouTube Music becomes the future of Google's music streaming ambitions
Google

YouTube Music becomes the future of Google's music streaming ambitions

Google is merging its Google Play Music system into YouTube and has introduced a bunch of impressive new features.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 13th May 2020
Fitbit begins study to determine if devices can detect heart irregularities
Fitbit

Fitbit begins study to determine if devices can detect heart irregularities

Fitbit launches the Heart Study, aiming to enrol thousands to test if its wearables can detect atrial fibrillation, potentially revolutionising early detection.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 8th May 2020
EXCLUSIVE: Get the scoop on what eSIM tech means for NZ
Unified Communications

EXCLUSIVE: Get the scoop on what eSIM tech means for NZ

Everything you need to know about what eSIM is, how it is used, and what Spark and Vodafone have to say about where it's going.

By Ben Moore • 5 min read • Thu, 7th May 2020
COVID-19: How analysis of IoT devices highlights our changing behaviour
Data Analytics

COVID-19: How analysis of IoT devices highlights our changing behaviour

COVID-19 has reshaped consumer and enterprise behaviour, as revealed by ExtraHop's IoT device analysis, highlighting long-term security risks.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 7th May 2020
IDC: Global IT spending to decline 5% worldwide
Cloud Services

IDC: Global IT spending to decline 5% worldwide

IT spending to decline 5.1% to $2.25tn this year due to COVID-19 impact, but IT infrastructure spending to grow 4%, says IDC.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 5th May 2020
Thales takes eSIM platform onto Google Cloud
Hyperscale

Thales takes eSIM platform onto Google Cloud

The company's public cloud-based version of its eSIM Remote Subscription Platform will initially run on Google Cloud.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Tue, 5th May 2020
IDC: No recovery in sight for semiconductor market
Unified Communications

IDC: No recovery in sight for semiconductor market

The semiconductor market, battered by trade disputes and COVID-19, sees no recovery in sight. IDC predicts a 4.2% decline in 2020 revenue.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 5th May 2020
Apple launches new 13-inch MacBook Pro with Magic Keyboard
Apple

Apple launches new 13-inch MacBook Pro with Magic Keyboard

Apple unveils its new 13-inch MacBook Pro, featuring a Magic Keyboard and enhanced performance. Prices start at NZD $2,349.

By Nick Forrester • 2 min read • Tue, 5th May 2020
Smartphone shipments take a pummelling in Q1 2020
Apple

Smartphone shipments take a pummelling in Q1 2020

Data from Canalys paints a grim picture for the worldwide smartphone industry, with more economic strife to come in Q2.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 1st May 2020
Network access control market boosted by remote work trend
Firewalls

Network access control market boosted by remote work trend

Remote work is driving the network access control market, with the sector expected to grow from USD $1.35 billion in 2019 to USD $2.21 billion by 2024.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Apr 2020
Worldwide tablet market continues to fall, but some vendors buck trend
Lenovo

Worldwide tablet market continues to fall, but some vendors buck trend

IDC's research indicates that global shipments have fallen to 24.6 million units, down 18.1% year-over-year during the first quarter of 2020.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Apr 2020
Is legacy technology holding you back?
Digital Transformation

Is legacy technology holding you back?

Getting off legacy systems can be difficult but the potential benefits of updating IT infrastructure or even better integrating old systems can be immense.

By Brad Drysdale • 5 min read • Thu, 30th Apr 2020
Jamf rolls out telehealth support for healthcare firms
Unified Communications

Jamf rolls out telehealth support for healthcare firms

Jamf has introduced a new telehealth system to help healthcare workers and those on the front lines interact with patients without putting themselves at risk.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Apr 2020
Google's Fitbit acquisition under scrutiny
Wearables

Google's Fitbit acquisition under scrutiny

Despite economic issues, the wearables market is growing, Futuresource Consulting claims. Amongst this, Google inches closer to swallowing Fitbit.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Apr 2020
Gaming industry thriving during COVID-19 lockdowns
Gaming

Gaming industry thriving during COVID-19 lockdowns

2019 was a record-breaking year for the industry, with gaming software generating $143 billion in consumer spend, and this trend is set to continue into 2020.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Mon, 27th Apr 2020
Huawei Cloud dominates the global IaaS market
Infrastructure-as-a-Service

Huawei Cloud dominates the global IaaS market

Huawei Cloud propelled itself to the top of the global IaaS market with a surge in cloud services, strategic partnerships, and global reach, says Gartner.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Apr 2020
AMD announces 3rd Gen Ryzen processors
Gaming

AMD announces 3rd Gen Ryzen processors

Also announces new B550 chipset to bring simultaneous multi-threading and PCIe 4.0 compatibility to mainstream desktops.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2020
OPPO unveils its newest mid-range smartphone - the A91
Digital Signage

OPPO unveils its newest mid-range smartphone - the A91

The mid-range smartphone joins the Apple iPhone SE, announced last week, in the increasing pool of new smartphones hitting the market at less than NZ$1000.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2020