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Scenic beauty & road safety: Bluetooth alerts to help rental car drivers

Mon, 4th Jul 2016
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Bluetooth technology to deliver safety messages will be used to educate rental drivers as they drive along the Christchurch to Queenstown route.
Forgotten items

Unable to buy a round because you 'forgot your wallet?' No excuses now

Tue, 10th May 2016
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Ever gone to the bar when it's your turn to buy a round of drinks and realised you've left your wallet at home? A new innovation will change this.
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Hands-on Review: Sony SRS-XB3 Bluetooth Speaker

Thu, 21st Apr 2016
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The Sony SRS-XB3 Bluetooth speaker is a good quality, USB-chargeable, compact, multi-layout Bluetooth speaker built for bass.
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Hands-on Review: Kwikset Kevo Bluetooth Deadbolt

Mon, 18th Apr 2016
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Kwikset's Kevo Bluetooth Deadbolt revolutionises home security by letting you unlock your door with just a touch, priced at NZD $369 from Mitre10 Mega.
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Hands-on Review: BenQ Trevolo Bluetooth speaker

Fri, 15th Jan 2016
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Where other makers have opted for simplistic designs, BenQ pushed the boat out when it came to the Trevolo Bluetooth speaker.
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Hands-on Review: iLuv Bluetooth Aud Mini Speaker with LED Light Show

Tue, 1st Dec 2015
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I've tried a lot of Bluetooth speakers and many are almost identical. Finally, I've found something completely different.
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Toshiba targets wearable market with new Bluetooth devices

Wed, 18th Nov 2015
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Toshiba America Electronic Components is releasing two Bluetooth Smart ICs with Bluetooth Low Energy v4.1 capabilities.
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Hands-on Review: Neo Smartpen N2

Thu, 5th Nov 2015
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The Neo Smartpen N2 proudly claims to bridge the gap between paper and digital. Artists, writers, scribblers will find this a welcome addition.
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Hands-on Review: UE Boom 2

Thu, 29th Oct 2015
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If you like making sure you have a soundtrack for your summer travels, the UE Boom will make your plans a lot easier.
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New WiFi standard faces growing challenges

Tue, 27th Oct 2015
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A new WiFi standard is facing a difficult path to adoption in the already crowded Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity space.
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Locationing tech boosting customer retention and retailer revenue

Fri, 16th Oct 2015
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Today's retailers face the same challenge - shoppers have so many choices, with the competition always just a few keystrokes away, any time of the day.
Magnetic body communication

The human body at the core of new wireless communication tech

Wed, 2nd Sep 2015
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New wireless communication technology that works by sending magnetic signals through the human body is on the horizon.
Money bags

Retailers to spend billions on IoT technologies

Wed, 2nd Sep 2015
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According to Juniper Research, retailers will spend an estimated $2.5 billion on hardware and installation costs by 2020.
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BLE beacons to exceed 400 million by 2020

Fri, 28th Aug 2015
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industrial
BLE beacon shipments are predicted to surpass 400 million by 2020, as per ABI Research, driven by growth in IoT and connected home sectors.
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Hands-on Review: Orbitsound Spaced360

Thu, 27th Aug 2015
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With the Spaced360, British company Orbitsound is looking to deliver a unique audio experience to every corner of the room.
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New Apple Magic Mouse and wireless keyboard on the horizon

Fri, 21st Aug 2015
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Apple is set to release a new 'Magic Mouse 2' and wireless keyboard with Bluetooth 4.2, according to regulatory filings posted to the FCC website.
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NZ Transport Agency utilises Bluetooth technology

Mon, 20th Jul 2015
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travel
The NZ Transport Agency has installed a network of high-tech sensors to make travelling around Tauranga and parts of the Bay of Plenty easier.
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Spark launches waterproof phone dock

Thu, 16th Jul 2015
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Spark New Zealand is trialling a shower dock that allows people to take their smartphones with them in the shower.
Growth business

Automation drives uptake of wireless devices

Fri, 3rd Jul 2015
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Wireless automation in industrial processes set to grow at 16.19% over next 5 years, says Research and Markets.
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Toshiba reveals new Windows 10 optimised laptops

Mon, 22nd Jun 2015
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Toshiba's new Satellite S Series laptops include features built for Windows 10, the latest performance technologies, and new 4K Ultra HD screen option.