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4.5G the fastest network you can't use: Can your phone handle the nationwide upgrade?

4.5G is the next generation of mobile internet technology, yet many consumers with older smartphones will need to upgrade to use the network...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Jul 2017

IT services

ANZ markets forecast to log higher IT spending growth over coming year

IT spending across Australia and New Zealand is forecast to exceed the global average this year, with Australian spend up 3.7% yoy and NZ up 2.7%.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Jul 2017

Drones

AI, big data and drones, are these the future of NZ businesses?

New and innovative technology is in strong demand across all industries, including services such healthcare...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Fri, 14th Jul 2017

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New Zealand (NZ) stories

Coding

Bluff Marae takes on coding for kids with the help of CodeCamp

Coding skills are fundamentally important to young Kiwis, who may well live in a world where IT is the dominating industry...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Jul 2017

Biometrics

Vodafone's epic new V8 smartphone comes with all the latest bells and whistles

Boasting all of the latest gadgets these three smartphones promise to deliver everything a user needs for a lower price...

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

Robotics

Celebrity-robot Sophia, the most human robot yet is coming to NZ next month

Renowned robot Sophia, developed by Hanson Robotics, will make her New Zealand debut at the Morgo convention in Bay of Islands from August 31 to September 1.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Jul 2017

Unified Communications

Cogent inks direct channel deal with NEC unified communications

Cogent bolsters its unified comms offerings, partnering directly with NEC to provide cost-efficient, high-quality solutions.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Jul 2017

DataCentre infrastructure

Green Party comes out guns blazing, promising a carbon neutral NZ

The Green Party says that New Zealand has been held back from embracing clean economic opportunities, they plan on changing that...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Jul 2017

Digital Entertainment

Game of Thrones is back and Kiwis are reacting with hilarious glee

The latest season of Game of Thrones premiered in epic fashion yesterday and the world rejoiced as the long wait for this season came to an end...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Jul 2017

Drones

NZ startup first to be accepted by prestigious US tech accelerator

Kiwi startup Dotterel, known for their drone silencing tech, lands a spot in the acclaimed US TechStars accelerator programme.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Jul 2017

Drones

New Zealand is the capital for groundbreaking drone tech

NZ company Dotterel has been accepted into American technology accelerator, TechStars, becoming the first New Zealand-based company to do so.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Jul 2017

Digital Signage

Sony promises to steal Kiwi breaths (and pocket money) with their latest OLED TV

No stand, no speakers and eight million self-illuminating pixels all promise to make this one of the most high-tech TVs to date...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Jul 2017

Cartech

Electric buses confirmed for Wellington transport fleet

Wellington gears up for a greener commute with electric buses set to join its transport fleet from July next year.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 17th Jul 2017

Clean technologies

Exclusive: Kiwi startup Hydroxsys could help clean up NZ's waterways

Clean-tech company Hydroxsys has developed a revolutionary membrane that extracts water from industrial waste in multiple industries.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 4 min read • Fri, 14th Jul 2017

Gaming

Tekken 7 eSports tourney will hit NZ TV screens September 11

New Zealand's top Tekken 7 players to clash on Sky TV for a $10K prize and a chance to compete globally this September.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Fri, 14th Jul 2017

AR, VR & Metaverse

NZ Symphony Orchestra uses VR, creating a unique musical experience

The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra offers an immersive VR experience, allowing Kiwis to virtually step onto the conductor's podium or move among musicians.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Jul 2017