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Apple iPhone 5S Has a fingerprint reader?
Apple

Apple iPhone 5S Has a fingerprint reader?

Leaks suggest Apple's upcoming iPhone 5S might feature a fingerprint reader, with photos on Weibo and Mashable bolstering the credibility of the claim.

By Alistair Ross • 1 min read • Sun, 8th Sep 2013
Google creates HelpOuts
Unified Communications

Google creates HelpOuts

Google's new 'HelpOuts' service in beta lets small businesses and Fortune 500s offer paid expertise through video sessions similar to Hangouts.

By Sean Mitchell • 1 min read • Sun, 1st Sep 2013
Steve Ballmer retires as CEO of Microsoft
Microsoft

Steve Ballmer retires as CEO of Microsoft

Steve Ballmer, CEO of Microsoft corporation announced Friday morning Seattle time that he would be retiring from Microsoft when they find a replacement.

By Alistair Ross • 4 min read • Sat, 24th Aug 2013
ICT Networking: Kiwi Style - A Few Quiet Yarns
A Few Quiet Yarns

ICT Networking: Kiwi Style - A Few Quiet Yarns

by Alistair Ross If you are an ICT professional then you'll know how important that networking is to building relationships in the industry.

By Alistair Ross • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Aug 2013
Apple profits down 22%
Apple

Apple profits down 22%

Although Apple's iOS developers in China have risen rapidly (now 500,000 - 70% year on year growth), iPad sales have started to slow.

By Sean Mitchell • 1 min read • Wed, 24th Jul 2013
HTC Profits down 83% from last year
Data Analytics

HTC Profits down 83% from last year

HTC's profits plummet by 83% despite high praise for its flagship HTC One, shedding light on the tech firm's struggles amid fierce competition.

By Alistair Ross • 2 min read • Sat, 6th Jul 2013
Windows 8.1 Preview Released - Users not impressed at first glimpse
Gaming

Windows 8.1 Preview Released - Users not impressed at first glimpse

Windows 8.1 Preview disappoints users with minor improvements and persistent interface issues, despite the return of the start button.

By Alistair Ross • 1 min read • Thu, 27th Jun 2013
Making Sense of Apple's Latest WWDC Keynote: iOS7, Mavericks & More
Apple

Making Sense of Apple's Latest WWDC Keynote: iOS7, Mavericks & More

Apple unfolds iOS7 design, OS X Mavericks and more at WWDC, promising major overhauls and new features for its loyal following.

By Alistair Ross • 19 min read • Thu, 13th Jun 2013
Twitter hacked - up to 250,000 accounts compromised
Encryption

Twitter hacked - up to 250,000 accounts compromised

Twitter blogged yesterday that an attack took place over 'just a few moments' before it was noticed by Twitter staff and shut it down.

By Alistair Ross • 2 min read • Sat, 2nd Feb 2013
Tim Berners-Lee sparks new thoughts on Open Standards whilst 'Anti-software patents in NZ' campaign continues
Unified Communications

Tim Berners-Lee sparks new thoughts on Open Standards whilst 'Anti-software patents in NZ' campaign continues

This week saw the Inventor of the World Wide Web, Sir Tim Berners-Lee come to New Zealand to talk about Open Standards.

By Alistair Ross • 3 min read • Sat, 2nd Feb 2013

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[VIDEO]: How to make the font in iOS7 easier to read
Digital Entertainment

[VIDEO]: How to make the font in iOS7 easier to read

Learn how to make fonts easier to read on iOS7. Our 1-minute video covers bold settings and font size adjustments for better visibility on your iPhone or iPad.

By Alistair Ross • 1 min read • Sun, 29th Sep 2013
How to turn off magazine or app subscriptions on iOS
NZEnterpriseTech

How to turn off magazine or app subscriptions on iOS

Stuck with unwanted iOS subscriptions? Learn how to easily cancel auto-renewals in the App Store and take charge of your finances.

By Alistair Ross • 3 min read • Sat, 28th Sep 2013
iOS 7 GM released to devs
Apple

iOS 7 GM released to devs

Apple releases Gold master version of iOS 7 to developers, final version before public release on September 18th.

By Alistair Ross • 1 min read • Wed, 11th Sep 2013
Microsoft announce once in a lifetime reorgansiation
Supply Chain

Microsoft announce once in a lifetime reorgansiation

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer takes control in major reorganization, aiming to innovate and fend off challenges from rivals.

By Alistair Ross • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Jul 2013
99% of Android mobile phones susceptible to newly found takeover attack
Malware

99% of Android mobile phones susceptible to newly found takeover attack

Recent vulnerability means that 99% of all android phones could be exploited to the point where they could be completely overidden.

By Alistair Ross • 4 min read • Sat, 6th Jul 2013
Ubuntu 13.04: Raring Ringtail released to little fanfare
Operating Systems

Ubuntu 13.04: Raring Ringtail released to little fanfare

Canonical's Ubuntu 13.04, dubbed 'Raring Ringtail', launched quietly, offering polished performance and minor updates.

By Alistair Ross • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Apr 2013
Does NZ business have it's head in the sand regarding Disaster Recovery?
Risk & Compliance

Does NZ business have it's head in the sand regarding Disaster Recovery?

<blockquote>Disaster Recovery, or DR, as it's often shortened to, is one of those things that ICT departments love to hate.

By Alistair Ross • 4 min read • Tue, 12th Mar 2013
New Zealand's Enterprise Tech Summary: Week ending Sat 2nd Feb 2013
Firewalls

New Zealand's Enterprise Tech Summary: Week ending Sat 2nd Feb 2013

Another exciting week has wrapped up here at NZET, Here's a summary of the news stories that were biggest in NZ this week.

By Alistair Ross • 2 min read • Sat, 2nd Feb 2013