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DJI launches $75,000 robotics competition
Wed, 22nd Nov 2017
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DJI has opened registrations for RoboMaster 2018, offering a grand prize of USD $75,000 for the winning team in its electrifying annual robotics competition.
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Why business is looking good for ransomware criminals
Wed, 22nd Nov 2017
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
New findings from a report that Carbon Black has released show it is easier than ever for criminals to extort money from victims through ransomware.
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Hands-on review: Disneyland Adventures is not the happiest place on Earth
Wed, 22nd Nov 2017
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Disneyland is often referred to as the 'Happiest Place On Earth'. Sadly, you'll be doing a lot of frowning if you choose to play Disneyland Adventures.
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Hands-on review: D-Link’s DIR-882 EXO AC2600 MU-MIMO Wi-Fi Router
Wed, 22nd Nov 2017
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As home networks are put under pressure from multiple wi-fi connected devices D-Link’s DIR-882 EXO AC2600 MU-MIMO Wi-Fi Router makes sure everyone in.
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Two million ANZ consumers now have access to future of payment
Wed, 22nd Nov 2017
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smartphones
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commerce systems
Two million ANZ cardholders can now make secure, in-store mobile payments using Android Pay and eftpos, following a collaboration with Google, ANZ, and Cuscal.
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ANZ kids show their online security savvy
Tue, 21st Nov 2017
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Young Aussie and Kiwi cyberstars Dakota Adams, 8, and Madison Hurst, 11, win Trend Micro's internet safety contest, each taking home AUD $2,250.
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Tesla unveils the truck of the future
Tue, 21st Nov 2017
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Tesla has revealed its futuristic Semi truck, promising to revolutionise cargo transport with enhanced safety, efficiency, and cost savings.
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Jaguar starts testing its autonomous vehicle
Tue, 21st Nov 2017
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self-driving cars
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The trials will explore how future connected and autonomous vehicles can replicate human behaviour and reactions when driving...
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Wellington technology group create an AI politician
Tue, 21st Nov 2017
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A Wellington tech group launches SAM, the Virtual Politician, to explore if AI can improve political engagement and decision-making by providing unbiased facts.
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Vodafone closes email service – urges customers to set up free FWD system
Tue, 21st Nov 2017
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personal email
Vodafone NZ's email service is closing for good at the end of this month and the telco is urging its customers to set up an auto-forwarding service.
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Hands-on review: HP Envy Photo 7120
Tue, 21st Nov 2017
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The HP Envy Photo 7120 is a wi-fi enabled, compact, multifunction printer. It’s aimed mainly at the home user for printing photos and the odd document.
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Apple retakes the lead in the smart watch race
Mon, 20th Nov 2017
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wearables
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Apple reclaims the top spot in the wearable band market with 3.9 million shipments in Q3 2017, fuelled by strong demand for the Apple Watch Series 3.
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Kiwi AI startup secures major investor
Mon, 20th Nov 2017
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New Zealand’s IMAGR secures Sage Technologies investment to fast-track Smartcart, a revolutionary AI solution to eliminate supermarket checkout queues.
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Volvo race boats could gather the data we need to save the planet
Mon, 20th Nov 2017
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A new environmental initiative will see boats in the Volvo Ocean Race equipped with sensors to gather data on climate change...
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Seven most interesting hardware startups at Meet Taipei 2017
Fri, 17th Nov 2017
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iot
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personal computing devices
A large concentration of Taiwanese startups are in the hardware sector, integrating IoT and smart technologies into their innovation.
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UK IoT company to share knowledge in Auckland seminar and hackathon
Fri, 17th Nov 2017
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iot
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wireless networks
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cloud services
Pycom is having the worldwide launch of their new FiPy development board that supports five different Internet of Things wireless protocols.
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An official GT Sport Championship is revving up for NZ gamers
Fri, 17th Nov 2017
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It's not often big gaming tournaments are open to NZ gamers, but a new one has been announced. If you want to take part, you need GT Sport.
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Some new Star Wars drones flying to NZ retail stores today
Fri, 17th Nov 2017
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drones
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Some limited edition Star Wars drones will be released at several New Zealand retail stores today with more to be released next week.
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GALLERY: Meet Taipei Startup Festival Day One
Thu, 16th Nov 2017
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wireless charging
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meet taipei
The event aims to provide a platform where entrepreneurs and VCs alike can build together a shared startup ecosystem.
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IoT, AI and mobile gaming in the spotlight at startup festival
Thu, 16th Nov 2017
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Over the next three days, more than 300 startups will congregate in Taiwan’s capital for three days full of innovation, networking, and fun.