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Seeing Machines adds alcohol impairment detection to DMS for global safety

Wed, 10th Sep 2025
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Seeing Machines enhances its Driver Monitoring System, now detecting alcohol impairment to boost global road safety ahead of 2026 EU regulations.
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How integrated video analytics is helping cities tackle urban mobility

Tue, 26th Aug 2025
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smart cities
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digital entertainment
Australian cities face $39bn congestion costs by 2031; AI-powered video analytics offer cost-effective, real-time solutions for smarter urban mobility.
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Audi & AirConsole launch in-car gaming for passengers on the move

Fri, 27th Jun 2025
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Audi and AirConsole have launched an in-car gaming platform enabling passengers to play interactive games safely while the vehicle is in motion.
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Seeing Machines wins USD $1.2m deal for driver monitoring tech

Wed, 18th Jun 2025
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road safety
Seeing Machines has secured a USD $1.2 million deal to supply driver monitoring systems for a North American autonomous vehicle firm's test fleet expansion.
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AI traffic system in Pune boosts safety & transparency in city

Tue, 17th Jun 2025
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smart cities
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road safety
Pune's Fergusson College Road has launched an AI traffic system by SenSen.ai, issuing 742 e-challans in 13 days to boost safety and transparency.
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Automotive cybersecurity grows as smart vehicles face new threats

Fri, 13th Jun 2025
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digital transformation
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supply chain
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data privacy
As vehicles become smarter and more connected, the automotive cybersecurity market grows rapidly to combat rising threats and protect road safety.
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FIA unveils motorsport stars for Smart Driving Challenge

Tue, 1st Apr 2025
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clean technologies
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mobility
The FIA has unveiled its new ambassadors for the Smart Driving Challenge, including seven prominent drivers, to promote safer, sustainable driving globally.
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Survey reveals 70% of global fleets affected by distractions

Wed, 20th Nov 2024
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A survey reveals 70% of global fleets face issues from distracted driving, prompting New Zealand's government to consider stricter penalties for violations.
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World AI Day highlights AI's transformative power & potential

Tue, 16th Jul 2024
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education, learning & training
AI leaders anticipate pivotal transformations across business, education, and transport sectors as stakeholders reflect on advancements ahead of World AI Day on 16th July.
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'Log Ninja' mobile app enhances New Zealand's trucking safety

Thu, 21st Mar 2024
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road safety
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app development
New Zealand truck drivers can now utilise the free Log Ninja app aimed at boosting road safety, reducing paper logbooks, and easing compliance burdens.
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Seeing Machines releases Guardian Insights Report on fleet driver behaviour

Mon, 6th Nov 2023
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road safety
Seeing Machines has published its first Guardian Insights Report, documenting the impact of driver behaviour in fleet vehicles.
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Winners revealed for Australia & New Zealand Digital Transformation Awards 2023

Wed, 1st Nov 2023
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data analytics
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healthtech
Australia and New Zealand Health and Public Sector Digital Transformation Awards winners announced. Qlik celebrates transformative uses of its resources.
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Teletrac Navman announces AI-powered Smart Dashcam

Mon, 28th Feb 2022
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fleet management
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telematics
Teletrac Navman has announced the launch of the Smart Dashcam, a camera that utilises technology with AI-enabled features.
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Deliveroo takes rider safety seriously with new advisory panel

Tue, 22nd Oct 2019
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food
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road safety
Deliveroo forms a Rider Advisory Panel, with 10 riders from across the country, to enhance safety measures and address road safety issues for its delivery team.
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Aussie drivers doubtful of autonomous vehicle benefits

Tue, 1st Oct 2019
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Australian drivers less enthusiastic about autonomous vehicles than French and Swedish drivers, according to study by Queensland University of Technology.
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Dashcams save lives & wallets, says insurer

Tue, 7th May 2019
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fleet management
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Dashcams are lifesavers – and more people should consider investing in them, according to QBE Insurance and road safety organisation Brake.
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NZ needs better tech to catch drivers who can't put their phones down

Mon, 4th Feb 2019
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volvo
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road safety
New Zealand may follow Australia's lead in adopting mobile phone detection cameras to curb distracted driving, potentially saving lives, says Volvo NZ.
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Jaguar EV's new sound alert for blind pedestrians

Thu, 11th Oct 2018
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jaguar land rover
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evs
One of the original sounds included one inspired by sci-fi spacecraft, but instead of looking at the road, pedestrians ended up looking at the sky.
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Eye spy: Jaguar Land Rover trials 'eye pods' on autonomous vehicles

Tue, 28th Aug 2018
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autonomous vehicle
Jaguar Land Rover's autonomous eye pods make 'eye contact' with pedestrians in Coventry trials to boost trust and safety in self-driving technology.
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NZTA hosting hackathon for ideas to make roads safer

Tue, 13th Mar 2018
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hackathon
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road safety
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public transport
Developers, tech experts and people with engineering or transport backgrounds will come together with to improve the public transport system.