Global Stories

Supermicro launches new data management solution for retail

The solution, Intelligent Retail Edge, simplifies the deployment and management of edge infrastructure, in an environment where IoT deployment is booming.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 26th May 2020

Internet of Things

IoT and automation help to save the world's honeybees

IoT and automation innovations are giving hope to honeybees, as SAS and Appalachian State University harness tech to track and improve beehive health.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd May 2020

Digital Signage

HP targets creatives with new additions to HP Create Ecosystem

HP launches ZBook Studio, ZBook Create, and ENVY 15, tailored for creative professionals with powerful NVIDIA GPUs, eco-friendly build, and advanced features.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 20th Apr 2020

Unified Communications

Four NZ projects named as finalist in IDC's Asia Pacific Smart Cities Awards

Four New Zealand projects, including two from Christchurch City Council, have been named finalists in IDC's prestigious Asia Pacific Smart Cities Awards.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 23rd Mar 2020

Digital Entertainment

The Ultimate Ears HYPERBOOM: Big sound in a little shoebox?

Oskar Howell spoke to UE principal product manager Doug Ebert about UE's latest speaker, and how UE plans to change the sound system landscape.

By Oskar Howell • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2020

Gaming

Xbox drops more hints about the Series X console

Xbox teases more about the Series X, promising the fastest console yet with cutting-edge processing and graphics but keeps some details under wraps.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Feb 2020

Gaming

Sennheiser donates 1500 headsets to gaming charities

Sennheiser donates 1500 headsets to global charities, boosting gaming communities and aiding in social support.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Dec 2019

Digital Entertainment

Sennheiser AMBEO soundbar marks the audio expert's foray into home theatre

The AMBEO Soundbar is powered by 13 drivers and the latest virtualisation technology which was jointly developed with Fraunhofer IIS.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Dec 2019

Smart Home

Sony's latest Bluetooth-enabled turntable is out

Sony's latest turntables have embraced the trend towards portable speakers, with its latest version sporting a Bluetooth transmitter.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2019

Gaming

Hands-on Review: OPPO ENCO Q1 Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones

OPPO's ENCO Q1 headphones offer stellar sound quality and noise reduction for NZD $199. Testers praise their design and comfort for both calls and music.

By Owen McCarthy • 4 min read • Thu, 14th Nov 2019

Gaming

Sennheiser's new gaming headset offers 100 hours of battery life

Sennheiser unveils new wireless headphones specifically designed for gamers, featuring low latency and 100-hour battery life.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Oct 2019

Biometrics

Amazon announces new Echo products, including Alexa features

Amazon has launched a new line-up of Echo devices, enabling users to access Alexa at home in different ways, as well as a range of Alexa features.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Sep 2019

Desktop-as-a-Service

Hush acoustic work pods come to ANZ

Tech distributor Sektor is bringing the Hush range of acoustic work pods to businesses across Australia and New Zealand.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 6th Sep 2019

Smart Home

Bose's new smart speaker puts the bass back in the beat

Bose launches its latest smart speaker, the Portable Home Speaker, promising 360-degree sound and deep bass. Priced at NZD $579.95, it hits shelves Sept 26.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Sep 2019

Gaming

Hands-on Review: The Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 5

The Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 5 impresses with its stylish design and rich sound, offering portability and eight hours of playtime for music enthusiasts.

By Owen McCarthy • 4 min read • Mon, 2nd Sep 2019