[News] 50 million devices prone to UPnP attack!

There are currently many (millions) of electronic devices that are currently using the very-vulnerable Universal Plug and Play protocol, which are open to security attacks, researchers Rapid7 have found. These devices include printers, routers, media servers and many more that are prone to this attack.

[Review] Logitech C920 HD Pro Webcam

Want to Skype your family or mates in High-Def? Well you can't go past the Logitech C920 HD Pro Webcam! This webcam delivers brilliant high-def video, whether you're recording videos for Youtube, or just Skyping your mates! You can easily capture full 1080P video clips or take 15 megapixel photos and upload them quickly on your social media sites Facebook, Youtube and more! Plus, Logitech Fluid Crystal Technology makes your videos more detailed, vibrant, crisp and real; more true to life. Being heard is also just as important as being seen, so that's why there are two mics on either side of the webcam that captures natural stereo audio! Read on for the full review!

[News] Nokia Lumia 820 owners will be able to customize their phone with 3D printers

Nokia is again looking for ways to make its products stand out in the community. It will be the first company to embrace the 3D printing company by making available the files that will let smartphone users create their own custom shell/s!

[News] Google hopes to "kill" the password by using hardware as a password

Sometimes usernames and passwords are very hard to remember these days, with different online companies having different requirements for a good password - long, short, numbers, case sensitive etc. Then you would have to remember all these different passwords for doing different online things - email, bank, social media, Newspaper sites etc. Well Google hopes to remove these terrible thoughts by experimenting with different hardware that will act as your "online password", with examples being a smart ring for your finger, a cryptographic USB stick, or a token embedded in smartphones.

[News] Expect the Sony Xperia Z in New Zealand in March 2013

Sony Xperia Z will launch in New Zealand in March 2013

Sony Mobile Communications today introduced its new flagship Android smartphone, the Xperia Z. This smartphone has a 5" Full HD 1080P Reality Display screen, powered by a Snapdragon S4 Pro quad-core processor, with a 13 megapixel fast-capture camera and 4G LTE. On top of all this will be an addition to Sony's unique technology, design, content and connectivity to deliver amazing user experiences.

Attempting to purchase a Netgear DGND3700v2 modem/router

I am trying to buy the Netgear DGND3700 v2 at PB Tech, but they have none in stock at both my closest stores in Auckland! I guess I will have to wait for a few more days.

A quick phone call to both stores tell me that stock will arrive in 1 to 2 days time. The price of these is around $210 (inc GST) at current; PB Tech don't normally include GST in their prices unless you look closer at their in-store price tags, or if you're online, to have to remember to check the box on the right which says "GST Inclusive". This "trick" of theirs used to get me a lot as I thought to myself... Wow! These prices are a great bargain!" Only to find out that they haven't included GST! Good marketing trick though...

The reason I wanted to get this modem/router is because first of all, it has an ADSL2+ modem built, and a gigabit WAN port for when my fiber connection gets connected, and it also supports IPv6, so I know I will be future-proofed!

Before I went with my gut to buy, I decided to do some research on the internet and found a heap of review sites that gave this device a mere 9 out of 10! I again thought.. Wow! I guess I definitely will be buying this model!... until...I read some real User Reviews on forums.. Whirlpool, Netgear's own forum, that this model was not a very good model at all! Disconnections to the internet, WiFi range very bad, etc... But they did have a solution that this v1 model was going to be discontinued and was to be replaced with a v2 model.
More research on the v2 model revealed that all problems with the v1 model had been resolved and that it was "safe to buy!"

Great! Everything is back to normal! I will wait for when this model is in stock and will whip around to one of their stores!

[CES2013] [News] Samsung shows off world's first OLED curved TV

Samsung's first curved OLED TV (CNET Asia)

Starting to get bored of those "flat-panel" TV screens? Then here's something to ponder about! Samsung has just unveiled their (first of its kind) curved OLED TV, that is curved! (obviously!)
This TV was not mentioned in its press conference two days before, but it was stated in December that Samsung would be showing off a 55-inch bendable TV at CES 2013.

[CES2013] CES 2013 Video Coverage

Thanks to PocketNow Videos.

[CES2013] [Video] Samsung Series 7 Ultra Hands-On

Here is a Hands-On Video on a newly announced Samsung model of an Ultrabook - Samsung Series 7 Ultra!

[News] Windows Live Messenger is about to retire!

Windows Live Messenger is planning its retirement!

I just got word (from an email) that Windows Live Messenger is officially about to retire in two months time! Read on for more...

[CES2013] Dolby introduces 3D TV Glasses-free!

Today at CES, Dolby has introduced a 3D TV that allows you to see 3D videos and images without those heavyweight glasses that gives you a headache! There has been a lot of tech introduced to help make the person viewing 3D more "comfortable" but they all still required some sort of user device. Dolby is the first to make this a reality.

[News] Windows 8 prices will rise in 3 weeks time!

Windows 8 Pro upgrade

When Microsoft released their Windows 8 platform in October last year, they had an upgrade deal - Buy a Windows 7 PC and get Windows 8 Pro for $19.99! Now this deal from Microsoft is about to end, in three weeks time, at which point, the price of the new operating system could dramatically increase in price!

Gaming Accessories: What You Really Need to Game Like a Pro

Gaming Accessories (Source: TechChai)

Gaming is a fun pastime for many, and whether you have been a gamer for years or just getting into it, there are a few things you need to get the best out of the experience. It does not matter if your game of choice is a massively multiplayer online (MMO) game or a first person shooter (FPS). There are common needs with each type of game...

[News] Apple will start to sell new iMacs this Friday

Apple's new, thin iMac!

Apple has finally announced today that it will begin selling its new range of iMacs this coming Friday. They will be available on 30th November. The smaller version of the iMac - 21.5 inches will be available online at their store - www.apple.co.nz - from Friday with starting prices at $1,999, whereas the larger 27 inch iMac will be available for pre-order, also from this Friday, at a starting price of $2,799, but won't start shipping until next month. We are not sure why exactly as Apple hasn't told us yet, but we'd guess is that they either don't have enough parts for the iMac, or that "something wasn't quite ready for Prime-time just yet."

[Review] HDHomeRun Dual DVB-T Tuner

HDHomeRun Dual DVB-T HDTV

Have you ever had the problem where you wanted to watch another channel on your TV but someone is hogging that one and only TV? Well don't fret, Silicon's HDHomeRun device has come to the rescue! This device is available for purchase in New Zealand from Nicegear!

[News] 4TB Western Digital Desktop Hard Drive Available Now

WD releases 4TB desktop hard drive

Yesterday, Western Digital announced a new, larger spaced capacity of 4TB to be available on its high performance WD Black desktop drive.

The Difference between Optical Zoom and Digital Zoom

Comparison between Optical Zoom and Digital Zoom   (Image Source: www.DigitalTrends.com)

When learning about photography, there are a lot of unfamiliar terms that can make or break the outcome of your photos. Understanding all of those terms, especially the ones needed before buying a camera, can be tricky. Here, we are making it a little bit easier by explaining the difference between optical and digital zoom.

[News] Samsung New Zealand Launches GALAXY Camera

Samsung GALAXY Camera launches in New Zealand!

Samsung New Zealand is launching the Galaxy Camera. This device is an advanced camera plus Android 4.1 Jelly Bean OS integrated together with connectivity options of 3G and Wi-Fi. This is Samsung's first device to feature a camera to combine the features of a smartphone, except without the 'phone' part.

[News] Facebook's "Share" Button Now Available on Android and iOS

"I Like" this new Share button on the Facebook app for mobile!

Before, when you were looking at a photo, via your smartphone on Facebook and had the urge to 'share' to your friends, you would either have to log on to your computer, or browse Facebook on your smartphone via the browser. But now, Facebook Developers have just released an update for it [Facebook], which allows you to share your favourite photos with your friends and with just a simple 'tap' on your News Feed. The released version is version 5.2 and is available for both Android and iOS.

[News] iOS 6's App Store Should Be Getting Google Maps Very Soon!

Google is now putting in the final touches for its Maps for iOS 6

Since Apple ditched Google's Maps application for iOS 6, Google has been frantically making a new Maps app for iOS. Google has supposedly distributed a beta test version of its iOS Maps app to some beta testers outside of the company. We would now think that a submission to the App Store is getting closer and closer; exact date is still unknown. Google is now applying finishing touches to the app.