Island stories - Page 2
Tinder brings experimental AI dating game to UK iOS users
Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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ai
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social networking
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tinder
Tinder has launched The Game Game in the UK, an AI-powered chat experience letting users practise dating skills with GPT-4o on iOS devices.
Being heard as a female senior leader
Fri, 7th Mar 2025
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iwd
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opinion
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gender equality
As women ascend to leadership roles, they often grapple with being unheard; but overcoming this challenge is vital for future generations, particularly in male-dominated fields.
Marks & Spencer tops Christmas social media supermarket war
Fri, 6th Dec 2024
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social media
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christmas
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influencer marketing
Marks & Spencer has dominated social media this Christmas, amassing an earned media value of GBP £6.7 million through a robust influencer campaign.
GE Vernova unveils first sustainability report, highlights gains
Tue, 24th Sep 2024
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supply chain
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power / energy
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clean technologies
GE Vernova's first Sustainability Report reveals 2023 milestones, including 29 GW new generating capacity, 20 million tons of CO₂ avoided, and 39% emission cuts.
Apple unveils iPhone 16 & 16 Plus with enhanced features
Tue, 10th Sep 2024
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digital entertainment
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displays
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apple
Apple unveils iPhone 16 and 16 Plus with the A18 chip, new camera tech, and Apple Intelligence, starting at RRPNZ $1,599. Pre-orders open Saturday.
Apple unveils iOS 18 with enhanced personalisation & AI features
Tue, 11th Jun 2024
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data privacy
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ai
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apple
Apple has unveiled iOS 18, introducing advanced customisation, redesigned Photos, enhanced messaging, and groundbreaking satellite communication, promising a more intelligent, personalised iPhone experience.
Zellis launches HCM Cloud 8.0 for enhanced HR & payroll operations
Fri, 3rd May 2024
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hcm
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risk & compliance
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lcnc
Zellis launches HCM Cloud 8.0, introducing updates aimed at revolutionising HR and payroll sectors, including advanced DEI analysis tools, automated National Minimum Wage calculations, and Guernsey pension auto-enrolment compliance.
Isle of Man launches biggest Innovation Challenge to tackle global business issues
Tue, 28th Nov 2023
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fintech
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supply chain
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clean technologies
Isle of Man announces largest Innovation Challenge, seeking global enterprises to pitch solutions for key business issues.
Hands-on Review: Gaomon M106K Pro Battery-free Pen Tablet
Tue, 14th Nov 2023
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gadgets
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graphics
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mobility
The Gaomon M106K Pro offers impressive features for an entry-level graphics tablet at a competitive price. Check it out!.
API tech could boost AI growth to $5.4 trillion by 2027
Thu, 26th Oct 2023
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blockchain
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martech
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commerce systems
New research explores the massive impact of APIs on the economy, including the rise – and rising cost – of API-related security attacks.
LEGO & Nintendo partner to bring Animal Crossing to life
Fri, 13th Oct 2023
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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nintendo
Nintendo and LEGO partner together to launch Animal Crossing-themed LEGO, set to launch globally in March 2024.
Game review: Puzzle Bobble Everybubble! (Switch)
Thu, 1st Jun 2023
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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nintendo
The new Puzzle Bobble game, Puzzle Bobble Everybubble!, can now be played exclusively for the Nintendo Switch.
Game review: Dead Island 2 (PC)
Fri, 28th Apr 2023
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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dead island
Dead Island 2's oft-delayed journey to release is over, with the game now available on PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5.
Spark to close 3G network, makes way for 5G in rural Aotearoa
Wed, 29th Mar 2023
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uc
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
Spark will close down its legacy 3G network towards the end of 2025, freeing up limited radio spectrum that will enable its 5G roll out across rural Aotearoa.
Patient details could be compromised as large North Island GP network hit by a cyber attack
Tue, 4th Oct 2022
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breach prevention
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
Large North Island GP network hit by cyber attack, patient details potentially compromised. Investigation underway.
SheHacks program provides tech opportunities for Indonesian women
Mon, 21st Feb 2022
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
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united nations development programme
Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison enables over 1,500 Indonesian women to share ideas and reduce gender gap in tech through the SheHacks program.
Cybersecurity veteran joins Aqua Security board of directors
Thu, 10th Feb 2022
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application security
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cybersecurity
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employment
Aqua Security appoints Joseph E. Sexton to its board of directors to help scale and amplify its leadership in cloud native security.
Contact & Simply Energy to provide renewable power generation for Clyde data centre
Wed, 1st Sep 2021
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datacentre infrastructure
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power / energy
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clean technologies
Simply Energy will provide 10 megawatts (MW) of renewable energy for the NZ data centre through 'demand flexibility' technology.
Interview: CCL & Canterbury DHB build IT backbone for healthcare
Tue, 10th Mar 2020
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healthtech
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it services
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hpe
Canterbury District Health Board and Computer Concepts united to upgrade healthcare IT following the 2011 quakes, aiming for better patient care and efficiency.
Aussie blockchain firm Power Ledger wins XTC 2018
Mon, 29th Oct 2018
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blockchain
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payment technologies
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healthtech
An Australian blockchain firm scooped up first place at the Extreme Tech Challenge at Sir Richard Branson's private island in the British Virgin Islands.