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New Facebook hires to focus on reviewing violent content
Cloud Services

New Facebook hires to focus on reviewing violent content

Facebook bolsters its workforce, adding 3,000 staff to curb violent content, following fierce criticism over slow responses to disturbing live videos.

By Alex Crossan • 2 min read • Fri, 5th May 2017
Hands-on Review: Mota JetJat Nano-C Camera Drone
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Mota JetJat Nano-C Camera Drone

The world's smallest camera drone provided a quick burst of fun, a large dose of frustration, and an overall average experience as far as drones go.

By Alex Crossan • 2 min read • Thu, 4th May 2017
Opinion: We take some brilliant tech for granted way too often
Gaming

Opinion: We take some brilliant tech for granted way too often

From virtual reality marvels to instant mobile banking, our daily tech wonders deserve more appreciation as we cruise into an automated future.

By Alex Crossan • 4 min read • Thu, 4th May 2017
Magnify VR expo brings a taste of the future to Auckland
AR, VR & Metaverse

Magnify VR expo brings a taste of the future to Auckland

A full day of virtual and augmented reality demonstrations and experiences are on offer, including a specially made short movie that incorporate VR.

By Alex Crossan • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Apr 2017
Digital tech at the forefront of education direction
EduTech

Digital tech at the forefront of education direction

New Zealand Education Ministry prioritizes digital technologies at annual conference, acknowledging need for education system to keep up.

By Matthew Bain • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Apr 2017
Hutt Valley teacher paves the way for tech, wins a Prime Minister's Prize
EduTech

Hutt Valley teacher paves the way for tech, wins a Prime Minister's Prize

Primary school teacher awarded Prime Minister's Science Prize for her work in science education. $150k prize awarded, $100k to school.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Wed, 29th Mar 2017

Global Stories

Digital Technology stories

Tesla opens pre-order for home solar tiles for most countries
Smart Home

Tesla opens pre-order for home solar tiles for most countries

In a blog post, Tesla announced the pre-order availability and provided with a calculator tool to help consumers figure out the cost.

By Sean Mitchell • 1 min read • Thu, 11th May 2017
Trump team fumble their way through entry-level dirty politics
Unified Communications

Trump team fumble their way through entry-level dirty politics

Trump's administration bungles online cleanup, leaving traces of a deleted anti-Muslim press release exposed. The internet never forgets.

By Alex Crossan • 2 min read • Wed, 10th May 2017
You're invited: Strategies for an Artificially Superintelligent Future
Artificial Intelligence

You're invited: Strategies for an Artificially Superintelligent Future

David Miller invites you to join a discussion on the future of artificial intelligence. The talk is part of the Hutt City Council's STEMM Festival.

By Alex Crossan • 3 min read • Wed, 10th May 2017
Hands-on Review: Samsung Galaxy S8
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Samsung Galaxy S8

Samsung Galaxy S8 dazzles with top-tier display and design, but biometric quirks and Bixby disappoint. A stylish yet pricey choice at 7.9/10.

By Alex Crossan • 4 min read • Tue, 9th May 2017
Elon Musk enlists help of Twitter in naming new tunnel bore
Cartech

Elon Musk enlists help of Twitter in naming new tunnel bore

Elon Musk turns to Twitter for help in naming The Boring Company's new tunnel bore, eliciting a flood of creative and humorous suggestions.

By Alex Crossan • 2 min read • Mon, 8th May 2017
Apple takes wearable tech crown from Fitbit
Wearables

Apple takes wearable tech crown from Fitbit

Apple has been crowned the leading wearable technology company, despite CEO Tim Cook's stubborn refusal to release Apple Watch numbers.

By Alex Crossan • 2 min read • Mon, 8th May 2017
Hands-on Review: Parallels Toolbox for Mac
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Parallels Toolbox for Mac

Parallels Toolbox for Mac simplifies daily tasks by consolidating essential utilities into a single menu bar app, priced at USD $9.99.

By Owen McCarthy • 3 min read • Fri, 5th May 2017
May the 4th be with you: Star Wars tech that actually exists
Cloud Services

May the 4th be with you: Star Wars tech that actually exists

From holograms to bionic limbs, this Star Wars day unveils real-life tech feats inspired by the saga's futuristic vision.

By Alex Crossan • 3 min read • Thu, 4th May 2017
Apple pauses world dominance to patent AR technology
AR, VR & Metaverse

Apple pauses world dominance to patent AR technology

You could theoretically place and move objects in your home to see if they work to your liking, without having to even get off the couch.

By Alex Crossan • 2 min read • Mon, 24th Apr 2017
Collaboration keeps digital tech alive at Christchurch schools
Cloud Services

Collaboration keeps digital tech alive at Christchurch schools

A joint effort between several secondary and tertiary institutes results in quality technology learning for high school students in Canterbury.

By Rebecca Wood • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Apr 2017
Research reveals key concerns for Aussie CEOs – mastering tech tops the list
Digital Transformation

Research reveals key concerns for Aussie CEOs – mastering tech tops the list

​Australian CEOs are concerned with grasping and utilising disruptive technology, presenting a clear opportunity for the channel.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Mon, 20th Mar 2017
A vibrating hairbrush would be handy, right? Tech finds its way in beauty
Cloud Services

A vibrating hairbrush would be handy, right? Tech finds its way in beauty

L'Oreal's new vibrating hairbrush with built-in microphone and app connectivity is just the beginning of beauty tech.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Fri, 17th Mar 2017