Ring launches indoor-only security camera
Posted on 23-Jan-2020 17:26 News, Internet of Things
With its compact design, the new Ring Indoor Cam can be mounted just about anywhere in the home and features up to 1080p HD video, motion zones, night vision, two-way talk, and motion-activated recording.

New report findings will help schools implement the digital technologies curriculum content
Posted on 23-Jan-2020 17:25 News, Education
The Ministry of Education welcomes a new report by the Education Review Office (ERO) that provides a range of perspectives on schools' approaches to implementing the new digital technologies curriculum content.

N4L to upgrade & support wireless internet inside schools
Posted on 23-Jan-2020 17:22 News, Broadband
Students across New Zealand will soon benefit from a more seamless and safer internet experience in their classrooms when Network for Learning (N4L) begins a four-year wireless upgrade programme next month.

Netflix releases 21 Studio Ghibli works
Posted on 22-Jan-2020 11:42 News, Web media
Fans in Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East, Africa and Latin America will be able to enjoy films from the Academy Award-winning Japanese art house behind Spirited Away and My Neighbor Totoro.

Vodafone integrates eSIM into device and wearable roadmap
Posted on 17-Jan-2020 09:45 News, Mobile
Vodafone has today announced it is introducing eSIMs into its 2020 device and wearable roadmap, and is calling for registrations of interest from customers.

Do you need this camera app? Group investigates privacy implications
Posted on 16-Jan-2020 03:30 News, Security
A team of privacy enthusiasts uncovers 30 "beauty camera" apps that collect private data, contacts lists, GPS location data and more.

JBL launches headphones range designed for gaming
Posted on 13-Jan-2020 09:59 News, Gaming
JBL brings the most accurate and immersive sound experience to new and experienced players with its first-ever range of gaming headsets and PC speakers.

Withings introduces ScanWatch wearable combining ECG and sleep apnea detection
Posted on 9-Jan-2020 18:34 News, Consumer Electronics
Withings' most medically advanced wearable yet, provides users with unparalleled insights into their overall health, helping them identify and prevent serious conditions early.

NZ Police releases public app
Posted on 8-Jan-2020 11:43 News, Consumer Electronics
Police have released a free mobile app for Apple and Android devices, providing another channel for the public to access policing services, information, news and alerts while on the go and when it suits them.

Suunto 7 combine sports and smart features on new smartwatch generation
Posted on 7-Jan-2020 16:06 News, Consumer Electronics
New smartwatch series is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 3100 and Wear OS by Google.

Intel brings innovation with technology spanning the cloud, network, edge and PC
Posted on 7-Jan-2020 15:54 News, Computing
Breakthroughs in artificial intelligence (AI) that pave the way for autonomous driving. A new era of mobile computing innovation. The future of immersive sports and entertainment. Intel demonstrated all of these and more at CES 2020, showcasing how the company is infusing intelligence across the cloud, network, edge and PC, and driving positive impact for people, business and society.

AMD announces high performance desktop and ultrathin laptop processors
Posted on 7-Jan-2020 15:42 News, Computing
AMD introduces world's first 64-core HEDT processor, AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X.

AMD unveils four new desktop and mobile GPUs including AMD Radeon RX 5600
Posted on 7-Jan-2020 15:32 News, Computing
AMD Radeon RX 5600 series offers up to 20 percent faster performance on average across select games and up to 10 percent faster performance on average across select esports games.

Consolidation in video streaming market with Spark selling Lightbox to Sky
Posted on 19-Dec-2019 09:09 News, DVB and HD
Spark has today announced that it has entered into an agreement for Sky Network Television Limited (Sky) to purchase its entertainment streaming business, Lightbox.

Intel introduces cryogenic control chip to enable quantum computers
Posted on 10-Dec-2019 21:32 News, Computing
With Horse Ridge, Intel introduces an elegant solution that will enable the company to control multiple qubits and set a clear path toward scaling future systems to larger qubit counts - a major milestone on the path to quantum practicality.

Vodafone 5G service live in four cities
Posted on 10-Dec-2019 08:30 News, 5G
Greater speed, latency, capacity and security via 5G mobile is now available in parts of Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Queenstown.

Samsung Galaxy Fold now available in New Zealand
Posted on 6-Dec-2019 00:01 News, Consumer Electronics
Samsung Electronics announced the launch of the Galaxy Fold available in New Zealand for pre-sale on 9th December, and on sale 18th December.

NZ company oDocs awarded US$ 100,000 Dubai World Expo grant
Posted on 5-Dec-2019 16:00 News, Consumer Electronics
Dunedin ophthalmology company ODocs Eye Care is the only New Zealand business to win the Dubai World Expo 2020 innovation grant.

New Zealand Rugby Selects AWS-Powered Analytics for Deeper Game Insights
Posted on 5-Dec-2019 11:33 News, Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning
Kiwi startup Intela AI and data science company DOT loves data join forces to develop analytics platform on AWS to improve team performance.

IMAGR and Farro bring checkout-less supermarket shopping to New Zealand
Posted on 5-Dec-2019 09:07 News, Consumer Electronics
The way Kiwis shop is set to change as local start-up IMAGR announces its automated check-out solution will be available in Auckland food store Farro.

Wellington Airport becomes first 5G connected airport in the country
Posted on 3-Dec-2019 08:42 News, 5G
Vodafone offers travellers the chance to try 5G speeds for free before the network goes live.

MetService secures Al Jazeera as a new weather client
Posted on 28-Nov-2019 09:40 News, Web media
From January 2020, MetService will be providing weather graphics to Al Jazeera Media Network for their estimated global audience of 566 million households worldwide.

NZ a top 10 connected nation with stage one of ultra-fast broadband roll-out completed
Posted on 24-Nov-2019 14:15 News, Broadband
Completion of the first stage of the Ultra-Fast Broadband roll-out also makes New Zealand the 8th most UFB available country in the OECD.

Microsoft Translator understands te reo Māori
Posted on 22-Nov-2019 08:46 News, Consumer Electronics
The free Microsoft Translator software will be widely available on computers or smart devices, enabling people around the world to instantly translate text and documents.

Chorus to launch Hyperfibre service
Posted on 18-Nov-2019 15:00 News, Broadband
Using a XGS-PON fibre solution, speeds of 2Gbps and 4Gbps are planned initially, with an 8Gbps service in the future.