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Kiwi company spearheads legalisation of self-driving vehicles in Australia and New Zealand
Thu, 3rd Aug 2017
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cartech
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self-driving cars
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hmi technologies
A Kiwi company is establishing itself at the front of the pack in the race to help legalise self-driving vehicles...
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Humans will be ultimate 'digital conductors': Dell takes a look at life in 2030
Thu, 3rd Aug 2017
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network infrastructure
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ai
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ar, vr & metaverse
Humans will become ‘digital conductors’ as society’s partnership with machines enters a new phase in its relationship.
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SAP and Akina Foundation bring together corporate and social enterprises to engage with community
Thu, 3rd Aug 2017
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sap
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social enterprise
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akina
Working on Purpose, will be held in conjunction with Social Enterprise World Forum 2017 at Papa Hou in Christchurch on September 28.
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It’s-a me, Mario! The SNES Classic brings back your favourite old-school games
Wed, 2nd Aug 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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nintendo
Nintendo's SNES Classic is making a comeback, packed with 21 retro favourites for vintage gaming aficionados in September.
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DDoS attacks on gaming providers are causing mayhem for players everywhere
Wed, 2nd Aug 2017
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gaming
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ddos
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digital entertainment
The gaming industry is feeling the pressure of DDoS attacks, and none more so than over the last several weeks.
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Ever wanted to look like a cyborg? Untether from reality with the HP VR backpack
Wed, 2nd Aug 2017
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wearables
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personal computing devices
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ar, vr & metaverse
Embrace the future with HP's revolutionary VR backpack, designed for the ultimate untethered virtual reality experience.
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Snapchat your way through the streets of Paris: Spark overhauls roaming plans
Wed, 2nd Aug 2017
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uc
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spark
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kiwi
Spark ignites travel connectivity with a £14 seven-day global roaming pack, promising Kiwis hassle-free adventures abroad.
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Become a citizen of the red planet: HP launches global Mars VR project
Wed, 2nd Aug 2017
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ar, vr & metaverse
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hp
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nvidia
From buildings to clothing, this co-creation project explores how life could be sustained on the red planet...
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Capture the unexpected: Navman dash cams discourage reckless drivers
Wed, 2nd Aug 2017
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fleet management
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navman wireless
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dash cam
Dash cams are an essential step on the road to smart-cars and may be the key to mitigating reckless driving...
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Māori entrepreneurs invited to take part in first govt-supported accelerator programme
Wed, 2nd Aug 2017
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callaghan innovation
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creative hq
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māori
Kōkiri is the name of New Zealand’s very first government-supported business accelerator programme for Māori, and it's looking for 10 participants.
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HBO’s Game of Thrones treasure chest ransacked by hackers
Tue, 1st Aug 2017
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
​It would seem winter has come for HBO after hackers have stormed the company’s servers and looted the jewels within to leak data online.
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Try on a tattoo or map out the stars: Four exciting augmented reality experiences
Tue, 1st Aug 2017
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ar, vr & metaverse
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apps
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ghost snap ar
Whether you want to map out the sky or try on a tattoo before getting it done, there is an AR app to meet your desire...
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Chorus promises to keep Kiwi networks ahead of the curve
Tue, 1st Aug 2017
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uc
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chorus
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fibre
Chorus pledges uninterrupted Kiwi connections, vowing to keep network capacity 5% above peak demand, ensuring top-notch broadband.
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Transform your mundane car into a self-driving vehicle with Drive.ai
Tue, 1st Aug 2017
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cartech
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ai
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self-driving cars
Self-driving vehicles may not be as far-fetched as originally anticipated with the technology being developed by Drive.ai...
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Tesla owners beware! Security researchers find major holes - firmware updates critical
Tue, 1st Aug 2017
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cartech
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tencent
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tesla
Researchers at Tencent’s Keen Security Lab discovered major security holes in Tesla’s firmware, which attackers could use to control vehicles.
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Will Messenger create an AI overlord? Facebook expands on its artificial intelligence partners
Tue, 1st Aug 2017
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digital signage
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displays & projectors
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ai
Facebook has acquired another artificial intelligence startup, to help Messenger build a more elaborate virtual assistant for users...
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Rats, robots and gloomy skies: Travel back to London 1892 for an epic virtual reality adventure
Tue, 1st Aug 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ar, vr & metaverse
SteamHammerVR, a game set in Victorian London, was developed by a global team and will be available for VR devices later in the year.
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New tech allows businesses to get more done in less time
Tue, 1st Aug 2017
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cloud services
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fuji xerox
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printing
Today, we work at a speed previous generations could only dream about. We are always on the move. Devices need to be as multifunctional as we are.
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Peter Jackson teams up with Apple to create augmented reality experiences
Mon, 31st Jul 2017
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personal computing devices
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ar, vr & metaverse
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apple
Jackson’s Wellington company, WingNut Film Productions revealed the first taste of what they have been working on...
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Review: Nioh's Defiant Honor expansion will keep challenging players
Mon, 31st Jul 2017
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
It goes without saying that Nioh is one of the hardest games you will ever play. Well the new Defiant Honor DLC will give you an even bigger challenge.