Latest news - Page 263
Govt launches programme to attract innovation to NZ
Thu, 15th Mar 2018
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nz government
Zephyr Airworks credited Innovative Partnerships as part of the reason it is testing its revolutionary air taxi technology in New Zealand.
D-Link wins iF Design Award
Thu, 15th Mar 2018
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D-Link's DCS-1820LM 4G LTE Outdoor Camera wins the prestigious iF Design Award, impressing with innovative AI features and superior battery life.
NZ entrepreneurs launch interactive learning ‘games’ for kids
Thu, 15th Mar 2018
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The Zingoshi Chronicles, a transmedia project created by two New Zealand entrepreneurs comprises books, video games, and eventually a TV series.
Siri watch out, Google is gunning for your job
Thu, 15th Mar 2018
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smartphones
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smart home
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digital entertainment
In a fresh move against Siri, Google launches its Assistant on iPads, bringing enhanced smart home capabilities to Apple's larger screens.
New study details how easy it is for hackers to steal your data
Thu, 15th Mar 2018
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malware
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cybersecurity
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hackers
It’s no secret that web browsers store a substantial amount of sensitive information about their users - hackers are taking advantage of this.
These oversized headphones have no bass, but they do pinch your ears
Wed, 14th Mar 2018
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digital entertainment
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headphones
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digital music
NIRVANA, an ear acupressure device, promises relief from stress and better sleep, but its fit and lack of bass may disappoint audiophiles.
Google makes music with machine learning
Wed, 14th Mar 2018
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digital entertainment
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ai
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digital music
Google's Magenta project launches NSynth Super, an open source instrument using machine learning to create entirely new sounds by blending characteristics.
NZ strongman Mathew Ragg will be pulling a tank to celebrate the release of World of Tanks 1.0
Wed, 14th Mar 2018
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gaming
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personal computing devices
World of Tanks version 1.0 is due to be released soon and to celebrate the occasion, a special strongman competition is being held over in Australia.
Fortnite is coming to mobile, as if it wasn’t addictive enough
Wed, 14th Mar 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
On phones and tablets, Fortnite is the same 100-player game you know from PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC, and Mac.
Moviegoers hold on to your popcorn, HOYTS is creating VR cinemas
Wed, 14th Mar 2018
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digital entertainment
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movies
HOYTS partners with VRX Networks to bring VR cinemas to Australia, starting in March. Initial rollout includes HOYTS Highpoint, with four more locations soon.
The VW Bus is back, and it’s gone green
Wed, 14th Mar 2018
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volkswagen
Volkswagen to release production version of I.D. Buzz concept electric vehicle in 2022 following popular demand. #EVs #Volkswagen.
The little robot slave that will clean your floor... Maybe
Wed, 14th Mar 2018
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robots
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smart home
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Electrolux PUREi9 robot vacuum, app-controlled for easy home cleaning, blends tech & design. Launching Mar 15.
New Zealand and Australia to form their own eSports council
Wed, 14th Mar 2018
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esports
The New Zealand eSports Federation and Australian eSports Association have agreed to form their very own Oceania eSports Council.
Millions of potential new spenders as Smartpay partners with Alipay
Wed, 14th Mar 2018
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Alipay's active user-base is >520 million and in 2016, ANZ welcomed 1.6 million Chinese visitors in total. The rollout will commence with a NZ pilot.
Asia Pacific countries are a melting pot of cyber threats
Wed, 14th Mar 2018
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malware
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cybersecurity
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trend micro
APAC was also the region affected by the highest number of threats in most recorded categories including online banking malware.
Bose unveils audio AR glasses, $50m funding for startups innovating for it
Wed, 14th Mar 2018
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digital entertainment
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bose
Rather than superimposing visual objects on the real world, Bose AR adds an audible layer of information and experiences.
Hands-on review: ASUS ROG STRIX XG35V curved gaming monitor
Wed, 14th Mar 2018
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gaming
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reviews
ASUS's ROG STRIX XG35V offers gamers a stunning ultra-wide display with a 100Hz refresh rate and AMD's FreeSync.
Airways to pilot flying taxi tracking software
Wed, 14th Mar 2018
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cartech
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airways corp of new zealand
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uav
Airways has announced the development of a nationwide, unmanned aerial vehicle traffic management system to prepare NZ for the flying car future.
Social enterprise develops game for learning sign language
Wed, 14th Mar 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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callaghan innovation
The game has passed the prototype stage, and SeeCom are currently doing research to produce the full game version.
Self-piloted electric air taxi undergoes testing in Christchurch
Wed, 14th Mar 2018
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Zephyr Airworks unveiled the world’s first self-piloted electric air taxi in Christchurch where the technology is being tested.