NZ Tech Podcast

We 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. Please connect and send feedback via Twitter @NZTechPodcast, Facebook.com/NZTechPodcast and the official website http://NZTechPodcast.com Hosts: Paul Spain, Bradley Borrows, Skip Parker Running time: 00:52:26

This 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. Please connect and send feedback via Twitter @NZTechPodcast, Facebook.com/NZTechPodcast and the official website http://NZTechPodcast.com Hosts: Paul Spain, Bradley Borrows, Skip Parker Running time: 00:58:05

Topics 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. Please connect and send feedback via Twitter @NZTechPodcast, Facebook.com/NZTechPodcast and the official website http://NZTechPodcast.com Hosts: Paul Spain, Skip Parker Running time: 00:53:47

This 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. Please connect and send feedback via Twitter @NZTechPodcast, Facebook.com/NZTechPodcast and the official website http://NZTechPodcast.com Hosts: Paul Spain, Bradley Borrows Running time: 00:40:57

We 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. Please connect and send feedback via Twitter @NZTechPodcast, Facebook.com/NZTechPodcast and the official website http://NZTechPodcast.com Hosts: Paul Spain, Bradley Borrows Running time: 01:25:25

Interviews and dialog with some of the bigger players at 2012 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) –Alan Mulally (CEO Ford), Tom Merritt (TWiT), Ed Bott (ZDNet) and a chat with Lenovo about Windows 8 and their newest laptops and Ultrabooks. Please connect and send feedback via Twitter @NZTechPodcast, Facebook.com/NZTechPodcast and the official website http://NZTechPodcast.com Hosts: Paul Spain, Bradley Borrows Running time: 00:47:16

Paul Spain joins Bradley Borrows and Skip Parker from CES 2012 in Las Vegas. We focus on the lead up to the opening of the show floor. Highlights come from Powerbag, Lenovo, and Liquipel’s water repellent nano coating service for protecting smartphones. Please connect and send feedback via Twitter @NZTechPodcast, Facebook.com/NZTechPodcast and the official website http://NZTechPodcast.com Hosts: Paul Spain, Bradley Borrows, Skip Parker Running time: 00:53:01

This is the first CES edition of the NZ Tech Podcast - we interview companies who are in attendance at the Consumer Electronics Show 2012. Products included a new inductive cooktop, Australian audio, Lenovo tablets and ultrabooks and home automation. Please connect and send feedback via Twitter @NZTechPodcast, Facebook.com/NZTechPodcast and the official website http://NZTechPodcast.com Hosts: Paul Spain Running time: 00:48:20

A look back at the last half of 2011 with the NZ Tech Podcast. We revisit the rise and fall of HPs WebOS, the sad news of Steve Jobs passing away and more favourite clips from the year. We also listen to phone scammers that have been targeting NZ. Please connect and send feedback via Twitter @NZTechPodcast, Facebook.com/NZTechPodcast and the official website http://NZTechPodcast.com Hosts: Paul Spain, Bradley Borrows and Skip Parker Running time: 00:48:41

A look back at the first 24 episodes of the NZ Tech Podcast. We revisit some of the amazing guests that have featured - Dai Henwood, Nathan Mercer, Mary Jo Foley and Paul Brislen. We also listen to Steve Ballmer and Sir Richard Branson at Microsoft’s WPC. Please connect and send feedback via Twitter @NZTechPodcast, Facebook.com/NZTechPodcast and the official website http://NZTechPodcast.com Hosts: Paul Spain, Bradley Borrows and Skip Parker Running time: 00:46:26

Our Christmas episode highlights our favourite tech, gadgets and electronics of 2011 – and helps you make picks for Boxing Day sales and beyond. We talk TVs, Laptops, Cars, Smartphones (Android, iPhone, Windows Phone), Tablets, Projectors and more. Please connect and send feedback via Twitter @NZTechPodcast, Facebook.com/NZTechPodcast and the official website http://NZTechPodcast.com Hosts: Paul Spain, Bradley Borrows and Skip Parker Running time: 1:03:53

Highlights of this episode include discussion of Windows 8 beta, 3D projectors, Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo (2degrees), Xbox update and Companion app, HP WebOS goes open source, new Government ICT Minister, more car tech from Ford and the Lync mobile client. Please connect and send feedback via Twitter @NZTechPodcast, Facebook.com/NZTechPodcast and the official website http://NZTechPodcast.com Hosts: Paul Spain, Bradley Borrows and Skip Parker Running time: 55:48

This week's highlights include 3D Projectors, flight technology, full building projection, Telstra Clear free data weekend, Ford Car technology, Black Friday stats, major Xbox update, Amazon Kindle Fire and a ThinkPad for the classroom. Please connect and send feedback via Twitter @NZTechPodcast, Facebook.com/NZTechPodcast and the official website http://NZTechPodcast.com Hosts: Paul Spain, Bradley Borrows and Skip Parker Running time: 56:04

This week we start with an exclusive interview about NZ Ultra Fast Broadband with John Greenhough - CTO of Crown Fibre. Brad joins from the US and we talk about tech deals, Kindle Fire and Police Drones. We also discuss Netflix and the ITEX conference. Please connect and send feedback via Twitter @NZTechPodcast, Facebook.com/NZTechPodcast and the official website http://NZTechPodcast.com Hosts: Paul Spain, Bradley Borrows and Skip Parker Running time: 55:23

This show sees us talking about Apple Market Share, Android Ice-cream Sandwich, iDev 2.0, Water Plant Hacking, Spotify coming to NZ, Computerworld NZ turns 25, iCloud the hidden cost and Windows Phone 7 Marketplace milestone. Please connect and send feedback via Twitter @NZTechPodcast, Facebook.com/NZTechPodcast and the official website http://NZTechPodcast.com Hosts: Paul Spain, Bradley Borrows and Skip Parker Running time: 48:04