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'Fathers of the deep learning revolution' win Turing Award
Thu, 28th Mar 2019
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it in manufacturing
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data analytics
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martech
The pioneers of deep learning, Yoshua Bengio, Geoffrey Hinton, and Yann LeCun, win the prestigious ACM Turing Award, bolstered by USD $1 million from Google.
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Users choosing more competitive fibre deals – report
Thu, 28th Mar 2019
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uc
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fibre
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broadband
The summer season was all about fibre with 74% of respondents choosing fibre broadband plans, an increase of 6% on last quarter’s report.
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Aussie tech company aims to nix shipping emissions globally
Wed, 27th Mar 2019
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cleantech
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it industry
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sustainability
Calix claims its exhaust scrubbing technology can go as far as making the global shipping industry carbon negative.
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ASUS' own servers compromised in malware attack
Wed, 27th Mar 2019
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malware
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datacentre infrastructure
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supply chain & logistics
ASUS’ genuine servers have been compromised in attack that has put hundreds of thousands of users at risk of malware infection.
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Huawei’s new flagship phones jump on the photography train
Wed, 27th Mar 2019
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smartphones
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huawei
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photography
The new P30 and P30 smartphone handsets are sensor and lens heavy, placing emphasis on the growing trend for smartphone photography.
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Hands-on review: The Samsung Galaxy S10+ and Galaxy Buds
Wed, 27th Mar 2019
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smartphones
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gaming
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digital signage
For those of us who demand high quality performance and durability, this model will have you drooling with delight. I'll see you down at the phone shop.
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Europol makes 61 arrests & nets €6.2 million in dark web crackdown
Wed, 27th Mar 2019
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cybersecurity
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dark web
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europol
Europol’s international operation against dark web crime sees 61 arrests, seizes EUR €6.2 million, and closes 50 accounts; drugs and firearms also confiscated.
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Your car is watching: Volvo to deploy tech to curb drink drivers
Wed, 27th Mar 2019
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cartech
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car
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volvo
The company is introducing a driver monitoring and intervention technology capable of taking control of the car if it detects the driver is drunk or tired.
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Hands-on review: D-Link DCS-2802KT Wire-Free Camera Kit
Tue, 26th Mar 2019
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gaming
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surveillance
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reviews
Why settle for blurry security footage? The D-Link DCS-2802KT offers crystal-clear 1080p HD images and a host of smart features to secure your home.
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How AI could help cardiologists detect heart defects
Tue, 26th Mar 2019
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ai
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ai models
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nvidia
AI-powered analysis of cardiac ultrasounds could revolutionise heart defect detection, significantly reducing diagnostic errors and improving patient outcomes.
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NZ's aged care population held back by digital divide
Tue, 26th Mar 2019
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aut
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digital divide
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internetnz
Aged care facilities are slow to provide WiFi access for residents, and interviewees said they would like to see aged care operators provide more support.
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Apple mania! A brief look at Apple TV+, Apple Arcade, and Apple News+
Tue, 26th Mar 2019
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smartphones
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Whether you’re after news, TV, or gaming, it seems like Apple is pulling out all the stops to get your attention.
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Meet the future of women in IT
Mon, 25th Mar 2019
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kordia
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university of waikato
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candidates
Emily Sopers is set to reshape the tech world, winning Kordia’s inaugural Women in Technology Scholarship to tackle gender imbalance in the IT sector.
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Vector penalised $3.5 million for excessive levels of power outages
Mon, 25th Mar 2019
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vector
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commerce commission
Auckland's Vector Limited has been fined $3.575m for excessive power outages, breaching network quality standards.
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Game review: Tom Clancy’s The Division 2
Mon, 25th Mar 2019
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Ubisoft has listened to all of the fan feedback and I can proudly say that Tom Clancy’s The Division 2 is a much better experience over the first game.
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'Iwi Algorithm' can grow Aotearoa's mana
Mon, 25th Mar 2019
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ai
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māori
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maori in tech
Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei's Te Aroha Grace champions an 'Iwi Algorithm' to embed cultural values into AI, aiming to boost Aotearoa's mana and holistic growth.
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Why 'Right to Repair' legislation could be a new lease on life for broken devices
Fri, 22nd Mar 2019
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personal computing devices
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apple
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applecare
New California legislation could give consumers the right to repair their electronic devices, challenging manufacturers' control over repairs.
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Hands-on review: Huawei Watch GT
Fri, 22nd Mar 2019
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gaming
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wearables
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digital signage
I’ve thoroughly enjoyed my time with the Watch GT. It’s converted me from being anti-smartwatch to someone who’s genuinely considering buying one.
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How NVIDIA aims to kick-start next-gen gaming
Fri, 22nd Mar 2019
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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software development
Integrating into game engines new features such as real-time ray tracing can accelerate the development process.
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Huawei talks P Series history - and drops hints on the P30
Fri, 22nd Mar 2019
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smartphones
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huawei
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technology gifts
Next week will see the covers come off the new Huawei P30 Series at a special launch event held at the Paris Convention Center.