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Epson's 4K PRO-UHD projector range pushes boundaries
Printing

Epson's 4K PRO-UHD projector range pushes boundaries

Epson's newest projectors are set to take the market by storm with their unique formula of form, features, and affordability.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Jun 2019
TCL Electronics releases first ever 8K TV
Digital Signage

TCL Electronics releases first ever 8K TV

TCL Electronics unveils the first 8K TV, the TCL X10 QLED, aiming to elevate home entertainment with cutting-edge visuals, AI, and voice control.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Jun 2019
Yoobee Colleges becomes largest independent IT and creative college in NZ
EduTech

Yoobee Colleges becomes largest independent IT and creative college in NZ

Five design and arts colleges have been incorporated to create New Zealand's largest independent specialised creative and IT college.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 29th May 2019
Students raise the investment stakes in trading challenge
Crypto

Students raise the investment stakes in trading challenge

For the first time, teams were allowed to trade on cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin, Cardano, and Ethereum as well as more traditional investments.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 29th May 2019
Women in tech: ShadowTech event to create opportunity
Fintech

Women in tech: ShadowTech event to create opportunity

Several high profile Kiwi tech firms will be giving young New Zealand female students the opportunity to be mentored at the upcoming ShadowTech Day events.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 28th May 2019
Domino's new smart tech keeps an eye on pizza quality
Artificial Intelligence

Domino's new smart tech keeps an eye on pizza quality

The humble pizza can cause rage amongst friends and family if it's not made right. A piece of pineapple on 'your' half of the pizza? Sacrilege!.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 28th May 2019
How to successfully ask for a pay rise - Hays
Human Capital Management

How to successfully ask for a pay rise - Hays

With 56% of Kiwis prioritising a pay rise this year, Hays reveals key steps to successfully request a salary increase, backed by substantial evidence.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 28th May 2019
Only one in four Kiwis trust organisations to protect personal data
Digital Transformation

Only one in four Kiwis trust organisations to protect personal data

Only 27% of New Zealanders believe their personal data is treated reliably by organisations offering digital services.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 27th May 2019
NZ gaming industry hits $5b
Gaming

NZ gaming industry hits $5b

New Zealanders are passionate about their games, with new data showing a 21% increase in sales from the previous year.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 24th May 2019
Home-based telcos causing most headaches for Kiwis
Unified Communications

Home-based telcos causing most headaches for Kiwis

The New Zealand Consumer Survey reveals home-based telecoms has the highest incidence of problems, says TCF CEO.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 23rd May 2019
Deepfakes the 'next wave of concern' - but can law really stomp it out?
New Zealand Law Foundation

Deepfakes the 'next wave of concern' - but can law really stomp it out?

Deepfakes present a mounting challenge, with a new study urging comprehensive assessment of existing laws before crafting new regulations to tackle the issue.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Tue, 21st May 2019
Google Street View cars about to hit NZ roads again
Google

Google Street View cars about to hit NZ roads again

If you've ever used Google Streetview and been frustrated that the imagery is so outdated by years, Google brings good news.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 20th May 2019
Govt & Canterbury Uni pour $7m into gaming research
Gaming

Govt & Canterbury Uni pour $7m into gaming research

The University of Canterbury and the New Zealand government are injecting USD $7.7 million into gaming research, aiming to revolutionise immersive applications.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 17th May 2019
This Feilding school has just won an international robotics award (again!)
Robotics

This Feilding school has just won an international robotics award (again!)

Feilding's Manchester Street School celebrates victory in the VEX Robotics Challenge for the third consecutive year. #STEM #robotics.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 17th May 2019
Kiwi girls take on robotics world… and WIN
Robotics

Kiwi girls take on robotics world… and WIN

Tara Stevens (14) and Riley Pollard (11), from New Plymouth and Okato and the Nakibots team, beat 80 other teams from across the world.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Thu, 16th May 2019
Chch crypto exchange Cryptopia facing liquidation
Crypto

Chch crypto exchange Cryptopia facing liquidation

Cryptopia, a Christchurch-based cryptocurrency exchange, is set for liquidation after failing to recover from a USD $20 million hack in 2019.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 15th May 2019
May 17 is Pink Shirt Day: How you can help prevent cyberbullying
Cyberbullying

May 17 is Pink Shirt Day: How you can help prevent cyberbullying

This Friday May 17 is Pink Shirt Day, which is a colourful way to raise awareness about a serious and in some cases tragic issue: cyberbullying.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 15th May 2019
Mind Lab at MOTAT hosting event to promote young women in tech
The Mind Lab

Mind Lab at MOTAT hosting event to promote young women in tech

Gender diversity in the tech industry is a hot topic around the world, but it's one that New Zealand is looking to tackle head on.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 14th May 2019
EV campervans to hit NZ roads in July
Smart Home

EV campervans to hit NZ roads in July

Jucy Rentals is set to launch fully electric campervans in New Zealand this July, offering tourists an eco-friendly travel option with 200km range per charge.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 13th May 2019