Latest news - Page 261
NZ’s own pay-per-view movie streaming service has launched
Wed, 21st Mar 2018
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digital entertainment
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stuff
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video
Available on desktop and mobile to every New Zealander with internet access, Stuff Pix serves up the latest blockbuster movies.
What’s your perfect digital job? Vodafone’s new online tool will tell you
Wed, 21st Mar 2018
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vodafone
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digital economy
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employment
The Future Jobs Finder offers a simple but comprehensive gateway to new skills and opportunities for employment in the digital economy.
Not a Bitcoin owner? You're still fair game for a cryptomining attack
Wed, 21st Mar 2018
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blockchain
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cybersecurity
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hackers
Check Point has released a 'cryptomining 101' document that details how cybercriminals hack into devices to steal their CPU power for illicit mining.
HTC Vive announces Vive Pro HMD's price, it’s not cheap
Tue, 20th Mar 2018
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digital signage
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displays & projectors
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ar, vr & metaverse
HTC Vive unveils the Vive Pro HMD priced at USD $1,199 alongside a USD $120 price cut on the current Vive kit, pushing for broader VR adoption.
Self-driving car accident claims the life of a pedestrian
Tue, 20th Mar 2018
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cartech
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uber
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self-driving cars
According to University of Auckland senior lecturer Paul Ralph, It's critical to keep these things in perspective.
Intel releases a tiny VR-ready PC
Tue, 20th Mar 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
Great for VR enthusiasts and workload-heavy content creators, it will be Intel’s smallest premium VR-capable system on the market.
Kiwi facial recognition program can help you repair your relationship… with cats
Tue, 20th Mar 2018
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ai
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animal welfare
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pets
The team of programmers who created the digital technology spent months training the computer to make the physical distinctions.
Crowd and community-driven ideas shine at Innes48 startup competition
Tue, 20th Mar 2018
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entrepreneurship
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soda inc
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innes48 startup competition
Their ideas addressed the issues of a modern world and responded through taking a collaborative, community approach.
Weta Workshop opens new mixed reality facility called Weta Gameshop
Tue, 20th Mar 2018
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healthtech
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ar, vr & metaverse
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weta digital
Weta Workshop has officially opened its newest facility, Weta Gameshop, thought to be the world’s first specialist mixed reality development studio.
EA Games returns to Paradise City
Tue, 20th Mar 2018
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
EA Games' <em>Burnout Paradise Remastered</em> breathes new life into the classic racer with stunning 4K visuals, 60fps, and all extra content bundled free.
Facebook breach of 50 MILLION profiles: What we know so far
Mon, 19th Mar 2018
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
A whistleblower has uncovered the practices of his illicit company, which include stealing the details of 50m Facebook users to help Trump's campaign.
How NZ is becoming the world’s living tech lab
Mon, 19th Mar 2018
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datacentre infrastructure
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cartech
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power / energy
World's first self-driving air taxi in Christchurch showcases New Zealand as a living tech lab, says NZTech CEO.
5G hits NZ with Spark’s first live test in Wellington
Mon, 19th Mar 2018
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uc
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
The trial was deployed with specialist equipment and technical support from technology partner Huawei and is located directly across from Parliament.
New education platform empowers Kiwi teachers in the digital age
Mon, 19th Mar 2018
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edutech
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unitec
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the mind lab
The Digital Passport has been created by 12 Mind Lab educators to enable teachers to develop skills and understanding to deliver the new curriculum.
Samsung SMART signage aims to transform the shopping experience
Mon, 19th Mar 2018
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samsung
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smart appliances
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smart
Samsung introduced a host of next-generation SMART signage solutions poised to bring about the shopping experience of the future.
Kiwi startup aims to remove the cost barrier for electric vehicles
Mon, 19th Mar 2018
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cartech
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startups
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automotive
A startup in Rotorua wants to make second-hand electric vehicles more affordable to encourage the use of sustainable transport.
Samsung and Disney create AR emojis for the S9 range
Mon, 19th Mar 2018
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ar, vr & metaverse
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samsung
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disney studios
Characters from Disney films including The Incredibles, Zootopia, and Frozen will roll out throughout the year.
Australia beats NZ in World of Tanks' 8 tonne tank pulling event
Mon, 19th Mar 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
To celebrate the release of World of Tanks 1.0, a special tank pulling event was held in Australia. The Kiwi was not stronger than the Ozzie.
Lower Hutt to ‘buzz’ with electric vehicles
Mon, 19th Mar 2018
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cartech
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tesla
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evs
Lower Hutt will host a buzzing convoy of electric vehicles on March 22 as part of the #LeadingTheCharge road trip, promoting EV adoption nationwide.
Apple to acquire digital magazine service
Mon, 19th Mar 2018
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
Apple announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire Texture, the digital magazine subscription service by Next Issue Media.