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Snap maps or Snap stalk? New Zealand police raise concern over the app's new feature

In an update last week Snapchat introduced a map feature that allows users track other people's locations in real time.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 27th Jun 2017

Robotics

Snapchat drones could be coming your way soon

Their latest venture appears to be putting their camera technology atop drones, which could potentially prove to be a game changer.

By Alex Crossan • 2 min read • Mon, 29th May 2017

AR, VR & Metaverse

Snapchat Spectacles put up tidy but modest sales numbers

The numbers weren't exactly super-specific, but it's enough to make some estimates of how many units they've sold.

By Alex Crossan • 2 min read • Thu, 11th May 2017

Facebook

Facebook continues the Snapchat cloning process with 'Messenger Day' update

If it wasn't for the distinct lightning bolt icon on your phone, you'd almost mistake the new version of Facebook Messenger for a Snapchat clone.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Mar 2017

Cisco

How does the Snapchat IPO make any sense?

Snap Inc's $24B valuation defies the norm as shares debut, challenging tech IPO conventions with a trendy yet financially unproven business.

By Michael Wade • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Mar 2017

Snap

Snapchat users take care - security predictions for 2017

Business email compromise (BEC) is set to continue evolving and causing big losses in 2017, cyber security firm Proofpoint has predicted.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 6th Dec 2016

Unified Communications

Snapchat and Skype not up to scratch with user privacy

Snapchat and Skype amongst apps not protecting user privacy, according to Amnesty International. Only 3 of 11 tech firms provide end-to-end encryption.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Oct 2016

Internet of Things

Google and Snapchat use AI and wearables to shake things up

Two major announcements happened in the world of OTT communications in September, involving Google and Snapchat.

By Neha Dharia • 4 min read • Mon, 10th Oct 2016

Wireless Networks

Snapchat gets a new name and unveils some fancy sunglasses

Snapchat rebrands as Snap Inc. and announces new product, Spectacles - sunglasses with an integrated video camera.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 27th Sep 2016

Instagram

Uh oh Instagram, what have you gone and done?

The new feature allows users to share every moment with photos and videos all appearing in a slideshow format. Hmm, feels a little like déjà vu..

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 3rd Aug 2016

Social Media

Snapchat's about to help you keep your 'Memories'

Snapchat isn't about the disposable, blink-and-you-miss-it photos anymore. Saving photos, creating Memories and Stories are all part of its evolution.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 8th Jul 2016

Power / Energy

The apps sucking the life out of your phone

The latest report from AVG Technologies reveals what the top apps are for draining battery life on Android devices.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 27th Oct 2015

Unified Communications

2degrees launches broadband assault

2degrees has unveiled its first broadband plans, debuting two consumer plans, with business offerings to follow soon.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Jul 2015

Unified Communications

Mobile and online messaging traffic skyrockets

Mobile and online messaging traffic will reach 160 trillion per annum by 2019. This is up from 94.2 trillion this year and equals 438bn daily.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 8th Jul 2015

Unified Communications

Why did Vodafone acquire Worldxchange?

Vocus, WxC's current provider of IP transit (according to the ISP map) will lose out as WxC will have their transit agreements migrated to Vodafone.

By Brendan Ritchie • 4 min read • Mon, 15th Jun 2015

Unified Communications

Netflix ranks NZ streaming speeds

Popular streaming service Netflix has released findings on how Kiwi internet providers stack up in regards to streaming speeds.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 12th May 2015

Unified Communications

2degrees throws down gauntlet to competitors

Bundled offerings combining mobile, fixed line, broadband and PABX-like services on the cloud are on the way from 2degrees.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Apr 2015

Unified Communications

2degrees isn't a challenger brand in wholesale market

It is no secret they have struggled in the business space & that was no doubt a large driver in the decision to buy their way into the fixed line game.

By Brendan Ritchie • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2015