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New standards for vehicle repairs as more EVs enter NZ
Thu, 10th May 2018
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automotive
New standards have been introduced by the country’s largest body of panel beaters to cope with increasing numbers of EVs.
D-Link ANZ launches Covr Seamless Wi-Fi System
Wed, 9th May 2018
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smartphones
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wireless networks
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cloud services
D-Link ANZ's latest Covr Seamless Wi-Fi System launches in New Zealand, offering ultra-fast, MU-MIMO mesh networks to cover every corner of your home.
Privacy Week interview: Aura Information Security's Peter Bailey
Wed, 9th May 2018
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data protection
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data privacy
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aura information security
I spoke to Aura’s general manager Peter Bailey to get his take on Privacy Week, data security, and why privacy is everyone's responsibility.
Uber aims to ‘elevate’ its service with flying taxis
Wed, 9th May 2018
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cartech
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uber
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transport
Uber's new VTOL aircraft promise to cut down commute times and reduce traffic congestion, but safety concerns cloud their aerial ambitions.
How Vodafone aims to speed up cancer research
Wed, 9th May 2018
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vodafone
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partners
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bso
Vodafone has launched the DreamLab app, turning smartphones into a virtual supercomputer to enhance cancer research, free to all Vodafone mobile customers.
The Kia Niro EV to arrive in NZ early 2019
Wed, 9th May 2018
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cartech
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evs
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automotive
Kia New Zealand confirms the arrival of the all-electric Niro SUV in early 2019, boasting a range of over 380 km, joining its popular hybrid siblings.
New Zealand and Australian prices revealed for paid Nintendo Switch service
Tue, 8th May 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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nintendo
Nintendo will be releasing its own paid online service later this year and the company has finally revealed how much it will cost users each month.
Crusaders harness the power of cloud to increase fan base
Tue, 8th May 2018
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data analytics
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martech
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cdp
The eight-month implementation enabled the Crusaders to leverage Infor CRM software to centralise its customer data.
Hands-on review: Apple iPad 9.7”, part two
Tue, 8th May 2018
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
The Apple iPad 9.7” shines with its new A10 Fusion chip and augmented reality capabilities, transforming education with iWork tools and innovative apps.
Why Kiwis tend to prefer contactless payment
Tue, 8th May 2018
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martech
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commerce systems
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supply chain & logistics
Millennials continue to drive contactless payments, with almost 9 in 10 people aged 25 to 34 using contactless technology.
Volvo Cars and Trucks share live vehicle data, creepy or efficient?
Tue, 8th May 2018
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cartech
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volvo
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automotive
Volvo Cars and Volvo Trucks will share live hazard data to enhance road safety, raising questions about whether this advance is efficient or invasive.
Marvel villain Thanos is invading Fortnite for a limited time
Tue, 8th May 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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marvel
If you have watched Avengers: Infinity War, you may have seen how evil Thanos can really be. Well now the evil Marvel bad guy is invading Fortnite.
Volvo to embed Google in next-gen infotainment system
Tue, 8th May 2018
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google
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volvo
Volvo announced it is working with Google to embed Google Assistant, Google Play Store, Google Maps and other Google services.
Spark introduces Kiwis to Android One
Tue, 8th May 2018
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smartphones
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nokia
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spark
Spark becomes the first to bring Google's Android One to New Zealand through Nokia's new smartphones, launching with the Nokia 6.1 and Nokia 7 plus.
Mevo teams up with Wellington City Council to be a free-floating car share
Tue, 8th May 2018
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cartech
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wellington city council
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sharing economy
New Zealand startup Mevo and Wellington City Council debut Australasia's first free-floating car share trial. Audi e-trons are now a flexible transport option.
Intel Extreme Masters Sydney 2018 draws a huge crowd
Mon, 7th May 2018
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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personal computing devices
Intel Extreme Masters Sydney 2018 wowed thousands at Qudos Bank Arena as 16 teams battled in a CS:GO showdown for a US$250,000 prize pool.
Privacy Week: 79% of Kiwis concerned about businesses that share their personal info
Mon, 7th May 2018
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data protection
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data privacy
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retail
Those on a lower income of $55,000 or less were more likely to be concerned about privacy (77%) than those with higher incomes (63%).
HAVAL reveals a new plug-in hybrid car
Mon, 7th May 2018
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cartech
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self-driving cars
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evs
HAVAL unveils the P8, its first plug-in hybrid, set to debut at Auto China 2018 under the luxury brand WEY, promising 250kW output and impressive features.
Google reveals how you’re using AI in your daily life
Mon, 7th May 2018
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ai
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cybersecurity
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google
Google unveils 13 surprising ways AI is integrated into daily life, from Google Photos to Maps, showcasing AI's pervasive role in enhancing user experiences.
Twitter password glitch showcases 'extreme jumpiness' in digital sector
Mon, 7th May 2018
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cybersecurity
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twitter
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passwords
More than 330 million Twitter users are being urged to change their passwords after an internal system glitch caused the passwords to be exposed.