New Zealand (NZ) stories - Page 98
No Jedi is complete without a trusty droid: Sphero unveils Star Wars robots
Fri, 1st Sep 2017
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Sphero's latest Star Wars robots, including R2-D2 and the ominous BB-9E, hit the market, thrilling fans galaxy-wide.
Use the Force Luke: Lenovo and Disney reveal Star Wars AR experience
Fri, 1st Sep 2017
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Lenovo and Disney introduce Star Wars: Jedi Challenges, an augmented reality product allowing fans to experience Star Wars in a whole new way.
Sony’s Xperia XZ1 joins the smartphone war for Christmas
Fri, 1st Sep 2017
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Sony Mobile introduces Xperia XZ1 with Motion Eye camera, 3D scanning technology, HDR display and Hi-Resolution Audio.
Million dollar investment speeds up Hawke’s Bay rural broadband
Thu, 31st Aug 2017
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Taylor Broadband and WASP Broadband are merging to create one of New Zealand's largest rural internet providers. #broadband #technology.
Everything you need to know about evworld NZ
Thu, 31st Aug 2017
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tesla
Rev up for evworld NZ – the essential expo for electric vehicle aficionados, showcasing the latest in EV tech this September in Manukau.
Ultra-fast broadband is coming your way as government invests another $270 million
Wed, 30th Aug 2017
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The government allocates NZD $270 million to extend Ultra-Fast Broadband to 190 more towns and improve rural internet access for 74,000 homes and businesses.
The Green Party plans on stomping out the flames of re-carbonisation
Mon, 28th Aug 2017
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power / energy
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cleantech
The Green Party announced that they will pass binding climate change legislation within their first 100 days in office.
The age of the landline is over: 71% of Kiwis prefer naked broadband plans
Mon, 28th Aug 2017
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Demand for naked broadband in New Zealand has increased by 22% since 2016, as consumers ditch landlines for more affordable options.
Future Volvo cars aim to adapt to the lifestyle of consumers
Fri, 25th Aug 2017
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personal computing devices
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Volvo's new cars, informed by global research, to revolutionise in-car storage, addressing modern motorists' needs.
NZ’s first Tesla Powerwall 2 installed at Queenstown home
Thu, 24th Aug 2017
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smart home
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Queenstown pioneers NZ's green energy shift with the nation's first Tesla Powerwall 2 installation at the Seymour family home.
Electric vehicles set to shine at New Zealand car awards
Thu, 24th Aug 2017
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car of the year
Electric vehicles (EVs) will have their own category in the 2017 New Zealand Car of the Year awards for the first time ever.
Samsung reveals the Galaxy Note 8, hopefully this one won't randomly catch fire
Thu, 24th Aug 2017
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Samsung unveils the Galaxy Note 8, aiming to reassure users with robust safety checks and exciting features after the Note 7 combustion scandal.
You can have a chat with your spa-pool thanks to Adroit, a Kiwi startup
Thu, 24th Aug 2017
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startups
New smart technology by Kiwi company Adroit allows users to control and monitor their spa-pools remotely from anywhere in the world.
Oppo plans on taking NZ by storm with their new R11 camera phone
Wed, 23rd Aug 2017
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Oppo's new R11, set to dazzle New Zealanders with top-notch cameras and cutting-edge tech, hits Kiwi shores on August 28.
The cutest robot in the world will finally arrive in ANZ this year
Wed, 23rd Aug 2017
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Anki, the Silicon Valley-based robotics and artificial intelligence company, announced it is bringing the future of consumer robotics to ANZ...
Could gas-stations become a thing of the past? Kiwi EV owners prefer charging at home
Tue, 22nd Aug 2017
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Over 92% of New Zealand electric vehicle owners prefer to charge their cars at home, according to a poll by Flip the Fleet.
New Zealand Post plans to expand its fleet with electric vans
Mon, 21st Aug 2017
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NZ Post ups eco game, adding electric vans with EECA's aid to green its vast fleet and drive national EV ambitions.
New rubbish-sensors being trialled in Christchurch promise to lead to a clean city
Mon, 21st Aug 2017
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Overflowing rubbish bins in public parks could be wiped out if new sensors being trialled by Christchurch City Council prove successful...
Hands-on review: Sony’s latest OLED TV delivers an unparalleled viewing experience
Thu, 17th Aug 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Sony's new Bravia OLED TV astonishes with futuristic features, marrying pinnacle image quality with crystal-clear, innovative sound tech.
Garmin NZ promises you will never lose your hiking buddy with their new two-way radio
Thu, 17th Aug 2017
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Garmin NZ reveals the Rino 700, a budget-friendly two-way radio with enhanced GPS, ensuring you never lose track of your hiking companions.