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Hands-on Review: The Dyson Pure Hot and Cool Air Purifier
Gaming

Hands-on Review: The Dyson Pure Hot and Cool Air Purifier

Dyson's Pure Hot and Cool revolution for asthmatics; 99.95% of fine pollutants trapped, fostering a sneeze-free home.

By Owen McCarthy • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Apr 2019
Sphero kickstarts RVR, its new hackable robot
Smart Home

Sphero kickstarts RVR, its new hackable robot

Sphero's new hackable robot, RVR, has soared past its NZ$219,186 Kickstarter goal, amassing NZ$818,197. This customisable bot is set to ship in October 2019.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 25th Feb 2019

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Renesas launches IoT Cloud Kit with AWS integration
Hyperscale

Renesas launches IoT Cloud Kit with AWS integration

Semiconductor solutions provider Renesas has created a new cloud kit for IoT endpoint devices that connect directly to Amazon Web Services.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Aug 2019
Game review: Wolfenstein: Youngblood
Gaming

Game review: Wolfenstein: Youngblood

Wolfenstein: Youngblood takes the Nazi-killing saga to the 1980s with B.J.'s daughters at the helm. A fun co-op experience, but solo play struggles.

By Darren Price • 5 min read • Mon, 12th Aug 2019
Sony introduces high-resolution Alpha 7R IV camera
Digital Signage

Sony introduces high-resolution Alpha 7R IV camera

The new Alpha 7R IV features a newly developed 35mm full-frame, back-illuminated CMOS image sensor with a resolution of 61.0 MP.

By Kai Ping Lew • 5 min read • Thu, 25th Jul 2019
Cyber threats: Legacy systems aren't always the culprit
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Cyber threats: Legacy systems aren't always the culprit

There is a common misconception that product security is the only way to mitigate vulnerabilities and threats.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 9th Jul 2019
Organisations feeling inadequate against cyber threats, survey finds
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Organisations feeling inadequate against cyber threats, survey finds

Despite 87% of organisations prioritising cybersecurity, only 15% feel adequately defended, with legacy systems often blamed, according to Axis Communications.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Jun 2019
Axis Communications awards ANZ partners
Partner Programmes

Axis Communications awards ANZ partners

Axis Communications concluded its partner summit at Reef View Hotel, Hamilton Island, with awards to Chubb Fire and Security, Advanced Security Group, and more.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2019
Hands-on Review: DJI Osmo Pocket
Gaming

Hands-on Review: DJI Osmo Pocket

Famed for providing amazing drone photography equipment, DJI have adapted their gimbal and camera technology for mobile phone users.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • Wed, 5th Jun 2019
Bose releases sunglasses/headphone combo
Smart Home

Bose releases sunglasses/headphone combo

With a proprietary open-ear design and micro-acoustics it allows for voice control and personal audio without loss of privacy.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Wed, 29th May 2019
Axis: How artificial intelligence will impact security
Surveillance

Axis: How artificial intelligence will impact security

AI systems are able to analyse huge amounts of data, which is advantageous when an employee has to review hours of surveillance images.

By Martin Gren • 5 min read • Wed, 1st May 2019
Upper Hutt business is Strictly Savvy about virtual assistants
Small Business

Upper Hutt business is Strictly Savvy about virtual assistants

Upper Hutt's Strictly Savvy leverages technology to provide 70 clients worldwide with virtual assistance, easing the workload for burgeoning businesses.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 1st Apr 2019
Unisys named Leader for managed workplace services
IT services

Unisys named Leader for managed workplace services

The company was named a Leader in the Gartner 2019 Magic Quadrant for Managed Workplace Services, positioned highest on the ability to execute axis.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Thu, 14th Mar 2019
TIBCO named leader in integration platform-as-a-service by Forrester
Platform-as-a-Service

TIBCO named leader in integration platform-as-a-service by Forrester

IPaaS and hybrid integration platform (HIP) providers are gaining recognition as strategic elements of digital transformation.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 27th Feb 2019
Milestone: How video management software improves access control
Software-as-a-Service

Milestone: How video management software improves access control

Integrated solutions like this are particularly useful in busy industries such as mining, energy and logistics.

By Jordan Cullis • 4 min read • Mon, 25th Feb 2019
Top 10 facts about RoBoHoN, Sharp's new robot phone
Smart Home

Top 10 facts about RoBoHoN, Sharp's new robot phone

Sharp's RoBoHoN robot phone, a Japan-exclusive marvel, combines telephony with humanoid features, offering cutting-edge tech like LTE, 3G, and cloud access.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Feb 2019
How Fintech will impact Kiwi businesses in 2019
Fintech

How Fintech will impact Kiwi businesses in 2019

FintechNZ forecasts major fintech changes in 2019, impacting Kiwi businesses with financial unbundling, new investment platforms, and advancing wearable tech.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Feb 2019
How to resolve the problems that come with digital transformation
DevOps

How to resolve the problems that come with digital transformation

Digital transformation has become a common requirement for Australian businesses of all sizes, but it comes with new challenges for tech professionals.

By Patrick Hubbard • 5 min read • Tue, 29th Jan 2019