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: Episode 101
December 04, 2012 06:00 - 58 minutes - 27 MBThis week we discuss the slim new iMac, Quickflix and Freeview news, new Android and Windows Phone releases, Igloo TV launch, Microsoft Surface Pro pricing and Internet service blackouts in Syria. Running time : 0:58:54
NZ Tech Podcast: Episode 100
November 27, 2012 06:00 - 1 hour - 35.1 MBHighlights this week include the EPIC tech startup hub in Christchurch, Fatso news, mannequins with electronic eyes, touchscreen Ultrabooks, 84" TVs, Quickflix woes, Windows Phone 8, Galaxy Note II, Trademe’s Rummage and a Vodafone router tip. Running time : 1:16:34
NZ Tech Podcast: Episode 99
November 20, 2012 06:00 - 1 hour - 66.1 MBHighlights include Samsung Galaxy Note II and Galaxy Camera, shopping at the bus stop, Quickflix update, LG 84" Ultra HD TV, Telecom NZ launches Windows Phone 8 with Nokia Lumia 920, ‘killer robots', Panasonic AE8000 projector and Ford Sync technology. Running time : 1:12:06
NZ Tech Podcast: Episode 98
November 13, 2012 06:00 - 1 hour - 60.6 MBTopics incl CallPlus’ unlimited business Ultra-Fast Broadband plan, Kim Dotcom (again), Hactivate.me, Pacific Aerospace’s $88m Russian deal, Acer’s US$199 Chromebook, McAfee founder in murder mystery, new Android devices from Samsung, Aakash and Huawei. Running time : 1:06:10
NZ Tech Podcast: Episode 97
November 06, 2012 11:00 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MBThis special episode sees Paul Spain interview Derek Snyder of Skype about the past, present and future of Skype - with a particular focus on the new Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8 version of Skype. Running time : 0:26:47
NZ Tech Podcast: Episode 96
November 06, 2012 06:00 - 57 minutes - 19.9 MBWe discuss Kim Dotcom and free internet for New Zealanders, Google’s Nexus 4 and Nexus 10, hybrid tablets/laptops, Vodafone’s big roaming data reductions, Oakley heads up display snow goggles, massive internet data plans from Telecom, Snap and Orcon. Running time : 0:58:00
NZ Tech Podcast: Episode 95
October 30, 2012 06:00 - 1 hour - 32.3 MBWe focus on Windows 8 and Windows RT, iPad Mini and 4th gen, new Macs and refreshed Google Nexus devices. Then we test out the Microsoft Surface, Samsung Ativ Smart PC, HP Envy X2 and Samsung’s next smartphone – the Ativ S running Windows Phone 8. Running time : 01:10:31
NZ Tech Podcast: Episode 94
October 23, 2012 06:00 - 1 hour - 34.6 MBDiscussed 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. Running time : 01:15:32
NZ Tech Podcast: Episode 93
October 16, 2012 06:00 - 1 hour - 34.2 MBThis week – a jump from ‘space’, Xbox Update and Xbox Music lands in NZ, MSD security drama, iPad Mini, Mozilla pulls Firefox 16, Android updates on the way, new Windows 8/RT tablets from Samsung and multiple Windows Phone 8 handsets coming to NZ. Running time : 01:14:33
NZ Tech Podcast: Episode 92
October 09, 2012 06:00 - 1 hour - 59 MBThis week we discuss Nissan’s self drive car, Telecom NZ’s huge new 500GB Internet plan, the Pioneer Serato DJ mixer, Fairfax move to Google Apps, Xbox Live traffic lights, new Windows tablets and phones and our first NZ Tech Podcast video. Running time : 01:04:24
NZ Tech Podcast: Episode 91
October 02, 2012 06:00 - 58 minutes - 27 MBHewlett Packard is in the spotlight as we get a sneak peak at their Envy X2 hybrid tablet. Other topics include Blackberry 10, iPad Mini, Apple Maps, Telecom mobile speedup, app news from ASB and a messy launch for would-be Trademe competitor Wheedle. Running time : 00:58:47
NZ Tech Podcast: Episode 90
September 25, 2012 06:00 - 56 minutes - 25.9 MBWe play with Apple’s iPhone 5, discover iOS 6, discuss PlayStation Super Slim, Orcon’s $99 unlimited internet/calling plan, Jellybean for Galaxy SIII, up-to-date US TV programming in NZ, Auckland mobile wallet trial and lastly Windows 8 phones + tablets. Running time : 00:56:34
NZ Tech Podcast: Episode 89
September 18, 2012 06:00 - 1 hour - 27.9 MBA 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. Running time : 01:00:44
NZ Tech Podcast: Episode 88
September 11, 2012 06:00 - 1 hour - 36.7 MBA 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. Running time : 01:20:02
NZ Tech Podcast: Episode 87
September 07, 2012 06:00 - 1 hour - 60.1 MBA special NZ Tech Podcast episode recorded following Microsoft’s Tech Ed 2012 event in Auckland, New Zealand. Featuring discussions with keynote speaker Paul Thurrott (USA) and also Alan Burchill (Australia). Running time : 01:05:35
NZ Tech Podcast: Episode 86
September 04, 2012 06:00 - 1 hour - 29.2 MBTopics this week include 8K TV, free Internet from Flip, the ‘3 Strikes’ copyright law heads to court, Fatso games, local National Bank and Windows 8 apps, IFA Germany, Samsung Ativ and Galaxy news, and quick impressions of the Audi A6. Running time : 01:03:44
NZ Tech Podcast: Episode 85
August 30, 2012 06:00 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MBJoin host Paul Spain as he attends The Project Revolution and speaks with Alec Ross (Senior Advisor for Innovation to Hillary Clinton) and Emily Banks (Mashable.com) Running time : 00:32:52
NZ Tech Podcast: Episode 84
August 28, 2012 06:00 - 59 minutes - 27.4 MBThis 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. Running time : 00:59:43
NZ Tech Podcast: Episode 83
August 21, 2012 06:00 - 1 hour - 30.7 MBThis week we discuss Windows 8 and Paul shares early hands on experiences with upcoming tablets from Lenovo and Acer. Also upcoming tech events, Surface pricing rumours, Rakon’s big deal, Mars lander descent imagery, and new networking and audio tech. Running time : 01:06:59
NZ Tech Podcast: Episode 82
August 14, 2012 06:00 - 45 minutes - 20.8 MBThis week we discuss look back on more than 20 years of mobile computer – and give some thought to its future, along with topics: Windows 8, ThinkPad Tablet 2, IBM/Unitech venture, mobile rate reductions, Near Field Communications and recommended apps. Running time : 00:45:13
NZ Tech Podcast: Episode 81
August 07, 2012 06:00 - 58 minutes - 26.7 MBLocal topics this week include 2degrees growth, Pacific Fibre’s shutdown, Snap and Telecom NZ Ultra Fast Broadband and event Game of Codes. The big international topic is the landing of Curiosity on Mars. We also draw a winner for the Nokia Lumia 610. Running time : 00:58:12
NZ Tech Podcast: Episode 80
July 31, 2012 06:00 - 1 hour - 27.8 MBThis episode we discuss Apple OS X Mountain Lion, potential iPhone and iPad Mini launch dates, the Defcon security conference, Nokia Lumia 610 hands on and giveaway, the end of era for Telecom and we ponder if broadcast TV is coming to an end anytime soon. Running time : 01:00:30
NZ Tech Podcast: Episode 79
July 24, 2012 06:00 - 38 minutes - 17.9 MBHighlights in this episode - Google Nexus 7 tablet, free Ultra Fast Broadband, Gigabit Wifi, Microsoft Office 2013, opinions on iPad mini rumours and a local IT firm fails owing $3 million but returns without the debt. And we announce a Nokia Lumia giveaway. Running time : 00:38:52
NZ Tech Podcast: Episode 78
July 11, 2012 17:00 - 48 minutes - 22.4 MBThis week we report from Microsoft’s Worldwide Partner Conference in Toronto – covering Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012 launch dates, Perceptive Pixel, Windows Phone 8 and Green Button. We also discuss Pandora, Dropbox, Imagine Cup and Kim Dotcom. Running time : 00:48:48
NZ Tech Podcast: Episode 77
July 03, 2012 06:00 - 1 hour - 27.7 MBThis 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. Running time : 1:00:21
NZ Tech Podcast: Episode 76
June 26, 2012 06:00 - 1 hour - 31.5 MBWe discuss Kim Dotcom’s pool party, NZ telecommunications topics, Surface and Windows 8, a local IT distribution merger, US and UK TV to watch via Netflix, TUANZ funding challenges and if Linux will flourish if Microsoft competes heavily with PC vendors. Running time : 01:08:38
NZ Tech Podcast: Episode 75
June 19, 2012 06:00 - 1 hour - 32.4 MBThis 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. Running time : 01:10:43
NZ Tech Podcast: Episode 74
June 12, 2012 06:00 - 38 minutes - 17.7 MBThis 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. Running time : 00:38:38
NZ Tech Podcast: Episode 73
June 05, 2012 06:00 - 1 hour - 28.6 MBThis episode we discuss the new Windows 8 Release Preview along with news and announcements from E3 (Los Angeles, USA) and Computex (Taipei, Taiwan). Sony, Microsoft, Samsung, Nintendo and HP gain mentions along with coverage of local news. Running time : 01:02:18
NZ Tech Podcast: Episode 72
May 29, 2012 06:00 - 1 hour - 27.6 MBHighlights include Elon Musk's SpaceX Dragon docking with the Space Station, TelstraClear Internet plans, NZ involved with mega telescope, UFB, Seeby's recent acquisition, Apple iOS freebies and some cool NZ Apps - ASB, Countdown, NZ Budget and Quickflix. Running time : 01:00:10
NZ Tech Podcast: Episode 71
May 22, 2012 06:00 - 1 hour - 31.5 MBIn this episode: the Samsung Galaxy SIII arrives, new MacBook Pro rumours, Spotify lands in NZ, Kiwi domain names, paperless receipts, facebook and other social networks, video service updates including Vevo, Netflix, Foxtel and Amazon Instant Video. Running time : 01:08:46
NZ Tech Podcast: Episode 70
May 15, 2012 06:00 - 1 hour - 28.7 MBThis week we discuss what happened to the Fyx Internet service, Telecom NZ’s 4G trial, our experiences with the HTC One X and Galaxy SIII Android phones, accessing Netflix in NZ, hands on with the new 2degrees and Snapper mobile payment system and more. Running time : 01:02:40
NZ Tech Podcast: Episode 69
May 08, 2012 06:00 - 1 hour - 27.6 MBTopics include Mac OS X security, NZ gaming sensation SmallWorlds, the Gather unconference, 2degrees new shared data plans, how to quickly destroy 30 laptops and the new Fyx internet service for accessing to Netflix, Hulu and other international services. Running time : 01:00:04
NZ Tech Podcast: Episode 68
May 04, 2012 06:00 - 57 minutes - 26.2 MBTopics this week include Samsung’s Galaxy SIII smartphone, Microsoft NZ’s Imagine Cup, The Brydge iPad keyboard dock, super fast Wi-Fi, Intel’s amazing new CPUs, NFC mobile payments, and cloud storage from Google, Microsoft and Dropbox. Running time : 00:57:11
NZ Tech Podcast: Episode 67
April 24, 2012 06:00 - 56 minutes - 25.7 MBWe discuss Cadilac’s self drive car, Samsung’s voice/gesture controlled TV, NZ internet users hitting 3-strikes, Ultra-fast Broadband, Adobe CS6, Unified Inbox, Facebook’s 900 million users and new Internet offerings from TelstaClear, Orcon and Snap. Running time : 00:56:06
NZ Tech Podcast: Episode 66
April 17, 2012 06:00 - 47 minutes - 22 MBThis episode we chat about how to get a free Tivo personal video recorder, Mac Flashback Trojan, new Freeview channel Choice TV, Wavii, NAB conference and card skimmers being blocked from NZ. We also talked with Brad in Las Vegas about MMS and Windows 8. Running time : 00:47:50
NZ Tech Podcast: Episode 65
April 10, 2012 06:00 - 59 minutes - 27.4 MBThis episode we discuss Scammers being caught, Instagram selling for $1 billion, Mac Malware, NZ startup Unified Inbox, Quickflix, Drones in the sky, layoffs at Yahoo and Sony, and we talk with Pacific Fibre CEO Mark Rushworth. Running time : 00:59:48
NZ Tech Podcast: Episode 64
April 03, 2012 06:00 - 53 minutes - 24.5 MBThis week we discuss April Fool’s pranks, Kim Dotcom, Quickflix in NZ, NFC payments in NZ, iPad LTE 4G, data roaming in Australia and hacking an HTC HD2 smartphone with Android ICS and Windows Phone 7. We also announce the next phase of the podcast. Running time : 00:53:30
NZ Tech Podcast: Episode 63
March 27, 2012 06:00 - 45 minutes - 21.1 MBThis week we discuss employers that want your facebook password, Sony Alpha cameras, card fraud, Wharf42, Huawei, Apple and Nokia fight over next generation SIM cards, and news that a hacker who released naked photos of Scarlett Johansson pleads guilty. Running time : 00:45:59
NZ Tech Podcast: Episode 62
March 20, 2012 06:00 - 52 minutes - 23.9 MBThe NZ Tech Podcast this week discusses Samoa's new 4G mobile networks, US Navy Robots, Nokia Lumia in NZ, hands on with the 3rd gen iPad, NZ's TV ecosystem, gaming and entertainment consoles, a rant about Sky TV and an update from Roku. Running time : 00:52:10
NZ Tech Podcast: Episode 61
March 13, 2012 06:00 - 49 minutes - 22.6 MBThis week we discuss Apples new iPad, Windows 8 Consumer Client Preview two weeks on, Google Chrome, App of the Week, News in Brief, UFB, Orcon Pricing, HD Homerun we speak with Transcribe, and Nate is in the studio. Running time : 00:49:15
NZ Tech Podcast: Episode 60
March 06, 2012 06:00 - 48 minutes - 22.3 MBTopics this week include Windows 8 Consumer Client Preview and Windows 8 Server Beta, Apple iPad 3 and Apple TV rumors, a $2,000 mobile roaming bill, Skinny Mobile SIM locking, Google privacy changes, potential changes to the blogging laws in Australia. Running time : 00:48:39
NZ Tech Podcast: Episode 59
February 28, 2012 06:00 - 1 hour - 27.7 MBThis week we have Dai Henwood in the studio, we talk Windows 8, Mobile World Congress, new Android devices from Samsung and new Nokia Handsets. We also cover over off Apple OS X Mountain Lion, the iPad3 and Steve Wozniak’s upcoming New Zealand visit. Running time : 01:00:25
NZ Tech Podcast: Episode 58
February 21, 2012 06:00 - 49 minutes - 22.9 MBThis week topics discussed on the NZ Tech Podcast include Apple OS X Mountain Lion, Ubuntu 11.10, Windows 8 news, iPad, Android and Windows Phone news, Stephen Fry's rant about NZ interne and a deal on Windows 8 capable tablets from Samsung. Running time : 00:49:51
NZ Tech Podcast: Episode 57
February 20, 2012 06:00 - 1 hour - 28.1 MBA special NZ Tech Podcast edition focussing on interviews carried out during Webstock 2012. Guests include Raffi Krikorian (Twitter), Scott Hanselman (Microsoft), Derek Handley (The Hyperfactory) along with Tim Fraser and Jeremy Geros (GoVocab). Running time : 01:01:17
NZ Tech Podcast: Episode 56
February 14, 2012 06:00 - 52 minutes - 24.1 MBWe discuss Ultra Fast Broadband and new prices detailed via our website, 2degrees market share increase, a visit to Orcon, Microsoft India hacking, Google Wallet issues, Sony Vita, Windows 8 on Arm, Samsung Tablet/phone bundle and Andoid on HP TouchPad. Running time : 00:52:26
NZ Tech Podcast: Episode 55
February 07, 2012 06:00 - 58 minutes - 26.6 MBThis week the NZ Tech Podcast discusses NZ consumer tech bargains, Tivo, IT 4 Kids classes, a new update from Apple, Skype HD video calling, Nikon’s D800, Windows Phone 8, and an interesting NZ launch by mobile game maker Kwalee. Running time : 00:58:05
NZ Tech Podcast: Episode 54
January 31, 2012 06:00 - 54 minutes - 24.8 MBTopics covered this week include the NZ launch of RDIO’s music streaming in NZ, Twitter censorship, Webstock, Fusion Audio, Bluetooth car stereos, new 2degrees $19 mobile plan, Facebook’s $100 Billion IPO and a call to boycott Apple products. Running time : 00:53:47
NZ Tech Podcast: Episode 53
January 24, 2012 06:00 - 40 minutes - 18.8 MBThis week the big topic is a discussion about Megaupload and Kim Dotcom who was seized in a raid on home near Auckland in recent days. We also cover other current news topics such as happenings with Blackberry, IBM, Apple and Yahoo. Running time : 00:40:57
NZ Tech Podcast: Episode 52
January 17, 2012 06:00 - 1 hour - 39.2 MBWe wrap up our coverage of the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2012 in Las Vegas and have saved the best to last. Featuring interviews with Sony, 3D Systems/Cubify, Microsoft, Tomaggo, Ford Research along with Joshua Topolsky and Nilay Patel of The Verge. Running time : 01:25:25