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Canva launches Visual Suite 2.0 to boost creativity
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Canva has launched its Visual Suite 2.0, introducing innovative tools to enhance creativity and productivity, supporting its rapid growth and user engagement.
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Meta enhances safety with new features for teen accounts
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Meta has announced expanded safety features for its Teen Accounts, enhancing privacy and parental controls for users under 16 amidst growing online safety concerns.
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Samsung launches Gemini Live AI feature for Galaxy S25
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Samsung Electronics has unveiled Gemini Live, a new AI feature for Galaxy S25 users, enabling real-time visual conversations through a free software update.
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Game review: Sociable Soccer 25 (Nintendo Switch)
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Sociable Soccer 25, a casual football game for Nintendo Switch, offers over 13,000 real players but suffers from outdated graphics and simplistic gameplay.
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SigIQ.ai secures USD $9.5m to transform AI tutoring
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e-learning
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ai
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duolingo
SigIQ.ai has launched from stealth mode, raising USD $9.5 million to enhance its AI tutoring tech, aiming to reshape education accessibility globally.
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Canterbury Tech unveils new member benefits & discounts
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canterbury tech
Canterbury Tech has unveiled enhanced member benefits, including priority access to events and exclusive discounts on subscriptions, fostering community engagement.
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Global writing study results in the age of Artificial Intelligence
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ai
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literacy
New Zealand's Writer's Toolbox launches a groundbreaking global study on student writing performance, aiming to unveil insights pivotal for educational methods.
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TP report shows Gen Z prefer interactive communication
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cx
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digital engagement
A new report from TP reveals that Generation Z favours interactive communication, posing challenges for businesses catering to this tech-savvy cohort.
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Meridian opens EV charging station with innovative setup
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Meridian has launched a cutting-edge electric vehicle charging station at Springs Junction, revolutionising EV infrastructure on New Zealand's South Island.
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LG & Kia collaborate for 2025 AI mobility space showcase
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LG Electronics and Kia have teamed up to present AI-driven mobility innovations at the 2025 Seoul Mobility Show, merging smart home tech with car technology.
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Game review: Bleach rebirth of souls (Xbox Series X)
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Bleach Rebirth of Souls makes an enticing debut on Xbox Series X, offering beginners a thrilling entry into the franchise, despite some graphic shortcomings.
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Mother's Day savings on Dreame household appliances
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smart home
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amazon
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In celebration of Mother's Day, Dreame Technology has unveiled major discounts on its household appliances, ideal for gifting loved ones.
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Adobe unveils AI tools to enhance Premiere Pro editing
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digital media
Adobe has unveiled Generative Extend in Premiere Pro, enhancing video editing with AI-powered features like Media Intelligence and Caption Translation.
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Game review: Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition (Nintendo Switch)
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Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition resurfaces on Nintendo Switch, bringing enhanced graphics and new story content to an underrated sci-fi JRPG gem.
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Samsung unveils its most powerful cordless vacuum cleaner
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Samsung has unveiled the Bespoke AI Jet Ultra, a powerful cordless vacuum touted as the most efficient on the market, set for global release soon.
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HP launches ZBook Ultra G1a with advanced AI features
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HP has unveiled its ZBook Ultra G1a laptop in Australia & New Zealand, a high-performance workstation designed for professionals, starting at AUD $3,000.
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Nick Kyrgios joins Activision for Verdansk map return
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Tennis star Nick Kyrgios has partnered with Activision to celebrate the return of the Verdansk map in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Season 03.
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beIN & Planetcast boost sports broadcasts in Asia Pacific
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programming
beIN Asia Pacific has partnered with Planetcast to enhance sports programming delivery across Southeast Asia and Australia, integrating advanced cloud-based solutions.
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Hands-on review: JBL Tour Pro 3 earbuds
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JBL's new Tour Pro 3 earbuds offer a unique touchscreen charging case that enhances user control, but at a high price of NZD $429.95, are they worth it?.
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Apple Maps updates feature Indigenous lands & cultures
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Apple has unveiled initiatives in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand focusing on cultural preservation through updated Indigenous mapping and educational grants.