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AI data scientist startup secures AU$16m in Series-A funding
Data Science

AI data scientist startup secures AU$16m in Series-A funding

The capital raised will be invested directly into the expansion of Hyper Anna's operations to international markets that include Asia and the US.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Aug 2017
Innovators in Te Papa's accelerator to connect cultures to their taonga
Te Papa Museum

Innovators in Te Papa's accelerator to connect cultures to their taonga

Te Papa's Mahuki hub launches, blending tech and tradition to enrich cultural narratives and safeguard taonga through innovation.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Fri, 28th Jul 2017
24 innovators selected to apply for entrepreneur visa through fellowship programme
Skills shortage

24 innovators selected to apply for entrepreneur visa through fellowship programme

The group selected by EHF are part of the first cohort in a three-year programme run in partnership with Immigration New Zealand.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Jul 2017
You're Invited: Empowering young women to work with tech
3D Printing

You're Invited: Empowering young women to work with tech

Auckland college aims to encourage girls in tech with inspirational programme #Girlsinnov8. Registration open now! #GI8 https://goo.gl/AyDjk3.

By Matthew Bain • 4 min read • Mon, 29th May 2017
No longer Sci-Fi, AI is something NZ needs to discuss
Artificial Intelligence

No longer Sci-Fi, AI is something NZ needs to discuss

Artificial Intelligence to be discussed at first New Zealand AI Forum. Tech leader Stu Christie urges people to learn about AI's potential.

By Matthew Bain • 3 min read • Wed, 24th May 2017

Global Stories

Samsung expands voice recognition features of its Family Hub fridge
Smart Home

Samsung expands voice recognition features of its Family Hub fridge

Samsung to expand voice recognition function of Family Hub refrigerator and introduce Samsung Connect smart home feature at IFA 2017.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 28th Aug 2017
Isentia re-structures organisation, launches new brand and new data insight led services
Data Analytics

Isentia re-structures organisation, launches new brand and new data insight led services

Investments include the launch of 'Stories', an additional capability within its MediaPortal platform, which was recently upgraded.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Aug 2017
Malware in your DNA sequence data? Technically, it's possible
Malware

Malware in your DNA sequence data? Technically, it's possible

Could hackers exploit your DNA sequence and encode it with malware? A new study from the University of Washington says yes, it's possible.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Aug 2017
Navman: Drivers get the best of both worlds with new dash cam GPS device
Fleet Management

Navman: Drivers get the best of both worlds with new dash cam GPS device

Navman fuses sat-nav prowess with HD dash cam in a sleek, new Drive Duo unit, offering drivers a tech-savvy co-pilot.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Fri, 11th Aug 2017
Siri versus Bixby: Can Samsung's artificial intelligence compete?
Artificial Intelligence

Siri versus Bixby: Can Samsung's artificial intelligence compete?

Samsung rolls out Bixby, a bold rival to Siri, poised to redefine smartphone AI prowess on Galaxy devices. Will it charm users?.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 24th Jul 2017
Three real robots making their way into your home
Robotics

Three real robots making their way into your home

Domestic 'droids': Jibo, Pepper and Dyson's Eye show AI's cosy leap from sci-fi to sofa-side - a robot revolution at home is nigh.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Jul 2017
NRI Secure & SANS bring 'human cybersecurity risk' training to Japan
Storage

NRI Secure & SANS bring 'human cybersecurity risk' training to Japan

NRI Secure will sell the SANS Security Awareness training program in Japanese, filling a huge void in the localized training space.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 26th May 2017
Real life Robocop patrols the streets of Dubai
Robotics

Real life Robocop patrols the streets of Dubai

Criminals in Dubai, you are officially on notice: The world's first 'robocop' is set to begin roaming the streets of Dubai.

By Alex Crossan • 2 min read • Tue, 23rd May 2017
How to protect your organisation from WannaCry ransomware
Malware

How to protect your organisation from WannaCry ransomware

Defend against the global WannaCry threat with robust cybersecurity measures and constant vigilance, says Carbon Black's team.

By Brian Baskin and Michael Viscuso • 4 min read • Mon, 15th May 2017
Icelandic language at risk due to voice command tech
Voice Control

Icelandic language at risk due to voice command tech

Fewer than 400,000 people speak Icelandic, and linguists are hypothesising that this is how the language dies.

By Alex Crossan • 2 min read • Mon, 24th Apr 2017

Stories from Other Regions

Malaysia's BP Healthcare opts for Retarus cloud-based solution
IT Automation

Malaysia's BP Healthcare opts for Retarus cloud-based solution

In light of growing pressure on the healthcare industry during digitisation, BP Healthcare has employed Retarus' cloud-based solution.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Jul 2017
Game changer: New Aussie start-up tech translates conversations in seconds
Wireless Networks

Game changer: New Aussie start-up tech translates conversations in seconds

Lingmo International launches Translate One2One, an earpiece powered by IBM Watson, to overcome language barriers.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Wed, 14th Jun 2017