NZ Tech Podcast

In the spotlight – Windows codename ‘Blue’, refreshed Windows 8 apps, Telecom UFB launch, Samsung Galaxy S4 launch price and a chat about hands on time with a variety of devices across Windows, Android and iOS.

Running time : 0:47:51

In the first episode of the NZ Digital Podcast, Paul Spain and John Lai chat with Derek Handley of Snakk Mediia (and previously the Hyper Factory) regarding the place of mobile within the digital and online worlds.

Running time : 0:30:53

This week: Samsung Galaxy S 4 launch, HPs new laser printer beating inkjet, the demise of Google Reader, free airport Wi-Fi, Auckland University's massive network outage, Gen-i cut backs and we hear about a cyber-warfare manual published for the military

Running time : 0:49:23

Hands on with HP’s corporate Windows 8 tablet – the ElitePad 900, HTC One, Sony Xperia Z phone and Xperia Tablet Z. We also discuss the NZ Census, Vodafone 4G LTE, Evernote security woes, Apple vs Samsung, Office 365 update, TVNZ On Demand and more.

Running time : 0:49:48

Hands on with HP’s corporate Windows 8 tablet – the ElitePad 900, HTC One, Sony Xperia Z phone and Xperia Tablet Z. We also discuss the NZ Census, Vodafone 4G LTE, Evernote security woes, Apple vs Samsung, Office 365 update, TVNZ On Demand and more.

Running time : 0:55:06

We talk about the PlayStation 4, Google’s Chromebook Pixel, a possible 4G LTE mobile announcement from Vodafone, HP’s new tablet and Samsung’s Galaxy S4 along news from Mobile World Congress - Sony, Nokia, Samsung, Huawei and lots more.

Running time : 0:56:43

4G LTE launched in NZ today so Paul Spain spoke with Vodafone NZ's Russell Stanners (Chief Executive Office) and Tony Baird (Chief Network Officer) to hear about the launch, Rural Broadband, Ultra-Fast Broadband and the acquisition of TelstraClear.

Running time : 0:08:06

We go hands on with Microsoft’s Surface Pro, and ponder IBM's cloud data center outage and ongoing Yahoo Xtra email issues. We also discuss hardware support failings in NZ, LG Optimus G, Lenovo and HP Chromebooks along with Pitney Bowes smart lockers.

Running time : 0:50:58

Topics this week incl the launch of Telecom’s 4G mobile network trial, Microsoft’s Surface Pro launch, Telecom’s email woes, some debate about mobile updates in light of recent iOS 6.1 issues, and some new smartphones including HTC’s 8X.

Running time : 0:52:52

Paul Spain is joined by Nate Dunn to review the first settlement under the ‘3 strikes’ copyright law, Blackberry 10 launch, Microsoft Office for iPhone/iPad and Android, Twitter hack, Telecom’s network upgrade and more.

Running time : 0:49:07