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Samsung strikes a killing blow with new ultra-fast dual pixel sensor
Samsung

Samsung strikes a killing blow with new ultra-fast dual pixel sensor

Dual Pixel technology employs two photodiodes in each and every pixel of the sensor instead of only one, I know, exciting stuff...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Oct 2017
Transforming the edge with elasticity
Digital Transformation

Transforming the edge with elasticity

With WAN connectivity and digital transformation becoming ever more important factors for businesses, It's time for time for the edge to evolve.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Oct 2017
This AI-powered camera always knows when to take a picture, that's a bit creepy
Artificial Intelligence

This AI-powered camera always knows when to take a picture, that's a bit creepy

The device was created with a noble goal in mind, but the fact that it knows when to take pictures without telling the user is scary...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Oct 2017
Alexa, how much are you worth? $6 billion apparently
Smart Home

Alexa, how much are you worth? $6 billion apparently

Smart home gadget market to hit $6bn, with devices set to triple in value by 2021, in the wake of rising consumer interest.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Oct 2017
Johnson Controls taps new security distributor partners for ANZ
Digital Entertainment

Johnson Controls taps new security distributor partners for ANZ

The addition of three new distribution partnerships will assist Johnson Controls to better serve its growing customer base in the region.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd Oct 2017
Playback your adventures in VR with GoPro
AR, VR & Metaverse

Playback your adventures in VR with GoPro

GoPro introduces powerful Hero 6 Black with 4K60 video and improved stabilisation, as well as mountable 5.2K spherical camera, Fusion.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Fri, 29th Sep 2017
Polycom introduces new products & updates a classic
Unified Communications

Polycom introduces new products & updates a classic

25 years ago, Polycom introduced its flagship three-legged conference phone, changing the way the business world communicates.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Sep 2017
Loyal DJI customers can get US$1,000 off the Ronin 2
Drones

Loyal DJI customers can get US$1,000 off the Ronin 2

Upgrade your movie magic with DJI's loyalty offer: Get a £720 discount on the new Ronin 2, the gimbal that's reshaping cinematic shots!.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Sep 2017
HPE & PwC team up in Kolkata to accelerate smart city development
Smart Cities

HPE & PwC team up in Kolkata to accelerate smart city development

Together the heavyweights will be creating a Center of Excellence to advance development for future cities by capitalizing on the Internet of Things.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Sep 2017
Local start-up aims to redefine who can create VR
AR, VR & Metaverse

Local start-up aims to redefine who can create VR

The company is called Augment Space, and they say their platform can be used by anyone to create and upload interactive VR experiences.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Wed, 13th Sep 2017
Seven things you need to know about Apple's iPhone X
Wearables

Seven things you need to know about Apple's iPhone X

Apple has unveiled the iPhone X, the latest addition to its smartphone lineup, featuring Face ID and OLED screens.

By Julia Gabel • 4 min read • Wed, 13th Sep 2017
It's that time again: Apple's iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus are unveiled
AR, VR & Metaverse

It's that time again: Apple's iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus are unveiled

Apple has unveiled its newest additions to the iPhone family, the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus, featuring a powerful A11 bionic chip and improved cameras.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Sep 2017

Stories from Other Regions

Set phasers to kill: Drones could be used to zap weeds
Drones

Set phasers to kill: Drones could be used to zap weeds

New Zealand's war on weeds gets high-tech as drones armed with lasers secure a £1m bid to tackle the nation's rampant billion-dollar weed issue.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Oct 2017
The ol' brick is back: Nokia releases four new phones
Nokia

The ol' brick is back: Nokia releases four new phones

Nokia's iconic return: A quartet of Android smartphones hits NZ shores, melding classic design with modern tech savvy.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd Oct 2017
Hands-on Review: Ring Floodlight Cam gives you eyes, ears and voice everywhere
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Ring Floodlight Cam gives you eyes, ears and voice everywhere

Ring's Floodlight Cam is an example of how smart a security camera can be, as it is connected to the internet, and feeds data to your smartphone.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Sep 2017
Lynx Technology launches channel program to expand IoT device reach
Partner Programmes

Lynx Technology launches channel program to expand IoT device reach

Lynx Technology has launched a new channel program to help lift its IoT and connected device reach across the globe.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 18th Sep 2017
Vodafone and Spark announce availability dates for latest iPhones
Apple

Vodafone and Spark announce availability dates for latest iPhones

The iPhone X will be available for pre-order from both providers on October 27, and available from November 3.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Sep 2017
8 million malware detections in NZ so far, according to new report
Malware

8 million malware detections in NZ so far, according to new report

More than 8 million malware detections in New Zealand were recorded by Trend Micro in the first half of this year.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 12th Sep 2017