New Zealand (NZ) stories - Page 94
The IoT devices we all want for Xmas
Fri, 8th Dec 2017
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littlebits
Tech-savvy Kiwis are eyeing IoT devices, such as the Littlebits Droid Inventor Kit, for Christmas, driven by rapid advances and new network expansions.
Spark turns on 4.5G in central Taupo
Wed, 6th Dec 2017
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wireless networks
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spark
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4.5g
Spark announced that Taupo has become the 30th site capable of achieving the fastest mobile data speeds in the country...
NZ’s LinkedIn for youth gears up to go mobile
Wed, 6th Dec 2017
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high tech youth network
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linkedin
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qualifications
Youth Hub, New Zealand’s LinkedIn for youth, is launching a mobile-friendly platform, expanding its reach beyond the 3,000 users who've joined since last year.
10,000 Christchurch homes get fibre
Wed, 6th Dec 2017
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uc
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fibre
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broadband
Enable leaps ahead in its fibre broadband rollout, reaching 10,000 more Christchurch homes. Many could be connected by Christmas, says CEO Steve Fuller.
South Island EV charging grid gets an upgrade
Wed, 6th Dec 2017
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cartech
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evs
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automotive
ChargeNet and Aurora Energy to expand EV charging network across Dunedin, Central Otago, and Queenstown Lakes, enhancing support for electric vehicle owners.
Airbnb is becoming more popular than fried bread in Christchurch
Tue, 5th Dec 2017
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apps
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airbnb
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hotels
Airbnb's popularity surges in Christchurch, contributing to near pre-earthquake levels of visitor guest nights. #hospitality #accommodation.
Epson Moverio AR smart glasses revolutionise student learning
Tue, 5th Dec 2017
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edutech
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healthtech
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personal computing devices
Griffith University's School of Pharmacy has transformed its teaching environment with Epson projectors and augmented reality smart glasses.
Stuff Fibre steps up their offering with a new streaming service
Tue, 5th Dec 2017
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uc
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digital entertainment
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movies
Stuff Fibre just announced their entrance into the movies-on-demand market with the launch of a new product, Stuff Pix...
Huawei's quad-lensed Nova 2i comes to NZ
Mon, 4th Dec 2017
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smartphones
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huawei
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photography
The Huawei Nova 2i is designed to keep up with every selfie, every image and every social network that matters...
Wellington City is getting street lamps of the future
Mon, 4th Dec 2017
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smart cities
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wireless networks
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cloud services
Telensa to deploy its PLANet intelligent street lighting system for Wellington City Council, with completion expected by June 2018.
NZTA launches VR experience for learner drivers
Mon, 4th Dec 2017
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ar, vr & metaverse
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driving
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kiwi
The NZ Transport Agency has unveiled a VR app to help learner drivers practise spotting hazards and using mirrors on real New Zealand streets.
New tech powers up across NZ
Mon, 4th Dec 2017
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datacentre infrastructure
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power / energy
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cleantech
More than 15,000 homes in New Zealand are now generating their own electricity, driven by solar power and advancements in residential energy technologies.
Beware online shoppers, your details may not be safe
Mon, 4th Dec 2017
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martech
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commerce systems
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supply chain
Mastercard urges New Zealanders to boost their online security as 60% shop online monthly; simple steps like strong passwords can help protect personal details.
Heads-up Kiwis, Alexa and Echo devices coming for you
Thu, 30th Nov 2017
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wireless networks
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ai
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cloud services
Amazon's Alexa and Echo will be available in Australia and New Zealand early next year, with localised voice experiences and skill development opportunities.
Autonomous drones may be guarding you soon
Wed, 29th Nov 2017
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drones
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industrial
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iren
Kiwi company VigilAir introduces semi-autonomous drones for security, aiming to revolutionise the industry with rapid-response aerial surveillance solutions.
Microsoft NZ appoints new enterprise channel manager
Wed, 29th Nov 2017
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microsoft
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intergen
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channel manager
Emma Barrett will be responsible for nurturing the Microsoft partners’ seller network by building co-sell partnerships.
NZVRARA welcomes influential student chapter
Tue, 28th Nov 2017
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ar, vr & metaverse
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nzvrara
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ar
The New Zealand VR/AR Association will host its first Student Chapter Exhibition in Wellington, showcasing innovative student work on 6th December 2017.
Wellington technology group create an AI politician
Tue, 21st Nov 2017
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ai
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politics
A Wellington tech group launches SAM, the Virtual Politician, to explore if AI can improve political engagement and decision-making by providing unbiased facts.
Xero posts half-year earnings, announces delisting from NZX
Mon, 13th Nov 2017
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
Xero announces positive EBITDA for first time, adding 160k net new subscribers and growing revenue to $187.8m.
Kiwi entrepreneur creates Tinder for events and activities
Mon, 13th Nov 2017
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tinder
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kiwi
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retail
New Zealand entrepreneur Emily Heazlewood launches Romer, an app dubbed Tinder for activities to help users swipe their way to curated experiences.