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Top 15 Kiwi tech storylines to follow in 2017

The New Year brings the usual new round of humdrum technology predictions, glaringly general, unashamedly safe and perpetually predictable. But while the industry no longer sees value in “cloud is now the norm” type projections, value can be found in following developments of the year previous, analysing behaviours and patterns to formulate a plan for the 12 months ahead. Consequently, here’s the top Kiwi tech storylines to follow in 2017...

Top 15 Kiwi tech storylines to follow in 2017
IN PICTURES: What did Samsung get up to at CES 2016?

Tech giant showcases TVs, devices, wearables and a raft of new home gadgets at CES 2016 in Las Vegas.

IN PICTURES: What did Samsung get up to at CES 2016?
IN PICTURES: Spotlight on start-ups as Samsung Springboard comp hits Auckland

Six finalists got on stage at Auckland’s Maritime Museum to pitch ideas to a panel of judges comprising of some of New Zealand’s most influential Kiwi business leaders.

IN PICTURES: Spotlight on start-ups as Samsung Springboard comp hits Auckland
IN PICTURES: A closer look at Samsung's Galaxy Note 5

Can Samsung's newly released Galaxy Note 5 gain an early head-start before Apple releases its new iPhones at the end of September?

IN PICTURES: A closer look at Samsung's Galaxy Note 5

News about samsung

Samsung's profit seen flagging as smartphone innovation dries up

By Reuters | 05 July, 2018 05:30

Samsung Electronics is expected to post small profit growth as lacklustre sales of Galaxy smartphones overshadow highly profitable chip business.
Inside the fight for unions at Samsung

By Reuters | 29 June, 2018 10:34

Samsung veteran tells he was offered better pay, promotion and more to give up the union idea.
Apple and Samsung settle seven-year patent battle

By Reuters | 28 June, 2018 06:30

Tech giants settle a seven-year patent dispute over Apple's allegations that Samsung violated its patents by "slavishly" copying the design of the iPhone.
Authorities investigate chip makers in price-fixing probe

By Reuters | 05 June, 2018 16:59

China launches investigation into Samsung, SK Hynix and Micron Technology - three semiconductor makers who control the market for DRAM memory chips.
Apple closes in on Samsung’s global smartphone lead

By Leon Spencer | 30 May, 2018 12:35

Apple appears to be creeping up towards Samsung in smartphone sales to end users, with the iPhone maker shipping 54.06 million units in the first quarter.

Features about samsung

Samsung targets the enterprise with Galaxy S8 and S8+

By Sarah K. White | 06 April, 2017 23:24

The Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+ are two stunning devices for consumers, but business users and IT departments will find a lot to love about the new smartphones, too.
Samsung: "Very soon we will be sharing root cause report on Note7"

By Bob Brown | 06 January, 2017 01:18

Samsung Electronics America President and COO Tim Baxter didn't mess around during the company's press event at CES 2017 in Las Vegas this week: He addressed the company's tough 2016 and fiery Note7 phablet debacle right away.
iPhone sales decline for first time as Samsung hangs onto smartphone crown

By James Henderson | 22 February, 2016 03:40

“For Samsung to stop falling sales of premium smartphones, it needs to introduce new flagship smartphones that can compete with iPhones."
Somewhat unsurprisingly, Apple wears Samsung down in smart watch market

By James Henderson | 09 February, 2016 03:31

“Cashing in on holiday sales, Apple managed to rack up over five million shipments in the fourth quarter."
Vendors grapple with excess channel inventory as tablet and PC struggles continue

By James Henderson | 03 November, 2015 05:51

The worldwide PC market experienced its fourth consecutive quarter of negative growth.