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Peugeot fast-tracks two new EV launches in light of NZ’s growing demand for EVs

Peugeot announces two new EVs, the e-208 GT and the e-2008 SUV, to their lineup in New Zealand. Pre-bookings open on 21 June 2021...

Internet speeds of 800x global average now available to Kiwis

Chorus has announced that its 8Gbps broadband service is live and is available in Auckland and Wellington. The 8Gbps service is the latest addition to...

Spark turning on Hamilton’s first 5G network tomorrow (Friday 18 June)

Hamilton will be the ninth location in New Zealand to have access to Spark 5G on both wireless broadband and mobile, alongside Christchurch, Auckland,...

Spark Sport will broadcast RLWC 2021 in 1080p (not 4K)

Spark Sport has acquired the rights to broadcast the Rugby League World Cup in New Zealand. Previously broadcast on Sky Sports, Spark Sport has...

Now Facebook is joining the podcast race!

Facebook is planning to introduce its podcast feature on June 22. This information, according to a report on the Verge, was sent to selected podcast...

Welcome to theBit.nz ?

You’re probably wondering what theBit is.  To answer that, allow me to take you on, er, a bit of a journey. Technology, as you’ve probably realised,...

A sneak peek into Windows 11

With the Microsoft Windows event just around the corner, “leaked” previews of Windows 11 have surfaced on Twitter. Steve Troughton-Smith, the founder of High Caffeine...

Apple Podcast’s in-app subscription now available

Apple launches its in-app subscriptions and channels worldwide this morning a month after its planned release.  Subscriptions unlock features like early access to new episodes,...

Welcome to theBit.nz

You’re probably wondering what theBit is.  To answer that, allow me to take you on, er, a bit of a journey. Technology, as you’ve probably realised,...

Apple’s morbid WWDC update you probably missed

One of the announcements that got a little lost in all the excitement over the FaceTime, Live Text, and Notifications updates in iOS 15...