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NZ PC Shipments Down, Continuing Decline Forecast

Jack Gramenz June 21, 2019 No Comments

High channel inventory, increased smartphone usage and longer device lifespan are being blamed for an 8.3 per cent year-on-year fall in traditional PC shipments in New Zealand. Commercial PC devices…

ABC Tries To Nobble Foxtel With $4M Fee Cut, As News Corp Highlights ABC Bias

David Richards June 21, 2019 No Comments

The ABC want to stop paying Foxtel for the re transmission of the ABC on the national broadcaster they claim claims it’s a cost cutting measure others claims it’s the…

Apple, Fitbit Join Companies Calling For Tariffs Lift

Jack Gramenz June 21, 2019 No Comments

Apple and Fitbit have joined other US companies in calling on the Trump administration to stop increasing tariffs on Chinese manufactured products that will potentially decimate companies’ bottom lines. HP,…

Ads On The Horizon As Streaming Battle Looms

Jack Gramenz June 21, 2019 No Comments

With disruption imminent as entertainment juggernaut Disney prepares to roll out its own streaming service, executives from one of its subsidiaries claim Netflix, Stan and other streaming services will be…

Huawei Boasts Global Watch GT Sales

Orlaith Costello June 21, 2019 No Comments

Amid the company’s ongoing struggle to overcome US trade tariffs, Huawei Australia has come out with news that the Watch GT has sold more than two million units globally. The…

Google Axe Pixel Slate Tablets

Orlaith Costello June 21, 2019 No Comments

After a brief stint in the tablet business, Google is reportedly axing the Pixel Slate, cancelling two unreleased devices and instead will focus on its Pixelbook laptop line. The news…

Apple MacBook Pro Recalled Over Fire Risk

Orlaith Costello June 21, 2019 No Comments

US tech giant, Apple has issued a voluntary recall for older models of 15-inch MacBook Pros which contain a battery that may overheat and pose a fire risk. Apple has…

Panasonic Unveils 2019 Aircons With Voice Control

Orlaith Costello June 20, 2019 No Comments

Panasonic has unveiled its latest range of reverse-cycle, wall mounted split system air-conditioners designed to cater to the unique Australian climate. Available in June 2019 from $1,299 plus installation. The…

Amazon Updates Kindle Oasis With Colour Adjustable Display

Orlaith Costello June 20, 2019 No Comments

Amazon has announced an updated version of the popular Kindle Oasis that enables readers to adjust the colour temperature of the display for night reading. Available for pre-order now from $399.…

Acer Predator Ink Major eSports Sponsorship Deal

Orlaith Costello June 20, 2019 No Comments

Acer’s gaming brand Predator is delving deeper into the world of esports gaming with a new sponsorship deal with Rainbow Six Pro League and Majors – starting with Tom Clancy’s…