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Stories by Patrick - Page 8

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Hands-on review: Sony Z3 Tablet Compact
Thu, 5th Mar 2015
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cloud services
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gaming
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mobility
From out of nowhere Sony has developed a reputation for crafting slick smartphones, all carrying the Xperia moniker.
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Hands-on review: Logitech Protection [+] Phone case for Samsung Galaxy S5
Wed, 4th Mar 2015
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smartphones
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gaming
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reviews
Logitech's sleek Protection [+] case marries style and security for Galaxy S5 owners; proving essential gear for your prized device.
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Scientists Crack 1 Terabit Mobile Data Speeds
Wed, 4th Mar 2015
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5g
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wireless networks
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download
University of Surrey has developed a mobile network that is 65,000 times faster than 4G, allowing 100 movies to download in just three seconds.
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Thinking of moving to Xero? Read our review
Fri, 27th Feb 2015
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gaming
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accounting systems
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reviews
After testing Xero out, I've come to realise that there’s always an exception to the rule, and Xero definitely fits the bill (or should I say invoice).
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Huawei announce 4.5G as the world waits for 5G
Fri, 27th Feb 2015
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5g
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wireless networks
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4g technology
The 4.5G standard - otherwise known as LTE-M will provide extra bandwidth for demanding applications such as virtual reality and ultra HD video.
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Hands-on review: Logitech K480 Bluetooth smartphone keyboard
Tue, 24th Feb 2015
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smartphones
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apple
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gaming
Logitech's K480 keyboard offers a practical solution to the frustrations of typing on a smartphone, with a compact design and easy setup.
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Sky go after online sports fanatics with Fan Pass
Thu, 12th Feb 2015
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gaming
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video
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digital entertainment
Us Kiwis are almost as mad about sports as we are about our TVs, and this hasn’t exactly escaped the attentions of the clever folks at Sky TV.
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Hands-on review: Viewsonic PLED-W800 Portable Projector
Tue, 10th Feb 2015
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reviews
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dlp
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gaming
ViewSonic's PLED-W800 projector shines in daylight and dazzles on the move with superior connectivity and quality.
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Speculation mounts as Samsung Galaxy S6 launch date announced
Thu, 5th Feb 2015
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microsoft
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smartphones
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gaming
With Samsung announcing the Unpacked launch date will be March 1, speculation is growing like topsy around the next Galaxy S6.
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Hands-on review: Navman Mivue Drive LM – A Black Box for the Car?
Fri, 30th Jan 2015
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gaming
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reviews
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technology gifts
Mivue Drive is likely to appeal to insurers. It is a drive recorder that could in theory help to determine who is at in fault road accidents.
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Hands-on review: LG G Watch R
Thu, 29th Jan 2015
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gaming
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reviews
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smartphones
Critics labelled LG’s first Android Wear smart-watch as being too generic. That’s all changed this time round.
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Hands-on review: Beats Pill
Mon, 19th Jan 2015
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gaming
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digital music
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reviews
Getting outdoor music rigged up as the snarlers sizzled proved to be bit of a mission - at least until I got my hands on the Beats Pill.
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Quantum Dots are Coming, Here’s Why You Should Care
Thu, 8th Jan 2015
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quantum computing
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Quantum dots are transforming TV visuals with eye-popping colours and sharpness, promising an affordable leap in display technology.
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The future of mobile networks, according to Nokia's Ray Owen
Tue, 6th Jan 2015
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smartphones
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endpoint protection
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5g
Pat Pilcher caught up with Ray Owen, the new head of ANZ for Nokia to chat about the future of mobile networks.
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Microsoft places IE on death row
Mon, 5th Jan 2015
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microsoft
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windows
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internet explorer
After two decades, Microsoft plans to replace Internet Explorer with 'Spartan', a new, leaner browser, signalling the end of an era.
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Hands-on review: Huawei Mate
Thu, 18th Dec 2014
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gaming
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smartphones
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reviews
Huawei’s newest kid on the block, and the Ascend Mate is definitely a big boy, sitting on the phablet side of the fence.
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Hands-on review: Google Chromecast
Mon, 15th Dec 2014
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cloud services
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gaming
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reviews
Google's Chromecast launches in NZ, offering a simple, affordable streaming solution for your TV, challenging Apple TV with its minimalist design.
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AVAST! The Piratebay Bounces Back
Mon, 15th Dec 2014
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piracy
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the pirate bay
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retailers
After a raid by the Swedish Police on their Stockholm data centre, it only took a week or so for the Piratebay to bounce back.
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5G is on its way
Fri, 12th Dec 2014
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gaming
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apple
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broadband
4G may have finally made it to New Zealand, but Huawei are already eying up the next generation of mobile technology.
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Huawei: Enter the dragon
Fri, 12th Dec 2014
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big data
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bi
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data analytics
Huawei might not be one of New Zealand’s well known brands, but on the global telco stage they’re bigger than huge.
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Hands-on review: Strike Alpha iPhone 6 car cradle
Fri, 12th Dec 2014
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smartphones
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apple
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gaming
Car phone cradles mightn’t be the most exciting phone accessory, but they do make several metric tonnes of common sense.
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Police raid the pirate bay, is this the answer?
Wed, 10th Dec 2014
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piracy
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the pirate bay
According to Torrent Freak, Swedish police raided the pirate bay’s Stockholm datacenter confiscating equipment.
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Hands-on review: Theophany Katheros Speakers
Wed, 10th Dec 2014
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gaming
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digital music
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reviews
Theophany's Katheros speakers astonish with their dream-inspired design, delivering premium sound that challenges pricier rivals.
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Hands-on review: Asus AS7008T NAS
Wed, 10th Dec 2014
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gaming
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reviews
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storage
Asustor's AS7008T NAS dazzles with its dark, stylish design and robust performance for SMEs, but sports a high-end price tag.