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Subway may soon be ordered by a single Messenger emoji
Thu, 20th Apr 2017
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martech
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commerce systems
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supply chain & logistics
If ordering subs from Facebook Messenger isn’t a clear indicator of the advancement of civilization, then I don’t know what is.
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Mount Eden stars in new Google Earth update promo
Thu, 20th Apr 2017
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google
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google apps
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google earth vr
As part of Google Earth’s new revival, Google wants to encourage users to utilise the 3D mapping service to take the opportunity to explore the world.
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Film Review: The Fate of the Furious
Thu, 20th Apr 2017
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gaming
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reviews
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cartech
Thrilling ride with 'The Fate of the Furious'; a spectacular feast of action that leaves viewers yearning for another watch!.
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Announcements galore at Facebook's F8 event
Wed, 19th Apr 2017
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ar, vr & metaverse
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facebook
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ar
Facebook has finished the first day of their F8 2017 event where developers flock to explore the future of technology.
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Vodafone brings kiwi ideas to life with xone programme
Wed, 19th Apr 2017
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solar power
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vodafone
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startups
Xone is a start-up accelerator and innovation lab, where Vodafone partners with start-ups at all stages to find new and exciting technologies.
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Hands-on review: Huawei P10
Wed, 19th Apr 2017
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smartphones
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gaming
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reviews
The phone is perfectly likeable. It calls, it texts, it Facebooks, it takes great photos. Lets face it, that’s 90% of phone users catered to.
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HTC Desire 650 entry level smartphone announced
Tue, 18th Apr 2017
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smartphones
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htc
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technology gifts
HTC launches the affordable yet groundbreaking Desire 650, offering personalisation and a smooth Android experience.
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Gardening with digital skills at Christchuch high school
Thu, 13th Apr 2017
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edutech
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software
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education
Christchurch's Mairehau High marries horticulture with tech, fostering green fingers and digital know-how in a groundbreaking project.
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Huawei CEO thinks smartwatches are pointless
Thu, 13th Apr 2017
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smartphones
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wearables
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personal computing devices
Huawei CEO Eric Xu Zhijun dismisses the company's new smartwatch, saying he doesn't understand the point of the technology.
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Another day, another flying camera for consumers
Thu, 13th Apr 2017
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drones
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personal computing devices
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apple
Zero Zero Robotics brings its self-flying camera, the Hover Camera Passport, exclusively to Apple stores and Apple.com in five countries.
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Tesla quietly launches sexy solar panels for homes
Wed, 12th Apr 2017
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cartech
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panasonic
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tesla
Tesla debuts sleek, inconspicuous home solar panels, addressing aesthetics while promising top-tier durability and efficiency.
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Oxfam Trailwalker event huge success with companion app
Mon, 10th Apr 2017
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charity
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mobile apps
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outdoors
More than 1,000 participants braved the outdoors, with the goal of travelling 100km in 36 hours or 50km in 18 hours.
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Be a part of space exploration: SpaceX now hiring
Wed, 5th Apr 2017
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spacetech
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satellite
They are looking for astronauts, engineers, sales staff, marketers, software developers and exactly one barista.
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Sneak peek at the new Xbox Scorpio specs
Wed, 5th Apr 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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microsoft
Microsoft will reveal the system specifications of the Xbox Scorpio on Thursday, ahead of their E3 presentation.
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'Smart' vibrator allows strangers to watch
Tue, 4th Apr 2017
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smart home
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data privacy
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hacking
Apparently the Svakom Siime Eye, an internet-connected sex toy with a built in camera, is laughably easy to hack.
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App born from poverty works to feed the hungry
Mon, 3rd Apr 2017
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apps
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software
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supermarkets
Software engineer creates app to feed the hungry in Africa, connecting supermarkets to NGOs and low-income earners.
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Augment your world: Virtual reality summit comes to NZ
Fri, 31st Mar 2017
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ar, vr & metaverse
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ar
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vr
The Magnify Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality Expo is coming to New Zealand, showcasing the latest in VR and AR technology.
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Getting hands on at the Samsung S8/S8+ launch event
Fri, 31st Mar 2017
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smartphones
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reviews
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samsung
Samsung wows with new Galaxy S8 and S8+ at Auckland launch, showcasing water resistance and innovative new gadgets.
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Samsung turn smartphones into desktops with new 'DeX'
Thu, 30th Mar 2017
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smartphones
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daas
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samsung
Samsung revolutionizes desktop computing with Samsung DeX, a device that turns the Galaxy S8 into a desktop computer.
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Samsung comes out firing: New Gear 360 announced
Thu, 30th Mar 2017
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samsung
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4k
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samsung gear
Samsung unveils Gear 360: A lightweight, 4K camera reshaping the VR landscape with real-time broadcasting and enhanced content features.