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GTC18 - NVIDIA simulation will take self-driving car testing off road

Wed, 28th Mar 2018
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NVIDIA is taking autonomous vehicle testing into the cloud with photorealistic simulation, aiming for a safer way to make self-driving cars a reality.
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Microsemi announces Switchtec PCIe Gen 4 switch development platform

Fri, 23rd Mar 2018
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Microsemi's new development platform enables customers to immediately begin PCIe Gen 4 system hardware designs.
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Expert says thriving IoT security market “shouldn't surprise anyone”

Thu, 22nd Mar 2018
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After Gartner forecast IoT security spending to hit US$3.1b in 2021, Huntsman's Piers Wilson says IoT vulnerabilities are being found all the time.
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Self-driving car accident claims the life of a pedestrian

Tue, 20th Mar 2018
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According to University of Auckland senior lecturer Paul Ralph, It's critical to keep these things in perspective.
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How NZ is becoming the world's living tech lab

Mon, 19th Mar 2018
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World's first self-driving air taxi in Christchurch showcases New Zealand as a living tech lab, says NZTech CEO.
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Kiwi startup aims to remove the cost barrier for electric vehicles

Mon, 19th Mar 2018
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A startup in Rotorua wants to make second-hand electric vehicles more affordable to encourage the use of sustainable transport.
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Lower Hutt to 'buzz' with electric vehicles

Mon, 19th Mar 2018
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Lower Hutt will host a buzzing convoy of electric vehicles on March 22 as part of the #LeadingTheCharge road trip, promoting EV adoption nationwide.
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The VW Bus is back, and it's gone green

Wed, 14th Mar 2018
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Volkswagen to release production version of I.D. Buzz concept electric vehicle in 2022 following popular demand. #EVs #Volkswagen.
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Airways to pilot flying taxi tracking software

Wed, 14th Mar 2018
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Airways has announced the development of a nationwide, unmanned aerial vehicle traffic management system to prepare NZ for the flying car future.
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Self-piloted electric air taxi undergoes testing in Christchurch

Wed, 14th Mar 2018
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Zephyr Airworks unveiled the world's first self-piloted electric air taxi in Christchurch where the technology is being tested.
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Security experts demonstrate that ransomware attacks on robots are possible

Tue, 13th Mar 2018
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Researchers at IOActive have conducted what could be the world's first ransomware attack on robots, potentially disrupting the booming robotics market.
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How electric trucks and buses could change NZ

Mon, 12th Mar 2018
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New Zealand's shift to electric trucks and buses, led by companies like Waste Management and aided by solutions from ABB, promises a cleaner, greener future.
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The new chip that enables AI processing for autonomous cars

Mon, 5th Mar 2018
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Renesas Electronics announced its new R-Car V3H system-on-chip that delivers high computer vision performance and AI processing.
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Mercury converts a 1957 Ford Fairlane to plug-in electric

Thu, 1st Mar 2018
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Mercury's '57 Fairlane goes electric, igniting Kiwi passion for cleaner, classic rides. #EVRevolution #NZTech.
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SAP brings MasterCard, HERE and Postmates to connected vehicle marketplace

Wed, 28th Feb 2018
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SAP Vehicles Network connects vehicles to intelligent, automated services for parking, fueling, food, navigation and payment.
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Kiwis embrace EVs as part of a longer sustainability journey

Wed, 28th Feb 2018
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A survey by Flip the Fleet reveals Kiwi electric vehicle owners are taking further steps towards sustainability, from reducing waste to installing solar panels.
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Huawei uses AI-powered smartphone to autonomously drive a car

Tue, 27th Feb 2018
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Huawei pushes the limits of AI with its Mate 10 Pro, transforming a Porsche Panamera into a driverless car that not only sees but understands its surroundings.
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Hackers exploit Tesla's AWS servers to mine cryptocurrency

Thu, 22nd Feb 2018
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Tesla is reassuring customers that a recent cryptojacking has not compromised vehicle safety of customer privacy.
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State-sponsored North Korean cyberespionage group continues to weaponize tactics

Wed, 21st Feb 2018
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The North Korean threat group known to some as Reaper (APT37) is eyeing bigger targets with more sophisticated tactics.
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Trend Micro & Panasonic launch mission to advance connected car security

Thu, 15th Feb 2018
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The two companies aim to thwart cyber risks that jeopardise connected car safety - particularly security in ECUs and infotainment systems.