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Wellington technology group create an AI politician
Artificial Intelligence

Wellington technology group create an AI politician

A Wellington tech group launches SAM, the Virtual Politician, to explore if AI can improve political engagement and decision-making by providing unbiased facts.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Nov 2017
Xero posts half-year earnings, announces delisting from NZX
Fintech

Xero posts half-year earnings, announces delisting from NZX

Xero announces positive EBITDA for first time, adding 160k net new subscribers and growing revenue to $187.8m.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Nov 2017
Chatbots and AI are the future of your job
Unified Communications

Chatbots and AI are the future of your job

AI and chatbots to revolutionise the workplace, with Hays predicting a surge in digital assistance across jobs.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Mon, 6th Nov 2017
Full stream ahead: Vodafone announces new broadband plans
Unified Communications

Full stream ahead: Vodafone announces new broadband plans

Vodafone launches new broadband plans with tailored options for Kiwi households, offering unlimited data, Wi-Fi packages, and constant connectivity.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 24th Oct 2017

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New Zealand (NZ) stories

Heads-up Kiwis, Alexa and Echo devices coming for you
Wireless Networks

Heads-up Kiwis, Alexa and Echo devices coming for you

Amazon's Alexa and Echo will be available in Australia and New Zealand early next year, with localised voice experiences and skill development opportunities.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Thu, 30th Nov 2017
Autonomous drones may be guarding you soon
Drones

Autonomous drones may be guarding you soon

Kiwi company VigilAir introduces semi-autonomous drones for security, aiming to revolutionise the industry with rapid-response aerial surveillance solutions.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Nov 2017
NZVRARA welcomes influential student chapter
AR, VR & Metaverse

NZVRARA welcomes influential student chapter

The New Zealand VR/AR Association will host its first Student Chapter Exhibition in Wellington, showcasing innovative student work on 6th December 2017.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 28th Nov 2017
Kiwi entrepreneur creates Tinder for events and activities
Tinder

Kiwi entrepreneur creates Tinder for events and activities

New Zealand entrepreneur Emily Heazlewood launches Romer, an app dubbed Tinder for activities to help users swipe their way to curated experiences.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 13th Nov 2017
NZTA approves Teletrac Navman as an electronic system provider
Fleet Management

NZTA approves Teletrac Navman as an electronic system provider

RUC Manager automatically tracks vehicle distance and calculates off-road activity, enabling accurate, NZTA-approved RUC rebates...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 6th Nov 2017
You can now download Te Papa's national art collection
Apps

You can now download Te Papa's national art collection

Te Papa has partnered with Wellington start-up Excio to offer an initial 150 images to download from the national art collection...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Thu, 2nd Nov 2017
Kiwi homes are about to get a whole lot smarter with Nest
Smart Home

Kiwi homes are about to get a whole lot smarter with Nest

Nest Labs launches its award-winning safety and security products in New Zealand, including cameras and a smart smoke and carbon monoxide alarm.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Nov 2017
OMGTech launches more coding for kids workshops around NZ
Coding

OMGTech launches more coding for kids workshops around NZ

OMGTech! expands its coding workshops to schools across New Zealand during Hour of Code week, partnering with tech giants to foster youth digital skills.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 31st Oct 2017
Why Kiwis love plug-in hybrid vehicles
Cartech

Why Kiwis love plug-in hybrid vehicles

New Zealanders are gravitating towards plug-in hybrids, driven by their versatility for long trips and towing needs, reports a 'Flip the Fleet' survey.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Oct 2017
Kiwis are making big bucks with VR, $320 million to be precise
AR, VR & Metaverse

Kiwis are making big bucks with VR, $320 million to be precise

New Zealand's VR and AR industry could be worth over $320m in two years, according to a report commissioned by the NZVRARA.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Oct 2017
Kiwi AI could help end world hunger
Artificial Intelligence

Kiwi AI could help end world hunger

Tech advances in AI and IoT are key to helping New Zealand address growing food shortage, says NZ IoT Alliance director.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 25th Oct 2017
Apple Pay has arrived for BNZ customers
Marketing Technologies

Apple Pay has arrived for BNZ customers

BNZ customers can now use Apple Pay for secure, private, and fast mobile payments both in-store and online, as BNZ rolls out this highly requested feature.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 24th Oct 2017
Freeview takes on Sky in an all-out brawl for Kiwi viewers
Sky

Freeview takes on Sky in an all-out brawl for Kiwi viewers

Freeview is set to launch a high-end recorder and a new On Demand platform combining Live TV and On Demand services.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 24th Oct 2017
Wellington International Airport gets its own VR experience
AR, VR & Metaverse

Wellington International Airport gets its own VR experience

The experience takes the user on an interactive journey in a first class seat on board a Singapore Airlines Boeing 777...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd Oct 2017