Google maps stories
Google adds restaurant bookings to AI Mode in Search
Yesterday
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cx
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martech
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personalisation
Google adds restaurant bookings to AI Mode in Search for New Zealand users, linking diners to live table availability from OpenTable and Wowapps.
Apple launches business platform as Maps ads near rollout
Yesterday
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digital transformation
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martech
Apple rolls out unified business hub in 200 markets as signs mount that local ads in Maps will debut across North America this summer.
Google expands Gemini in Chrome with new languages
Last month
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Google is rolling out Gemini in Chrome to India, New Zealand and Canada, adding over 50 languages and deeper links to Gmail, Maps and YouTube.
One NZ adds satellite data & WhatsApp calling service
Mon, 2nd Feb 2026
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spacetech
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iot
One NZ extends Starlink-powered satellite service with limited data apps and WhatsApp calling for eligible phones beyond mobile coverage.
FriendWe launches map to foster real-world connections in NZ
Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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data privacy
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google
FriendWe, a new NZ platform, offers a map to foster real-world social connections by showing where others are open to meeting, prioritising privacy and safety.
OPPO unveils Watch X2 Mini in New Zealand from NZD $499
Tue, 5th Aug 2025
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wearables
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payment technologies
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google
OPPO launches its compact Watch X2 Mini smartwatch in New Zealand from NZD $499, blending style, health tracking and smart features in a sleek design.
OPPO launches Watch X2 in NZ with premium health features at NZD $649
Fri, 23rd May 2025
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wearables
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payment technologies
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google
OPPO launches its Watch X2 smartwatch in New Zealand at NZD $649, featuring military-grade durability, medical health tracking and five-day battery life.
Google unveils new Gemini AI app features, launches paid plans
Thu, 22nd May 2025
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genai
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agentic ai
Google has launched new features for its Gemini AI app, including free Gemini Live and advanced tools via paid plans priced at USD $19.99 and $249.99 monthly.
Sextortion scams surge with personal data to extort money
Mon, 18th Nov 2024
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malware
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crypto
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blockchain
New Barracuda research reveals a surge in personalised sextortion attacks, where cybercriminals leverage victims' personal data for increased blackmail pressure.
Ascent One launches integrated platform to streamline educational tasks
Wed, 3rd Apr 2024
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risk & compliance
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google
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marketing
Ascent One unveils a game-changing multi-functional platform, merging education admissions, agent management, and marketing, promising to overhaul education sector procedures.
BenQ unveils new Google-certified interactive displays for education
Tue, 21st Nov 2023
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google
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google drive
BenQ launches the Board Pro RP04 and the Board Master RM04, Google-certified interactive educational displays.
AR 'Live View' navigation is coming to Google Maps
Thu, 29th Aug 2019
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ar, vr & metaverse
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google
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google maps
Live View will allow those travelling on foot around cities to navigate streets a little easier with turn-by-turn navigation.
Startup's 'super-map' takes on Google Earth
Thu, 22nd Aug 2019
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spacetech
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google
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google maps
Soar launches its 'super-map', poised to rival Google Earth by offering near real-time global imagery from satellites, drones, and aerial cameras.
Digital detox akin to smoking and drinking withdrawal
Fri, 16th Aug 2019
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google
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aut
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tablets
Research from AUT reveals tourists on tech-free holidays experience withdrawal symptoms similar to quitting smoking or drinking, but gain valuable life skills.
Google Street View cars about to hit NZ roads again
Mon, 20th May 2019
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google
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maps
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street view
If you've ever used Google Streetview and been frustrated that the imagery is so outdated by years, Google brings good news.
You can now wander down NZ's longest river with Google
Wed, 6th Mar 2019
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google
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google maps
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The Google Street View Trekker has now mapped the length of New Zealand's longest river - all 425 kilometres of it.
Google puts Mario on the map
Mon, 12th Mar 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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google
Google partners with Nintendo to bring Mario to Google Maps for a week as part of a birthday celebration, turning navigation arrows into the iconic plumber.
Vodafone & Temuera Morrison help Google with te reo Maori pronunciation
Fri, 8th Sep 2017
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google
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te reo māori
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vodafone
Vodafone launches Say it Tika initiative to improve the pronunciation of Maori words on Google Maps in New Zealand.
Exclusive interview: Nearmap on competing with Google Maps
Mon, 28th Aug 2017
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iot
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google
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cloud services
Cloud technology has the ability to break down borders, whether that be the four walls of an office, or geographical borders separating countries.
New app sends last known locations
Tue, 31st May 2016
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data privacy
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google
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cloud services
The app sends out notifications of last known locations once a battery goes flat, with the developers choosing tech friendly NZ to make their debut.