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Hyperkin gaming hardware hits NZ in Play Distribution deal
Tue, 8th Aug 2017
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Play Distribution new Hyperkin deal will see offerings including retro-style controllers and attachments to enable Game Boy games on Android, hit NZ.
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Become a certified self-driving car engineer from the comfort of your couch
Tue, 8th Aug 2017
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New Zealand's first micro-credential, a self-driving car engineering programme is to be delivered online by Udacity...
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Avaya gears up to exit bankruptcy as local business sees strong growth
Tue, 8th Aug 2017
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avaya
Avaya moves a step closer to exiting Chapter 11 bankruptcy, gains new CEO, while local business continues to progress 'strongly'.
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Goodbye Staples, hello Winc - and a more solution driven focus
Mon, 7th Aug 2017
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cx
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martech
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Staples Australia and New Zealand will rebrand to Winc next month with the company also planning more solution-driven offerings.
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Unsuspecting Kiwis aid thieves: The dangers of buying ‘discount’ phones from Facebook groups
Mon, 7th Aug 2017
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smartphones
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facebook
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tcf
New Zealand consumers buying second-hand mobile devices on Facebook risk purchasing fraudulently obtained phones, warns the TCF.
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Greenpeace calls for a solar revolution as New Zealand emissions skyrocket
Mon, 7th Aug 2017
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cleantech
Amid rising NZ emissions, Greenpeace urges a pivot to solar energy as reliance on fossil fuels spikes in response to hydroelectric shortfalls.
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Time to power up: Kiwi roads are bustling with 4,000 electric vehicles
Mon, 7th Aug 2017
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cartech
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volvo
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evs
Electric vehicles surge in NZ, hitting 4,000 mark on roads ahead of schedule, as government efforts spark EV adoption boom.
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Need for green: Kiwis demand rapid uptake of clean energy
Fri, 4th Aug 2017
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datacentre infrastructure
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power / energy
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cleantech
Generation Zero calls on New Zealand's next Parliament to make the country a global leader in carbon reduction efforts.
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Oracle honours local partners at ANZ Partner Awards
Thu, 3rd Aug 2017
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awards
Deloitte leads as Oracle celebrates top ANZ partners for excellence in cloud and hybrid solutions at Sydney gala.
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Games from down under: Nvidia consolidates its support for ANZ gaming industry
Thu, 3rd Aug 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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igea
IGEA has expanded its membership, welcoming independent game developer Wicked Witch and technology company Nvidia as members...
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Kiwi company spearheads legalisation of self-driving vehicles in Australia and New Zealand
Thu, 3rd Aug 2017
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cartech
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self-driving cars
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hmi technologies
A Kiwi company is establishing itself at the front of the pack in the race to help legalise self-driving vehicles...
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Savvy business investments see Datacom revenue and profit continue to soar
Wed, 2nd Aug 2017
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saas
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Datacom's shrewd investments fuel a 10% revenue surge and 60% profit leap in its IT services, spotlighting a year of strong growth.
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Snapchat your way through the streets of Paris: Spark overhauls roaming plans
Wed, 2nd Aug 2017
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Spark ignites travel connectivity with a £14 seven-day global roaming pack, promising Kiwis hassle-free adventures abroad.
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Chorus promises to keep Kiwi networks ahead of the curve
Tue, 1st Aug 2017
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Chorus pledges uninterrupted Kiwi connections, vowing to keep network capacity 5% above peak demand, ensuring top-notch broadband.
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4.5G might become irrelevant faster than you think: Apple granted license to test 5G networks
Mon, 31st Jul 2017
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wireless networks
Apple accelerates into the 5G future with a licence to test cutting-edge networks, potentially leaving 4.5G in the dust.
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We want to download faster! Australia’s first Gigatown
Fri, 28th Jul 2017
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wireless networks
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telco
Wollongong leads as Australia's first 'Gigatown', lighting the way for ultra-fast 1Gbps internet amid nation's connectivity cravings.
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The government steps up: New Zealand emissions targets may become legally binding
Fri, 28th Jul 2017
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Green Party backs call for new climate law to tackle pollution in New Zealand. Emissions targets would be legally binding.
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Kiwi developers promise the next big AR game, will it steal the crown from Pokemon Go?
Thu, 27th Jul 2017
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gaming
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ar, vr & metaverse
Ambidexter's UnderVerse AR RPG debuts in NZ and Australia, challenging Pokemon Go with a revolutionary meld of AR and traditional RPG play.
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The ultimate driver-touchscreen: NZ researchers develop new smart-car technology
Wed, 26th Jul 2017
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3d printing
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canterbury university
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smart car
A University of Canterbury academic team has been given the green light to research better in-vehicle touchscreens...
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New Zealand’s renewable energy expertise is in worldwide demand
Wed, 26th Jul 2017
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New Zealand’s renewable energy expertise is in worldwide demand as our development programme continues to help Pacific Island nations...