Latest news - Page 298
Gamer proposes to his girlfriend in VR
Fri, 22nd Sep 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ar, vr & metaverse
In a heartwarming twist, a gamer uses VR technology to craft a proposal in his girlfriend's cherished spot halfway around the world.
Google and HTC announce US$1.1 billion partnership
Fri, 22nd Sep 2017
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smartphones
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google
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htc
Google has agreed to acquire certain employees from HTC for its Pixel smartphone development, in a deal worth $1.1bn.
Back on the ice with NHL 18
Fri, 22nd Sep 2017
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
EA Sports continue their new season of sports sims adding this year’s ice hockey extravaganza, NHL 18, to the line-up.
NBN institute new Tech Lab to improve user experience
Thu, 21st Sep 2017
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uc
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data analytics
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martech
NBN says the tech lab will explore and implement emerging technologies such as graph technology and machine learning.
Huawei and Vodafone launch sleek new Y series phones
Thu, 21st Sep 2017
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smartphones
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māori
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huawei
Huawei and Vodafone introduce Y5 and Y7 smartphones with te reo Māori, marrying cultural preservation with cutting-edge tech.
Tesla and Solarcity team up to install Powerwalls across NZ
Thu, 21st Sep 2017
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datacentre infrastructure
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cartech
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power / energy
SolarCity chosen as Tesla Powerwall Certified Installer, integrating Powerwall into solarZero service in New Zealand.
Hands-on review: Ring Floodlight Cam gives you eyes, ears and voice everywhere
Thu, 21st Sep 2017
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gaming
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surveillance
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reviews
Ring’s Floodlight Cam is an example of how smart a security camera can be, as it is connected to the internet, and feeds data to your smartphone.
Securing the printing process for a revolution in ID card management
Thu, 21st Sep 2017
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document management
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ecm
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martech
Choosing cards and printers with security in mind can result in durable, multifunction cards less likely to face misuse and tampering.
HPE’s Spaceborne computer successfully powers up in space
Thu, 21st Sep 2017
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spacetech
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personal computing devices
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hpe
One month after being launched into space, SpaceX's Spaceborne Computer is successfully powered on, achieving one teraFLOP.
Alexa, say my name: Turns out people love talking to their speakers
Thu, 21st Sep 2017
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smart home
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amazon
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alexa
Voice is the new touch; global smart speaker sales soar by 843%, as Amazon leads the charge with 82% market share.
Apple kills 32-bit apps in iOS 11 update
Wed, 20th Sep 2017
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smartphones
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software development
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personal computing devices
Thousands of apps will disappear from the App Store as iOS 11 kills 32-bit apps, potentially resulting in a loss of revenue for businesses.
iOS 11 is here: Everything you need to know about the update
Wed, 20th Sep 2017
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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ios
iOS 11 rolls out with AR capabilities, enhanced Siri, and a revamped App Store, marking the most significant update for iPad yet.
Waymo and Intel collaborate on self-driving car technology
Wed, 20th Sep 2017
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cartech
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personal computing devices
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intel
Waymo and Intel gear up for a driverless future, aiming to slash road fatalities with AI-powered self-driving cars.
Explosive story trailer for Call of Duty: WWII shoots out
Wed, 20th Sep 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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activision blizzard
Activision and Sledgehammer Games have revealed a new trailer for Call of Duty: WWII giving us more footage from the story mode.
Hands-on review: The Acer Spin 7 laptop performs most admirably
Wed, 20th Sep 2017
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
In our hands-on review, the Acer Spin 7 impresses as a hybrid laptop with its commendable performance and easy set-up.
Film review - Kingsman: The Golden Circle
Wed, 20th Sep 2017
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Suits, guns and cowboys, Kingsman: The Golden Circle delivers a massive action spectacle with just the right amount of humour...
Intel invests US$1billion in AI to 'make the impossible possible'
Wed, 20th Sep 2017
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ai
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healthtech
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intel
Intel splurges $1bn on AI, vowing to revolutionise healthcare, climate research and more, with a robust tech and R&D investment plan.
Fujitsu develops hands-free speech translation device
Wed, 20th Sep 2017
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healthtech
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fujitsu
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nict
Fujitsu unveils a pioneering wearable translator, freeing hands in medical settings for enhanced patient care.
End of an era – 2degrees to shut up shop on 2G
Wed, 20th Sep 2017
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uc
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
2degrees is set to close its 2G service by March 2018, urging customers to upgrade to 3G or 4G phones as the end of second-generation wireless technology looms.
D-Link ANZ launches a new range of high-performance routers
Wed, 20th Sep 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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wireless networks
D-Link has launched the DIR-882 AC2600 ‘EXO’ MU-MIMO Wi-Fi Gigabit Router and the DIR-878 AC1900 MU-MIMO Wi-Fi Gigabit Router in NZ and Australia.