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Feel Good AR could teach you how to save money and the planet
AR, VR & Metaverse

Feel Good AR could teach you how to save money and the planet

Activated through an Australian, European or New Zealand currency note, the AR app has been developed by RaboDirect to engage its customers...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 31st Oct 2017
There is more to this printer than meets the eye, $500 more
Cloud Services

There is more to this printer than meets the eye, $500 more

Fuji Xerox's new ApeosPort/DocuCentre VI streamlines tasks with up to 70 ppm print speed and offers a bonus USD $500 trade credit for each purchase or lease.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 1 min read • Mon, 9th Oct 2017
Outsource your laundry with Kiwi app, Laundromap
Subscriptions

Outsource your laundry with Kiwi app, Laundromap

New Zealand's Laundromap app expands to Wellington and Christchurch, offering on-demand door-to-door laundry service.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Sep 2017
Year-old Kiwi delivery services startup is already playing with the big boys
LazyAz

Year-old Kiwi delivery services startup is already playing with the big boys

LazyAz began as a 17-year-old's bright idea and has surged into an app taking on global brands in the delivery services and digital marketplace arena.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Aug 2017

Global Stories

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Ever wanted Superman-vision? WalabotDIY might deliver
Smart appliances

Ever wanted Superman-vision? WalabotDIY might deliver

Vayyar Imaging's WalabotDIY, a 3D-imaging sensor, is now available for Australian DIY enthusiasts, allowing users to see inside walls.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 1st Nov 2017
Apple kills 32-bit apps in iOS 11 update
Software Development

Apple kills 32-bit apps in iOS 11 update

Thousands of apps will disappear from the App Store as iOS 11 kills 32-bit apps, potentially resulting in a loss of revenue for businesses.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 20th Sep 2017
ZUS lets you turn your old rust-bucket into a smart car
Cartech

ZUS lets you turn your old rust-bucket into a smart car

Revamp your old car with ZUS CCS from Nonda; turn it into a smart vehicle with a suite of safety enhancing gadgets.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Sep 2017
Never fear when Trend Micro is near: The new free app that protects consumers
Trend Micro

Never fear when Trend Micro is near: The new free app that protects consumers

The new free app aims to help people become aware of how many connected devices they have at home and the potential risks that they have...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 12th Sep 2017
MAPS.ME and OpenStreetMap team up to help disaster recovery and response
Disaster Recovery

MAPS.ME and OpenStreetMap team up to help disaster recovery and response

Maps.ME and HOT partner to enable crowdsourcing of local data critical to humanitarian response. Precise location data can now be collected via the app.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Sep 2017
New Qantas app helps pilots reduce carbon emissions
Qantas

New Qantas app helps pilots reduce carbon emissions

Qantas pilots have collaborated with GE Aviation to develop FlightPulse, an app that aids pilots in flying more efficiently and reducing carbon emissions.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Fri, 8th Sep 2017
What's up with Your mobile apps? Identifying and mitigating digital risk
Cybersecurity

What's up with Your mobile apps? Identifying and mitigating digital risk

I'll venture to guess you're using a mobile device to read this - while mobile apps offer a host of new opportunities, they also introduce risk.

By Alastair Paterson • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Sep 2017
The all-knowing Samsung TV can now tell you what song is playing on screen
Digital Entertainment

The all-knowing Samsung TV can now tell you what song is playing on screen

Samsung releases update for 2017 Smart TV platform to support Shazam, allowing users to identify songs playing on TV shows or films.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Fri, 18th Aug 2017
Fly under the radar: DJI develops an incognito mode for their drones
Drones

Fly under the radar: DJI develops an incognito mode for their drones

DJI ups the ante on drone privacy with new 'incognito' mode for sensitive operations, catering to government and enterprise needs.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Aug 2017
Cisco's AppDynamics launches standalone partner program
Unified Communications

Cisco's AppDynamics launches standalone partner program

Cisco's AppDynamics business has launched a standalone partner program, as it seeks to build skills to better capitalise on DX and drive revenue.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 9th 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
Binary Tree ups partner certification push, aims to triple certified partners
Unified Communications

Binary Tree ups partner certification push, aims to triple certified partners

Binary Tree is hoping to triple the number of certified partners in the next six months with a certification push.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 31st Jul 2017
The new GoPro app pulls footage from your camera to create video clips automatically
Digital Entertainment

The new GoPro app pulls footage from your camera to create video clips automatically

GoPro's new app feature, QuikStories, automatically creates shareable videos on your phone from footage taken on a Hero5 camera.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Sat, 29th Jul 2017
Become part of the rugby match: The new app that lets you get up-close with the Vodafone Warriors
Vodafone

Become part of the rugby match: The new app that lets you get up-close with the Vodafone Warriors

Vodafone launches Stadium Live App, bringing fans of the Vodafone Warriors closer to the action with live replays and eight camera angles.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Jul 2017