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Galaxy S4 Zoom released in NZ
Gaming

Galaxy S4 Zoom released in NZ

Samsung unveils the Galaxy S4 Zoom in NZ, merging smartphone convenience with high-end camera features, including a 10x optical zoom.

By David Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 1st Nov 2013
Watch out NZ it's here… introducing the Samsung Galaxy Gear
Gaming

Watch out NZ it's here… introducing the Samsung Galaxy Gear

Tech giant releases new product line across the country, with Kiwis now able to get their hands on the Galaxy Gear smart watch and the Galaxy Note 3.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Sat, 12th Oct 2013
Samsung S4 fails to prevent ANZ smartphone sales low
Samsung

Samsung S4 fails to prevent ANZ smartphone sales low

Despite the quarter witnessing notable product launches like Samsung's flagship Galaxy S4, the region suffered a surprising slowdown in demand for smartphones.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 8th Oct 2013

Global Stories

Samsung Galaxy stories

'Little evidence' that smartphone use causes cancer
Gaming

'Little evidence' that smartphone use causes cancer

Little evidence that moderate mobile phone use is associated with any cancer in head and neck region, states new report.

By David Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Feb 2014
Wearable device shipments set for ten-fold market increase
Wearables

Wearable device shipments set for ten-fold market increase

Juniper Research predicts a ten-fold increase in wearable device shipments by 2018, driven by new product launches and rising consumer awareness.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 6th Jan 2014
Wearable tech deluge poses workplace challenges and opportunities
Google

Wearable tech deluge poses workplace challenges and opportunities

Wearable tech revolution set to reshape UK workplaces, bringing unparalleled challenges and opportunities for security and efficiency.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sat, 28th Dec 2013
What to expect in 2014 - Wearable Computing
Wearables

What to expect in 2014 - Wearable Computing

Digital health and fitness set to be the hottest sector in wearable computing this year, says research director at Gartner.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 24th Dec 2013
iPhone 5s becomes the world's bestselling smartphone
Apple

iPhone 5s becomes the world's bestselling smartphone

Newly released data suggests Apple's iPhone 5s is the world's bestselling phone, beating arch rival Samsung's Galaxy S4 two months in a row.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 13th Dec 2013
Does anybody know the sales figures for the Samsung Galaxy… oh dear
Wearables

Does anybody know the sales figures for the Samsung Galaxy… oh dear

Samsung's newly released smart watch struggles to capture the consumer's imagination, according to damning sales reports from South Korea.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Nov 2013
Review: Samsung Galaxy Note 3 and Galaxy Gear
Gaming

Review: Samsung Galaxy Note 3 and Galaxy Gear

A sceptical iOS user tries the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 and Galaxy Gear, finding unexpected merits but room for improvement.

By Greig Strafford • 6 min read • Thu, 14th Nov 2013
Where's the Samsung Galaxy Gear? Telecom has no idea…
Unified Communications

Where's the Samsung Galaxy Gear? Telecom has no idea…

Following official reports Samsung's new product range would be heading to New Zealand next month, Telecom has backtracked….

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 19th Sep 2013
The Galaxy Gear Arrives - what's the verdict?
Wearables

The Galaxy Gear Arrives - what's the verdict?

Samsung's Galaxy Gear launches with quirkiness but lacks wow factor, retailing at $299 from Oct. Critics question its 'smart' label.

By Sean Mitchell • 1 min read • Mon, 9th Sep 2013
Apple Watch out… Samsung's Galaxy Gear is here
Apple

Apple Watch out… Samsung's Galaxy Gear is here

South Korean company will launch its smart watch as early as next week, beating Apple's iWatch to market in the process.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2013
Android and Windows grow as iOS slows…
Microsoft

Android and Windows grow as iOS slows…

Apple's iOS market share dropped in Q2 2013 despite strong shipments, while Android and Windows Phone saw growth. Apple hopes to rebound with new launches.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 9th Aug 2013
'Oh hell Samsung, shame on you!'
Apple

'Oh hell Samsung, shame on you!'

Replace shamed American cyclist Lance Armstrong with Samsung, swap the banned drug EPO with GPU and bang - we have a controversy...

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 5th Aug 2013
Samsung record profits fail to appease investors
Apple

Samsung record profits fail to appease investors

Samsung reported record Q2 profits of USD $8.5bn—up 47% from last year—but fell short of investor hopes for USD $8.8bn, causing unease.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 26th Jul 2013
Exploding Samsung S3 sizzles Swiss girl
Apple

Exploding Samsung S3 sizzles Swiss girl

An 18-year-old Swiss girl sustained severe burns when her Samsung S3 exploded, highlighting potential safety issues with the device's lithium-ion battery.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 10th Jul 2013
In another galaxy? Samsung S4 hits 20m mark
Apple

In another galaxy? Samsung S4 hits 20m mark

South Korean press report that sales of Samsung's flagship smartphone has exceeded the 20 million mark - should Apple be wary?.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 4th Jul 2013