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Expert predictions for software developments in 2017

Tue, 17th Jan 2017
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What do we have in store for the software community in 2017? Burke Holland shared with us his expert predictions.
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The force gets IFTTT integration and it's very cool indeed

Fri, 25th Nov 2016
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apps
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pc hardware
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gadgets
he cat is out of the bag – it turns out that the Forceband now has an IFTTT app that'll let it work with and IFTTT connected devices and apps.
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Summer, sun and... skin cancer? This new app might just save your life

Mon, 14th Nov 2016
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apps
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melanoma
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skin cancer
Melanoma is one of New Zealand's biggest killers, and heading into the summer season mole checks are more important than ever.
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Vector's new EV charging app wants to ease 'range anxiety' for Kiwi drivers

Mon, 31st Oct 2016
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cartech
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apps
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vector
Vector is making efforts to put 'range anxiety' to rest for electric vehicle (EV) drivers across the country, with the launch of its EV charging app.
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Hands-on Review: CleanMyMac 3 software

Fri, 21st Oct 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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apps
CleanMyMac 3 impresses with a sleek interface, smart cleaning, and hard drive space recovery; a must-have for cluttered Macs.
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ESET warns Android users to beware of fake QuadRooter patch apps

Thu, 18th Aug 2016
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malware
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cybersecurity
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apps
ESET is warning Android users to watch out for fake patch apps, the first of their kind to take advantage of the QuadRooter vulnerability.
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Want to test your app? The Bug-a-thon contest is for you

Thu, 4th Aug 2016
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apps
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cloud services
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crowdsourcing
The Bug-a-thon contest is an attempt to allow companies easy access to crowdsourced testing, enabling insights to fix issues.
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UberEATS its way into the food delivery market

Mon, 1st Aug 2016
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uber
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Uber revolutionises takeaway with UberEATS, serving up local restaurant fare at your door, now tantalising Sydney palates.
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Google Play's about to share its family with yours

Fri, 29th Jul 2016
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apps
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google
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data sharing
Google Play is amping up its efforts to help users share their purchases with friends and/or family, with the introduction of Family Library.
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Application security: Extending the reach of your firewall

Tue, 26th Jul 2016
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Apps. Everyone has plenty. That includes your staff, guests and unfortunately, cybercriminals. They all pose risks for malware infection. Advice?.
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Human Rights Commission champions domestic violence prevention app

Fri, 22nd Jul 2016
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apps
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human rights commission
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safety
New app helps women identify abuse in relationships and find help, supported by New Zealand's Human Rights Commission.
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Furniture app transforms tiny apartments

Fri, 15th Jul 2016
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apps
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Based on an experimental project from MIT, the Ori system allows an apartment dweller to transform a studio apartment.
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Heineken launches exclusive rewards app for Kiwis

Fri, 8th Jul 2016
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apps
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ibeacon
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heineken
Heineken entices Kiwis with a new app offering instant rewards as they explore the city's nightlife with a tech-savvy twist.
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Guess who's back with Bluetooth: Furby's had a makeover

Mon, 4th Jul 2016
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apps
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bluetooth
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amazon
It seems these days 90s trends can't be rehashed fast enough as generation Y grows up - and it seems Hasbro has jumped on the bandwagon too.
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Five technologies ready to disrupt your business

Tue, 21st Jun 2016
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iot
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ar, vr & metaverse
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apps
Personal technologies are set to have a major impact on every business across the globe, according to Gartner.
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Windows 10 active on 300 million devices, paid version coming soon

Mon, 9th May 2016
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microsoft
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apps
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windows
With the one year anniversary of Windows 10 on the horizon, Microsoft has announced that the operating system is now active on 300 million devices.
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Kiwi company redefines smartphone keyboards

Thu, 5th May 2016
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apps
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apple
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ipad
Kiwi start-up, MAD Applications, aims to revolutionise smartphone keyboards with its new one-handed keyboard app, Thumsta.
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New Facebook, Messenger and Instagram apps coming to Windows 10

Wed, 4th May 2016
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microsoft
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apps
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windows
Microsoft recently announced a fleet of apps designed specifically for Windows 10 from the social media heavyweights.
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Kiwi creators along with British company bring Thunderbirds back to life

Tue, 3rd May 2016
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uc
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apps
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beyondthestory
A new Thunderbirds Are Go: Adventures app has been developed by a British production company and Kiwi developers.
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Retaining millennials a complex task, are cloud apps the answer?

Thu, 28th Apr 2016
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apps
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management
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cloud services
Managing a multi-generational workforce and retaining millennials is an increasingly complex task, says Concur.