NZ Tech Podcast
689 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day 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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Episodes
NZ Tech Podcast: Episode 40
November 08, 2011 06:00 - 36 minutes - 16.6 MBWe start by talking further about the Nokia N9 (and offer listeners a chance to win one). Other topics include NZ hackers event Kiwicon, Apple’s iPhone security, iPhone 4S launch on both Telecom and Vodafone networks and upcoming IT conference ITEX. Running time : 0:36:03
NZ Tech Podcast: Episode 38
October 25, 2011 06:00 - 40 minutes - 18.7 MBJoin us as we discuss the new biography of Steve Jobs, Android 4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), new Apple MacBooks, Linux Kernal v3.1, and we listen to some interesting scam calls. Running time : 0:40:49
NZ Tech Podcast: Episode 37
October 18, 2011 06:00 - 54 minutes - 24.8 MBWe focus on Apple’s iPhone 4S and iOS 5, followed by a big discussion about gaming including the latest games coming to PS3. Also covered were Skype acquisition, Samsung vs. Apple and we look ahead at Apple’s potential foray into the TV space. Running time : 0:54:00
NZ Tech Podcast: Episode 36
October 11, 2011 06:00 - 49 minutes - 22.8 MBThis episode sees us speak with the Free Range Robotics team and remember Apple founder Steve Jobs. We also discuss the Apple iPhone 4s, the new Facebook app for iPad, Sony’s Netflix box and we review the HD Homerun. Running time : 0:49:37
NZ Tech Podcast: Episode 35
October 04, 2011 06:00 - 53 minutes - 24.4 MBWe discuss a local Robotics contest, Amazon (Kindle Touch, Kindle Fire tablet, Silk browser), Xbox 360 update, Android and Mac security hiccups, iPhone 4S and iPhone 5, Ruku, Windows Phone 7.5, Microsoft vs Google Chrome and Panasonic's 3D projector. Running time : 0:53:06
NZ Tech Podcast: Episode 34
September 27, 2011 06:00 - 41 minutes - 18.9 MBThis special episode features two of NZ’s most experienced social media strategists as we discuss the new Facebook and a more accessible Google+. We also look at the Samsung Galaxy S Wi-Fi 5.0 (Android), Windows Phone 7.5 and we discuss November iPhone 5 availability in NZ. Running time : 0:41:07
NZ Tech Podcast: Episode 33
September 19, 2011 06:00 - 50 minutes - 23.4 MBIn recent days Windows 8 has been revealed to the world – so we discuss details of this dramatic change of direction for Microsoft. Other topics - Apple’s iCloud and OS X 10.7.2 beta, Red Hat’s Fedora 15 and Hewlett-Packards NZ changes data centre plans. Running time : 0:50:53
NZ Tech Podcast: Episode 32
September 13, 2011 06:00 - 55 minutes - 25.7 MBThis week we start with an update from HP’s Paul Boshoff. We also discuss Windows 8, big new hard drives, a ‘mouse without borders’, Jelly batteries, a new music service for NZ, Netflix credit card workaround and Star Wars on Blu-Ray. Running time : 0:55:58
NZ Tech Podcast: Episode 31
September 06, 2011 05:30 - 47 minutes - 21.9 MBTopics include Windows 8, yoobee Britomart opening, iPhone 5, Windows Phone 7 lawsuit, Ubuntu update, new HTC Mango handsets, Apple Final Cut news, updated Parallels Desktop for Mac and HP TouchPad giveaway. Running time : 0:47:42
NZ Tech Podcast: Episode 30
August 31, 2011 04:30 - 58 minutes - 26.8 MBTopics include Steve Jobs resignation as Apple CEO, NZ’s 3 strikes copyright bill, HP TouchPad giveaway (thanks to Gorilla Technology), cheap iPhones, new Vodafone Business Smart plans, Microsoft Tech-Ed and the new Windows 8 Explorer ribbon. Running time : 0:58:22
NZ Tech Podcast: Episode 29
August 23, 2011 06:00 - 47 minutes - 21.7 MBHot topics included big changes at HP with the PC division the TouchPad, Microsoft TechEd, ThinkPad X1 (finally!), Office 365 outage for some US users, impact of Samsung Galaxy Tab patent issues with Apple reducing, Pacific Fibre/Vodafone NZ announcement and Sony PlayStation 3 price reductions. Running time : 0:47:17
NZ Tech Podcast: Episode 28
August 16, 2011 06:00 - 1 hour - 30.5 MBTopics this week were Google buying Motorola, Citrix and Netflix on Chrome OS, Wi-Fi at NZ’s largest school, Firefox 6, Chrome 14 for OS X Lion, T4E programme, Xbox 360 changes, HP Touchpad and our Windows Phone 7 Mango competition winners. Running time : 1:06:36
NZ Tech Podcast: Episode 27
August 09, 2011 11:30 - 1 hour - 28.4 MBThis week features Windows Phone 7 Mango, NZ ultrafast broadband pricing, Black Hat and Chrome OS, Google TV, 1 million for Foxconn, Gnome 3, iPhone 5, Zotac ZBox, open source news, Microsoft Tech Ed and our Windows Phone Mango treasure hunt competition. Running time : 1:01:56
NZ Tech Podcast: Episode 26
August 02, 2011 08:30 - 1 hour - 29.7 MBThis week - Mac OS X Lion issues, Blackberry Playbook, HP Touchpad, Fake FlashPlayer for Mac, Patent Issues, Google+, the Jawbone JamBox and 2degrees hotspot. We speak with Roland Ng from HP about WebOS. Running time : 1:04:41
NZ Tech Podcast: Episode 25
July 26, 2011 08:10 - 56 minutes - 25.8 MBTopics include Mac OS Lion, Roku media box in NZ, Linux News, issues at RIM, fake Apple stores in China, Telecom New Zealand split, we talk about 2.5" 1TB hard drives and discuss Avatar Kinect via the new Kinect Fun Labs Gadget. Running time : 0:56:09
NZ Tech Podcast: Episode 24
July 19, 2011 09:50 - 58 minutes - 26.7 MBTopics include Mac OS 10.7, HP TouchPad, Blackberry Playbook, compulsory iPads at Owera College and we review the Roku media box against Apple TV and Xbox 360. We speak with Mary-Jo Foley about interviewing Bill Gates, Windows 8 and other topics. Running time : 0:58:10
NZ Tech Podcast: Episode 23
July 15, 2011 09:20 - 49 minutes - 22.9 MBThis special edition of the NZ Tech Podcast reports from Microsoft’s Worldwide Partner Conference (USA). We wrap up WPC and we speak with Adam Hall from the System Center team and ISV Winner GreenButton. Running time : 0:49:50
NZ Tech Podcast: Episode 22
July 14, 2011 10:00 - 43 minutes - 20.2 MBThis special edition of the NZ Tech Podcast reports from day 3 at Microsoft’s Worldwide Partner Conference in L.A. We cover the keynote with Sir Richard Branson and talk with Mason Pratt (Provoke), Pablo Garcia (Softsource) and Mary-Jo Foley (ZDNet USA). Running time : 0:55:18
NZ Tech Podcast: Episode 21
July 13, 2011 06:00 - 55 minutes - 25.4 MBThis special edition of the NZ Tech Podcast reports from day 2 at Microsoft’s Worldwide Partner Conference (USA). Featured: Satya Nadella, Andy Lees and Kurt DelBene and we speak with Ingram Micro and Fisheye. We look at Windows Server 8, Intune 2 and updates on System Center 2012. Running time : 0:55:18
NZ Tech Podcast: Episode 20
July 12, 2011 10:50 - 49 minutes - 22.8 MBThis special edition of the NZ Tech Podcast reports lives from Microsoft’s Worldwide Partner Conference (USA). Featured: Steve Ballmer’s keynote and Award winners Green Button. We review Microsoft’s Surface 2 and HP’s new Tablet. Running time : 0:49:35
NZ Tech Podcast: Episode 19
July 11, 2011 11:50 - 52 minutes - 35.9 MBComing live from Los Angeles we visit the Microsoft, Apple and Sony stores along with tech supermarket Frys. Ford Sync gets a test drive and we discuss how Google, Bing and WP7 light up in US. We shop for the Sony Bloggie, Roku box and more. Running time : 0:52:14
NZ Tech Podcast: Episode 18
July 05, 2011 09:10 - 1 hour - 30.8 MBAustralia’s huge broadband caps are discussed this week, we interview Mitch Olson of Small Worlds and run through lots of NZ and global tech and gadget news including our hands on experience with the Samsung Galaxy SII (Android) and a taste of Windows Phone Mango. Running time : 1:07:14
NZ Tech Podcast: Episode 17
June 28, 2011 08:00 - 1 hour - 29.2 MBTopics include the Office 365 launch, Lulzsec hackers shut up shop, FTC Google investigation, Chevron jailbreak of WP7, Mac OS X updates, Firefox 5, SkyDrive, Nokia N9 with Meego and Windows Phone 7. Running time : 1:03:44
NZ Tech Podcast: Episode 16
June 21, 2011 08:25 - 1 hour - 29.1 MBDai Henwood was this week’s studio guest – joining Paul and Brad. We discuss Apple’s iOS 5 beta (on iPhone and iPad), the ‘new’ Commodore 64, Xperia Arc and the Kinect SDK. In addition we spoke with Gabe Gravning (AMD) David Brebner (Unlimited Realities). Running time : 1:03:27
NZ Tech Podcast: Episode 15
June 14, 2011 08:05 - 55 minutes - 25.4 MBWe review Apple’s WWDC event, including iCloud, iOS 5 & Lion, along with the E3 Conference and Codemasters and Epic hackings. We also discuss Adobe Acrobat 10.3 issues discovered on Linux and running Android apps on iOS via the open source project In-the-Box. Running time : 0:55:18
NZ Tech Podcast: Episode 14
June 07, 2011 07:45 - 1 hour - 33.3 MBThis week Apple’s WWDC event is in the news, along with Windows 8, the E3 Conference and Sony’s new PlayStation Vita. We also discuss Linux and OpenOffice news and interview Dr Murray Milner about World IPv6 day. Running time : 1:12:44
NZ Tech Podcast: Episode 13
May 31, 2011 11:45 - 58 minutes - 26.7 MBTopics include Windows Phone 7 Mango update, Xperia Play and LG Optimus 2X reviews, OS X 10.7 Lion, MeeGo and Fedora 15. We have some interesting apps of the week and discuss the RIM Playbook and other devices. Running time : 0:58:18
NZ Tech Podcast: Episode 12
May 24, 2011 11:45 - 45 minutes - 20.7 MBThis week Owen from Neowin joins us to discuss the up and coming Windows Phone 7 upgrades, theres discussion about Crown Fibre's UFB announcement, we look at the Samsung Series 9, LG Optimus x2 and a Sony Xperia Play. Running time : 0:45:10
NZ Tech Podcast: Episode 11
May 19, 2011 11:30 - 1 hour - 27.9 MBThis week we discuss computer and telephone scams (and hear a real scammer in action), Google’s Chrome Operating System, iPhone 5, LG Optimus 2x, GoogleBook and Skype. Running time : 1:00:44
NZ Tech Podcast: Episode 10
May 11, 2011 11:30 - 1 hour - 29.1 MBHighlights include NZ Mobile Termination rates with Paul Brislen, Microsoft's Skype acquisition, Bluetooth car solutions, home cinema and hot prices on big screen HD TVs. Running time : 1:03:24
NZ Tech Podcast: Episode 9
May 03, 2011 08:30 - 54 minutes - 25.2 MBThis week we recorded Episode 9 of the NZ Tech Podcast. Highlights included NZ Mobile Termination rates, Apple TV, Sony PlayStation Network, Ubuntu 11.04, Hulu, Asus Eee Slate, Firefox and Chrome. Running time : 54:57
NZ Tech Podcast: Episode 8
April 28, 2011 03:30 - 47 minutes - 21.7 MBThis episode the NZ Tech Podcast discusses rumours about Apple’s cloud music deals, free groceries in Hamilton, Netflix video content via voice control, recent outages (Sony PlayStation network, NZ Police and Amazon), twitter during the royal wedding and more.. Running time : 47:12
NZ Tech Podcast: Episode 7
April 19, 2011 09:30 - 49 minutes - 22.9 MBThis week the NZ Tech Podcast is packed with updates on Amazon Kindle, Skype Security problems, Telecom NZ $12m fine, Windows Phone 7 Mango, Xbox 360, CIA vs PokerStars.com and more. Running time : 49:54
NZ Tech Podcast: Episode 6
April 12, 2011 08:30 - 47 minutes - 21.9 MBWe talk tech and gadgets - including the Amazon Kindle and other e-reading options, iPad Apps, upcoming Android and Windows Tablets from Acer, Windows Home Server 2011, Sony vs Geohotz and digital cameras and video. Running time : 47:37
NZ Tech Podcast: Episode 5
April 07, 2011 09:30 - 48 minutes - 22.3 MBFresh tech and gadget news and discussion including the new Sony Xperia Play, 'Windows 8' leaks, Freeview expansion, iSky, recent security/hacking issues, Android Music 3, Amazon Cloud Drive and more. Running time : 48:34
NZ Tech Podcast: Episode 4
March 30, 2011 09:00 - 49 minutes - 22.6 MBThis episode we talk iPad 2, Android Tablets, Nintendo 3DS launch, Internal Affairs Dept website issues, AR Drone. Running time : 49:16
NZ Tech Podcast: Episode 3
March 22, 2011 11:00 - 48 minutes - 22.5 MBThis episode looks at a recent hacking incident, how to stream movies (legally) from US Services such as Netflix and Zune amongst other topics. Running time : 48:46
NZ Tech Podcast: Episode 2
March 07, 2011 00:00 - 47 minutes - 21.7 MBOur second episode looks at the iPad 2, Google's Gmail outage, Windows Phone 7 updates, Mac OS X Lion, Google Android Malware problems and more. Running time : 47:26
NZ Tech Podcast: Episode 1
February 17, 2011 12:00 - 35 minutes - 16.2 MBOur first episode looks at Mobile World Congress, Vodafone NZ's Sure Signal box, Intel's $1.6 Billion problem with Sandy Bridge, Telstra's new 4G mobile network, Nokia's Windows Phone announcement and other news. Running time : 35:25