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Experience virtual reality like never before with the HMD Odyssey
Wed, 4th Oct 2017
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digital signage
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displays & projectors
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ar, vr & metaverse
Samsung and Microsoft have announced the Samsung HMD Odyssey, a high-performing Windows Mixed Reality headset with superior picture quality.

The drone film festival is coming to a city near you
Wed, 4th Oct 2017
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drones
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film festival
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dffanz
The Drone Film Festival Australia and New Zealand is set to take flight, showcasing nearly 40 short films shot by drones.

Apple's EFI firmware updates leave systems vulnerable
Wed, 4th Oct 2017
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personal computing devices
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apple
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duo
Duo Security's study finds troubling gaps in Apple's EFI firmware updates, leaving many Macs exposed to potential sophisticated cyber threats.

Hitachi develops robot that can spontaneously ‘learn’ from mistakes
Wed, 4th Oct 2017
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crm
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robots
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martech
Hitachi has announced the development of active-learning dialogue-data based AI technology to its human symbiotic service robot.

Far Cry 5 set to have a spectacular soundtrack
Tue, 3rd Oct 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ubisoft
Each of the regions will have specific character-centric music that ties into the motives of the Father and the Heralds...

Gardener Jim jumps into photography
Tue, 3rd Oct 2017
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drones
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photography
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creative technologies
Jim's franchise wings into imagery, launching Jim's Photography and Drones by seasoned snappers, courting Australia-wide franchisees.

Kordia & Unitec launch Cyber Excellence Scholarship Programme
Tue, 3rd Oct 2017
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kordia
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unitec
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aura information security
Kordia and Unitec will nurture NZ's future cybersecurity talent as part of a new scholarship programme for Bachelor of Computing Systems students.

Air New Zealand and CyArk digitally map the Waitangi Treaty Grounds
Tue, 3rd Oct 2017
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drones
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air new zealand
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content creation
Waitangi Treaty Grounds in New Zealand to be digitally mapped by US organisation CyArk, thanks to support from Air New Zealand.

Experience Fallout like never before with HTC Vive
Tue, 3rd Oct 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ar, vr & metaverse
HTC Vive has announced a new hardware bundle featuring Fallout 4 VR, one of the most anticipated VR titles to date...

Review: EA Sports returns to basketball this year shooting out NBA Live 18
Tue, 3rd Oct 2017
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
EA Sports has decided to return to the basketball market by releasing NBA Live 18 this year. Does it manage to usurp the popular NBA 2K franchise?.

Samsung produces new storage system for driverless cars
Tue, 3rd Oct 2017
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cartech
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samsung
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self-driving cars
Samsung has unveiled the industry's first embedded Universal Flash Storage (eUFS) solution for use in future car applications.

The ol’ brick is back: Nokia releases four new phones
Tue, 3rd Oct 2017
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smartphones
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nokia
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technology gifts
Nokia's iconic return: A quartet of Android smartphones hits NZ shores, melding classic design with modern tech savvy.

Electric vehicles could be an easy way for Kiwis to save money
Tue, 3rd Oct 2017
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cartech
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evs
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flip the fleet
Flip the Fleet research reveals Kiwis could save vastly with EVs, as loans outweigh fuel and maintenance costs.

Surprise! Pokemon GO is alive and well
Mon, 2nd Oct 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ar, vr & metaverse
Defying expectations, Pokémon GO thrives with raids, new features, and a loyal fanbase ready for battle, come rain or shine.

Will the iPhone X's Face ID be hackable? Security expert weighs in
Mon, 2nd Oct 2017
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smartphones
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surveillance
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biometrics
The iPhone X’s facial recognition technologies have been called into question by a security consultant who claims that no tech is ever unbeatable.

Robots, drones and EVs mean engineers may have to upskill
Mon, 2nd Oct 2017
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drones
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datacentre infrastructure
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power / energy
To remain employable engineers require expertise in new technology such as GPS positioning, drones and virtual reality...

Hold the phone: Huawei may be bringing AI to consumers in a big way
Mon, 2nd Oct 2017
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smartphones
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ai
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personal computing devices
Huawei urges Kiwis to hold off on smartphone upgrades, as their AI-powered Mate 10 gears up to revolutionise the market.

Gamers to the rescue: Developers raise funds for the disabled
Mon, 2nd Oct 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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mag
UK gamers unite in charity play, raising over £185k for disabled peers with custom tech for inclusive gaming fun.

Get ready for some mech on mech action in Gundam Versus
Mon, 2nd Oct 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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trailer
The game lets players take control of over 90 Mobile Suits spanning more than 35 years of the Mobile Suit Gundam saga...

Auckland startup hosting events to raise awareness on work-ready skills
Mon, 2nd Oct 2017
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edutech
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21c skills lab
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event
21C Skill’s Lab founders want business and education to work together to ensure young people have the right skills to survive and thrive.