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ANZ FastPay to include EFTPOS transactions

FastPay enables SMBs to take Visa and MasterCard credit and debit card payments using their smartphones. It will now include EFTPOS payments as well.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2015

Gaming

Spark gets its hands on the new Samsung smartphones

Samsung Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge will launch in New Zealand on April 11, and Spark is officially offering customers an exclusive preview.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2015

Storage

Seagate launches new retail portfolio

Seagate Technology has launched its new retail portfolio into the ANZ market, unveiling a range of six new drives.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2015

Malware

Scammers target WhatsApp's new VoIP function

With many WhatsApp users looking to get the new VoIP feature, it is likely many will fall for the scam as WhatsApp slowly releases the functionality.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2015

Fintech

ANZ to release mobile wallet for Android

ANZ Bank to launch mobile wallet for Android users, no word on iPhone compatibility. Wallet to be integrated into ANZ goMoney app.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2015

Malware

Widespread malware threat on Android devices

Half of Android users at risk as a new malware threat lets attackers swap safe apps for malicious ones, claims Palo Alto Networks.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2015

Digital Signage

Apple drops the ball with MacBook Pro anti-reflective display

An increasing number of people are speaking up about how the anti-reflective coating on their MacBook pro is scratching or wearing off.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2015

Gaming

Android App Review: WoodenMan - Drawing Mannequin

Dive into the digital realm with 'WoodenMan', an app turning the classic artists' mannequin into a pocketable virtual muse.

By Eddie Monotone • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd Mar 2015

Digital Entertainment

Rumours of Apple's TV service gains momentum

Apple is reportedly in talks with programmers including CBS, 21st Century Fox and Walt Disney to launch a subscription-based streaming TV service this.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 23rd Mar 2015

Notebook

IDC: Smartphones to dominate connected device future

By 2019, smartphones set to claim a dominant 77.7% market share in the realm of smart connected devices, leaving PCs and tablets trailing, reveals IDC.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd Mar 2015

Gaming

Review: PLAYBULB Bluetooth Speak and Bulb by MiPow

No the PLAYBULB isn't something you're likely to find at your local adult shop, but an innovative product by MiPow.

By Greig Strafford • 2 min read • Mon, 23rd Mar 2015

Marketing Technologies

Consumers still wary when it comes to mobile payments

While mobile and digital payments are on the rise, the majority of consumers still have concerns with adoption of the technology.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 23rd Mar 2015

Apple

Gartner: Device spending on the up, despite dropping PC sales

Amid waning PC sales, Gartner forecasts a 7.2% hike in global device spend, buoyed by mobiles and ultramobiles in 2015.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Fri, 20th Mar 2015

Google

Google follows in Apple's footsteps with app review process

Google is significantly changing its review process for apps on Google Play after years of solely using automated processes.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 20th Mar 2015

Firewalls

Today's CFO: Tech savvy and risk aware

Cost savings and enhanced productivity are only part of the equation for CFOs. Fortinet's Scott Cowen delves into the issue of risk management and sec.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Mar 2015