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New Zealand AI research tool reaches 370,000 scientists globally

Litmaps, a New Zealand AI tool, has expanded its growth to 370,000 global users, preparing for a Series A to expand its academic reach.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Mon, 8th Jul 2024

LazyAz

Young Kiwi declined Harvard to pursue start-up dream

LazyAz, a New Zealand start-up, aims to revolutionise retail with its on-demand delivery app, which goes beyond just delivering products.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Oct 2016

eLearning

Victoria University joins edX platform to take online learning global

Victoria University is about to take higher education around the globe in partnership with the world's top academic institutions.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 29th Sep 2016

Wearables

Wearable tech start-up launches US$200,000 crowdfunding campaign

Kiwi start-up I Measure U has launched a US$200,000 crowdfunding campaign today on Californian-based platform, Indiegogo.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Jun 2015

EduTech

Should social media be taught in school?

As social media becomes a part of everyday life, more people are entering into the discussion about whether it should be covered in the school curriculum.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2014

Information Communication & Technology

“Why can't women just leave tech alone”… NZ debate continues

The gender gap in IT jobs persists, but efforts are being made to close it and encourage women into the industry.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 19th Aug 2014

Global Stories

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Facebook

Meta unveils Llama 3.1 with advanced AI capabilities

Meta's Mark Zuckerberg announces Llama 3.1: an upgraded, multilingual AI model with state-of-the-art tools, designed for complex queries and enhanced user interaction.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Aug 2024

Board of Directors

Corporate Culture Strategist, Joins SmartBear Board of Directors

Diversity and inclusion expert Dr Jackie Glenn has joined software company SmartBear's board of directors, bringing over 25 years of experience.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Sat, 17th Dec 2022

Social Media

Govt must step up to police social media - InternetNZ boss

A technology industry leader is urging the government not to shy away from policing social media platforms in New Zealand.

By RNZ • 2 min read • Tue, 31st May 2022

Partner Programmes

Facebook joins the ID2020 Alliance

The initiative aims to ensure technologies are designed and implemented in ways that are privacy-protecting, user-controlled, equitable, and interoperable.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 31st Aug 2021

Data Analytics

Dovetail raises $5m, continues to innovate in customer research space

Dovetail raises AU$5m to expand its customer research platform. It has gained over 1,000 customers, including IBM and Harvard University.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Aug 2021

Smart Cities

Uncovering the truth of smart cities and water

IDTechEx explains cities increasingly, and massively, depend on water technology as sea levels rise and for other reasons.

By Catherine Knowles • 6 min read • Tue, 5th Jan 2021

Unified Communications

From fake cures to 5G conspiracies: Fake news explodes during COVID-19 pandemic

Fake news websites can be identified by their video streaming and advertising partners, according to research from Warwick Business School.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Apr 2020

DataCentre infrastructure

Lenovo, Intel & Harvard build liquid-cooled supercomputer

Lenovo, Intel, and Harvard University are the driving forces behind an effort to create Harvard's first liquid-cooled supercomputer, nicknamed Cannon.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Nov 2019