Latest news - Page 271
NZ’s first road legal electric motorcycle set to hit the streets
Fri, 2nd Feb 2018
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evs
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ubco
UBCO launches NZ's first road-legal electric motorcycle, the 2018 2x2, enhancing accessibility and dual-use capability for both on and off-road travel.
Is snacking in front of the telly bad for Kiwi kids?
Fri, 2nd Feb 2018
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digital entertainment
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tv
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social media
Growing dependence on digital devices and social media could be having a negative impact on Kiwi waistlines according to the Ministry of Health.
Malwarebytes CEO 'heartbroken' after botched program updates cause RAM spikes
Thu, 1st Feb 2018
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malware
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cybersecurity
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web filtering
Malwarebytes urges its customers to update their software after a botched update last Saturday caused massive memory spikes & computer crashes.
Samsung NZ unveil the latest members of their smartphone family
Thu, 1st Feb 2018
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smartphones
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samsung
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technology gifts
Samsung New Zealand has unveiled the Galaxy A8 and A8+, new additions to their A series, featuring Dual Front Cameras, sleek design, and enhanced usability.
D-Link wins IoT Breakthrough award
Thu, 1st Feb 2018
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iot
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industrial iot
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d-link
D-Link’s Omna 180 Cam HD wins the prestigious Home Security Camera Product of the Year award from IoT Breakthrough, outshining over 3,000 global entries.
AO Tennis video game still needs to fix doubles and net play (plus other things)
Thu, 1st Feb 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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xbox one
The AO Tennis video game is similar to Star Wars: The Last Jedi in my opinion. My first impressions were really positive, but things went sour.
The HomePod makes its way to the land down under
Thu, 1st Feb 2018
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smart home
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ai
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personal computing devices
HomePod is designed to work with an Apple Music subscription for access to hundreds of genres, moods and activities.
Kiwi robotics company expands to Europe after raising $6.4mil
Thu, 1st Feb 2018
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robots
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capital raising
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invert robotics
Kiwi firm Invert Robotics secures NZD $6.4 million, expands to Europe with offices in the Netherlands, Germany, and Denmark.
Survey reveals Kiwi telcos leaving consumers dissatisfied
Wed, 31st Jan 2018
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uc
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fibre
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skinny
Vodafone and Spark customers in New Zealand express dissatisfaction with wait times and unhelpful service, according to a Consumer NZ survey.
LPL announces Dragon Ball FighterZ tournament for New Zealand gamers
Wed, 31st Jan 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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bandai namco
Fighting game fans in NZ might want to practice their skills at Dragon Ball FighterZ because a Kiwi tournament has just been announced.
G-ME launches blockchain-backed GPS device
Wed, 31st Jan 2018
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blockchain
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gps
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3g
The device uses CROWN’s blockchain technology, supposedly making users’ location data immutable and impossible to counterfeit.
Tourists feel the chill of Antarctica in Air NZ’s next safety video
Wed, 31st Jan 2018
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martech
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cleantech
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digital marketing
Air NZ’s next safety video will highlight the fundamental importance of Antarctica in understanding global climate change.
Shadow of the Colossus PS4 media kit unboxing photos
Tue, 30th Jan 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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sony
PlayStation NZ was kind enough to send out a media kit for the PS4 remake of Shadow of the Colossus to FutureFiveNZ.
Lightweave aims to create VR/AR for the masses
Tue, 30th Jan 2018
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ar, vr & metaverse
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unity
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ar
Lightweave, an Australian experiential agency, revolutionises VR/AR with pop-up stalls in malls and sports events, aiming to make immersive tech for everyone.
Hands-on review: Dragon Ball FighterZ is awesome like a Super Saiyan God
Fri, 26th Jan 2018
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Dragon Ball FighterZ is a great new 2D fighting game in the same vein as Capcom's Street Fighter and Marvel vs Capcom series.
PledgeMe announces new crowdlending-inspired platform in the works
Fri, 26th Jan 2018
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pledgeme
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capital raising
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crowdlending
PledgeMe to launch new Ta Koha lending platform with Māori Women Development Inc, aiming to bridge inequality gap in lending.
Stop patching Spectre & Meltdown issues or risk reboot problems, Intel warns
Thu, 25th Jan 2018
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intel
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security vulnerabilities
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patching
Intel is warning all users to stop downloading patches for the Spectre and Meltdown vulnerabilities because they are causing system reboot issues.
New report shines a light on the reality of sustainability in NZ
Thu, 25th Jan 2018
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cleantech
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sustainability
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whittaker's
Kiwi report reveals deep concern for UN goals, with stark gender divide on priorities for a sustainable future.
Square Enix announces special 30th Anniversary Final Fantasy quiz for fans to participate in
Thu, 25th Jan 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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square enix
Square Enix has announced a special quiz fans can take that tests their overall knowledge of the 30 year history of the popular Final Fantasy series.
Rocket Lab deploys NZ-built and designed satellite into orbit
Thu, 25th Jan 2018
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spacetech
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rocket lab
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startups
The Humanity Star will orbit the Earth for approximately 9 months before its orbit starts to decay and it's pulled back into Earth’s gravity.