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Samsung top brand in Asia for seventh year in a row

Mon, 11th Jun 2018
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The South Korean technology superstar has once again been rated as the best brand among those in 17 different market categories.
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GlobalData says businesses must embrace AI or face extinction

Thu, 7th Jun 2018
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If companies fail to make artificial intelligence a core competency within the next five years, they will face either stagnation or elimination.
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What we can learn from the car's journey to AI

Wed, 6th Jun 2018
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From the first on-board computer in 1981 to today's AI advancements, the car's journey underscores a digital revolution in automotive technology.
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SAP looks to bolster S/4HANA cloud adoption with expanded partnerships

Tue, 5th Jun 2018
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SAP says the new partnership arrangements will lead to new 'innovative solutions' designed to deliver on the promise of the intelligent enterprise.
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How to get businesses on board with electric vehicles

Wed, 30th May 2018
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Drive Electric has released new guidance to help businesses transition to electric vehicles, highlighting successful case studies and practical advice.
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BMW launches wireless EV charger

Tue, 29th May 2018
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BMW has launched a factory-fitted, fully integrated inductive charging facility for the high-voltage battery in a plug-in hybrid vehicle.
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BMW awards Chinese security team's work in exposing connected vehicle vulnerabilities

Thu, 24th May 2018
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When Chinese security researchers found vulnerabilities in BMW's connected vehicles, BMW didn't just fix the vulnerabilities, it awarded the team.
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Taupō talks tech: The local Kiwi firms transforming business from the ground up

Thu, 24th May 2018
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From New Zealand's farming heartland to the mountains and to the cloud, Taupō's regional businesses are embracing technology from the ground up.
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Taking a look at the growing trend of text analytics

Wed, 23rd May 2018
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Using text analytics, engineers can extract more value from raw text and combine it with sensor data and ML to improve a range of functions.
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Should we be worried about 'buggy' EVs

Wed, 23rd May 2018
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A group of citizen scientists are planting tracking devices in electric vans and cars to measure their performance every minute of the day.
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HAVAL unveils autonomous EV at Auto China 2018

Wed, 23rd May 2018
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HAVAL introduced its first fully autonomous electric SUV at Auto China 2018, alongside new SUV models, and launched its electric-only brand, Ora.
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Hands-on review part two: The pros and cons of owning a Tesla Model S

Tue, 22nd May 2018
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In this part of the review, I will go over some more of the internal features and UI as well as the pros and cons of owning a Tesla.
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New self-driving vehicle tech set to make roundabouts safer

Tue, 22nd May 2018
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A new autonomous driving research project may help reduce the number of accidents NZ roundabouts in the future according to a local spokesperson.
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Hands-on review part one: Driving Tesla's Red Rocket Model S

Mon, 21st May 2018
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Tesla's Model S redefines driving with cutting-edge tech and exhilarating performance. Our weekend road test reveals whether it lives up to the hype.
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Report: Open source software plagued with vulnerabilities

Mon, 21st May 2018
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78% of 1100 examined codebases contained at least one open source vulnerability, with an average of 64 vulnerabilities per codebase.
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New standards for vehicle repairs as more EVs enter NZ

Thu, 10th May 2018
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New standards have been introduced by the country's largest body of panel beaters to cope with increasing numbers of EVs.
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Uber aims to 'elevate' its service with flying taxis

Wed, 9th May 2018
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Uber's new VTOL aircraft promise to cut down commute times and reduce traffic congestion, but safety concerns cloud their aerial ambitions.
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The Kia Niro EV to arrive in NZ early 2019

Wed, 9th May 2018
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Kia New Zealand confirms the arrival of the all-electric Niro SUV in early 2019, boasting a range of over 380 km, joining its popular hybrid siblings.
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Volvo Cars and Trucks share live vehicle data, creepy or efficient?

Tue, 8th May 2018
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Volvo Cars and Volvo Trucks will share live hazard data to enhance road safety, raising questions about whether this advance is efficient or invasive.
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Volvo to embed Google in next-gen infotainment system

Tue, 8th May 2018
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Volvo announced it is working with Google to embed Google Assistant, Google Play Store, Google Maps and other Google services.