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Hands-on review: BlueAnt Pump Air True Wireless Sports Buds
Wed, 6th Dec 2017
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BlueAnt's new Pump Air True Wireless Sports Buds impress with their sleek design, solid sound quality, and practical features for active music lovers.
Fitbit delivers revolutionary update for the Ionic
Wed, 6th Dec 2017
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wearables
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personal computing devices
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apps
Fitbit unveils first update to Fitbit OS for Ionic smartwatch users, including over 60 apps and enhanced performance.
The global enterprise getting Kiwi kids into coding
Wed, 6th Dec 2017
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coding
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hour of code
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accenture
Accenture employees across 55 of these countries have pledged to volunteer more than 10,000 hours to Hour of Code.
Hands-on review: Planet of the Apes: Last Frontier is an interactive movie
Wed, 6th Dec 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Planet of the Apes is a successful movie franchise, but historically the video games have been bad. Does Last Frontier break this curse?.
Spark turns on 4.5G in central Taupo
Wed, 6th Dec 2017
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wireless networks
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spark
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4.5g
Spark announced that Taupo has become the 30th site capable of achieving the fastest mobile data speeds in the country...
NZ’s LinkedIn for youth gears up to go mobile
Wed, 6th Dec 2017
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high tech youth network
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linkedin
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qualifications
Youth Hub, New Zealand’s LinkedIn for youth, is launching a mobile-friendly platform, expanding its reach beyond the 3,000 users who've joined since last year.
Australia's clean technology sector gets a $4.8m boost
Wed, 6th Dec 2017
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datacentre infrastructure
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power / energy
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cleantech
Australia's National Energy Resources Australia will provide $4.8m in funding for eight clean technology projects in the energy sector.
Government report shines light on NZ's digital divide
Wed, 6th Dec 2017
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dei
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government
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digital divide
Curran says the previous government didn’t make the report public until after the election as it exposed the digital divide in New Zealand.
10,000 Christchurch homes get fibre
Wed, 6th Dec 2017
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uc
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fibre
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broadband
Enable leaps ahead in its fibre broadband rollout, reaching 10,000 more Christchurch homes. Many could be connected by Christmas, says CEO Steve Fuller.
South Island EV charging grid gets an upgrade
Wed, 6th Dec 2017
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cartech
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evs
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automotive
ChargeNet and Aurora Energy to expand EV charging network across Dunedin, Central Otago, and Queenstown Lakes, enhancing support for electric vehicle owners.
Airbnb is becoming more popular than fried bread in Christchurch
Tue, 5th Dec 2017
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apps
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airbnb
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hotels
Airbnb's popularity surges in Christchurch, contributing to near pre-earthquake levels of visitor guest nights. #hospitality #accommodation.
Epson Moverio AR smart glasses revolutionise student learning
Tue, 5th Dec 2017
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edutech
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healthtech
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personal computing devices
Griffith University's School of Pharmacy has transformed its teaching environment with Epson projectors and augmented reality smart glasses.
Stuff Fibre steps up their offering with a new streaming service
Tue, 5th Dec 2017
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uc
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digital entertainment
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movies
Stuff Fibre just announced their entrance into the movies-on-demand market with the launch of a new product, Stuff Pix...
MatataLab’s robot could be the future of education
Tue, 5th Dec 2017
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edutech
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robots
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coding
With robotic technology quickly evolving, and the use of robots ever-expanding, children are now exposed to robots at a very young age...
OPPO releases limited edition FC Barcelona themed R11
Tue, 5th Dec 2017
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smartphones
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oppo
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football
OPPO has launched a limited edition FC Barcelona R11 in New Zealand, featuring an 18K gold-plated badge and exclusive design, priced at NZD $799.
Hands-on review: Anki’s Cozmo, play with the AI of the future
Tue, 5th Dec 2017
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gaming
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robots
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reviews
Experience the future of AI play with Anki's Cozmo! This smart, interactive robot learns, recognises faces, and teaches coding through playful interaction.
James Shaw, electric cars & the winners of the 2017 Sustainable Business Awards
Tue, 5th Dec 2017
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datacentre infrastructure
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cartech
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power / energy
New Zealand Post wins top award at the NZI Sustainable Business Awards 2017, recognising its commitment to sustainability.
Innovative bladder sensor scoops Callaghan’s wearable tech award
Tue, 5th Dec 2017
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wearables
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personal computing devices
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callaghan innovation
The C-Prize aimed to encourage people to push the boundaries of what’s possible through technology, and solve real-world challenges.
PlayStation VR’s first AAA title: Skyrim VR
Tue, 5th Dec 2017
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Bethesda brings AAA gaming to PlayStation VR with Skyrim VR, offering an expansive, immersive dive into Tamriel, despite some controller quirks.
Huawei's quad-lensed Nova 2i comes to NZ
Mon, 4th Dec 2017
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smartphones
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huawei
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photography
The Huawei Nova 2i is designed to keep up with every selfie, every image and every social network that matters...