New Zealand (NZ) stories - Page 51
Airbnb is becoming more popular than fried bread in Christchurch
Tue, 5th Dec 2017
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christchurch
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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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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telco
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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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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wellington
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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driving
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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renewable energy
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 systems
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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nz
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
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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intergen
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microsoft
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
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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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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accounting systems
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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New Zealand entrepreneur Emily Heazlewood launches Romer, an app dubbed Tinder for activities to help users swipe their way to curated experiences.
Chatbots and AI are the future of your job
Mon, 6th Nov 2017
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uc
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martech
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ai
AI and chatbots to revolutionise the workplace, with Hays predicting a surge in digital assistance across jobs.
NZTA approves Teletrac Navman as an electronic system provider
Mon, 6th Nov 2017
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fleet management
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nz
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nzta
RUC Manager automatically tracks vehicle distance and calculates off-road activity, enabling accurate, NZTA-approved RUC rebates...
You can now download Te Papa’s national art collection
Thu, 2nd Nov 2017
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download
Te Papa has partnered with Wellington start-up Excio to offer an initial 150 images to download from the national art collection...
Kiwi homes are about to get a whole lot smarter with Nest
Wed, 1st Nov 2017
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smart home
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nest labs
Nest Labs launches its award-winning safety and security products in New Zealand, including cameras and a smart smoke and carbon monoxide alarm.
OMGTech launches more coding for kids workshops around NZ
Tue, 31st Oct 2017
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coding
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omgtech
OMGTech! expands its coding workshops to schools across New Zealand during Hour of Code week, partnering with tech giants to foster youth digital skills.