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Police drone

Autonomous drones may be guarding you soon

Wed, 29th Nov 2017
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Kiwi company VigilAir introduces semi-autonomous drones for security, aiming to revolutionise the industry with rapid-response aerial surveillance solutions.
Razer

Razer unveils new streamer-certified broadcasting hardware

Tue, 31st Oct 2017
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Razer unveils new additions to its Broadcaster line: the Kiyo camera with adjustable ring light, and the Seiren X microphone.
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Amazon launches new service in Singapore to transform retail

Tue, 1st Aug 2017
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prime now
Amazon's first retail service in Singapore is set to transform the retail industry with products ordered from phones and delivered within two hours.
Auckland future

First round of speakers announced for Festival for the Future

Tue, 30th May 2017
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festival for the future
The event brings together young innovators and influencers to explore the big issues of our time, and build ideas and skills necessary for the future.
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Exclusive look at smart home security with Ring

Tue, 9th May 2017
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smart home
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cloud services
The Ring Video Doorbell aims to reduce crime in NZ - here's what managing director of Ring ANZ Mark Fletcher has to say on the topic.
Lease buy

Lease is more: The reseller benefits in leasing

Mon, 10th Apr 2017
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flexigroup
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With consumption based buying de rigueur, leasing too is seeing growth, with resellers being urged to capitalise on the demand.
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How wearable technology is expanding beyond fitness

Thu, 12th Jan 2017
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healthtech
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fitness
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ovum
Wearable tech leaps beyond the gym, dazzling at CES with smart attire for fashionistas, game-changing gadgets for parents and innovative health aids.
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Climate change and sustainability top of the agenda for smart city objectives

Thu, 10th Nov 2016
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smart cities
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iot
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clean technologies
​Climate change, resilience and sustainability will make up half of all smart city objectives by 2020, according to the latest research from Gartner.
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Polycom RealPresence Trio takes home a Red Dot

Fri, 27th May 2016
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collaboration
​The Polycom Real Presence Trio was recently awarded the Red Dot, the international distinction for high design quality.
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Hands-on Review: automating your home with mydlink

Sun, 8th May 2016
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digital entertainment
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wireless networks
Darren Price checks out D-Link's DSP-W215 Wi-FI SmartPlug, DCH-S150 Wi-Fi Motion Sensor and DCH-S220 Wi-Fi Siren.
Liquidation

Optimizer HQ subsidiaries' debts likely to top $11 million

Fri, 18th Dec 2015
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Claims against two Optimizer HQ subsidiaries are likely to hit $11.3 million, with liquidators reviewing the sale of business assets pre-liquidation.
Dlink

D-Link ups home security game with industry-first Wi-Fi siren

Wed, 25th Nov 2015
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wireless networks
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cloud services
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wifi
D-Link ANZ launches industry first Wi-Fi siren for enhanced home security and alerts during the holiday season.
Guitar hero live

Pearl Jam and more join Guitar Hero Live setlist

Wed, 9th Sep 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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Activision has announced today that Pearl Jam will be a part of Guitar Hero Live as well as many other rock artists.
Realit

Good old fashioned IT reseller values – RealIT

Tue, 25th Aug 2015
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microsoft
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voip
RealIT revives classic IT reseller values, blending stellar customer service with modern offerings in VoIP and web development.
Crowdfunding

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

Wed, 24th Jun 2015
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wearables
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crowdfunding
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kickstarter
Kiwi start-up I Measure U has launched a US$200,000 crowdfunding campaign today on Californian-based platform, Indiegogo.
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Samsung number one in Asia's eyes

Tue, 23rd Jun 2015
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marketing
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branding
Samsung Electronics has been named the best brand in Asia for the fourth year in a row, beating out competitors such as Apple and Sony.
Skiproaming

Meet SkipRoaming: 'Like WhatsApp on steroids'

Tue, 26th May 2015
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messenger
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voip
UK tech firm SkipRoaming has launched an app that aims to reduce the cost of mobile international and roaming calls.
Text

New emergency alert system via text for Southlanders

Wed, 6th May 2015
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emergency services
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southland civil defence
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emergency management
Emergency Management Southland is urging Southland residents to sign up to a text alert system, which will provide warnings directly to mobile phones.
Couple

Has the future of sex arrived?

Thu, 5th Mar 2015
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durex
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technology gifts
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iren
Durex has revealed it is diversifying into digital technology ahead of a major product launch that is said to help users...
Fallback

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt developer interview

Sun, 1st Feb 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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the witcher
PlayOn speaks to CD Projekt RED about the attention to detail in creating the open-world of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt.