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Apps stories - Page 11

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ZUS lets you turn your old rust-bucket into a smart car
Tue, 19th Sep 2017
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Revamp your old car with ZUS CCS from Nonda; turn it into a smart vehicle with a suite of safety enhancing gadgets.
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Never fear when Trend Micro is near: The new free app that protects consumers
Tue, 12th Sep 2017
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trend micro
The new free app aims to help people become aware of how many connected devices they have at home and the potential risks that they have...
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MAPS.ME and OpenStreetMap team up to help disaster recovery and response
Mon, 11th Sep 2017
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smartphones
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dr
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personal computing devices
Maps.ME and HOT partner to enable crowdsourcing of local data critical to humanitarian response. Precise location data can now be collected via the app.
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New Qantas app helps pilots reduce carbon emissions
Fri, 8th Sep 2017
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Qantas pilots have collaborated with GE Aviation to develop FlightPulse, an app that aids pilots in flying more efficiently and reducing carbon emissions.
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What’s up with Your mobile apps? Identifying and mitigating digital risk
Thu, 7th Sep 2017
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smartphones
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cybersecurity
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personal computing devices
I’ll venture to guess you’re using a mobile device to read this - while mobile apps offer a host of new opportunities, they also introduce risk.
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Outsource your laundry with Kiwi app, Laundromap
Tue, 5th Sep 2017
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apps
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subscriptions
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subscription billing
New Zealand's Laundromap app expands to Wellington and Christchurch, offering on-demand door-to-door laundry service.
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Year-old Kiwi delivery services startup is already playing with the big boys
Thu, 24th Aug 2017
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lazyaz
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delivery-as-a-service
LazyAz began as a 17-year-old's bright idea and has surged into an app taking on global brands in the delivery services and digital marketplace arena.
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The all-knowing Samsung TV can now tell you what song is playing on screen
Fri, 18th Aug 2017
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digital entertainment
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samsung
Samsung releases update for 2017 Smart TV platform to support Shazam, allowing users to identify songs playing on TV shows or films.
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Fly under the radar: DJI develops an incognito mode for their drones
Wed, 16th Aug 2017
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DJI ups the ante on drone privacy with new 'incognito' mode for sensitive operations, catering to government and enterprise needs.
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Try on a tattoo or map out the stars: Four exciting augmented reality experiences
Tue, 1st Aug 2017
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Whether you want to map out the sky or try on a tattoo before getting it done, there is an AR app to meet your desire...
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The new GoPro app pulls footage from your camera to create video clips automatically
Sat, 29th Jul 2017
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digital entertainment
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video
GoPro's new app feature, QuikStories, automatically creates shareable videos on your phone from footage taken on a Hero5 camera.
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Become part of the rugby match: The new app that lets you get up-close with the Vodafone Warriors
Fri, 28th Jul 2017
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rugby
Vodafone launches Stadium Live App, bringing fans of the Vodafone Warriors closer to the action with live replays and eight camera angles.
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Malware found prowling within every app of alternative Android store
Thu, 27th Jul 2017
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smartphones
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malware
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cybersecurity
Malware researcher at ESET, Lukáš Štefanko says this is the first time he has ever seen an entire Android market infected like that.
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Kiwis, never forget your password again with the Mycena app
Fri, 21st Jul 2017
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apps
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cloud services
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passwords
App developer Lookiimedia announced the release of Mycena, a new password management app for both Android and iOS devices.
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How to secure clouds, apps & data without a performance hit
Wed, 19th Jul 2017
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Organizations are collaborating and conducting digital business globally via hybrid and multicloud, and they’re interacting over social networks.
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App rewards medication adherence with movie tickets - signs NSW health deal
Wed, 5th Jul 2017
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healthtech
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apps
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mental health
Perx Health has signed a commercial agreement with Sydney Local Health District (SLHD) to test the platform with selected patients.
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Third-party app downloads could pose serious security issues – Securicom
Mon, 3rd Jul 2017
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apps
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cloud services
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securicom
At least 27% of the apps introduced by employees into enterprise environments posed a high-security risk, research has found.
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The app-controlled pet door that ensures you know exactly what your fur-babies are doing
Thu, 29th Jun 2017
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smart home
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sureflap
SureFlap launches first-ever app-controlled pet door, allowing owners to control and monitor their pets' comings and goings.
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Fintech startup launches pocket Kiwisaver advisor
Wed, 28th Jun 2017
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fintech
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kiwisaver
Ilumony monitors publicly available KiwiSaver funds in New Zealand to deliver financial advice to users online, helping to optimise their returns.
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Snap maps or Snap stalk? New Zealand police raise concern over the app’s new feature
Tue, 27th Jun 2017
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snap
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maps
In an update last week Snapchat introduced a map feature that allows users track other people’s locations in real time.