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Million dollar investment speeds up Hawke's Bay rural broadband
Unified Communications

Million dollar investment speeds up Hawke's Bay rural broadband

Taylor Broadband and WASP Broadband are merging to create one of New Zealand's largest rural internet providers. #broadband #technology.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Aug 2017
Ultra-fast broadband is coming your way as government invests another $270 million
Unified Communications

Ultra-fast broadband is coming your way as government invests another $270 million

The government allocates NZD $270 million to extend Ultra-Fast Broadband to 190 more towns and improve rural internet access for 74,000 homes and businesses.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 30th Aug 2017
The cutest robot in the world will finally arrive in ANZ this year
Robotics

The cutest robot in the world will finally arrive in ANZ this year

Anki, the Silicon Valley-based robotics and artificial intelligence company, announced it is bringing the future of consumer robotics to ANZ...

By Damian Seeto • 2 min read • Wed, 23rd Aug 2017

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Solarcity and Vodafone team up to transform Kiwi houses into smart homes
DataCentre infrastructure

Solarcity and Vodafone team up to transform Kiwi houses into smart homes

Solarcity and Vodafone collaborate, unveiling a smart home revolution for Kiwis with IoT-powered energy savings.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 4th Sep 2017
Use the Force Luke: Lenovo and Disney reveal Star Wars AR experience
AR, VR & Metaverse

Use the Force Luke: Lenovo and Disney reveal Star Wars AR experience

Lenovo and Disney introduce Star Wars: Jedi Challenges, an augmented reality product allowing fans to experience Star Wars in a whole new way.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 1st Sep 2017
Sony's Xperia XZ1 joins the smartphone war for Christmas
AR, VR & Metaverse

Sony's Xperia XZ1 joins the smartphone war for Christmas

Sony Mobile introduces Xperia XZ1 with Motion Eye camera, 3D scanning technology, HDR display and Hi-Resolution Audio.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Fri, 1st Sep 2017
Everything you need to know about evworld NZ
Cartech

Everything you need to know about evworld NZ

Rev up for evworld NZ – the essential expo for electric vehicle aficionados, showcasing the latest in EV tech this September in Manukau.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Thu, 31st Aug 2017
The Green Party plans on stomping out the flames of re-carbonisation
DataCentre infrastructure

The Green Party plans on stomping out the flames of re-carbonisation

The Green Party announced that they will pass binding climate change legislation within their first 100 days in office.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Mon, 28th Aug 2017
The age of the landline is over: 71% of Kiwis prefer naked broadband plans
Unified Communications

The age of the landline is over: 71% of Kiwis prefer naked broadband plans

Demand for naked broadband in New Zealand has increased by 22% since 2016, as consumers ditch landlines for more affordable options.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 28th Aug 2017
Future Volvo cars aim to adapt to the lifestyle of consumers
Cartech

Future Volvo cars aim to adapt to the lifestyle of consumers

Volvo's new cars, informed by global research, to revolutionise in-car storage, addressing modern motorists' needs.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Aug 2017
NZ's first Tesla Powerwall 2 installed at Queenstown home
Smart Home

NZ's first Tesla Powerwall 2 installed at Queenstown home

Queenstown pioneers NZ's green energy shift with the nation's first Tesla Powerwall 2 installation at the Seymour family home.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Thu, 24th Aug 2017
Electric vehicles set to shine at New Zealand car awards
Cartech

Electric vehicles set to shine at New Zealand car awards

Electric vehicles (EVs) will have their own category in the 2017 New Zealand Car of the Year awards for the first time ever.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Thu, 24th Aug 2017
Samsung reveals the Galaxy Note 8, hopefully this one won't randomly catch fire
Samsung

Samsung reveals the Galaxy Note 8, hopefully this one won't randomly catch fire

Samsung unveils the Galaxy Note 8, aiming to reassure users with robust safety checks and exciting features after the Note 7 combustion scandal.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Aug 2017
You can have a chat with your spa-pool thanks to Adroit, a Kiwi startup
Smart Home

You can have a chat with your spa-pool thanks to Adroit, a Kiwi startup

New smart technology by Kiwi company Adroit allows users to control and monitor their spa-pools remotely from anywhere in the world.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Thu, 24th Aug 2017
Oppo plans on taking NZ by storm with their new R11 camera phone
Semiconductors

Oppo plans on taking NZ by storm with their new R11 camera phone

Oppo's new R11, set to dazzle New Zealanders with top-notch cameras and cutting-edge tech, hits Kiwi shores on August 28.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Aug 2017
Could gas-stations become a thing of the past? Kiwi EV owners prefer charging at home
Cartech

Could gas-stations become a thing of the past? Kiwi EV owners prefer charging at home

Over 92% of New Zealand electric vehicle owners prefer to charge their cars at home, according to a poll by Flip the Fleet.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Aug 2017
New Zealand Post plans to expand its fleet with electric vans
Cartech

New Zealand Post plans to expand its fleet with electric vans

NZ Post ups eco game, adding electric vans with EECA's aid to green its vast fleet and drive national EV ambitions.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 21st Aug 2017
New rubbish-sensors being trialled in Christchurch promise to lead to a clean city
Smart Cities

New rubbish-sensors being trialled in Christchurch promise to lead to a clean city

Overflowing rubbish bins in public parks could be wiped out if new sensors being trialled by Christchurch City Council prove successful...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Aug 2017