Latest news - Page 295
The future is technology: Another company invests into coding for kids
Mon, 2nd Oct 2017
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Seeed Studio unveils a new STEM kit making coding a snap for kids, bolstering tech skills for a digital future. Available globally Oct 10.
Hands-on review: The Oppo A77 is an affordable alternative to iOS
Mon, 2nd Oct 2017
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smartphones
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gaming
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The Oppo A77 offers an iPhone-like experience with Android flexibility for just NZD $500, making it an excellent budget-friendly alternative to iOS.
Ultrafast Fibre named the fastest growing tech company in NZ
Mon, 2nd Oct 2017
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ultrafast fibre
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partners
Hamilton-based Ultrafast Fibre has been named the fastest growing tech company in the Central North Island for the third year running.
Review; Nioh's last DLC called 'Bloodshed End' concludes the saga
Sun, 1st Oct 2017
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Team Ninja has now released the third and final DLC pack for Nioh called 'Bloodshed End'. You need to be really powerful to finish it.
Spark listens to customers and upgrades unlimited data deal
Sat, 30th Sep 2017
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
It's certainly good news for any New Zealander who’s life revolves around infinite data – and any parasites who rely on data hotspotting!.
Will Apple’s new face recognition replace fingerprint verification?
Sat, 30th Sep 2017
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smartphones
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martech
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commerce systems
Gartner analyst, CK Lu explains three reasons why fingerprint's days are numbered and 3D sensing technology is the next big thing on smartphones.
Updated to iOS 11? Here are three must-try ARKit apps
Fri, 29th Sep 2017
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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ar, vr & metaverse
Explore a new world with your iPhone. iOS 11 brings ARKit apps to life; try these three for a next-level AR experience!.
Playback your adventures in VR with GoPro
Fri, 29th Sep 2017
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ar, vr & metaverse
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photography
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ar
GoPro introduces powerful Hero 6 Black with 4K60 video and improved stabilisation, as well as mountable 5.2K spherical camera, Fusion.
Samsung takes on AI alongside some of the world’s greatest minds
Fri, 29th Sep 2017
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innovation
Academic experts and industry leaders gathered at a Samsung event to discuss the future of artificial intelligence (AI) in New York.
Hands-on review: Fortnite Battle Royale mode
Fri, 29th Sep 2017
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Epic Games has released a great new mode for Fortnite called 'Battle Royale'. This mode is currently free to play on PC, PS4 and Xbox One.
Three highly anticipated games still coming out this year
Thu, 28th Sep 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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assassin's creed
Gaming's dry spell ends as 2017 anticipates epic titles: Shadow of War, Assassin's Creed Origins, Battlefront II.
Ethereum Classic & Litecoin cryptocurrencies now available in NZ
Thu, 28th Sep 2017
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cryptocurrency
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bitprime
Kiwis can now trade Litecoin and Ethereum Classic in NZ dollars via BitPrime, joining Bitcoin, Ripple, and Ethereum in the brokerage's offerings.
Who offers the best broadband for gaming? We're about to find out
Thu, 28th Sep 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
The finalists of the Broadband Compare awards have been announced in anticipation of the event, set to take place November 2nd 2017.
NZ tech experts team up to develop EVs, robots and AI
Thu, 28th Sep 2017
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cartech
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ai
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autonomous vehicle
NZ's top tech brains unite to steer the nation's tech evolution, with EVs, robots, and AI set to boost prosperity.
Free Xbox Live Gold and PS Plus games revealed for October 2017
Thu, 28th Sep 2017
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gaming
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microsoft
Both Sony and Microsoft have revealed the free games that you can download on their respective platforms for the month of October 2017.
Garmin and Disney team up to create activity trackers for kids
Thu, 28th Sep 2017
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garmin
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star wars
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disney studios
Garmin Australia has partnered with Disney to release the vívofit jr. 2 activity tracker, featuring Star Wars and Marvel themes.
Get ready to zoom around in an electric speedster with Mevo and Z Energy
Thu, 28th Sep 2017
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datacentre infrastructure
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cartech
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power / energy
Mevo, the climate positive vehicle company, is expanding its fleet with a $250,000 investment and a partnership with Z Energy.
US research team takes biometric scanning to heart
Thu, 28th Sep 2017
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biometrics
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iam
Researchers at the University at Buffalo have developed a new method of biometric scanning that uses heart scans for authentication.
Unleash your inner artist and win massive cash prizes
Thu, 28th Sep 2017
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trend micro
Kids aged 5 to 12 in Australia and New Zealand can tap into their creativity and win a share of AUD $14,000 in the What's Your Story? poster competition.
Bored of health and safety? Vodafone now educates staff by gaming
Thu, 28th Sep 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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healthtech
H&S education is often put on the same ‘boring level’ as watching paint dry and the deliberations of the NZ election - but now it's in a game.