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Heads-up Kiwis, Alexa and Echo devices coming for you
Wireless Networks

Heads-up Kiwis, Alexa and Echo devices coming for you

Amazon's Alexa and Echo will be available in Australia and New Zealand early next year, with localised voice experiences and skill development opportunities.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Thu, 30th Nov 2017
Sony reveals the free PlayStation Plus games lineup for December 2017
Gaming

Sony reveals the free PlayStation Plus games lineup for December 2017

If you are a paid PlayStation Plus subscriber, you will be happy to know a lot of free games will be available for you to play this December.

By Damian Seeto • 1 min read • Thu, 30th Nov 2017
Industry players weigh in on Sky TV's move to block websites
Digital Entertainment

Industry players weigh in on Sky TV's move to block websites

Sky TV takes legal action to block certain websites in New Zealand, prompting backlash from ISPs and InternetNZ.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Nov 2017
Facebook fundraisers expands to New Zealand
Facebook

Facebook fundraisers expands to New Zealand

Facebook expands its charitable giving tools to New Zealand, allowing individuals to create Personal Fundraisers for a variety of causes.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Thu, 30th Nov 2017
The Amazon gadgets you can expect for Christmas
Amazon

The Amazon gadgets you can expect for Christmas

Amazon's booming Thanksgiving and Black Friday sales highlight hot gadgets like Echo Dot, Fire TV Stick, and Instant Pot for Christmas gifts.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Thu, 30th Nov 2017
Apple addresses serious root access vulnerability in latest MacOS High Sierra update
Privileged Access Management

Apple addresses serious root access vulnerability in latest MacOS High Sierra update

Apple has been quick to address the major CVE-2017-13872 security flaw in its macOS High Sierra 10.13.1 operating system.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Nov 2017
All hands aboard the hype-train: The Infinity Wars have finally arrived
Trailer

All hands aboard the hype-train: The Infinity Wars have finally arrived

Marvel fans, the wait is over: the first Infinity Wars trailer is here, hinting at an epic showdown with Thanos and potentially tragic fates for beloved heroes.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Thu, 30th Nov 2017
AWS launches new IoT services for scale; brings Machine learning to the Edge
Hyperscale

AWS launches new IoT services for scale; brings Machine learning to the Edge

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has announced six new services for IoT devices, including AWS IoT 1-Click and AWS Greengrass ML Inference.

By Kai Ping Lew • 7 min read • Thu, 30th Nov 2017
Autonomous drones may be guarding you soon
Drones

Autonomous drones may be guarding you soon

Kiwi company VigilAir introduces semi-autonomous drones for security, aiming to revolutionise the industry with rapid-response aerial surveillance solutions.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Nov 2017
Petrol cars are becoming more obsolete by the day
Cartech

Petrol cars are becoming more obsolete by the day

Petrol cars could be obsolete by 2026, as the switch to electric vehicles becomes the biggest change in a century, says NZTech CEO Graeme Muller.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 29th Nov 2017
Hands-on Review: Play karaoke on PS4 with SingStar Celebration
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Play karaoke on PS4 with SingStar Celebration

SingStar has been a favorite of mine ever since it debuted back on the PS2 in 2004. 13 years later and the franchise is still going strong.

By Damian Seeto • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Nov 2017
Three ridiculous pieces of tech for the ultimate Mancave
Robotics

Three ridiculous pieces of tech for the ultimate Mancave

Transform your mancave with an electric recliner, a personable robot, and a Han Solo fridge. But, be prepared to shell out some serious cash.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Nov 2017
Christchurch company produces VR pilot training app for Ports of Auckland
AR, VR & Metaverse

Christchurch company produces VR pilot training app for Ports of Auckland

The LWA app uses virtual reality to safely simulate the experience maritime pilots go through when getting on and off ships.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Nov 2017
Epson and DJI reveal AR drone simulator
Wearables

Epson and DJI reveal AR drone simulator

Epson and DJI launch the world's first AR drone flight simulator app for Epson Moverio smartglasses, merging real-world and digital drone flying.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 29th Nov 2017
Go Bus aims to bring savvy transport solution to NZ
Buses

Go Bus aims to bring savvy transport solution to NZ

Using a smartphone app and the efficiencies of ride sharing, Savy will provide on-demand and affordable transport...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Nov 2017
A deep dive into the Kontrol app for Tesla
Cartech

A deep dive into the Kontrol app for Tesla

Tesla's new Kontrol app, boasting a sleek design and enhanced features like Touch ID, aims to elevate user experience and security while driving.

By RaeSteinbach • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Nov 2017
AWS announces new development platform for VR, AR, and 3D apps
Hyperscale

AWS announces new development platform for VR, AR, and 3D apps

VR and AR apps created in Amazon Sumerian will run in any browser that supports WebGL or WebVR graphics rendering.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Nov 2017
Kaiapoi is now the latest fully-fibred town in New Zealand
Gaming

Kaiapoi is now the latest fully-fibred town in New Zealand

Over 4,000 Kaiapoi homes, businesses, schools and community organisations can now connect to Enable's fibre broadband...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Nov 2017
IBM Security collaborates to launch anti-DNS tracking service
Unified Communications

IBM Security collaborates to launch anti-DNS tracking service

Quad9 Domain Name Service protects users from accessing malicious internet sites that are known to steal information and other harmful activities.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Nov 2017