NZ Tech Podcast

Highlights include electronic taste simulations, NZ’s Quebee camera launch on Kickstarter, Xbox One initial impressions, Kiwi Bank’s Home Hunter app, Ninja Blocks, Logitech G602 gaming/pro mouse, the unique PowerAll USB charger that can start your car. Please connect and send feedback via Twitter @NZTechPodcast, Facebook.com/NZTechPodcast and the official website http://NZTechPodcast.com Host: Paul Spain Guests: Ben Bodley, Harley Ogier Running time: 00:50:07

We discuss LG G2 Android, Apple iPad Mini with Retina display, Logitech’s iPad Air covers, Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1, new ThinkPads, Apple buy’s gesture tech firm, PlayStation 4 vs Xbox One, NZ’s Quebee cam coming to Kickstarter, 3D printing on Windows 8.1 Please connect and send feedback via Twitter @NZTechPodcast, Facebook.com/NZTechPodcast and the official website http://NZTechPodcast.com Host: Paul Spain Guest: Nate Dunn, Alastair Cooke Running time: 00:51:49

We discuss Apple’s new iPad Air (and its competitors), Amazon’s move to Sunday deliveries and online retail closer to home, Vodafone HD Voice calling, Telecom’s 4G LTE mobile launch and a discussion about Office 365, Google Apps and Apple iWork. Please connect and send feedback via Twitter @NZTechPodcast, Facebook.com/NZTechPodcast and the official website http://NZTechPodcast.com Host: Paul Spain Guest: John Buckley, Bill Bennett Running time: 00:44:33

Hot topics this week include the Google Nexus 5, pulse measuring earphones, helium filled hard drives, NZ's Mako Networks signing a big US deal, Microsoft Surface Pro 2, Asus Transformer Book T100 and Commision Commission's latest ruling. Please connect and send feedback via Twitter @NZTechPodcast, Facebook.com/NZTechPodcast and the official website http://NZTechPodcast.com Host: Paul Spain Guest: Tim Hayward, Nate Dunn Running time: 00:58:39

Topics include encrypting ransomware and the impact it may have on your data, the listing of NZ software firm GeoOp, Apple’s new iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c, Google’s Nexus 5 and further thoughts on recent announcements from Microsoft and Apple. Please connect and send feedback via Twitter @NZTechPodcast, Facebook.com/NZTechPodcast and the official website http://NZTechPodcast.com Host: Paul Spain Guest: Bill Bennett Running time: 00:56:01

Hands on with Sony Personal 3D Viewer and Microsoft Surface 2, the latest news just in from Apple incl Mac Pro, iPad Mini Retina, iPad Air, Mavericks and Nokia’s Lumia 1320, Lumia 1520, Lumia 2520 tablet. Followed by a Microsoft Server product update. Please connect and send feedback via Twitter @NZTechPodcast, Facebook.com/NZTechPodcast and the official website http://NZTechPodcast.com Host: Paul Spain Guest: Owen Williams, Bradley Borrows Running time: 00:59:08

We discuss flexi screen smartphones, Xero’s $180m cash injection, NZ launch details of the iPhone 5s and 5c, Windows 8.1/Windows Server 2012 R2, a Windows Phone update, HTC One Max, Fujitsu Forward, HP Microserver and experiences with the Galaxy Gear. Please connect and send feedback via Twitter @NZTechPodcast, Facebook.com/NZTechPodcast and the official website http://NZTechPodcast.com Host: Paul Spain Guest: Nate Dunn Running time: 00:53:29

This week we discuss the news of the week including Telecom NZ’s 4G LTE announcement, Vodafone’s UFB and TV launch and Kim Dotcom’s comments about NZ’s internet. Also featured are new tablets from Dell and a taste of the new HP Microserver. Please connect and send feedback via Twitter @NZTechPodcast, Facebook.com/NZTechPodcast and the official website http://NZTechPodcast.com Host: Paul Spain Guest: Paul Brislen, Bill Bennett, Neil Hand Running time: 00:59:30

We discuss ASB’s new mobile banking app, Telecom NZ’s Wi-Fi service, new Kindle Fire tablets, new iMacs, Sony Xperia Z1, Nokia Lumia 925, Asus Transformer Trio, Digital Nationz and a deeper dive into Microsoft’s Surface 2 and Surface Pro 2 devices. Please connect and send feedback via Twitter @NZTechPodcast, Facebook.com/NZTechPodcast and the official website http://NZTechPodcast.com Host: Paul Spain Guest: Alastair Cooke, Nathan Mercer Running time: 00:59:06

This episode we hear about the upcoming Digital Nationz event, discuss details of Microsoft's new Surface devices and accessories, Vodafone's digital wallet along with news and products from BlackBerry, Apple, Samsung and Asus. Please connect and send feedback via Twitter @NZTechPodcast, Facebook.com/NZTechPodcast and the official website http://NZTechPodcast.com Host: Paul Spain Guest: Alastair Cooke, Peter Hall Running time: 00:55:18

This episode Paul Spain and Bill Bennett talk Apple, Samsung and Nokia, along with highlights from TechEd NZ, a view of NZ from Silicon Valley, inflight Wi-Fi entertainment, Dell going private while Twitter heads for a stock market listing. Please connect and send feedback via Twitter @NZTechPodcast, Facebook.com/NZTechPodcast and the official website http://NZTechPodcast.com Host: Paul Spain Guest: Bill Bennett Running time: 00:34:53

In this episode Paul Spain hits San Francisco to learn about some major updates to Intel’s technology such as the new Bay Trail platform. And he goes hands on with two new mobile computing products: Asus Transformer Book T100 and the Dell Venue 8 Pro. Please connect and send feedback via Twitter @NZTechPodcast, Facebook.com/NZTechPodcast and the official website http://NZTechPodcast.com Host: Paul Spain Guest: Diane Bryant, Neil Hand Running time: 00:34:04

This week we discuss Apple's iPhone 5c and iPhone 5s launch, iOS 7, Intel's Developer Forum in San Francisco, Easyflix streaming TV and movie service, Sony PS Vita TV, Nokia's Lumia 625 and upcoming 6" Lumia 1520, Xbox Music lands on iPhone and Android. Please connect and send feedback via Twitter @NZTechPodcast, Facebook.com/NZTechPodcast and the official website http://NZTechPodcast.com Host: Paul Spain Guest: Harley Ogier Running time: 00:58:04

This week we discuss Microsoft’s Nokia acquisition, Gather, IFA in Berlin, Punakaiki Fund, Kickstarter NZ, Xero hitting 200,000 subscribers, Office 365 storage increase, Tom Tom Multisport GPS watch, Samsung Ativ Book 9 Lite, and Trigger Happy’s Toon Hero. Please connect and send feedback via Twitter @NZTechPodcast, Facebook.com/NZTechPodcast and the official website http://NZTechPodcast.com Host: Paul Spain Guest: Ludwig Wendzich, Nate Dunn Running time: 00:46:04

This week Dai Henwood joins Paul Spain to discuss 3D replicators, Ubi's any surface touchscreen, smartphones, Microsoft's future as CEO Steve Ballmer announces his departure, PlayStation 4 vs Xbox One, the TranscribeMe/Livescribe news. Please connect and send feedback via Twitter @NZTechPodcast, Facebook.com/NZTechPodcast and the official website http://NZTechPodcast.com Host: Paul Spain Guest: Dai Henwood Running time: 01:03:44