NZ Tech Podcast

Topics include Hawaiki Cable, Vodafone UFB, Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2 launch, Vodafone soft launches UFB plans, Skinny's $16/month mobile plan, Ultimate Ears UE9000, UE Mobile Boombox, Logitech Z600, a cell signal booster for 2degrees customers, Office Mobile and an updated Air New Zealand mPass app. 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: 00:57:04

We discuss English Premier League and on demand video with Tim Martin (CEO, Coliseum Sports Media) and Seeby Woodhouse (CEO, Voyager Internet) then hear about the GCSB bill, Elon Musk’s Hyperloop, Martin Jetpack and a progress update on the rollout of Ultra-Fast Broadband and the Rural Broadband Initiative. Please connect and send feedback via Twitter @NZTechPodcast, Facebook.com/NZTechPodcast and the official website http://NZTechPodcast.com Host: Paul Spain Guest: Tim Martin, Seeby Woodhouse Running time: 00:56:52

This episode we discuss Moto X, New TomTom GPS, Vodafone 4G LTE Access Point, Samsung Galaxy S4 Active, Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini, Panasonic DMC-FZ70 with 60x optical zoom, Google’s Chromecast and on demand video with Quickflix. Please connect and send feedback via Twitter @NZTechPodcast, Facebook.com/NZTechPodcast and the official website http://NZTechPodcast.com Host: Paul Spain Guest: Paddy Buckley, Nate Dunn Running time: 00:49:43

This episode the Prime Minister’s website goes offline, Vodafone 4G hits Wellington, NZ Business Podcast launches and new tech from Google, Netgear, Netflix and Logitech attract attention. We also discuss cloud capabilities from HP and SAP. Please connect and send feedback via Twitter @NZTechPodcast, Facebook.com/NZTechPodcast and the official website http://NZTechPodcast.com Host: Paul Spain Guest: Bill Bennett, Alastair Cooke Running time: 00:51:40

This week Mitch Olson (Smallworlds) and Harley Ogier (PCWorld.co.nz) join Paul Spain to discuss Leap Motion, Microsoft’s Surface RT write off, Ubuntu Edge, Telecom’s Mobile Wallet trial, Zomato, the resurrection of PC World and the growth of Smallworlds. Please connect and send feedback via Twitter @NZTechPodcast, Facebook.com/NZTechPodcast and the official website http://NZTechPodcast.com Host: Paul Spain Guest: Mitch Olson, Harley Ogier Running time: 00:50:31

We discuss the Tag (on Kickstarter), NZ Govt ICT report, smart watch rumours, GCSB Bill, Surface RT price drop, Code Avengers, Yoobee store closures, Telecommunications Service Obligations (TSO) and an update on PC World, CIO, Reseller and ComputerWorld. Please connect and send feedback via Twitter @NZTechPodcast, Facebook.com/NZTechPodcast and the official website http://NZTechPodcast.com Host: Paul Spain Guest: Paul Brislen, Chris Gardner Running time: 00:59:56

This episode we look at Telecom’s new VDSL internet, Coretex 3D printed plaster cast replacement, Te Reo Maori apps, UFB rollout news, 5th anniversary of App Store launch, Westpac’s home loan app, and a detailed update on Adobe and their Creative Cloud. Please connect and send feedback via Twitter @NZTechPodcast, Facebook.com/NZTechPodcast and the official website http://NZTechPodcast.com Host: Paul Spain Guest: Earl Tipene, Nate Dunn Running time: 00:48:56

We talk Windows 8.1 with Nathan Mercer from Microsoft and hear about a tech update for the travel industry with IATA CEO Tony Tyler. Also: 4K TV, Fairfax new paywall, Telecom’s mobile wallet trial, Sony STR-DN1040 receiver, 2Talk Connect, Vodafone locking. Please connect and send feedback via Twitter @NZTechPodcast, Facebook.com/NZTechPodcast and the official website http://NZTechPodcast.com Host: Paul Spain Guest: Nathan Mercer, Tony Tyler Running time: 00:52:14

This episode we discuss Slingshot's Global Mode, Orcon Genius Go, 787 Dreamliner, UE Boom, HP Revolution 810, Sony Xperia SP, Huawei Ascend P6, Surface Pro, Macbook Air, Samsung Ativ Q, Blackberry Secure Workspace, IDG, Windows 8.1, ASB Like Loan + more. 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: 00:56:41

Kicking off this episode we have first-hand reports on Google Loon and E3. Other topics include the end of Fairfax main tech media in NZ, new Apple device hands on, Facebook Hashtags, Google acquisition of Waze and news of 2degrees 4G network upgrade. Please connect and send feedback via Twitter @NZTechPodcast, Facebook.com/NZTechPodcast and the official website http://NZTechPodcast.com Host: Paul Spain Guest: Siobhan Keogh, Sim Ahmed Running time: 00:42:46

Recorded in Sydney, this episode discusses some technologies you are likely to be using in the future – from the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 at E3, to some ground breaking new Sony and Acer devices at Intel’s 4th Generation Core (Haswell) product launch. Please connect and send feedback via Twitter @NZTechPodcast, Facebook.com/NZTechPodcast and the official website http://NZTechPodcast.com Host: Paul Spain Guest: Gerard Campbell and more Running time: 1:04:10

In this episode we discuss the impact of the USA’s PRISM surveillance scandal, Apple’s WWDC news (iOS 7, new MacBook Air, iTunes Radio, new Mac Pro), the E3 Gaming Conference and a look at HP’s Envy 15 and Envy 17 Please connect and send feedback via Twitter @NZTechPodcast, Facebook.com/NZTechPodcast and the official website http://NZTechPodcast.com Host: Paul Spain Guest: Brett Roberts Running time: 1:01:42

This episode we discuss 8” Windows tablets, Windows 8.1, the future of Wi-Fi, Blackberry Z10, Sony NEX6 camera, Fitbit Flex fitness gadget, Microsoft Surface Pro, Samsung Galaxy S4 mini, Igloo, Intel’s upcoming Haswell and Cedar Trail technologies. Please connect and send feedback via Twitter @NZTechPodcast, Facebook.com/NZTechPodcast and the official website http://NZTechPodcast.com Host: Paul Spain Guest: Steve Simms, Bill Bennett Running time: 1:07:14

Paul Spain is joined by geek comedian Dai Henwood to discuss Google’s rumoured Wi-Fi blimps, the upcoming Xbox One, Microsoft’s Surface Pro and the cool ‘My Little Geek’ book. Also featured is a treasure trove of information on choosing a smartphone to buy. 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: 1:06:21

Two days prior to Xero’s big win at the NZ Hi-Tech Awards Paul Spain and Nate Dunn of the NZ Tech Podcast sit down for a word with Xero CEO Rod Drury. They discuss the Xero story, its culture and use of social media both internally and externally. This episode produced with the assistance of Gorilla Technology: http://GorillaTechnology.com Please connect and send feedback via Twitter @NZTechPodcast, Facebook.com/NZTechPodcast and the official website http://NZTechPodcast.com Hosts: Paul Spain, Nate Dunn Guests: Rod Drury Running time: 0:29:14