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Games from down under: Nvidia consolidates its support for ANZ gaming industry
Gaming

Games from down under: Nvidia consolidates its support for ANZ gaming industry

IGEA has expanded its membership, welcoming independent game developer Wicked Witch and technology company Nvidia as members...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Aug 2017
Empowering girls towards tech about inspiration, mythbusting and education, says NZTech
NZTech

Empowering girls towards tech about inspiration, mythbusting and education, says NZTech

The Ministry for Women in New Zealand has released a guide called Decoding Diversity to encourage girls and women into the technology field.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Aug 2017
Turn up the heat: This gaming mouse promises to give you the ultimate edge
Gaming

Turn up the heat: This gaming mouse promises to give you the ultimate edge

ROG ups the ante with their latest gaming mice, engineered for peak performance and comfort, giving gamers the ultimate competitive edge.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Thu, 3rd Aug 2017
Never lose your running rhythm: Spotify and Jaybird create an all-in-one music app
Digital Entertainment

Never lose your running rhythm: Spotify and Jaybird create an all-in-one music app

Users won't need to switch between apps while running anymore, eliminating the risk of tripping while looking at your phone...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Thu, 3rd Aug 2017
Kiwi company spearheads legalisation of self-driving vehicles in Australia and New Zealand
Cartech

Kiwi company spearheads legalisation of self-driving vehicles in Australia and New Zealand

A Kiwi company is establishing itself at the front of the pack in the race to help legalise self-driving vehicles...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Thu, 3rd Aug 2017
Humans will be ultimate 'digital conductors': Dell takes a look at life in 2030
Network Infrastructure

Humans will be ultimate 'digital conductors': Dell takes a look at life in 2030

Humans will become 'digital conductors' as society's partnership with machines enters a new phase in its relationship.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Aug 2017
SAP and Akina Foundation bring together corporate and social enterprises to engage with community
SAP

SAP and Akina Foundation bring together corporate and social enterprises to engage with community

Working on Purpose, will be held in conjunction with Social Enterprise World Forum 2017 at Papa Hou in Christchurch on September 28.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Aug 2017
It's-a me, Mario! The SNES Classic brings back your favourite old-school games
Gaming

It's-a me, Mario! The SNES Classic brings back your favourite old-school games

Nintendo's SNES Classic is making a comeback, packed with 21 retro favourites for vintage gaming aficionados in September.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd Aug 2017
DDoS attacks on gaming providers are causing mayhem for players everywhere
Gaming

DDoS attacks on gaming providers are causing mayhem for players everywhere

The gaming industry is feeling the pressure of DDoS attacks, and none more so than over the last several weeks.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Aug 2017
Ever wanted to look like a cyborg? Untether from reality with the HP VR backpack
AR, VR & Metaverse

Ever wanted to look like a cyborg? Untether from reality with the HP VR backpack

Embrace the future with HP's revolutionary VR backpack, designed for the ultimate untethered virtual reality experience.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd Aug 2017
Snapchat your way through the streets of Paris: Spark overhauls roaming plans
Unified Communications

Snapchat your way through the streets of Paris: Spark overhauls roaming plans

Spark ignites travel connectivity with a £14 seven-day global roaming pack, promising Kiwis hassle-free adventures abroad.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd Aug 2017
Become a citizen of the red planet: HP launches global Mars VR project
AR, VR & Metaverse

Become a citizen of the red planet: HP launches global Mars VR project

From buildings to clothing, this co-creation project explores how life could be sustained on the red planet...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd Aug 2017
Capture the unexpected: Navman dash cams discourage reckless drivers
Fleet Management

Capture the unexpected: Navman dash cams discourage reckless drivers

Dash cams are an essential step on the road to smart-cars and may be the key to mitigating reckless driving...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Aug 2017
Māori entrepreneurs invited to take part in first govt-supported accelerator programme
Callaghan Innovation

Māori entrepreneurs invited to take part in first govt-supported accelerator programme

Kōkiri is the name of New Zealand's very first government-supported business accelerator programme for Māori, and it's looking for 10 participants.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd Aug 2017
HBO's Game of Thrones treasure chest ransacked by hackers
Malware

HBO's Game of Thrones treasure chest ransacked by hackers

​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.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Aug 2017
Try on a tattoo or map out the stars: Four exciting augmented reality experiences
AR, VR & Metaverse

Try on a tattoo or map out the stars: Four exciting augmented reality experiences

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...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Aug 2017
Chorus promises to keep Kiwi networks ahead of the curve
Unified Communications

Chorus promises to keep Kiwi networks ahead of the curve

Chorus pledges uninterrupted Kiwi connections, vowing to keep network capacity 5% above peak demand, ensuring top-notch broadband.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 1st Aug 2017
Transform your mundane car into a self-driving vehicle with Drive.ai
Cartech

Transform your mundane car into a self-driving vehicle with Drive.ai

Self-driving vehicles may not be as far-fetched as originally anticipated with the technology being developed by Drive.ai...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Aug 2017
Tesla owners beware! Security researchers find major holes - firmware updates critical
Cartech

Tesla owners beware! Security researchers find major holes - firmware updates critical

Researchers at Tencent's Keen Security Lab discovered major security holes in Tesla's firmware, which attackers could use to control vehicles.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 1st Aug 2017