Latest news - Page 205
Can NZ say goodbye to digital divides?
Mon, 6th May 2019
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dei
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digital initiatives
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digital inclusion
InternetNZ welcomes New Zealand's Digital Inclusion Blueprint to address digital exclusion, focusing on access, skills, trust, and motivation.
D-Link security cams vulnerable to spying
Mon, 6th May 2019
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smart home
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d-link
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home security
Security flaws in D-Link's DCS-2132L cloud cameras, discovered by ESET, expose users in Australia and New Zealand to potential spying and firmware attacks.
Christchurch Airport: Fighting fire with VR
Mon, 6th May 2019
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ar, vr & metaverse
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christchurch airport
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firefighting
Christchurch Airport becomes the first in New Zealand to use custom VR programmes for firefighter training, enhancing readiness for emergencies.
Consumers 'creeped out' by IoT devices as distrust reigns supreme
Fri, 3rd May 2019
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iot
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smart home
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data privacy
A new Internet Society study reveals 63% of global consumers find IoT devices, like smart TVs and security cameras, ‘creepy’ due to privacy concerns.
Thunderstruck! All your essential computer ports in one tiny device
Fri, 3rd May 2019
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elgato
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thunderbolt
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accessories
Simplify your workstation with Elgato's Thunderbolt 3 Mini Dock, combining USB, HDMI, Ethernet, and DisplayPort in one compact device.
Kiwi robot climbs the world venture capital stage
Fri, 3rd May 2019
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robots
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healthtech
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yamaha
Top tech investors support global expansion of the world’s first non-magnetic, climbing inspection robot for hazardous environments from Invert Robotics.
Epson printers and projectors Win iF Design Award
Thu, 2nd May 2019
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displays & projectors
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printing
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epson
This year's winners were selected from more than 6,375 entries from 52 countries by a 67-member jury comprised of experts from around the world.
Epson Inkjets recognised for energy efficiency and conservation
Thu, 2nd May 2019
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printing
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epson
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inkjet
Epson's LX-10000F and LX-7000F inkjets receive The Director-General's Prize for energy efficiency, using fraction of power of typical A3 office lasers.
Game review: Mortal Kombat 11 packs a powerful punch
Thu, 2nd May 2019
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Mortal Kombat 11 delivers stunning visuals and smooth gameplay but stumbles with its tedious unlock system and lack of tag-team battles.
Philips Hue smart lighting to brighten up the bathroom
Thu, 2nd May 2019
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smart home
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led lights
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philips
Signify launches Philips Hue smart bathroom lighting in New Zealand, offering products that enhance ambience and suit daily routines with ease.
Kiwis are being outsmarted by their own smart homes
Thu, 2nd May 2019
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smart home
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cybersecurity
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trend micro
New Zealanders are putting too much trust in smart devices and not necessarily applying some of their own ‘smarts’ to the process.
Dutch firm wants to restore Notre Dame by 3D printing it
Thu, 2nd May 2019
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printing
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3d printing
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retail
A Dutch firm, Concr3de, proposes using 3D printing with recycled Notre Dame rubble to restore the iconic Parisian cathedral, blending history with modern tech.
IDC: Apple slips to third behind Huawei in smartphone market
Thu, 2nd May 2019
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
In a dramatic turn, Apple has slipped to third place in smartphone shipments behind Huawei, which saw a 50% increase, per IDC's 1Q19 report.
Samsung ‘Most Trusted’ electronics brand in NZ
Thu, 2nd May 2019
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smartphones
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digital signage
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displays & projectors
Samsung placed 9th overall and received ‘Highly Commended’ nods in the Large Kitchen Appliances and Laundry Appliances categories.
From robots to ruins: Anki goes bust
Wed, 1st May 2019
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robots
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smart home
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home robots
You may have seen the quickly little robots called Vector and Cozmo - well, their creators are now out of a job.
Spark launches eSIM compatibility - but there's a catch
Wed, 1st May 2019
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smartphones
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wearables
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smart home
Spark debuts eSIM in NZ, but only for Pay Monthly Customers with Spark-bought devices. Enjoy untethered connectivity on the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4G.
Security alert: More than 2 million IoT devices are now junk
Wed, 1st May 2019
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smart home
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f-secure
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security vulnerabilities
Over two million IoT devices, including security cameras and baby monitors, have critical security flaws, warns researcher Paul Marrapese.
Knightsbridge Pizzeria chooses Epson Mono EcoTank solution
Wed, 1st May 2019
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printing
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smb
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epson
The EcoTank Mono range consists of two models, the ET-M1100 and ET-M1120, both of which come with cost savings.
Tech firm creates first 3D-printed IoT device
Wed, 1st May 2019
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iot
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smart home
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3d printing
It was printed, assembled, and tested in less than one day – much faster than traditional non-3D printed devices where the process can take up to two weeks.
Mozilla launches home IoT platform designed for Raspberry Pi
Tue, 30th Apr 2019
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iot
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smart home
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wireless networks
Mozilla unveils WebThings, an open IoT platform running on Raspberry Pi, promising enhanced smart home control, privacy, and security with new features.