Hard on the heels of news that 46% of New Zealanders purchase items online, the Australian Media Communications Authority (ACMA) have released an e-commerce report that looks at online purchasing habits of Australians. The ACMA research divides adults into five sub categories and then looks at the levels of six categories of online e-commerce activities for each – and [...]

Christmas decorations are up in Newmarket and present lists are being made. (iPad please Santa).
It is really tempting to procure those ‘bargains’ from online websites – but please be very wary. There are lots of legitimate sites for your purchases and also hundreds of scams. For example the website Alibaba.com has thousands [...]

The British Foreign Office recently hosted the London Conference on Cyberspace which aimed to “launch a more focused and inclusive dialogue between key cyberspace actors from across the world including from government, industry and civil society”.  In fact, more than 700 delegates representing over 60 countries attended. I attended in support of the New Zealand delegation.
And [...]

We’ve been hearing about a product called ‘Social Outbreak’ being promoted in Christchurch as the answer for a new army of social media gurus. Is it safe?

I don’t watch Rugby review shows as a rule. This is because they’re boring. However, one night I happened upon the RugbyCode on Sky Sport and the guests were Graham Henry and Grant Fox. For people who read this blog outside of New Zealand. Graham Henry is the coach of the All Blacks which means [...]

Does overexposure to life at internet speed destroy your sense of patience? And do modern students need rapid fire visual learning to cope with reduced attention spans?

Vodafone quote 15 working days to move your internet connection when you move house. Life without the internet hurts!

Research on mobile phone ownership raises fears of a decline in reading and we look at the benefits of social networking for mothers

Books, they’re so old media right? Well, watch the video below (discovered on Business Blogs) and you’d be forgiven for agreeing with that statement given that (if it’s indeed true) “35% of book sales on Amazon are for the Kindle”, Amazon’s portable eBook reading device.
I can’t be sure about many of the stats mentioned in [...]

Judge David Harvey came in to speak at the latest NetSafe Spotlight meeting on Wednesday this week and his presentation on the topic of copyright and illegal downloaders provoked some lengthy debate amongst the 40 or so people who attended in our Auckland office and via video conference from Wellington.
You can watch the full presentation [...]