Latest news - Page 280
Wellington City is getting street lamps of the future
Mon, 4th Dec 2017
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smart cities
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wireless networks
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cloud services
Telensa to deploy its PLANet intelligent street lighting system for Wellington City Council, with completion expected by June 2018.
Keep an eye on your home and mancave with DeepLens
Mon, 4th Dec 2017
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smart home
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ai
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cybersecurity
Amazon Web Services announced DeepLens, its first fully programmable, deep learning-enabled wireless video camera...
Hands-on review: PS4 PlayLink's 'That's You' And 'Knowledge is Power'
Mon, 4th Dec 2017
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Sony has introduced a set of new games as part of its PS4 PlayLink series. These games are to encourage non-gamers to play video games.
NZTA launches VR experience for learner drivers
Mon, 4th Dec 2017
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ar, vr & metaverse
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driving
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kiwi
The NZ Transport Agency has unveiled a VR app to help learner drivers practise spotting hazards and using mirrors on real New Zealand streets.
New tech powers up across NZ
Mon, 4th Dec 2017
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datacentre infrastructure
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power / energy
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cleantech
More than 15,000 homes in New Zealand are now generating their own electricity, driven by solar power and advancements in residential energy technologies.
Hands-on review: Fast, reliable and beautiful printing has arrived
Mon, 4th Dec 2017
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
The Epson ET 4750 inkjet printer offers affordable, efficient, and high-quality printing with no costly cartridges, impressing both users and accountants alike.
Netflix grows it distribution empire with a new acquisition
Mon, 4th Dec 2017
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digital entertainment
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netflix
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video
Youku's hit series Day and Night to debut globally on Netflix, marking a major Chinese drama overseas distribution.
Beware online shoppers, your details may not be safe
Mon, 4th Dec 2017
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martech
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commerce systems
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supply chain & logistics
Mastercard urges New Zealanders to boost their online security as 60% shop online monthly; simple steps like strong passwords can help protect personal details.
Rocket Lab announces second test launch window on Mahia Peninsula
Mon, 4th Dec 2017
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spacetech
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rocket lab
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startups
Still Testing is the second of three test launches planned from Launch Complex 1 ahead of commercial operations.
LinkedIn’s outage blunder left users exposed and was ‘easily preventable’
Fri, 1st Dec 2017
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encryption
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martech
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breach prevention
LinkedIn went down yesterday in countries across the world due to an SSL certificate expiry, leaving some users' data at risk with no encryption.
Gartner: solid growth for top 5 global smartphone vendors
Fri, 1st Dec 2017
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
Global smartphone sales grew by 3% in Q3 2017, with top vendors posting strong gains. Samsung led with 19.3% growth, while Xiaomi soared with an 80% rise.
Autonomous driving is today's biggest game changer
Fri, 1st Dec 2017
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cartech
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ai
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intel
Intel announced a collaboration with entertainment company Warner Bros. to develop in-cabin, immersive experiences...
Hands-on review: How the iPad Pro 10.5 took over my life
Fri, 1st Dec 2017
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Once a sceptic, a hands-on review reveals how the iPad Pro 10.5 transformed my tech life, replacing nearly every gadget in my arsenal.
Pour me a drink “JIM”: The world's first smart decanter
Fri, 1st Dec 2017
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smart home
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smart appliances
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technology gifts
Jim Beam revolutionises bourbon pouring with JIM, the world’s first smart decanter, featuring voice commands and engineered with over 200 years of expertise.
AWS brings Alexa to the enterprise with Alexa for Business
Fri, 1st Dec 2017
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digital signage
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hyperscale
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public cloud
The new AWS service makes it easy for companies to voice-enable their offices with Alexa, giving workers an intelligent assistant.
Heads-up Kiwis, Alexa and Echo devices coming for you
Thu, 30th Nov 2017
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wireless networks
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ai
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cloud services
Amazon's Alexa and Echo will be available in Australia and New Zealand early next year, with localised voice experiences and skill development opportunities.
Sony reveals the free PlayStation Plus games lineup for December 2017
Thu, 30th Nov 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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sony
If you are a paid PlayStation Plus subscriber, you will be happy to know a lot of free games will be available for you to play this December.
Industry players weigh in on Sky TV’s move to block websites
Thu, 30th Nov 2017
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digital entertainment
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netflix
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sky
Sky TV takes legal action to block certain websites in New Zealand, prompting backlash from ISPs and InternetNZ.
Facebook fundraisers expands to New Zealand
Thu, 30th Nov 2017
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facebook
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social media
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user interface
Facebook expands its charitable giving tools to New Zealand, allowing individuals to create Personal Fundraisers for a variety of causes.
The Amazon gadgets you can expect for Christmas
Thu, 30th Nov 2017
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amazon
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technology gifts
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prime day
Amazon's booming Thanksgiving and Black Friday sales highlight hot gadgets like Echo Dot, Fire TV Stick, and Instant Pot for Christmas gifts.