NZ Tech Podcast

Topics 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

Paul 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

This 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

Paul 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

Paul 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

Paul 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

Paul 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

At 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

We 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

Paul 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

Guests 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

This 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

Highlights 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

Highlights 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

Topics 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

This 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

We 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

We 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

Discussed 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

This 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

This 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

Hewlett 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

We 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

A 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

A 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