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Boost efficiency and customer service with the Zebra TC56
Mon, 7th Aug 2017
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crm
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martech
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commerce systems
Today’s workers want a device that is every bit as contemporary and easy to use as the smartphone they use every day.
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Unsuspecting Kiwis aid thieves: The dangers of buying ‘discount’ phones from Facebook groups
Mon, 7th Aug 2017
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smartphones
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facebook
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tcf
New Zealand consumers buying second-hand mobile devices on Facebook risk purchasing fraudulently obtained phones, warns the TCF.
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Greenpeace calls for a solar revolution as New Zealand emissions skyrocket
Mon, 7th Aug 2017
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datacentre infrastructure
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power / energy
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cleantech
Amid rising NZ emissions, Greenpeace urges a pivot to solar energy as reliance on fossil fuels spikes in response to hydroelectric shortfalls.
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Weta, Microsoft and HTC team-up at the Wellington centre for mixed reality
Mon, 7th Aug 2017
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ar, vr & metaverse
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microsoft
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htc
Wellington’s virtual and mixed reality centre, Projectr, has officially opened and it has some major partners...
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Time to power up: Kiwi roads are bustling with 4,000 electric vehicles
Mon, 7th Aug 2017
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cartech
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volvo
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evs
Electric vehicles surge in NZ, hitting 4,000 mark on roads ahead of schedule, as government efforts spark EV adoption boom.
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Project CARS 2: exclusive preview
Sun, 6th Aug 2017
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
FutureFive’s Darren Price has spent the last week burning rubber with PC preview build of the upcoming Project CARS 2 racing sim.
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The holographic phone is real! Red reveals its elusive modular smartphone
Fri, 4th Aug 2017
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smartphones
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ar, vr & metaverse
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youtube
Red's long-awaited holographic smartphone is unveiled, sporting VR/AR tech and a hefty size to match its ambitious technology.
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Exclusive interview: Machine learning vs deep learning - what's the difference?
Fri, 4th Aug 2017
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cartech
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it automation
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ai
Amazon and Netflix also leverage machine learning to generate tailored recommendations for books and films based on preferences and purchase history.
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Mario plus Rabbids Kingdom Battle: The X-com/Mario crossover no-one expected is here
Fri, 4th Aug 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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nintendo
Mario unites with Rabbids in an unexpected tactical adventure for Switch, promising a fresh spin on the Mushroom Kingdom.
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Spark gets rainbow tick of approval for workplace diversity & inclusion
Fri, 4th Aug 2017
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dei
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spark
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Spark’s managing director Simon Moutter and chairman Mark Verbiest hold leading roles in Champions for Change initiatives.
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Wellington innovation challenge pushes Kiwis to solve NZ’s carbon crisis
Fri, 4th Aug 2017
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datacentre infrastructure
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power / energy
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cleantech
The Low Carbon Challenge has officially launched in Wellington, the challenge will support six teams to grow their low carbon projects...
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Exclusive interview: Infor talks accelerating cloud adoption, healthcare sector expansion in ANZ
Fri, 4th Aug 2017
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erp
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healthtech
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infor
Infor’s ERP software is used by New Zealand companies in the food and beverage, dairy, manufacturing, distribution industries; and government bodies.
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Need for green: Kiwis demand rapid uptake of clean energy
Fri, 4th Aug 2017
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datacentre infrastructure
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power / energy
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cleantech
Generation Zero calls on New Zealand's next Parliament to make the country a global leader in carbon reduction efforts.
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Sluggish Chinese smartphone market to get boost from new launches
Thu, 3rd Aug 2017
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smartphones
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analyst report
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technology gifts
Huawei is continuing to hold top spot in China's smartphone market, closely followed by Oppo and Vivo. But what lies ahead for the market?.
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Use hand gestures to take the ultimate selfie with the DJI Spark
Thu, 3rd Aug 2017
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drones
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dji
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photography
DJI released new features for its Spark camera drone that makes it easier than ever to capture and share special moments...
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Robotic exoskeletons could be key to ensuring athlete safety
Thu, 3rd Aug 2017
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robots
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paralympic games
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panasonic
Panasonic and Atoun showcase their Power Assist Suit's ability to lighten the load for staff at Para Powerlifting Japan Cup.
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Games from down under: Nvidia consolidates its support for ANZ gaming industry
Thu, 3rd Aug 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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igea
IGEA has expanded its membership, welcoming independent game developer Wicked Witch and technology company Nvidia as members...
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Empowering girls towards tech about inspiration, mythbusting and education, says NZTech
Thu, 3rd Aug 2017
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nztech
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women in tech
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innovation
The Ministry for Women in New Zealand has released a guide called Decoding Diversity to encourage girls and women into the technology field.
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Turn up the heat: This gaming mouse promises to give you the ultimate edge
Thu, 3rd Aug 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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rog
ROG ups the ante with their latest gaming mice, engineered for peak performance and comfort, giving gamers the ultimate competitive edge.
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Never lose your running rhythm: Spotify and Jaybird create an all-in-one music app
Thu, 3rd Aug 2017
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digital entertainment
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spotify
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video
Users won’t need to switch between apps while running anymore, eliminating the risk of tripping while looking at your phone...