New Zealand could be getting a brand new 4G network before Australia, and even the U.K., when analogue television is switched off in November, 2012, and work is started on building a 4G network for 2013. From that date the only way New Zealanders will be able to watch TV is with FreeView or a […]
Author Archives: Nancy Zhang
Keeping your kids safe online
The internet is the playground of the modern world. It’s an informational highway that directs you to virtually anything: nasty and nice. It is also a wonderful teaching tool for children, but as a parent you have to keep in mind that anything you do online, your kids can do too. Shopping, talking to strangers, […]
Apple’s newest super-laptop unveiled
Apple unveiled its newest Macbook Pro on Tuesday, to the adoring gasps of millions of fans around the world. Weighing in at 2.03kg (4.46 pounds) and standing at a mere 1.8cm (0.71 inches), the new Macbook Pro is the lightest and thinnest full-scale laptop Apple has ever created. (image credit: Apple.com) Apple proudly totes the […]
Apple iOS 6 drops support for ‘old-school’ tech
Rumours are floating around the internet that Apple plans to drop iOS 6 support for the old iPad and 3rd-generation iPod Touch. Links posted on Weiphone Forum indicates that the cut-off point for iOS 6 are the iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, and iPhone 3GS, as well as both versions of the Apple T.V. Clicking on […]
Morphing touchscreen creates physical buttons on demand
Technology is fantastic, and there’s nothing more exciting than seeing the latest futuristic touch-screen gadget burst onto the market. But once in a while it’s nice to hark back to the comforting days of cellphones the size of bricks, DOS, and of course, the humble keyboard. It hasn’t been that long since touchscreens were developed, […]
25 passwords to avoid
The internet requires passwords; it comes with the territory. To do anything fun in this digital wonderland you must sign up to websites, and to protect your accounts you need passwords. This is all fine and dandy, of course, but the trouble is when you can’t think of a sufficiently complicated yet easy-to-remember password. Lots […]
Google’s Chromebox hits the ground running
If a hard drive created from the excrement of bacteria isn’t your thing, perhaps the new Chromebox Series 3 is. Along with the Chromebook, Google and Samsung have released a nifty gadget that is a portable desktop. The Chromebox is, as its name implies, a desktop based around the Chrome OS. Its specs are reasonable […]
Photos of iPhone 5 leaked
Photos of the next generation iPhone have been leaked to the internet from a Chinese parts supplier. Two Apple-trackers, 9to5Mac and iFixyouri, have unveiled what appears to be a sleeker version of the backing plates for an iPhone, made out of aluminium. (Not to be outdone, MacRumors have also published photos that show internal components). […]
Google Glasses taken for a spin on a trampoline
The latest release on Google Glasses shows them being taken for a spin (quite literally) on a trampoline. (Video: Acrobatics in the comfort of your own home) The dizzying footage demonstrates the Glasses cinematography capabilities, delivering a first-person perspective in decent resolution and focus, to make it seem like you are the acrobat performing flawless […]
Top 10 ways to care for your computer
A computer or laptop represents a significant investment, so it’s a good idea to know how to take care of it. Regular maintenance and care will ensure you get many years of good service. Check out our tips below! 1. This one isn’t hard to understand: keep your drinks away, and don’t eat directly […]