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Apple Watch goes airborne with Qantas
Wearables

Apple Watch goes airborne with Qantas

Qantas takes flight tech to wrists with Apple Watch-ready app, offering live travel updates and check-in ease to elevate the flying experience.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2015
Sony 'dare to be different' with new wearables
Wearables

Sony 'dare to be different' with new wearables

Sony Mobile NZ launches SmartBand Talk and SmartWatch 3, aimed at revolutionising lifestyle tracking with innovative wearable tech.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 5th Jan 2015
2015 ANZ consumers seek synced devices and on-demand online shopping
Wearables

2015 ANZ consumers seek synced devices and on-demand online shopping

Mintel predicts in 2015 Australian and New Zealand consumers will turn to smart, synced devices and enhanced online shopping experiences.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2014

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Apple Watch to propel growth in wearables market, says IDC
Wearables

Apple Watch to propel growth in wearables market, says IDC

The wearables market continues to grow at a rapid rate in 2015, driven by new vendors, end-user awareness and new devices such as the Apple Watch.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2015
Australia's smartwatch market to exceed $400M by 2018
Wearables

Australia's smartwatch market to exceed $400M by 2018

Australia's smartwatch market to exceed $400M by 2018 as wearable computing takes hold alongside nearly 17M smartphones.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 30th Mar 2015
Alcatel Onetouch makes big push in Aussie market
Wearables

Alcatel Onetouch makes big push in Aussie market

Alcatel Onetouch gears up to challenge heavyweights in Australia with a new tech lineup, eyeing the competitive pre-paid market.

By Anthony Caruana • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Mar 2015
Who is really going to by the Apple Watch anyway?
Wearables

Who is really going to by the Apple Watch anyway?

Apple's smartwatch, set for release in April, has received mixed reviews from faculty members at IMD Business School.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Mar 2015
Air New Zealand to launch Apple Watch app
Wearables

Air New Zealand to launch Apple Watch app

Air New Zealand will soon become one of the first New Zealand companies to launch an app for the highly anticipated Apple Watch.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Mar 2015
5 reasons NOT to buy an Apple Watch!
Wearables

5 reasons NOT to buy an Apple Watch!

Concerned about buying an Apple Watch? Here are five reasons why you might NOT want to buy one. #AppleWatch #technology.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Mar 2015
Can the Apple Watch help you sell?
Wearables

Can the Apple Watch help you sell?

Apple Watch lacks compelling use cases for salespeople, says Gartner analyst, who questions why salespeople would choose it over their iPhones.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Mar 2015
It's here! Apple Watch launch date finally revealed
Gaming

It's here! Apple Watch launch date finally revealed

Apple has lifted the veil on the Apple Watch, revealing its special features and announcing it will officially be available April 24.

By Catherine Knowles • 6 min read • Tue, 10th Mar 2015
Only time will tell if the Apple Watch proves a game changer
Wearables

Only time will tell if the Apple Watch proves a game changer

What apps it will have? How many models will there be, what are their price points? How long will the battery last? Is it really as ugly as sin?.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Mar 2015
Apple Watch to take centre stage this week
Wearables

Apple Watch to take centre stage this week

Shares of Apple will be in focus today as it is expected to unveil its new Apple Watch, the first real new product since Steve Jobs' death.

By Pattrick Smellie • 4 min read • Mon, 9th Mar 2015
The Apple Watch will replace your keys and health coach
Gaming

The Apple Watch will replace your keys and health coach

Tim Cook, Apple CEO, has said the Apple Watch will replace car keys, fuelling rumours that Apple will enter the automative industry.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd Mar 2015
Apple releases iOS 8.2 beta 5 to developers
Wearables

Apple releases iOS 8.2 beta 5 to developers

Apple seeds iOS 8.2 beta 5 to developers, paving way for April's Apple Watch launch with crucial bug fixes and enhancements.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Tue, 3rd Feb 2015
Wearables market set to soar, worth billions by 2020.
Gaming

Wearables market set to soar, worth billions by 2020.

Tech forecast reveals wearable market to skyrocket to £20bn by 2020, with multipurpose devices leading the charge.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 2nd Feb 2015
Not long now until Apple Watch time
Wearables

Not long now until Apple Watch time

Apple Watch is expected to go on sale this coming March, and it is being predicted to sell 2.8 million Apple Watch units in Q1 2015.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 27th Jan 2015
Fitbit takes fitness wearables to the next level with new products
Wearables

Fitbit takes fitness wearables to the next level with new products

Fitbit announces release of three new products for different fitness levels and goals. Prices start at $179.95.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Dec 2014