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 150: In the spotlight – Apple, Samsung, Nokia, Dell and Twitter
September 17, 2013 06:00 - 34 minutes - 16 MBThis 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. Running time : 0:34:53
NZ Tech Podcast 149: Intel IDF 2013 (San Francisco) and latest from Dell and Asus
September 15, 2013 06:00 - 34 minutes - 16.1 MBIn 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. Running time : 0:34:04
NZ Tech Podcast 148: iPhone 5c, iPhone 5s, IDF 2013, Samsung Galaxy Gear, Galaxy Note 3
September 11, 2013 06:00 - 58 minutes - 26.7 MBThis 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. Running time : 0:58:04
NZ Tech Podcast 147: Nokia sells to Microsoft, Gather founder heading to San Francisco, Xero hits 200,000 clients
September 03, 2013 06:00 - 46 minutes - 21.1 MBThis 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. Running time : 0:46:04
NZ Tech Podcast 146: Dai Henwood and Paul Spain on 3D replicators and other tech
August 27, 2013 06:00 - 1 hour - 29.2 MBThis 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. Running time : 1:03:44
NZ Tech Podcast 145: Hawaiki Cable, Vodafone UFB, Skinny's $16/month plan, UE audio
August 20, 2013 06:00 - 57 minutes - 26.2 MBTopics include Hawaiki Cable, Vodafone UFB, Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2, 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. Running time : 0:57:04
NZ Tech Podcast 144: English Premier League, Hyperloop, Martin Jetpack, GCSB
August 13, 2013 06:00 - 56 minutes - 26.1 MBWe discuss on demand video with Tim Martin (Coliseum Sports Media) and Seeby Woodhouse (Voyager Internet) then hear about the GCSB bill, Hyperloop, Martin Jetpack and an update on NZ’s Ultra-Fast Broadband and Rural Broadband Initiatives. Running time : 0:56:52
NZ Tech Podcast 143: Quickflix, Moto X, Vodafone 4G Hotspot, Galaxy S4 Active, Chromecast
August 06, 2013 06:00 - 49 minutes - 45.6 MBThis 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. Running time : 0:49:43
NZ Tech Podcast 142: New tech from Google, Netgear, Netflix and Logitech
July 31, 2013 06:00 - 51 minutes - 47.4 MBThis 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. Running time : 0:51:40
NZ Tech Podcast 141: Leap Motion, Ubuntu Edge, Surface RT write off, Telecom Mobile Wallet
July 23, 2013 06:00 - 50 minutes - 23.2 MBThis 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. Running time : 0:50:31
NZ Tech Podcast 140: The Tag on Kickstater, Govt ICT report, Yoobee closures, Surface price drop
July 16, 2013 06:00 - 59 minutes - 27.3 MBWe 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. Running time : 0:59:56
NZ Tech Podcast 139: Telecom VDSL, Adobe Creative Cloud, 3D printed plaster cast, Westpac Home Loan app
July 09, 2013 06:00 - 48 minutes - 22.5 MBThis 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. Running time : 0:48:56
NZ Tech Podcast 138: Windows 8.1, travel tech update, Vodafone locking
July 02, 2013 06:00 - 52 minutes - 24 MBWe 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. Running time : 0:52:14
NZ Tech Podcast 137: Slingshot Global Mode, Sony Xperia SP, Huawei Ascend P6, UE Boom
June 25, 2013 06:00 - 56 minutes - 26 MBThis 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. Running time : 0:56:41
NZ Tech Podcast 136: Google Loon, E3, MacBook Air and Fitbit Flex hands on
June 18, 2013 06:00 - 42 minutes - 19.6 MBKicking 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 upgrade. Running time : 0:42:46
NZ Tech Podcast 135: E3 and the best of Intel’s 4th Gen Core launch with Sony and Acer
June 12, 2013 06:00 - 1 hour - 29.9 MBRecorded 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. Running time : 1:04:10
NZ Tech Podcast 134: America’s PRISM surveillance dilemma, iOS 7, iTunes Radio, E3
June 11, 2013 06:00 - 1 hour - 28.3 MBIn 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 Running time : 1:01:42
NZ Tech Podcast 133: Better Wi-Fi, Smaller Windows, New Blackberry
June 04, 2013 06:00 - 1 hour - 30.8 MBThis 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. Running time : 1:07:14
NZ Tech Podcast 132: Dai Henwood on Smartphones, Xbox, WiFi Blimps + more
May 28, 2013 06:00 - 1 hour - 30.4 MBPaul 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 Running time : 1:06:21
NZ Tech Podcast 131: A chat with Rod Drury, CEO, Xero
May 27, 2013 06:00 - 29 minutes - 13.4 MBTwo 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. Running time : 0:29:14
NZ Tech Podcast 130: The inside story from NZ Hi -Tech Award winners for 2013
May 22, 2013 06:00 - 27 minutes - 24.8 MBPaul Spain learn more about the winners of the 2013 NZ Hi-Tech Awards – from why they are attracting international attention to how they are funded. Featured are Vend, Wynyard Group, Trigger Happy, ikeGPS and Carnival Labs. Running time : 0:27:04
NZ Tech Podcast 129: Google I/O, NZ Hi-Tech Awards, Smart Bulbs
May 21, 2013 06:00 - 44 minutes - 20.3 MBThis week Paul Spain is joined by Sim Ahmed to discuss the NZ Hi-Tech Awards, Google I/O, Wi-Fi smart bulbs from Limitless LED, Philips and Lifx. We also delve into the latest in smartphones, tablets and laptops. Running time : 0:44:05
NZ Tech Podcast 128: A chat with Graham Mitchell, CEO, Crown Fibre Holdings
May 16, 2013 06:00 - 35 minutes - 16.1 MBAn update on the challenges and opportunities of Ultra-Fast Broadband (UFB) in New Zealand as Paul Spain chats with Graham Mitchell (CEO - Crown Fibre Holdings) Running time : 0:35:05
NZ Tech Podcast 127: Slingbox, VDSL, HTC One, HP Slate 7, BankLink/MYOB
May 15, 2013 06:00 - 51 minutes - 23.8 MBThis week Paul Spain is joined by Nate Dunn and Rod Drury to discuss Slingbox, new HTC and HP Android devices, MYOB’s acquisition of BankLink, VDSL and UFB, Blackberry expansion, 2degrees new prepaid mobile plans and more. Running time : 0:51:51
NZ Tech Podcast 126: Stephen Crombie on NZ Police leading the world with mobile tech
May 06, 2013 12:30 - 23 minutes - 10.9 MBThis 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. Running time : 0:23:39
NZ Tech Podcast 125: Ford Kuga, Revera sale, Google Glass, next Xbox
April 29, 2013 12:30 - 48 minutes - 22.2 MBThis week we discuss stopping the killer robots, Ford Kuga car technology, Galaxy S4, Blackmagic 4K Camera, Google Glass, the next Xbox, tablet market share figures, NZ’s demand for internet data, Budweiser’s Facebook mug and the sale of Revera to Telecom Running time : 0:48:20
NZ Tech Podcast 124: Bite size Windows tablets, I’m Watch, Galaxy S4, Orcon update
April 23, 2013 06:00 - 50 minutes - 23.4 MBThis week we discuss bite size Windows tablets, Asus Padphone, Samsung Galaxy S4, Slingshot’s Igloo bundle, I’m Watch, Sonos Playbar, Dlink Wireless Extender and an update from Orcon following its sale. Running time : 0:50:57
NZ Tech Podcast 123: Hands on with Galaxy S4, ThinkPad Helix, Lumia 520, Facebook Home
April 16, 2013 06:00 - 46 minutes - 21.3 MBThis week we share hands on experience with the Samsung Galaxy S4, Lenovo ThinkPad Helix and Nokia Lumia 520. Also discussed is Wheedle’s re-launch, the sale of Orcon by Kordia and 2degrees new data rollover plans. Running time : 0:46:25
NZ Tech Podcast 122: A chat with Chris Quin - CEO Telecom Retail
April 09, 2013 08:00 - 40 minutes - 18.6 MBIn this special NZ Tech Podcast episode Paul Spain talks with Chris Quin, CEO at Telecom Retail about Business in NZ, Ultra-Fast Broadband, 4G LTE Mobile, The Icehouse (Quin is Chairman of the Board) and of Telecom NZ past, present and future. Running time : 0:40:29
NZ Tech Podcast 121: Telecom 4G LTE, Facebook Home, HP loses $96m NZ
April 09, 2013 06:00 - 49 minutes - 22.8 MBThis week we discuss Facebook Home, Telecom’s 4G LTE news, HP’s massive loss in NZ, HP Moonshot server, new products from Panasonic including bone conduction headphones and the devices for the digital TV switchover Running time : 0:49:44
NZ Tech Podcast 120: The big smartphone giveaway, telco news both good and bad
April 02, 2013 06:00 - 45 minutes - 20.9 MBThis week we discuss our big smartphone giveaway, TelstraClear disappears, HD Voice, Telecom UFB announcement and large job cuts, finalists announced for the Hi-Tech Awards and sad news regarding 2degrees CEO Eric Hertz. Running time : 0:45:26
NZ Tech Podcast 119: Wndows Blue, Galaxy S4 pricing, device hands on
March 26, 2013 06:00 - 47 minutes - 22 MBIn 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
NZ Digital Podcast: Episode 1
March 20, 2013 06:00 - 30 minutes - 28.4 MBIn 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
NZ Tech Podcast 118: Galaxy S4, free airport Wifi, a cyber-warfare manual, Gen-i cutbacks
March 19, 2013 06:00 - 49 minutes - 22.7 MBThis 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
NZ Tech Podcast 117: Tablets with keyboards, Snakk Media, Orcon sale, Galaxy S4
March 12, 2013 06:00 - 49 minutes - 22.9 MBHands 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
Episode 116: NZ Census, HP ElitePad 900, HTC One, Sony Xperia Tablet Z, Office 365 launch
March 05, 2013 06:00 - 56 minutes - 51.7 MBHands 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
NZ Tech Podcast: Episode 115
February 26, 2013 06:00 - 8 minutes - 7.57 MB4G 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
NZ Tech Podcast: Episode 114
February 26, 2013 06:00 - 56 minutes - 26 MBWe 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
NZ Tech Podcast: Episode 113
February 19, 2013 06:00 - 50 minutes - 23.4 MBWe 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
NZ Tech Podcast: Episode 112
February 12, 2013 06:00 - 52 minutes - 24.3 MBTopics 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
NZ Tech Podcast: Episode 111
February 05, 2013 06:00 - 49 minutes - 11.3 MBPaul 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
NZ Tech Podcast: Episode 110
January 29, 2013 06:00 - 1 hour - 49.3 MBThis week includes further interviews from CES 2013 culminating in a chat with Microsoft Podcast manager Rob Greenlee. Featured from CES were AMD, LG, Panasonic, MPowerd, NZ’s Ben Bodley of Teknique and Samsung Asia President and CEO Gregory Lee. Running time : 1:47:22
NZ Tech Podcast: Episode 109
January 22, 2013 06:00 - 52 minutes - 24.2 MBPaul Spain is joined by Nate Dunn and Dan Hesson to discuss topics including Ransomware, the upcoming Blackberry Z10 and Sony Tablet Z. Paul, Nate and Dan also attended Kim Dotcom’s launch of Mega.co.nz and share some opinions and experiences with Mega. Running time : 0:52:44
NZ Tech Podcast: Episode 108
January 21, 2013 06:00 - 56 minutes - 25.9 MBPaul Spain visits the Dotcom Mansion and along with other TV, print and online media he spends some time with Kim Dotcom to learn more about Mega.co.nz and related sites such Megakey and Mega Movies. Refer to Paul’s article on Mashable.com for his impressions of the visit. Running time : 0:49:45
NZ Tech Podcast: Episode 106
January 15, 2013 06:00 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MBPaul Spain delivers further interviews from CES 2013 – covering Slingbox (and its relevance to NZ), Toyota self-drive car tech, Ubuntu Mobile, Qi Wireless charging, NZ’s Fusion Electronics and finally a word with Xzibit (Rapper, Host of MTV’s Pimp my Ride). Running time : 0:45:23
NZ Tech Podcast: Episode 107
January 15, 2013 06:00 - 49 minutes - 45.6 MBPaul Spain is joined this episode by Nick MacAvoy and Bill Bennett to discuss Southern Cross Internet price cuts, a UK startup launched by Kiwis called Newsflare and a lot of topics from CES incl Autonomous cars, Pebble watch, Sony Xperia Z and Tactus. Running time : 0:49:45
NZ Tech Podcast: Episode 105
January 10, 2013 06:00 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MBAt CES Paul Spain hears about an electronic fork that helps you lose weight (Hapifork) and a new music streaming service (RaRa). We also hear about Lenovo’s new Windows 8 products and Sony’s waterproof phones, 4K OLED TV and a camera with a projector. Running time : 0:37:22
NZ Tech Podcast: Episode 104
January 08, 2013 06:00 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MBWe start 2013 at Startup Debut ahead of CES (formally the Consumer Electronics Show) in Vegas. Paul Spain meets founders of a new start ups including social tool Chnl.it, Leonar3Do 3D sculpting, List Sanity, Simul TV, Focus @ Will, and Zephyr Games. Running time : 0:39:23
NZ Tech Podcast: Episode 103
December 18, 2012 06:00 - 1 hour - 34.1 MBPaul Spain is joined this episode by Sam Irvine (GM at Freeview) and Sim Ahmed (Idealog and Stoppress). Topics incl: Fairfax Trademe sale, LED/Laser projectors, Freeview, Quickflix, Nokia Lumia 820, Trademe on Panasonic TVs and a new Internet cable. Running time : 1:14:18
NZ Tech Podcast: Episode 102
December 11, 2012 06:00 - 1 hour - 32.8 MBGuests 2degree’s handset boss Tim Haywood, and PC World Reviews Editor Harley Ogier join Paul Spain. Topics incl: Telecom 4G trial and flat rate roaming, Google Nexus 4, Nokia Lumia 820, iPad Mini, Surface RT and Galaxy SIII Android 4.1 updates. Running time : 1:11:35