NZ Tech Podcast 126: Stephen Crombie on NZ Police leading the world with mobile tech
This episode Paul Spain speaks with Stephen Crombie (CIO, NZ Police) following his speech at the recent Mindstorm conference. We hear how the rollout of 10,000 iPhones and iPads is establishing our NZ Police as global leaders.
This episode hosted by Paul Spain (@paulspain).
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Episode 112: Telecom 4G trial, Yahoo Xtra woes, Surface Pro, mobile software drama
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.
Paul Spain (@paulspain) was joined by Bill Bennett (@billbennettnz) and PC World’s Zara Baxter (@zarabaxter).
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Episode 95: Microsoft Surface, Windows 8, Windows Phone 8, Apple and Google
We focus on Windows 8 and Windows RT, iPad Mini and 4th gen, new Macs and refreshed Google Nexus devices. Then we test out an impressive new class of hardware including the Microsoft Surface, Samsung Ativ Smart PC, HP Envy X2 and Samsung’s next smartphone – the Ativ S running Windows Phone 8.
We also discuss local contract free availability of the iPhone 5 from Telecom along with discussion about of Telecom’s $19 mobile prepay plans which provide 60 mins calling, 5000 text messages, 500MB data and until 31 March unlimited calling to other Telecom mobiles.
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Episode 94: Amphibious QuadSki, Apple vs Google vs Microsoft, Armagedden, the new Mega Upload
Discussed this week is Alan Gibbs amphibious quad bike, Vodafone’s TelstraClear acquisition, Kim Dot Com’s Mega Upload 2.0, Armagedden, GoPro 4K camera, BuddyBid, and upcoming launches from Apple and Google alongside Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8.
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Episode 90: iPhone 5, $99 uncapped UFB Internet, PlayStation Super Slim
We play with Apple’s iPhone 5, discover iOS 6, discuss PlayStation Super Slim, Orcon’s $99 unlimited internet/calling plan, Jellybean for Galaxy SIII, American TV programming coming to TV3 within hours of airing in the US, Auckland mobile wallet trial and lastly Windows 8 phones + tablets.
You can follow our host and guests via Twitter, Facebook or Google+. This week we featured Paul Spain (@paulspain) along with guest Emma Brannam (@emmabrannam) of TV3 and Paul O’Shea (@pohq) of iphonewzealand.co.nz.
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Episode 88: Apple, Nokia, Robocup 2012, NZ patent law
A journey into patent law, privacy gone mad, Robocup 2012 in Mexico City, Evernote vs Onenote, 4K Projectors, 84” UHDTVs, subsidised tablets, new Nokia announcements and upcoming Apple announcement including the new iPhone (iPhone 5).
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Episode 84: Apple vs Samsung, Ultra-Fast Broadband and in car Bluetooth
This week we discuss the Apple vs Samsung jury decision, robotic lawn mowers and vacuums, Bluetooth car stereo, Chorus, VMOB and Paul’s new Ultra-Fast Broadband from Vodafone. We also discuss smartphone and tablet happenings.
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Episode 77: Major annoucements at Google IO
This episode we focus in on the Google IO conference – including Nexus 7, Nexus Q and Project Glass. Also featured are Microsoft, Apple, security and New Zealand’s upcoming event – The Project: Revolution.
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Episode 74: iOS 6, new MacBooks, NZ Gaming industry and password leaks
This episode we review today’s Apple news – including iOS 6 for iPhone & iPad, OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion and new MacBook Pro laptops. Other topics include Asus Windows 8 devices, LinkedIn password leaks, NZ computer game industry and Orcon’s UFB events.
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Episode 72: Free apps, SpaceX, mega telescopes, TelstraClear internet
Highlights on the NZ Tech Podcast this week include Elon Musk’s SpaceX Dragon docking with the Space Station, TelstraClear Internet plans, NZ being involved with the future mega telescope project, UFB happenings, Seeby’s recent acquisition, Microsoft TechEd, Apple iOS app freebies and some cool NZ Apps – ASB, Countdown, NZ Budget and Quickflix.
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