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Volvo and Varjo launch world-first mixed reality application for car development

Thu, 30th May 2019
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Volvo Cars and Varjo have developed a mixed reality approach to evaluating prototypes and designs, using Varjo's high-end augmented reality headsets.
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Carmaker tests heated steering wheels to help drivers pay attention

Thu, 30th May 2019
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Jaguar Land Rover trials sensory heated steering wheels to help drivers focus on the road, in partnership with Glasgow University for innovation and safety.
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Emotet drove 61% of malicious payloads in Q1 2019 - Proofpoint

Thu, 30th May 2019
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In Q1 2019, 61% of malicious payloads were driven by Emotet, according to Proofpoint's latest report, highlighting a major cyber threat shift.
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New chief digital and technology officer for Kiwibank

Wed, 29th May 2019
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Hamish Rumbold appointed as Kiwibank's chief digital and technology officer, bringing his expertise from ClearPoint and Fidelity Life.
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IDC: Semiconductor market declines after three years of growth

Mon, 20th May 2019
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However, it says that semiconductor revenues will recover in 2020 and log a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.0% from 2018-2023.
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How digitisation delivers speed to Porsche service documents

Mon, 20th May 2019
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Giltrap Porsche has revolutionised its service documentation with Fuji Xerox NZ's DocuShare Flex, cutting paperwork and boosting efficiency.
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AI Chipmaker Hailo releases new deep learning processor

Wed, 15th May 2019
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Hailo unveils new deep learning processor, Hailo-8, capable of running sophisticated applications on edge devices. #AI #DeepLearning.
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How to avoid becoming a cryptojacking victim - Bitglass

Tue, 14th May 2019
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Large-scale cryptojacking is a lucrative business due to the popularity and value of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum.
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Fujitsu aims to bring advanced mobility services to global automakers

Tue, 14th May 2019
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Fujitsu and Autonomic join forces to offer fast and flexible mobility-as-a-service solution to the automotive industry.
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EV campervans to hit NZ roads in July

Mon, 13th May 2019
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Jucy Rentals is set to launch fully electric campervans in New Zealand this July, offering tourists an eco-friendly travel option with 200km range per charge.
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Western Digital addresses increasing data demands

Mon, 13th May 2019
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Western Digital unveils a pioneering 256GB e.MMC using 64-Layer 3D NAND TLC technology, addressing the burgeoning data storage needs of the automotive industry.
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HP drives 3D printing for the manufacturing industry

Fri, 10th May 2019
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The new products and partnerships are designed to bring new levels of manufacturing predictability and quality to customers scaling to full production.
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People are tired of driving – bring on the autonomous cars

Fri, 10th May 2019
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A new study has found that consumer preference for riding in self-driving cars is set to double within the next five years.
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Toyota & Panasonic to create 'connected towns' in Japan

Fri, 10th May 2019
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Toyota and Panasonic plan to revolutionise daily life in Japan by creating 'smart towns' where homes, transport, and services are interconnected.
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Ericsson report uncovers the consumer potential of 5G

Thu, 9th May 2019
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Ericsson's report challenges 4 key myths about 5G's consumer value, revealing a future of enhanced connectivity.
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Soon you could earn cryptocurrency as you drive

Mon, 6th May 2019
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Jaguar Land Rover is testing 'smart wallet' tech that could let drivers earn cryptocurrency by reporting road conditions, with rewards like coffee and parking.
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Alexa could be the voice of your car soon

Thu, 11th Apr 2019
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As luxury car brands move away from their own voice assistants to partnering with Google or Amazon, we may find Alexa riding with us all soon.
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Microsoft: The sky's the limit for your data with Cosmos DB

Tue, 9th Apr 2019
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A modern Internet age with globally-distributed applications that must be fault-tolerant and scalable demands a high-concurrency, low-latency database model.
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BMW and Microsoft launch the Open Manufacturing Platform

Wed, 3rd Apr 2019
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Microsoft and the BMW Group announced a new community initiative to enable faster, more cost-effective innovation in the manufacturing sector.
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Inside BMW Group's impressive compute power for autonomous cars

Thu, 28th Mar 2019
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1500 TB new data every day is equivalent of 23,000 iPhone X, 230PB equal the volume of 45 apartments filled entirely with CDs.