Digital Technology stories - Page 16

We bring you the future, today: Why NetGuide changed its name
Mon, 31st Jul 2017
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NetGuide rebrands as FutureFive, shifting its focus to emerging tech like drones and virtual reality while continuing to cover consumer technology news.

WiFi coming to select Air New Zealand flights starting now
Fri, 9th Jun 2017
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cloud services
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wifi
Air New Zealand introduces WiFi on overseas flights, commencing with a new Boeing 787 service to enhance customer experience.

IAG Insurance attempts to scam own employees - but not in a bad way
Thu, 1st Jun 2017
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
The goal is not to scam them into giving back their wages, but to test them on their cyber security awareness.

Teachers want to do more with digital technologies
Tue, 30th May 2017
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technology in the classroom
New research, from a survey of over 300 schools, finds a desire to work with digital technologies, but a need for more training to deliver it.

Forget Bear Grylls: Hacking the Wild shows how to survive using only gadgets
Tue, 30th May 2017
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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cloud services
Quitmeyer ventures into some of the most remote and hostile locations in the world, surviving armed with nothing but everyday pieces of technology.

Snapchat drones could be coming your way soon
Mon, 29th May 2017
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drones
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cloud services
Their latest venture appears to be putting their camera technology atop drones, which could potentially prove to be a game changer.

This handbag charges your phone and protects from prying hands
Mon, 29th May 2017
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wearables
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smart home
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cybersecurity
The handbags feature wireless smart device charging, bio-lock security, Bluetooth proximity alerts, and enough organization to rival a mobile office.

DJI requires drone users to register their machines before flying
Fri, 26th May 2017
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drones
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DJI is enforcing mandatory drone registration, issuing a software update that limits flight capabilities unless users register their machines and accounts.

Kiwi code-cracker heads to Oxford to hone her craft
Thu, 25th May 2017
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aut
She possesses a rare mind hard-wired to navigate complex algorithms in a way that even the most mathematically savvy out there would find difficult.

Apple takes shots at Google in new ad campaign - smartphone showdown
Wed, 24th May 2017
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smartphones
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cybersecurity
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personal computing devices
Apple ignites smartphone rivalry, taunting Google with cash incentives to entice Android users to switch to iPhone in a bold ad blitz.

Elon Musk: Tesla's market cap higher than they deserve
Wed, 24th May 2017
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cartech
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tesla
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has said that the company's market cap is higher than it deserves and that starting a car company is the worst way to earn money.

Manifesto challenges NZ leadership to pursue tech future
Wed, 24th May 2017
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cloud services
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government
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nztech
Twenty New Zealand tech companies have published a manifesto urging the government to future-proof the country through technological advancement and innovation.

Hackers run circles around Samsung's iris scanner security
Wed, 24th May 2017
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smartphones
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biometrics
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cybersecurity
Chaos at Samsung: Hackers bypass S8 iris scan with picture and contact lens, exposing security flaws in high-tech system.

WiFi can create holograms of objects, even through walls
Tue, 23rd May 2017
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network infrastructure
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sdn
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naas
German researchers have developed a method using Wi-Fi signals to capture 3D hologram images of objects through walls and obstacles.

Real life Robocop patrols the streets of Dubai
Tue, 23rd May 2017
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robots
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cloud services
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police
Criminals in Dubai, you are officially on notice: The world’s first ‘robocop’ is set to begin roaming the streets of Dubai.

iPhone 8 images leaked, potential design exposed
Tue, 23rd May 2017
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
Leaked molds ignite buzz around iPhone 8's design, hinting at radical changes and mirroring Samsung’s edge-to-edge approach.

3 Facts About Naked Broadband You've Probably Been Wondering About
Mon, 22nd May 2017
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wireless networks
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cloud services
Here are a few facts about naked broadband you may have either pondered on in the past or forgot to ask about in the first place.

Facebook deems a number of threatening statements 'acceptable'
Mon, 22nd May 2017
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facebook
Leaked guidelines for Facebook moderators show how they monitor violence, hate speech, revenge porn and more on the social media platform.

NYC hopes to help homeless with an app - is it enough?
Thu, 18th May 2017
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apps
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cloud services
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social networking
With more than 62,000 homeless living in New York City, demand for shelter in the city has increased by 79 percent in the last decade.

Asus - The most recognisable and popular gaming brand
Thu, 18th May 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
13 International Media have awarded ASUS as ‘No. 1 Gaming Brand’ from 12 different countries in Asia Pacific alone.