News: Telecom Announces 4G Customer Trial

Posted on May 17th, 2012

Telecom announced today that it will be conducting live customer trials of Long Term Evolution (LTE) mobile technology later this …full story

News: Dell Revolutionizes Design and Performance with New Line of Dell Precision Workstations

Posted on May 15th, 2012

Redesigned tower workstations give creative and design professionals new levels of performance New Dell patented technology eliminates nearly all memory …full story

GPS Buys into Social Media and Online Communities

Tweet, Search and Go – TomTom SatNavs Go Social in New Zealand
~ Drivers can now safely tweet their ETA and search live travel reviews using driver-friendly versions of Expedia and TripAdvisor~

TomTom today gives drivers a look into the future of dedicated GPS devices by introducing Twitter functionality, and a range of new travel features, to its New Zealand LIVE Services customers.

TomTom’s new Search & Go LIVE Services –include Expedia and TripAdvisor. Drivers can now pick a hotel with availability and price information from Expedia and find the best places to visit using trusted reviews from TripAdvisor. Once they’re on their way, they can keep friends and family up to date on their destination and arrival time on Twitter. The features are now offered across all TomTom GO devices in New Zealand.

“We know that people want to stay connected and more so when they’re driving on a road trip. We’re giving them the option to tweet their ETA and their destination, as well as offering advice about places to visit and eat at en route through new Search & Go LIVE Services,” said Valerie Cross, Public Relations Manager for TomTom Asia Pacific. ...full story

Posted by Karen Joy Provo on May 9th, 2012 in News | | Tags: , , , , ,

Dell Unveils High Performance Solutions for New Zealand Families, Multimedia Professionals and Business

  • Dell’s Latest XPS and Vostro Desktops Feature Intel 3rd Generation Quad Core Processors and Powerful Discrete Graphics
  • Inspiron Special Edition Laptops Feature Stunning Design and world-class audio

Dell continues to deliver the ultimate in high-performance laptops and desktops for families, multimedia professionals and businesses demanding power and performance for complex tasks and immersive entertainment activities. The XPS 8500 and Vostro 470 desktops for professionals who demand the latest in high performance technology are now available for sale on Dell.co.nz. Both desktops feature Intel’s 3rdgeneration quad-core processors and the latest discrete graphics. Available today, Dell is also introducing the Inspiron Special Edition 15R, an expansion of the Inspiron laptop line-up for families that desire enhanced multimedia capabilities.

The XPS 8500 Desktop: Advanced Performance for Creatives
Designed for creatives who demand uncompromising performance, the XPS 8500 desktop delivers a superb user experience for advanced users. Creativity for nearly any task is truly unleashed with the XPS 8500, whether composing music, working on graphics-intensive design, creating and editing various multimedia, or playing games. With effortless multitasking capabilities, and unyielding performance, the desktop also features a premium fit and finish ...full story

Posted by Karen Joy Provo on May 8th, 2012 in News | | Tags: , , , , ,

2degrees Launches Mission To Replace Wallet

New partnership with Snapper lets customers pay with mobile phone

In a New Zealand first, Wellington commuters can now “touch” their mobile phone to pay for their bus and taxi fare, thanks to 2degrees’ new Touch2Pay offer. Using selected 2degrees handsets, this simpler, faster way to pay means no PIN, signature or cash are needed.

The service is now operational in Wellington, where over 200,000 Snapper cards have already been issued.

Beyond taxis and buses, consumers will be able to use their mobile phones to pay for goods at retailers, including dairies, Subway Restaurants, FIX Urban Grocer and cafes, through an exclusive partnership with contactless payment provider, Snapper. Using their Snapper balance, customers can top up their handsets with up to $300 spending money.

2degrees CEO, Eric Hertz, says Touch2Pay will make payment faster and easier for people on the go.

“We have been working with Snapper to launch this technology, which marks another step in the way mobile can make life better every day. The launch of Touch2Pay is the kind of innovation we believe Kiwis will really value, effectively enabling your mobile phone to swallow your wallet” says Mr Hertz.

Snapper CEO, ...full story

Posted by Karen Joy Provo on May 8th, 2012 in News | | Tags: , , , ,

AUT and University of Auckland Students Take Out 2012 Microsoft Imagine Cup

Team Mobile Eye wins the opportunity to represent New Zealand at Worldwide Finals in July.

Team Mobile Eye, with students from both AUT and the University of Auckland, has won the 2012 Microsoft Imagine Cup, impressing the judges with their innovative project that aims to provide assistance to blind New Zealanders.

The team was one of 16 teams in action at the Auckland Town Hall last night, competing in the New Zealand final of the world’s premier student technology competition, the Microsoft Imagine Cup.

“This year was an extremely exciting and intense competition with more than 400 entries – the most New Zealand entries to date,” says Scott Wylie, Director of the Developer and Platform Group for Microsoft New Zealand.

“Team Mobile Eye stood out with their imagination, passion, creativity and a well thought out solution to address the issues faced by people who are blind. The team now is now aiming for the Worldwide Finals and we expect the international judges will be very impressed with this New Zealand team’s work.”

The team will now have the chance to represent New Zealand at the Worldwide Finals in Sydney this July.

“We are so ...full story

Posted by Karen Joy Provo on May 8th, 2012 in News | | Tags: , , , , , ,
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