Kiwi Stories

Kiwis embrace AI in travel but trust & caution remain high

A Booking.com report reveals 81% of New Zealanders are excited about AI in travel, yet only 3% fully trust it, showing cautious optimism prevails.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 29th Jul 2025

Maps

Herenga ā Nuku launches offline topographic maps for Pocket Maps

Herenga ā Nuku Aotearoa unveils a new topographic basemap for its Pocket Maps app, combining offline access and detailed terrain info to aid outdoor enthusiasts.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Wed, 29th May 2024

Global Stories

Robotics

ADLINK unveils rugged Intel edge AI modules for robots

ADLINK debuts rugged Express-PTL Intel Core Ultra edge AI module, delivering 180 TOPS for industrial robots and harsh-environment systems.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Jan 2026

EduTech

Lantronix & Aerora partner to advance AI-powered drone systems

Lantronix and Aerora have teamed up to advance AI-powered drone systems, combining Edge AI tech to enhance navigation, imaging and real-time decision-making.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Jun 2025

Emergency services

Sygic app adopts what3words for precise location search

Sygic's GPS Navigation app now integrates what3words' location technology, providing Premium+ users with precise navigation using unique three-word addresses.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Jan 2025

Large Language Models

SandboxAQ secures $300m to advance AI quantum tech

SandboxAQ has secured over $300 million in funding, bringing its pre-money valuation to $5.3 billion as it advances in AI and quantum technology.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Dec 2024

NVIDIA

NVIDIA & Orbbec partner to advance robotics vision technology

NVIDIA and Orbbec's collaboration at Computex is set to revolutionise AMRs with integrated advanced 3D cameras, elevating AI-driven robot vision capabilities.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Jun 2024

Global Positioning System

VIAVI launches SecurePNT 6200 to enhance global infrastructure resilience

VIAVI ups global infrastructure resilience with the launch of SecurePNT 6200, a robust timing clock solution offering comprehensive positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) assurance.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 14th May 2024

Customer Experience

Keeper Security enhances UI & introduces new onboarding experience

Keeper Security bolsters its cybersecurity platform with enhanced user interface, launches new, user-friendly onboarding experience guided by a Quick Start Checklist.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Mar 2024

Digital Transformation

Netstar & HERE extend partnership for improved asset tracking

Tech giants HERE Technologies and Netstar enhance strategic alliance, accelerating efficiency in asset management and navigation for commercial and heavy vehicles across the Australia-Asia-Pacific region.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Mar 2024

Gaming

Discord's mobile app evolution: New features for superior user experience

Discord's mobile app undergoes a significant revamp, debuting a slick look, additional customisation options and features to enhance users' on-the-move chat experiences.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Dec 2023

Drones

NTT unveils the world's first battery-free drone nav system

Global telecom giant NTT has unveiled the world's first drone navigation system using battery-free RFID tags, solving present navigational limitations.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 16th Oct 2023

Application Performance Monitoring

GitHub appoints Inbal Shani as new Chief Product Officer

GitHub has appointed Inbal Shani as their new Chief Product Officer, focusing on enhancing developer experience and productivity.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 9th Dec 2022

Quantum Computing

Accenture provides the key to navigating the metaverse

The metaverse is expanding rapidly and Accenture's latest report highlights key points for companies to find success in this emerging climate.

By Mitchell Hageman • 4 min read • Tue, 22nd Mar 2022

Cartech

BlackBerry at CES 2022 - announcements, updates, and video demos

BlackBerry showcases new updates and demos, including the integration of BlackBerry IVY with partner technologies, at CES 2022.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Jan 2022

Stories from Other Regions

Drones

Ottawa commits CAD $900m to boost defence innovation

Canada is investing over $900M in NRC defence R&D, backing drones, aerospace, quantum tech and biomedical countermeasures.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Mar 2026

Artificial Intelligence

British sailors trial uncertainty-aware AI to boost race tactics

British offshore sailors Next Step Racing are trialling digiLab's uncertainty-aware AI to enhance race tactics and optimise performance in the 2025 Défi Paprec race.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025

Unified Communications

NSW to showcase space industry at IAC 2025, Sydney summit

The NSW Government invites local companies to join the International Astronautical Congress 2025 in Sydney, promoting global space industry growth and innovation.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 15th May 2025

Blockchain

Blockscout launches Merits Program to gamify blockchain

Blockscout has launched its Merits Program, a gamified initiative to enhance blockchain navigation skills, rewarding users with NFT badges for achievements.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Nov 2024