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Bolt launches Family Profile to simplify group ride payments
Payment Technologies

Bolt launches Family Profile to simplify group ride payments

Bolt has launched Family Profile in New Zealand, letting one account holder manage and pay for rides for up to nine others, simplifying group travel payments.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 25th Jul 2025
Fujifilm launches X-E5 mirrorless camera with 40MP sensor
Artificial Intelligence

Fujifilm launches X-E5 mirrorless camera with 40MP sensor

Fujifilm launches the compact X-E5 mirrorless camera featuring a 40.2MP sensor, 5-axis stabilisation, and 6.2K video for versatile photography.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Fri, 25th Jul 2025
Skittles Cloudz launch dazzles Auckland commuters with colour
Metservice

Skittles Cloudz launch dazzles Auckland commuters with colour

MARS brightened Auckland's winter with Skittles Cloudz launch, transforming Britomart Station and MetService for a vibrant commuter experience.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
Kiwi children face cyberbullying as more turn to AI support
Artificial Intelligence

Kiwi children face cyberbullying as more turn to AI support

New Zealand children face rising cyberbullying risks as 23% turn to AI companions for support, study finds amid earlier digital device use by youngsters.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
Amazon launches eero 7 series Wi-Fi 7 routers in New Zealand
Firewalls

Amazon launches eero 7 series Wi-Fi 7 routers in New Zealand

Amazon has launched its eero 7 and eero Pro 7 Wi-Fi 7 routers in New Zealand, offering multi-gigabit speeds from NZD $319.99 to $1,299.99 for three-packs.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Mon, 21st Jul 2025
Rocket Mobile tops NZ value rankings for unlimited data plans
Commerce Commission

Rocket Mobile tops NZ value rankings for unlimited data plans

Rocket Mobile offers New Zealand's cheapest unlimited data plans, topping the Commerce Commission's value rankings and challenging major network providers.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 11th Jul 2025
Samsung strengthens 2025 TV range with QLED advancements
Smart Home

Samsung strengthens 2025 TV range with QLED advancements

Samsung unveils its 2025 Neo QLED 8K and 4K TVs in New Zealand, featuring AI-driven tech, quantum dot advancements, and wireless 8K connectivity for premium viewing.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 9th Jul 2025
Avast study finds older Kiwis at high risk of online scams
Phishing

Avast study finds older Kiwis at high risk of online scams

Avast study reveals nearly half of older New Zealanders write passwords on paper, raising their risk of online scams and fraud amidst growing cyber threats.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 9th Jul 2025
Black Salt Games reveals new project & launches Disc 2 Games
Gaming

Black Salt Games reveals new project & launches Disc 2 Games

Black Salt Games of Christchurch unveils a new game in pre-production and launches Disc 2 Games, a second studio led by familiar faces from Black Salt.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Jul 2025
Unison launches free online Safe Sparks safety lessons for kids
eLearning

Unison launches free online Safe Sparks safety lessons for kids

Unison Networks launches the free Safe Sparks Digital Programme, teaching children aged 5-11 electrical safety online across Hawke's Bay, Taupō and Rotorua.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
OPPO launches A5 Series in New Zealand with focus on durability
Software Updates

OPPO launches A5 Series in New Zealand with focus on durability

OPPO launches durable A5 Series smartphones in New Zealand, featuring long battery life, IP65/IP69 ratings, and prices from NZD $229 to $499.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Jun 2025
National Motu Move public transport card rollout faces major delay
Local government

National Motu Move public transport card rollout faces major delay

New Zealand's Motu Move public transport card rollout faces further delay, with no new dates set amid frustration over complex integration challenges.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 30th Jun 2025
Digital Future Aotearoa finalist for tech award bridging the divide
EduTech

Digital Future Aotearoa finalist for tech award bridging the divide

Digital Future Aotearoa is a finalist for the Community Tech Champions award, recognised for advancing digital equity and opportunity across New Zealand.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Jun 2025
Marko launches in New Zealand with personalised blood insights
Health Technologies

Marko launches in New Zealand with personalised blood insights

Marko launches in New Zealand, offering personalised blood test insights to help users optimise health with tailored nutrition and lifestyle plans.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Jun 2025
Sony brings climate change education to PlayStation 5 & VR2
Gaming

Sony brings climate change education to PlayStation 5 & VR2

Sony launches Climate Station, a free PlayStation 5 and VR2 app using interactive data to educate users on climate change and future scenarios.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Jun 2025
Cricut partners with Māori artists for Matariki charity designs
Unified Communications

Cricut partners with Māori artists for Matariki charity designs

Cricut teams up with Māori artists to launch Matariki-themed designs, donating proceeds to Māori charities and boosting Indigenous art globally.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Jun 2025
NZ cyber incidents cause NZD $7.8 million loss in early 2025
Phishing

NZ cyber incidents cause NZD $7.8 million loss in early 2025

New Zealand's cyber incidents in Q1 2025 caused NZD $7.8 million in losses, marking a 14.7% rise and the second-highest quarterly total ever reported.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Jun 2025
Canon Oceania opens NZD $20,000 grant for community groups
EduTech

Canon Oceania opens NZD $20,000 grant for community groups

Canon Oceania has launched its 2025 Grants program, offering NZD $20,000 in funding and products to support New Zealand community groups and schools.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025
Electricity Authority seeks tech views for digital power future
Smart Grids

Electricity Authority seeks tech views for digital power future

The Electricity Authority invites tech sector input on data and digital tools to shape a smarter, more efficient electricity system in New Zealand's future.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025