New Zealand (NZ) stories - Page 60
Wellington technology group create an AI politician
Tue, 21st Nov 2017
#
ai
#
politics
A Wellington tech group launches SAM, the Virtual Politician, to explore if AI can improve political engagement and decision-making by providing unbiased facts.
Xero posts half-year earnings, announces delisting from NZX
Mon, 13th Nov 2017
#
fintech
#
financial systems
#
xero
Xero announces positive EBITDA for first time, adding 160k net new subscribers and growing revenue to $187.8m.
Kiwi entrepreneur creates Tinder for events and activities
Mon, 13th Nov 2017
#
tinder
#
kiwi
#
retailers
New Zealand entrepreneur Emily Heazlewood launches Romer, an app dubbed Tinder for activities to help users swipe their way to curated experiences.
Chatbots and AI are the future of your job
Mon, 6th Nov 2017
#
uc
#
martech
#
ai
AI and chatbots to revolutionise the workplace, with Hays predicting a surge in digital assistance across jobs.
NZTA approves Teletrac Navman as an electronic system provider
Mon, 6th Nov 2017
#
fleet management
#
nzta
#
teletrac navman
RUC Manager automatically tracks vehicle distance and calculates off-road activity, enabling accurate, NZTA-approved RUC rebates...
You can now download Te Papa’s national art collection
Thu, 2nd Nov 2017
#
apps
#
download
#
te papa museum
Te Papa has partnered with Wellington start-up Excio to offer an initial 150 images to download from the national art collection...
Kiwi homes are about to get a whole lot smarter with Nest
Wed, 1st Nov 2017
#
smart home
#
nest labs
#
technology gifts
Nest Labs launches its award-winning safety and security products in New Zealand, including cameras and a smart smoke and carbon monoxide alarm.
OMGTech launches more coding for kids workshops around NZ
Tue, 31st Oct 2017
#
coding
#
omgtech
#
partners
OMGTech! expands its coding workshops to schools across New Zealand during Hour of Code week, partnering with tech giants to foster youth digital skills.
Why Kiwis love plug-in hybrid vehicles
Thu, 26th Oct 2017
#
cartech
#
cleantech
#
sustainability
New Zealanders are gravitating towards plug-in hybrids, driven by their versatility for long trips and towing needs, reports a 'Flip the Fleet' survey.
Kiwis are making big bucks with VR, $320 million to be precise
Thu, 26th Oct 2017
#
ar, vr & metaverse
#
nzvrara
#
ar
New Zealand's VR and AR industry could be worth over $320m in two years, according to a report commissioned by the NZVRARA.
Kiwi AI could help end world hunger
Wed, 25th Oct 2017
#
ai
#
new zealand ai forum
#
iot alliance
Tech advances in AI and IoT are key to helping New Zealand address growing food shortage, says NZ IoT Alliance director.
Full stream ahead: Vodafone announces new broadband plans
Tue, 24th Oct 2017
#
uc
#
telco
#
broadband
Vodafone launches new broadband plans with tailored options for Kiwi households, offering unlimited data, Wi-Fi packages, and constant connectivity.
Apple Pay has arrived for BNZ customers
Tue, 24th Oct 2017
#
smartphones
#
martech
#
commerce systems
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.
Freeview takes on Sky in an all-out brawl for Kiwi viewers
Tue, 24th Oct 2017
#
sky
#
freeview
#
retailers
Freeview is set to launch a high-end recorder and a new On Demand platform combining Live TV and On Demand services.
Wellington International Airport gets its own VR experience
Mon, 23rd Oct 2017
#
ar, vr & metaverse
#
airport
#
ar
The experience takes the user on an interactive journey in a first class seat on board a Singapore Airlines Boeing 777...
NZVRARA & Blackeye: Providing a staging ground for the VR revolution
Thu, 12th Oct 2017
#
ar, vr & metaverse
#
nzvrara
#
ar
NZVRARA and Blackeye VR partner to promote NZ VR/AR sector and accelerate adoption of virtual and augmented reality technologies.
Vector plans on turning EVs into mobile power sources
Thu, 12th Oct 2017
#
cartech
#
vector
#
solar power
Vector aims to turn electric vehicles into mobile power sources as it seeks to drive innovation in the EV sector.
Student-built electric vehicles battle it out in Auckland
Wed, 11th Oct 2017
#
cartech
#
students
#
evs
Teams of high school students are given a 300-watt electric motor kit and batteries to build their vehicles...
Sony’s new phone boasts a 3D camera, should Kiwis care?
Tue, 10th Oct 2017
#
smartphones
#
ar, vr & metaverse
#
sony
Sony Mobile's new Xperia XZ1 hits New Zealand, offering groundbreaking 3D scanning technology. Will this feature capture Kiwi interest?.
Kiwis get ready to Wi-Fly: Air New Zealand trials in-flight Wi-Fi
Mon, 9th Oct 2017
#
uc
#
martech
#
wireless networks
Air New Zealand begins the trial of its in-flight Wi-Fi service on one of its long-haul Boeing 777-300 aircraft.