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Benefits vs risks of facial recognition technology
Surveillance

Benefits vs risks of facial recognition technology

Once a distant, futuristic concept, facial recognition technology is now found in many technological applications with a variety of different functions.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Wed, 17th Aug 2022
Hands-on Review: OPPO Find X5 smartphone
Gaming

Hands-on Review: OPPO Find X5 smartphone

With the release of the new OPPO Find X5 in March, we got the opportunity to explore another one of their premium devices.

By Quentin Guillot • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Aug 2022
Can biometrics help? 123% increase in Gen Zs scammed online
Biometrics

Can biometrics help? 123% increase in Gen Zs scammed online

In the three years leading up to 2022, the number of Gen Zs who fell victim to online scams rose by 123%, according to Ping Identity.

By Shannon Williams • 7 min read • Mon, 15th Aug 2022
Hands-on Review: Arlo Go 2 security camera
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Arlo Go 2 security camera

In my humble opinion, Arlo Go 2 offers security for anyone needing to keep a remote eye on prized possessions or premises at different locations.

By Owen McCarthy • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Aug 2022
Samsung introduces new generation of foldable smartphones
Unified Communications

Samsung introduces new generation of foldable smartphones

Samsung has unveiled its new range of Galaxy Z smartphones, bringing new developments to the company's foldable smartphone portfolio.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Aug 2022
Ministry will no longer accept equipment from Chinese firm Hikvision
Manufacturing

Ministry will no longer accept equipment from Chinese firm Hikvision

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) says it will no longer accept equipment from a major Chinese surveillance camera maker.

By RNZ • 1 min read • Thu, 11th Aug 2022
Hands-on Review: Eufy Wire-Free Dual Cam Video Doorbell 2K
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Eufy Wire-Free Dual Cam Video Doorbell 2K

We have had our house secured by Eufy products for over seven months now. We love the brand, and it has never let us down.

By Lama Farhat • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Aug 2022
VisualCortex and i-PRO partner for enhanced APAC deployments
Partner Programmes

VisualCortex and i-PRO partner for enhanced APAC deployments

VisualCortex and i-PRO have partnered to facilitate enterprise-wide Computer Vision technology deployments in APAC.

By Mitchell Hageman • 2 min read • Wed, 3rd Aug 2022
Hands-on Review: TCL 30 SE mobile phone
Gaming

Hands-on Review: TCL 30 SE mobile phone

TCL continues to provide consumers with budget phones that still pack a punch with the TCL 30 SE mobile phone.

By Darren Price • 5 min read • Thu, 28th Jul 2022
I-Pro officially marks launch of brand in Australia and New Zealand
Partner Programmes

I-Pro officially marks launch of brand in Australia and New Zealand

I-Pro has officially launched in Australia and New Zealand, following a series of new releases as an entity that started in early April.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Jul 2022
Evonik relies on Getac F110 tablet to control autonomous robot
Robotics

Evonik relies on Getac F110 tablet to control autonomous robot

The aim of the project is to evaluate the practicality of an automated robotic maintenance and inspection solution in the chemical industry.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 1st Jul 2022
Monitors are an excellent incentive for getting employees back
Digital Signage

Monitors are an excellent incentive for getting employees back

Hybrid working has taught us that the office can be as comfortable as home. The key? Upgrading workplace monitors. Find out more here.

By Zach Thompson • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Jun 2022
Hands-on Review: Samsung S22 Ultra
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Samsung S22 Ultra

Samsung's S22 Ultra phone offers impressive camera capabilities and a stylus with multiple uses, but lacks some expected features.

By Owen McCarthy • 4 min read • Tue, 14th Jun 2022
Longstanding Kiwi field service contractor Indeserve in liquidation
Data Analytics

Longstanding Kiwi field service contractor Indeserve in liquidation

IndeServe, a longstanding local service contractor that has worked with companies including IBM, Fujitsu and Datacom, has voluntarily filed for liquidation.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Jun 2022
Check Point and CCTV expert join forces to boost protection
Surveillance

Check Point and CCTV expert join forces to boost protection

The partnership will involve Check Point Quantum IoT Protect Nano Agent being embedded in Provision-ISR's CCTV cameras for on-device runtime protection.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 26th May 2022

Stories from Other Regions

Honeywell launches suite of Occupant Experience apps for the office
Microsoft

Honeywell launches suite of Occupant Experience apps for the office

Honeywell's new suite of Occupant Experience apps analyze behavior and space usage to improve office comfort and collaboration for knowledge workers.

By Jessie Chiang • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Jul 2022
Spark delivers 5G Multi Access Edge Compute pilot with EnviroNZ
Unified Communications

Spark delivers 5G Multi Access Edge Compute pilot with EnviroNZ

The pilot of the computer vision system helps solve a key business issue for EnviroNZ at its resource recovery centre identifying health and safety risks.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 8th Jul 2022
Konica Minolta Australia and MiR offering now available
Robotics

Konica Minolta Australia and MiR offering now available

Konica Minolta Australia announces the launch of the MiR1350, the most powerful autonomous mobile robot (AMR), offering increased efficiency and productivity.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Jun 2022