Stories by Patrick - Page 7
Hands-on Review: Logitech K480 Bluetooth smartphone keyboard
Tue, 24th Feb 2015
#
gaming
#
digital entertainment
#
apple
Logitech's K480 keyboard offers a practical solution to the frustrations of typing on a smartphone, with a compact design and easy setup.
Hands-on Review: Viewsonic PLED-W800 Portable Projector
Tue, 10th Feb 2015
#
gaming
#
digital entertainment
#
dlp
ViewSonic's PLED-W800 projector shines in daylight and dazzles on the move with superior connectivity and quality.
Speculation mounts as Samsung Galaxy S6 launch date announced
Thu, 5th Feb 2015
#
gaming
#
digital signage
#
digital entertainment
With Samsung announcing the Unpacked launch date will be March 1, speculation is growing like topsy around the next Galaxy S6.
Hands-on Review: LG G Watch R
Thu, 29th Jan 2015
#
gaming
#
semiconductors
#
digital signage
Critics labelled LG's first Android Wear smart-watch as being too generic. That's all changed this time round.
Hands-on Review: Beats Pill
Mon, 19th Jan 2015
#
gaming
#
digital entertainment
#
digital music
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.
Quantum Dots are Coming, Here's Why You Should Care
Thu, 8th Jan 2015
#
digital signage
#
quantum computing
#
digital entertainment
Quantum dots are transforming TV visuals with eye-popping colours and sharpness, promising an affordable leap in display technology.
The future of mobile networks, according to Nokia's Ray Owen
Tue, 6th Jan 2015
#
uc
#
endpoint protection
#
5g & beyond
Pat Pilcher caught up with Ray Owen, the new head of ANZ for Nokia to chat about the future of mobile networks.
Microsoft places IE on death row
Mon, 5th Jan 2015
#
microsoft
#
windows
#
internet explorer
After two decades, Microsoft plans to replace Internet Explorer with 'Spartan', a new, leaner browser, signalling the end of an era.
Hands-on Review: Huawei Mate
Thu, 18th Dec 2014
#
gaming
#
digital entertainment
#
huawei
Huawei's newest kid on the block, and the Ascend Mate is definitely a big boy, sitting on the phablet side of the fence.
AVAST! The Piratebay Bounces Back
Mon, 15th Dec 2014
#
piracy
#
the pirate bay
#
retail
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.
5G is on its way
Fri, 12th Dec 2014
#
gaming
#
uc
#
digital entertainment
4G may have finally made it to New Zealand, but Huawei are already eying up the next generation of mobile technology.
Huawei: Enter the dragon
Fri, 12th Dec 2014
#
uc
#
data analytics
#
martech
Huawei might not be one of New Zealand's well known brands, but on the global telco stage they're bigger than huge.
Hands-on Review: Strike Alpha iPhone 6 car cradle
Fri, 12th Dec 2014
#
gaming
#
digital entertainment
#
apple
Car phone cradles mightn't be the most exciting phone accessory, but they do make several metric tonnes of common sense.
Police raid the pirate bay, is this the answer?
Wed, 10th Dec 2014
#
piracy
#
the pirate bay
#
police
According to Torrent Freak, Swedish police raided the pirate bay's Stockholm datacenter confiscating equipment.
Hands-on Review: Theophany Katheros Speakers
Wed, 10th Dec 2014
#
gaming
#
digital entertainment
#
speakers
Theophany's Katheros speakers astonish with their dream-inspired design, delivering premium sound that challenges pricier rivals.
Hands-on Review: Sony Xperia Z3
Tue, 2nd Dec 2014
#
gaming
#
semiconductors
#
digital entertainment
Sony Xperia Z3 review: A sleek design, enhanced camera, and a battery that won't quit mark Sony's latest as a potent contender in the smartphone arena.
Review: Epson WF3640 Multi-Function Printer
Thu, 13th Nov 2014
#
gaming
#
digital entertainment
#
reviews
Epson's new WF-3640, with cutting-edge PrecisionCore tech, promises laser-like speed and quality for small businesses.
Review: Samsung Gear S
Wed, 12th Nov 2014
#
gaming
#
digital signage
#
digital entertainment
Samsung's Gear S dazzles with its curved touchscreen and embedded 3G, redefining the smartwatch game. No phone required.
Review: Samsung Galaxy Note 4
Mon, 10th Nov 2014
#
gaming
#
digital signage
#
digital entertainment
Samsung Galaxy Note 4 delivers punchy performance and crystal-clear display but comes with a premium price tag.
Review: Ollie
Thu, 6th Nov 2014
#
gaming
#
digital entertainment
#
reviews
Who've thought that a plastic doodad the size of a can of Pringles could move so damned fast or that it could be so much fun to drive?.