NZ Tech Podcast
700 episodes - English - Latest episode: 13 days ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsEach episode, Paul Spain and guests discuss what's happening in the world of technology, gadgets and telecommunications around the world and in New Zealand.
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NZ Tech Podcast 200: Windows 10, HP to split up, Google Glass for the police, MyRepublic launching
October 08, 2014 06:00 - 59 minutes - 27.3 MBIn this episode – Windows 10 lands in the spotlight, Dubai police to get Google Glass, Singaporean internet provider MyRepublic launching in NZ, Hewlett-Packard chooses to break up, Marriott Hotels fined for Wi-Fi block and new NZ domain names launch. Running time : 0:58:25
NZ Tech Podcast 199: iPhone 6/6 Plus hands on, Spaced360, Shellshock, HP's low cost Windows devices
September 30, 2014 06:00 - 1 hour - 31.1 MBIn this episode - iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, Spaced360 bluetooth speaker, Quickflix update, new low cost Windows devices from HP, two interesting multifunction printers from HP and Brother. Digital Nationz tech museum, Rex Bionics and Segway experiences. Running time : 1:07:25
NZ Tech Podcast 198: BMW Connected Drive, Tech down on the farm, iOS 8, iPhone 6 sales
September 23, 2014 06:00 - 1 hour - 28.4 MBTopics this week include the arrival on BMW Connected Drive in NZ, tech on the farm, Kindle Voyage, Huawei Ascend P7, Oculus Crescent Bay Virtual Reality prototype, Asus G750, DisplayPort via USB connection along with iOS 8 and iPhone 6 and 6 plus. Running time : 1:01:41
NZ Tech Podcast 197: Apple iPhone 6, Apple Pay, Apple Watch, TechEd, Logitech Video Conferencing, ThinkPad Tablet 10, .NZ domains
September 16, 2014 06:00 - 59 minutes - 27.6 MBThis week we discuss Microsoft TechEd, the Minecraft acquisition, Logitech's new CC3000e Video Conferencing system, Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet 10 and big change coming for .NZ domains. We also share thoughts on Apple iPhone 6, Apple Pay and Apple Watch. Running time : 0:59:41
NZ Tech Podcast 196: Digital Nationz, Destiny, IFA Berlin, GM's hands free driving
September 09, 2014 06:00 - 52 minutes - 24.2 MBWe discuss Digital Nationz, Chorus broadband pricing, gaming sensation Destiny, IFA Berlin announcements from Samsung, Sony, Microsoft, Intel, HP, Motorola, Asus and others. Along with the new Blu-Ray, 2degrees 4G in Wellington and GM's hands free driving. Running time : 0:52:16
NZ Tech Podcast 195: Network for Learning, Uber Wellington, ThinkPad Tablet 10, Video Ezy online streaming
September 02, 2014 06:00 - 40 minutes - 18.9 MBWe discuss Network for Learning, Uber's arrival in Wellington, the Lenovo ThinkPad 10 tablet, Video Ezy's jump into Video on Demand, the rise of the server and we look forward to IFA Berlin (for Samsung Note 4, Sony Xperia Z3) and Apple's upcoming launch. Running time : 0:40:42
NZ Tech Podcast 194: Sky TV $165m profit, Orcon Global Mode, Windows 9, Surface Pro 3 and Lightbox arrive
August 26, 2014 06:00 - 38 minutes - 17.9 MBThis episode Navdy in-car heads up display, TechEd, Orcon ‘global mode', Sky TV profit, USB 3.1 and its new cable, China's new operating system, the arrival of Microsoft's Surface Pro 3 and Spark's Lightbox plus the anticipated Windows 9 and iPhone news. Running time : 0:38:36
NZ Tech Podcast 193: A visit to Ford Research, Samsung Galaxy Alpha, Tesla's unlimited warranty
August 20, 2014 06:00 - 40 minutes - 19 MBThis episode we focus on the Moto 360, Samsung Galaxy Alpha, HTC One W8, Tesla's 8-year unlimited KM warranty and why we'll soon need lots of 3D printed organs. We also visit Ford's Asia Pacific Research and Dev centre and see their latest tech. Running time : 0:41:31
NZ Tech Podcast 192: China cracks down on online rumours, iPhone 6, Sony UHD/4K TV, Renaissance to liquidate
August 13, 2014 06:00 - 40 minutes - 18.7 MBThis episode - China's crackdown on online rumours, the predicted iPhone launch in September, Sony UHD/4K TVs, Lenovo's IBM acquisition, video streaming options for NZ, Microsoft Cortana and Windows 9, Nokia Lumia 930, Telecom becomes Spark and more. Running time : 0:40:18
NZ Tech Podcast 191: UFB takes off, hands on with Lightbox and Nokia Lumia 930
August 05, 2014 06:00 - 1 hour - 34.9 MBIn this episode we are joined by Lightbox CTO Mike McMahon to discuss the beta of Telecom's new Video on Demand service, we try the Nokia Lumia 930, discuss the increasing uptake of UFB, Media Tech Pacific Conference, Imagine Cup, Spark launch and more. Running time : 1:15:41
NZ Tech Podcast 190: NZ's Electron rocket, the selfie toaster, Skinny's HTC Desire 310, Microsoft China raided
July 29, 2014 06:00 - 43 minutes - 20.2 MBPaul visits Rocket Lab and discusses the Electron rocket with founder Peter Beck. Also discussed the low cost HTC Desire 310 launched by Skinny Mobile, the selfie toaster, a police raid on Microsoft China and further insights with the LG's G3 hero phone. Running time : 0:43:36
NZ Tech Podcast 189: LG G3 hands on, Vector fibre network grows, China's $15 wearable, 60-million iPhone 6 handsets in production?
July 23, 2014 06:00 - 34 minutes - 16 MBKey topics this week include our hands on experience with LG's upcoming G3 handset along with discussion about Vector's fibre network expansion, China's $15 waterproof fitness monitor and sleep monitor and Samsung Galaxy Tab S and its 4G LTE variant. Running time : 0:34:20
NZ Tech Podcast 188: TV spectrum goes 4G, Wheedle death, Gather, Wireless charging, LG G Watch
July 15, 2014 06:00 - 50 minutes - 23.2 MBThis week we discuss the sale of Sir Peter Maire's Fusion Electronics to Garmin, the death of Trademe competitor Wheedle, Auckland’s Gather event, wireless charging, Vodafone and Telecom’s battle for 4G supremacy and more on the LG G Watch. Running time : 0:50:11
NZ Tech Podcast 187: Roaming, Taking off with tech, Hands on with Google Wear device LG G Watch
July 08, 2014 06:00 - 40 minutes - 18.9 MBWe discuss Google’s wearable Android Wear including a hands on look at the upcoming LG G Watch. Also on the agenda - 2degrees new Australian roaming, another investment for Telecom, Unisys’ new mobile report, Slingshot’s Global Mode gets extra attention. Running time : 0:40:51
NZ Tech Podcast 186: Google IO, 2degrees 4G LTE launch, Govts $65m towards the Hawaiki undersea cable
June 30, 2014 12:00 - 58 minutes - 27.1 MBWe discuss 2degrees 4G LTE launch and their customers desire for fixed internet, Google IO, the Govt’s $65 towards Hawaiki, Microsoft OneDrive vs Google Drive, unlimited business VDSL, Thrifty’s 3G hotspot, Menumania’s acquisition, Spark’s launch date. Running time : 0:58:51
NZ Tech Podcast 185: 2degress LTE trial, Sony Xperia M2, Telecom Lightbox video streaming, World's Best Mobile Internet?
June 24, 2014 12:00 - 45 minutes - 21 MBWe discuss the World’s best mobile internet provider, 2degrees recent $35m loss and their new 4G LTE network, Sony Xperia M2, Telecom Lightbox video streaming and some tech acquisitions including the mindboggling purchase of Skybox by Google for US$500m. Running time : 0:45:51
NZ Tech Podcast 184: Galaxy S tablet, 4K hands on, Telecom vs Vodafone roaming, Lenovo X1 Carbon
June 17, 2014 00:00 - 51 minutes - 23.5 MBThis episode - Vodafone vs Telecom roaming, Samsung's Galaxy S tablet, Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon, Samsung 65" 4K Curved TV, Ultrafast Fibre's $65 Gigabit fibre connection, E3, PlayStation TV, Eye-Fi, Sky TV, Amazon and Samsung 28" 4K monitor. Running time : 0:51:16
NZ Tech Podcast 183: Computex Special - plus Apple WWDC and Microsoft Surface Pro 3 hands on
June 10, 2014 00:00 - 58 minutes - 26.7 MBPaul Spain reports from Asia's largest tech event - Computex Taipei. Featuring the latest news from Intel, Asus, Ford and NZ's own Power by Proxi. Added to that is a first hands on experience of the Microsoft Surface Pro 3 and an update on Apple WWDC. Running time : 0:58:03
NZ Tech Podcast 182: LG G3, Vodafone $5 roaming, Chromecast cometh, Quickflix vs Netflix
May 28, 2014 00:00 - 1 hour - 28 MBWe discuss the new LG G3 smartphone, Apple’s smart home future, Telecom and Vodafone's 4G LTE efforts, NIWA attack, Netflix pending arrival in NZ, a Quickflix update, Tom Tom's new Multi-Sport Cardio and Runner Cardio GPS watches launch in NZ + more. Running time : 1:00:58
NZ Tech Podcast 181: Surface Pro 3, Scott Yara (Pivotal), Samsung Crystal Blue, Dimension Data NZ cloud
May 21, 2014 00:00 - 35 minutes - 16.4 MBWe feature Scott Yara of Pivotal and Nathan Mercer of Microsoft NZ as we dive into topics including Microsoft Surface Pro 3 and Big Data. Also hear about Samsung Crystal Blue, Telstra’s $100m Wi-Fi plans and Dimension Data's NZ public cloud offering. Running time : 0:35:39
NZ Tech Podcast 180: Telecom Aircade. Dominos NZ domain drama, Telecom M2M dev kit, ThinkPad 10
May 13, 2014 06:00 - 46 minutes - 21.4 MBThis week – iPhone big screen report, Lenovo’s new ThinkPad 10 tablet, Telecom’s Aircade cloud gaming, Twitter mute, Domino’s NZ domain name drama, Intel Haswell refresh, Telecom M2M dev kit, Intel NUC bootup time and more about Uber and Zoomy. Running time : 0:46:39
NZ Tech Podcast 179: Hotel Internet, NZ’s Rex Bionics $20M, Apple vs Samsung, Intel NUC, Uber has landed
May 06, 2014 06:00 - 39 minutes - 18.3 MBOn the agenda - Hotel internet nightmares, Vodafone joins unlimited Internet party, Uber has officially launched in Auckland, Rex Bionics attracts funds via UK listing, Samsung Mobile CEO rumoured to visit NZ, Intel i5 + Atom NUC, Galaxy S5 in business. Running time : 0:39:30
NZ Tech Podcast 178: Telecom unlimited internet, Uber vs Zoomy, Galaxy K Zoom, Mako's latest deal
April 29, 2014 06:00 - 35 minutes - 8.17 MBWe discuss LG’s new TVs, Hulu's blocking of proxy users, Telecom unlimited broadband, new Microsoft Surface tablet/s due in May, Nokia acquisition by Microsoft is complete, Galaxy K Zoom, Mako's Telstra deal and Uber vs Zoomy. Running time : 0:35:30
NZ Tech Podcast 177: Heartbleed, HTC One M8, Amazon Fire TV, ASB PayTag, Samsung’s latest
April 15, 2014 06:00 - 51 minutes - 23.6 MBWe discuss hands on experiences with Amazon Fire TV, HTC One M8 and Samsung’s Galaxy S5 and Gear wearables. Also on the agenda – the notorious Heartbleed bug, ASB’s upcoming PayTag NFC payment system, new TVs and Windows Phone 8.1. Running time : 0:51:30
NZ Tech Podcast 176: Hands on Windows Phone 8.1, Galaxy S5 and Gear Neo, Sony Xperia E1
April 08, 2014 06:00 - 57 minutes - 26.2 MBWe discuss Microsoft’s latest news from Build – and go hands on with Windows Phone 8.1. We also take a look at the Galaxy S5 paired with the Galaxy, and Sony’s budget Xperia E1. And Kim Dotcom faces new legal action – this from 7 Hollywood studios. Running time : 0:57:09
NZ Tech Podcast 175: BNZ Startup Alley
April 01, 2014 06:00 - 25 minutes - 11.7 MBThis week we share a tech oriented episode of NZ Business Podcast with NZ Tech Podcast listeners. Paul Spain spoke with the founders of a number of exciting tech start-ups who were finalists in the BNZ Startup Alley event held recently during Webstock. Running time : 0:25:12
NZ Tech Podcast 174: Uber, Telecom Digital Ventures, 2degrees 4G, Kim Dotcom overload
March 25, 2014 06:00 - 1 hour - 32.6 MBRumours of a new Apple 12" MacBook, Office for iPad and an HP 3D printer, along with Uber's NZ arrival. Also Kim Dotcom, Mega's NZX listing, the Internet Party, a focus on Telecom Digital Ventures –Digital Wallet, Skinny, BigPipe, 'SparkFlix' + more. Running time : 1:09:59
NZ Tech Podcast 173: A few days with Galaxy S5 and Xperia Z2, a chat with Brian Eardley-Wilmot
March 18, 2014 06:00 - 59 minutes - 27.1 MBWe discuss the slashing of Google Drive storage prices, Telecom's smart home trial, hands on time with Samsung's Galaxy S5 and Sony's Xperia Z2, and a chat with Brian Eardley-Wilmot including stories of meeting Steve Jobs and Bill Gates. Running time : 0:59:09
NZ Tech Podcast 172: Yoobee sold for $1, Samsung Galaxy Note Pro, Spritzing, Miracle Machine
March 11, 2014 06:00 - 49 minutes - 22.6 MBThis week - a future with Google maps that shows video rather than static photos, the computerised tech that makes wine in 3-days (Miracle Machine), Milk Music, Chorus and CFH’s updated agreement, and Wello – something of a Star Trek Tricorder for 2014. Running time : 0:49:11
NZ Tech Podcast 171: End of XP, Apple CarPlay, Huawei Talkband, Bitcoin, Mobile app revenue
March 04, 2014 06:00 - 46 minutes - 21.1 MBThis week we discuss Apple's CarPlay, Fake Google Maps listings and FBI recordings, Mt Gox and Bitcoin, Mobile app revenue stats, OneDrive for Business available standalone, Huawei Talkband, Snakk Media sales rise 58%, Windows XP's 300,000 NZ users. Running time : 0:46:00
NZ Tech Podcast 170: WhatsApp’s $19B, Galaxy S5, Gear Fit, Nokia goes Android + lots more
February 25, 2014 06:00 - 59 minutes - 27.1 MBThis week we discuss WhatsApp’s $19 Billion acquisition by Facebook and Telecom NZ’s rebrand and ShowmeTV. Then we dive into Mobile World Congress news including Samsung Galaxy S5, Gear 2, Gear Fit and updates from Sony, LG and Microsoft. Running time : 0:59:10
NZ Tech Podcast 169: Dai Henwood
February 18, 2014 06:00 - 40 minutes - 18.4 MBThis episode host Paul Spain catchs up with Dai Henwood to discuss the latest local and international tech topics. Along the way Dai reveals which low cost tech he'd pay $10,000 to have in his home tomorrow. Running time : 0:40:10
NZ Tech Podcast 168: Peeble Steel, 4K video cams, Sony quits PC biz, Microsoft welcomes new CEO and Bill Gates
February 11, 2014 06:00 - 48 minutes - 22.2 MBOn the agenda - Peeble Steel, tiny motors to fit in a human cell, 4k video cameras from Blackmagic and Panasonic (GH4), LogMeIn free alternatives, Microsoft makes Satya Nadella CEO and brings Bill Gates back, Sony quits PC business, Uber taxis. Running time : 0:48:17
NZ Tech Podcast 167: Free student iPads, 30-years of Mac, Dell Venue Pro 8, Mac Pro, IBM sells out
February 04, 2014 06:00 - 56 minutes - 25.8 MBWe discuss free iPads for students, IBM’s server sale to Lenovo, get hands on with the impressive new Mac Pro, test drive the Dell Venue Pro 8, and look back in time at the first Mac. We also ask Vodafone to be fairer when we hit our home Internet cap. Running time : 0:56:20
NZ Tech Podcast 166: Focus on Vodafone NZ – from VDSL TV to 5G mobile networks
January 28, 2014 06:00 - 45 minutes - 20.9 MBThis week we discuss geeky kids books Nerdy Numbers and Sci-Fi Shapes, an update for Windows 8.1, Panasonic's new 7" Toughpad, and Lenovo's Yoga. Then we hear some interesting things about mobile and fixed networks from Vodafone's Tony Baird. Running time : 0:45:30
NZ Tech Podcast 165: The Internet Party, Parachute tag, Electric Vehicles, 8" Windows Tablets in action
January 21, 2014 06:00 - 47 minutes - 21.6 MBWe discuss RFID payment systems used at music events such as Rhythm and Vines and Parachute, NZ internet prices, Kim Dotcom's Internet Party, Electric Vehicles and we go hands on with 8" Windows Tablets from Toshiba and Lenovo. Running time : 0:46:30
NZ Tech Podcast 164: Business Tech Special - Shaun Ryan, SLI Systems
January 14, 2014 06:00 - 34 minutes - 16 MBTo start 2014 we share a special NZ Business Podcast chat to the NZ Tech Podcast audience with this interview featuring Shaun Ryan, CEO and co-founder of NZX listed tech firm, SLI Systems. Running time : 0:34:30
NZ Tech Podcast 163: The best tech of 2013
December 23, 2013 06:00 - 55 minutes - 25.5 MBA roundup of the best tech and gadgets of 2013. Running time : 0:55:30
NZ Tech Podcast 162: New HP tech, Telecom's $450m windfall, 2degrees' stunning new plans
December 10, 2013 06:00 - 41 minutes - 19.2 MBThis week we discuss 2degrees Mobile’s ground-breaking new ‘all you can eat’ plans, Telecom NZ's sale of Australian business AAPT, UFB uptake on the increase, new tablets and computers from HP, and a joint initiative by 2degress/Telecom/Vodafone. Running time : 0:41:30
NZ Tech Podcast 161: Windows ‘Threshold’, Sony PS4, Amazon drones, Xtra email hacked (again)
December 03, 2013 06:00 - 57 minutes - 26.5 MBAreas discussed include an upcoming Windows version codenamed 'Threshold', hands on with Sony PS4, Harmony Ultimate, Amazon plans delivery drones, $8m bitcoins lost, Xtra email hacking, more time with LG G2, Asus T100, ThinkPad X240, Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 8" Running time : 0:57:50
NZ Tech Podcast 160: Electronic taste sensations, NZ’s Quebee hits Kickstarter, Xbox One, Kiwi Bank Home Hunter
November 26, 2013 06:00 - 50 minutes - 23 MBHighlights 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. Running time : 0:50:07
NZ Tech Podcast 159: iPad Mini Retina, Coin’s magic credit card, LG G2, New ThinkPads
November 19, 2013 06:00 - 51 minutes - 23.8 MBWe 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 Running time : 0:51:49
NZ Tech Podcast 158: Apple iPad Air, Telecom 4G LTE, Vodafone HD Voice
November 12, 2013 06:00 - 44 minutes - 20.5 MBWe 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. Running time : 0:44:33
NZ Tech Podcast 157: Helium filled Hard Drives, 2degrees Update and Nexus 5
November 05, 2013 02:00 - 58 minutes - 27 MBHot 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. Running time : 0:56:01
NZ Tech Podcast 156: Encrypting ransomware, GeoOp hitting NZX, iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c
October 29, 2013 02:00 - 56 minutes - 25.7 MBTopics 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. Running time : 0:56:01
NZ Tech Podcast 155: The hottest new gadgets from Apple, Microsoft, Nokia and Sony
October 23, 2013 02:00 - 59 minutes - 13.6 MBHands 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. Running time : 0:59:08
NZ Tech Podcast 154: Flexi smartphones, Xero’s $180m cash injection, Galaxy Gear, Windows Phone update
October 15, 2013 06:00 - 53 minutes - 24.5 MBWe 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. Running time : 0:53:29
NZ Tech Podcast 153: Telecom 4G, Vodafone UFB and TV, Is Kim Dotcom right about NZ Internet?
October 08, 2013 06:00 - 59 minutes - 27.3 MBThis 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. Running time : 0:59:30
NZ Tech Podcast 152: New iMac, Telecom Wi-Fi, top new Sony and Nokia camera phones
October 01, 2013 06:00 - 59 minutes - 27.1 MBThis 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. Running time : 0:59:06
NZ Tech Podcast 151: Surface 2, Samsung, Asus, Vodafone digital wallet, Digital Nationz
September 24, 2013 06:00 - 55 minutes - 25.4 MBThis 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. Running time : 0:55:18