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Micro 3D printing technology wins NZ engineering award
3D Printing

Micro 3D printing technology wins NZ engineering award

Micromaker3D creates detailed submillimetre structures for applications such as sensors, wearables, point-of-care diagnostics, and micro-robotics.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Wed, 13th Nov 2019
Kiwi photographer wins Sony's 10K grand prize
Sony

Kiwi photographer wins Sony's 10K grand prize

New Zealand photographer James Muir wins Sony Alpha Award 2019 for icebery image. His photo is titled 'Fresh Ice, Liquid Salt'.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Oct 2019
Nokia releases latest low-price Android Go phone
Semiconductors

Nokia releases latest low-price Android Go phone

Nokia unveils the 1 Plus in New Zealand: a budget-friendly Android Go smartphone with dynamic design, enhanced security, and superb imaging for NZD $159.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Sep 2019
ACA Pacific marks move into NZ with new Auckland office
Resellers

ACA Pacific marks move into NZ with new Auckland office

ACA Pacific expands into New Zealand with a new Auckland office, aiming to provide IT solutions and significant opportunities for local resellers.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 6th Aug 2019

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Aussie researchers to help NASA advance astronaut health
Space Technologies

Aussie researchers to help NASA advance astronaut health

Australian researchers are teaming up with NASA to develop microfluidic sensors for monitoring astronaut health, advancing space and Earth healthcare.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Fri, 25th Oct 2019
How multimodal learning is set to transform AI
Data Analytics

How multimodal learning is set to transform AI

Multimodal learning is set to revolutionise AI by merging diverse data streams, forecasted to enable 4.5 billion AI devices by 2024, says ABI Research.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Oct 2019
Melbourne uni researchers at the forefront of forensics technology
Artificial Intelligence

Melbourne uni researchers at the forefront of forensics technology

Researchers at Monash University, in collaboration with Leidos and VIFM, are pioneering tech using machine learning and AR to revolutionise forensic ballistics.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 9th Oct 2019
DJI launches precision drone for agriculture
Agricultural Technology

DJI launches precision drone for agriculture

DJI says it's 'setting a new standard' for agricultural drone applications, with the launch of the world's first fully integrated multi-spectral imaging drone.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Sep 2019
Robotics fans take to the battleground for RoboMaster finals
Robotics

Robotics fans take to the battleground for RoboMaster finals

More than 10,000 young engineers and robotics fans participated in the annual Robomaster robotics competition in Bao'an Stadium in Shenzhen, China.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 12th Aug 2019
Hands-on Review: The OPPO Reno Z in gorgeous Aurora Purple
Gaming

Hands-on Review: The OPPO Reno Z in gorgeous Aurora Purple

The OPPO Reno Z in Aurora Purple impresses with its standout design, high specs including 128GB storage and 8GB RAM, and affordable pricing under NZD $700.

By Owen McCarthy • 4 min read • Wed, 7th Aug 2019
DJI takes drone racing up close and personal
Drones

DJI takes drone racing up close and personal

DJI revolutionises drone racing with its Digital FPV System, promising keen racers low latency, clear HD video, and immersive first-person views.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 2nd Aug 2019
Sony introduces high-resolution Alpha 7R IV camera
Digital Signage

Sony introduces high-resolution Alpha 7R IV camera

The new Alpha 7R IV features a newly developed 35mm full-frame, back-illuminated CMOS image sensor with a resolution of 61.0 MP.

By Kai Ping Lew • 5 min read • Thu, 25th Jul 2019
Goonhilly opens new data centre with green HPC platform for AI and ML
Hyperscale

Goonhilly opens new data centre with green HPC platform for AI and ML

Goonhilly Earth Station unveils a new eco-friendly data centre, deploying a liquid immersion cooling system to power its AI and ML on-demand platform.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jul 2019
Hands-on Review: The 6th Gen Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon
Gaming

Hands-on Review: The 6th Gen Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon

Lenovo's 6th Gen ThinkPad X1 Carbon is a portable powerhouse, boasting sharp imagery, robust connectivity, and a featherweight design at just over 1kg.

By Owen McCarthy • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Jul 2019
Medical imaging equipment market poised for growth
EduTech

Medical imaging equipment market poised for growth

The global medical imaging equipment market is set to grow to USD $44 billion by 2025, driven by innovation and increased demand in emerging markets.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Fri, 7th Jun 2019
AWS announces the general availability of AWS Ground Station
Data Analytics

AWS announces the general availability of AWS Ground Station

Amazon Web Services unveils AWS Ground Station, enabling cost-effective satellite control and data download via a global network of managed ground antennas.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 27th May 2019

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HID Global releases fingerprint reader in AU market
Biometrics

HID Global releases fingerprint reader in AU market

HID Global unveils a cutting-edge fingerprint reader in Australia, promising swift, secure biometric access even in challenging conditions.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 12th Jun 2019