New Zealand (NZ) stories - Page 87
Vector plans on turning EVs into mobile power sources
Thu, 12th Oct 2017
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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
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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
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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
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Air New Zealand begins the trial of its in-flight Wi-Fi service on one of its long-haul Boeing 777-300 aircraft.
Commuters rejoice: Hamilton transport system gets a tech upgrade
Mon, 9th Oct 2017
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Hamilton's commute leaps into the future with new eStop displays offering live bus updates, a first in New Zealand's smart transport tech.
Set phasers to kill: Drones could be used to zap weeds
Thu, 5th Oct 2017
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New Zealand's war on weeds gets high-tech as drones armed with lasers secure a £1m bid to tackle the nation's rampant billion-dollar weed issue.
The drone film festival is coming to a city near you
Wed, 4th Oct 2017
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The Drone Film Festival Australia and New Zealand is set to take flight, showcasing nearly 40 short films shot by drones.
Air New Zealand and CyArk digitally map the Waitangi Treaty Grounds
Tue, 3rd Oct 2017
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content creation
Waitangi Treaty Grounds in New Zealand to be digitally mapped by US organisation CyArk, thanks to support from Air New Zealand.
The ol’ brick is back: Nokia releases four new phones
Tue, 3rd Oct 2017
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Nokia's iconic return: A quartet of Android smartphones hits NZ shores, melding classic design with modern tech savvy.
Electric vehicles could be an easy way for Kiwis to save money
Tue, 3rd Oct 2017
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flip the fleet
Flip the Fleet research reveals Kiwis could save vastly with EVs, as loans outweigh fuel and maintenance costs.
Surprise! Pokemon GO is alive and well
Mon, 2nd Oct 2017
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digital entertainment
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ar, vr & metaverse
Defying expectations, Pokémon GO thrives with raids, new features, and a loyal fanbase ready for battle, come rain or shine.
Ultrafast Fibre named the fastest growing tech company in NZ
Mon, 2nd Oct 2017
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Hamilton-based Ultrafast Fibre has been named the fastest growing tech company in the Central North Island for the third year running.
NZ tech experts team up to develop EVs, robots and AI
Thu, 28th Sep 2017
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NZ's top tech brains unite to steer the nation's tech evolution, with EVs, robots, and AI set to boost prosperity.
Get ready to zoom around in an electric speedster with Mevo and Z Energy
Thu, 28th Sep 2017
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Mevo, the climate positive vehicle company, is expanding its fleet with a $250,000 investment and a partnership with Z Energy.
Air NZ’s digital human steals the show in Los Angeles
Wed, 27th Sep 2017
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soul machines
Air New Zealand partners with Soul Machines to showcase their digital human, Sophie, powered by AI at an event in Los Angeles.
The University of Auckland jumps into human to computer relations research
Tue, 26th Sep 2017
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auckland university
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Dr Suranga Nanayakkara, a leader in human-computer interfaces, will join the University of Auckland to further his innovative research.
Ara and EECA assist large scale energy conservation projects
Mon, 25th Sep 2017
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EECA and Ara champion green energy, saving firms hundreds of thousands while edifying New Zealand's eco-credentials.
Digital media mastermind joins Victoria University VR research team
Mon, 25th Sep 2017
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Leading member of Japan's digital media industry joins Victoria University of Wellington to head a new Computational Media Innovation Centre.
Tech’s momentum driving New Zealand economy forward
Thu, 21st Sep 2017
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NZTech’s annual report states that it's committed to creating more prosperity for New Zealand underpinned by technology.
Tesla and Solarcity team up to install Powerwalls across NZ
Thu, 21st Sep 2017
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power / energy
SolarCity chosen as Tesla Powerwall Certified Installer, integrating Powerwall into solarZero service in New Zealand.