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Surprises and highlights from Samsung's Unpacked launch event
Thu, 21st Feb 2019
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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samsung
The event features devices that are Samsung's answer to skeptics who say everything that can be done has already been done.
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Galaxy S10: Apple notch, meet the Samsung ‘punchhole’
Thu, 21st Feb 2019
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smartphones
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digital signage
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displays & projectors
Samsung unveils Galaxy S10 range, boasting advances in display, camera and performance a decade after first Galaxy S.
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Top 10 facts about RoBoHoN, Sharp's new robot phone
Thu, 21st Feb 2019
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smartphones
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smart home
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sharp
Sharp's RoBoHoN robot phone, a Japan-exclusive marvel, combines telephony with humanoid features, offering cutting-edge tech like LTE, 3G, and cloud access.
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DJI tightens drone no-fly areas around Europe's airports
Thu, 21st Feb 2019
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drones
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dji
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airport
If you’re heading to Europe and taking your drones with you, you might want to stay away from Europe’s airports if you have any DJI equipment.
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By 2040, landlines will probably be dead
Thu, 21st Feb 2019
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smartphones
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uc
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landline
Landlines could be obsolete by 2040, say tech experts, as 78% of users now seek plans without them, favouring smartphones and internet calling.
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As online GST looms, Kiwis aren't too fussed about it
Thu, 21st Feb 2019
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crm
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cx
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martech
A recent Canstar Blue online shopping consumer poll found that only 29% of 1659 respondents will be put off buying things from international websites.
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HTC Vive launches new VR innovation at MWC
Thu, 21st Feb 2019
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digital signage
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displays & projectors
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ar, vr & metaverse
HTC Vive unveils Vive Focus Plus, a premium VR standalone headset with dual 6DoF controllers and improved portability.
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New Genesis trust hoped to drive STEM inspiration in schools
Thu, 21st Feb 2019
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datacentre infrastructure
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power / energy
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cleantech
The trust will provide relevant equipment to New Zealand schools in the hopes that it will inspire students’ interest in STEM and renewable energy.
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Okta: Reclaiming control over digital identity
Wed, 20th Feb 2019
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iam
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facebook
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okta
What is a digital identity? Who is responsible for that information? And what rights do digital citizens have?.
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Game review: Anime characters join in Jump Force
Wed, 20th Feb 2019
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
The first thing you will notice about Jump Force is the impressive roster of over 42 playable characters for you to select.
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Popular Android apps track users and violate Google's policies
Wed, 20th Feb 2019
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smartphones
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martech
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google
Thousands of popular Android apps are violating Google's policies by tracking users with persistent identifiers, according to AppCensus and Sophos.
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How blockchain could help stop video piracy in its tracks
Wed, 20th Feb 2019
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blockchain
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piracy
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linius
An Australian firm, Linius, has piloted blockchain technology that could eradicate video piracy, ensuring complete control for content creators.
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Huawei to unveil P30 smartphone series in March
Wed, 20th Feb 2019
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smartphones
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huawei
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p20
Huawei smartphone lovers have just over a month to wait before they meet the P20’s successor – the Huawei P30.
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Need the perfect flatmate? AI can help
Wed, 20th Feb 2019
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ai
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property market
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awards
A Kiwi entrepreneur has developed a flatmate-finding service called Mogeo, which is an algorithm that matches people to the perfect flatmates.
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Commerce Commission cautions consumers following High Court’s Viagogo decision
Tue, 19th Feb 2019
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commerce commission
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court case
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viagogo
The Commerce Commission warns consumers to be vigilant when purchasing event tickets online after the High Court dismissed its injunction bid against Viagogo.
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Phone ringing? This biohack wants you to bite down and ChewIt
Tue, 19th Feb 2019
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iot
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auckland university
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gadgets
So your phone’s ringing, but instead of swiping right or pushing a Bluetooth button you bite down on a tiny piece of tech that sits in your mouth.
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NCEA exams finally go online in 2019
Tue, 19th Feb 2019
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edutech
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microsoft
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nzqa
NZQA introduces online marking system for NCEA exams, with 14 subjects going online this year and more in 2020. Students support move to digital assessment.
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Fujifilm to release X-T30 mirrorless camera next month
Tue, 19th Feb 2019
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fujifilm
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photography
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creative technologies
Fujifilm's X-T30 mirrorless camera hits shelves next month with features sure to delight photography enthusiasts. Pricing starts at USD $1649.
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Samsung previews the new Galaxy Tab S5e
Tue, 19th Feb 2019
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smartphones
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gaming
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digital signage
Samsung’s latest iteration of its popular Galaxy tablet, the Tab S5e, seems to showcase that it is actually possible to be larger and lighter.
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Time's up, tax dodgers: Multinational tech firms may soon pay their dues
Tue, 19th Feb 2019
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tax
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nz government
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digital services
New Zealand is reviewing its tax system, targeting multinational tech giants like Apple, Facebook, and Google, to ensure they pay their fair share of taxes.