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All new 9.7-inch iPad Pro comes to New Zealand
Apple

All new 9.7-inch iPad Pro comes to New Zealand

Apple has released an all new 9.7-inch iPad Pro, and says it will be available to order March 24 for a starting price of NZ$1,049.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Tue, 22nd Mar 2016
Kiwi ingenuity strikes again with world's first smart car mount
Apps

Kiwi ingenuity strikes again with world's first smart car mount

Kiwi entrepreneur launches Kickstarter campaign for Bluejay, the first smart car mount. Campaign has already raised $15k.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 26th Feb 2016
Hands-on Review: Neo Smartpen N2
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Neo Smartpen N2

The Neo Smartpen N2 proudly claims to bridge the gap between paper and digital. Artists, writers, scribblers will find this a welcome addition.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Nov 2015
Smart Technologies brings collaboration tools to ANZ
EduTech

Smart Technologies brings collaboration tools to ANZ

Smart Technologies has launched its kapp product family in Australia and New Zealand, targeting the education and business sectors.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 2nd Oct 2015
Sonos announces new flagship smart speaker and tuning software
Digital Entertainment

Sonos announces new flagship smart speaker and tuning software

Sonos has announced a new flagship smart speaker, the Play:5, and its Trueplay tuning software will be available later this year.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Sep 2015

Global Stories

Smart appliances stories

From mood lighting to a disco rave, Heelight is a smart-bulb that promises it all
Smart Home

From mood lighting to a disco rave, Heelight is a smart-bulb that promises it all

Revolutionary Heelight bulb set to light up homes in ANZ with its 16 million colours, catering to every mood without needing Wi-Fi or Bluetooth.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Mon, 21st Aug 2017
Hyundai Mobis creates NFC-based smartkey for vehicles: Encryption & authentication at the core
Encryption

Hyundai Mobis creates NFC-based smartkey for vehicles: Encryption & authentication at the core

Encryption and authentication technologies are able to encrypt data between the vehicle and smartphone; as well as accurately identify the requests.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 15th Aug 2017
Bitdefender BOX launches in Japan for smarter home device security
Smart Home

Bitdefender BOX launches in Japan for smarter home device security

Bitdefender BOX is a solution that allows customers to protect their home networks from malware, hackers, ransomware, phishing & other online threats.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 6th Mar 2017
Technology changing the face of retail, exec says
Smart appliances

Technology changing the face of retail, exec says

Electricity retailers are urging for a robust debate on emerging technology, with the customer at the forefront of the industry's development plans.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Fri, 18th Nov 2016
Grumpy tech guy: Are smart appliances aimed at dummies?
Bluetooth

Grumpy tech guy: Are smart appliances aimed at dummies?

If opening the fridge door to see what's in the fridge is too much of a chore then great, you've saved yourself 15 seconds.

By Patrick Pilcher • 4 min read • Tue, 6th Sep 2016
Intelligent systems revenue to exceed $2.2 trillion by 2020
Digital Transformation

Intelligent systems revenue to exceed $2.2 trillion by 2020

IDC forecasts that intelligent systems will have a CAGR of 7.2% from 2015-2020, with revenues exceeding $2.2 trillion in 2020.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 19th May 2016
Sharp rolls out interactive whiteboard built for the classroom
EduTech

Sharp rolls out interactive whiteboard built for the classroom

Sharp has announced the release of a new interactive whiteboard for the classroom, just in time for a new school year.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd Feb 2016
Road to 2025: Digital economy to hit $4.8trillion during second digital revolution
Supply Chain

Road to 2025: Digital economy to hit $4.8trillion during second digital revolution

A fresh wave of digital transformation is coming, with industries across the board impacted by the 'Second Digital Revolution'.

By Steven Hartley • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Oct 2015
Governments are investing more in education technology
EduTech

Governments are investing more in education technology

There is a direct correlation between investments into education and a country's prosperity, according to Transparency Market Research.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Oct 2015
Hands-on Review: Belkin Home Automation Kit
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Belkin Home Automation Kit

The Belkin range of WeMo products can transform your rooms into a smart and secure home or workplace, either in-home or remotely.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Sep 2015
Proliferation of smart devices continues
Unified Communications

Proliferation of smart devices continues

Smart devices are no longer limited to mobile phones, bracelets and home appliances. Now, there are devices to take care of all our basic necessities.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 16th Sep 2015
Consumer adoption of Internet of Things inevitable, study shows
Internet of Things

Consumer adoption of Internet of Things inevitable, study shows

IoT adoption set to soar in next decade, with 30% of consumers planning to purchase an in-home device in next 2 years.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jun 2015